Emily and Jennifer Carp, of Harleysville, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, December 19, 2010. Both received a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education.
The Grade Point Average (GPA) breakdown for Latin honors is: Cum Laude 3.50-3.74; Magna Cum Laude 3.75-3.94 and Summa Cum Laude 3.95-4.00.

The Oak Park Elementary School’s robotics team won the “Teamwork Trophy” award this year at the recent “Body Forward — Tune Up in PA” Lego Robotics competition at Lansdale Catholic recently.
The Oak Park Elementary School team was composed of fourth, fifth and sixth grade students who competed with 48 teams of middle school-aged students from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and South Carolina. Oak Park Elementary was the only North Penn school in the competition.

Third-grade teacher Donna Grabner of Oak Park Elementary School and fourth-grade teacher Brynn Grabner of Inglewood Elementary School were the team leaders.

The Oak Park Robotics Club is supported by North Penn Educational Foundation grants and the ExxonMobil Educational Alliance Grant sponsored by Joe Spaniel’s Exxon station in Hatfield.

The Lock Haven University 2010 winter commencement ceremony was held Sunday, Dec. 12. There were 254 degree candidates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Human Services.
President Barbara B. Dixon presented degrees to the following local students:
Kyle A Ayers of Telford, Bachelor of Science.
Meghan Elizabeth Barci of Chalfont, Bachelor of Science in Health Professions.
Laura E DelliCarpini of Norristown, Master of Education.
Kristina Kane of North Wales, Bachelor of Science.

A total of 203 students were inducted into the Montgomery County Community College Alpha Kappa Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honor society of two-year colleges, during the fall 2010 semester. To be eligible for PTK membership, students must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 and must have completed at least 12 credits. The fall 2010 inductees are listed below by area of residence:
Abington: Tisha Salim
Ambler: Shane Dougherty, Angela Folin, Brice Hickey, Robin Walton, Kimberly Wyszkowski
Barto: Michele Hess
Birdsboro: Arrison Bunner
Blue Bell: James Hoagland, Dawn Kummerer, Eunju Lee, Nelson Lee
Boyertown:
Bridgeport: Kimberly Carney
Chalfont: Gap Seok Byun, Stacia Fader, Nikki Oilda
Cheltenham: Corinne Molloy
Chester Springs: Rhea Roat, Donald Robinson III
Collegeville: Evan Hundertmark, Nicholas Igbokwe, Alyssa Sassaman, Margaret Witmer,
Conshohocken: Jenna Lindinger, Monica Robinson, Amanda Scharff
Douglassville: Sarah Grebe, Cynthia Martello, Jean Miley, Robert Orfield, Patricia Shoemaker
Dresher: Kathleen Fernandez, Jeffrey Golden
Eagleville: Jocelyn Moye, Scott Rittenhouse
East Greenville: Heather Berry, Suzanne Esterline, Michelle Mason, Danielle Moriarity, Thomas Oberst, Amelia Peterman, Karen Wagler
Elkins Park: Jeffrey Murphy, Jason Yu
Erdenheim: Sandra Gordon
Exton: Rasha Sharhan
Gilbertsville: John Ambrusch, Kathyleen Mallon, Patricia Marcus, Rebecca McKendrick, Steven Ochs Jr.
Gladwyne: Sarah Salmi
Glenside: Christy Dishman, Carol Gill, Melissa Hood, Jessica Murtagh, Lara Schmidt, Andrew Stafford, Adriel Viss
Green Lane: Denise Cooper, Kiara Weibel
Harleysville: Jayne Eppley, Diane Francis, Amy Kriebel, Linda Landis, Tristan Landis, Nancy Malecki, Kevin Massey, Jeremy Schroeder, Bridget Stein, Peter Tran
Hatboro: David Birch
Hatfield: Keith Bannon, Jackie Lee, Brittany Leszczynski, Jasmine Monroe
Horsham: Cayla Braccia, Woo Chang, Dawn Gruber, Anna Kelley, Shelia MacDonald, Linda Patel
Huntingdon Valley: Kent Miller
Jenkintown: Min Kim, Max Kravitz, Karl Wulfekotte
King of Prussia: Karen Moran, Calvin Wang
Lansdale: Robyn Brogan, Ruth Degrattenreidt, Sheela Devnath, Michael Ferrer, Kasandra Flannigan, Jason Mussomeli, Darshita Patel, Jessica Prowant, Beata Szczech, Any Wenrich, Heather White, David Witte, Thomas York
Limerick: Amanda Lozinak
Mertztown: Mary Clemmer
Norristown: Hannah Burkhardt, Patricia Cameron, Thomas Cassey Jr., Mono Chikov, Stephanie Disque, Jeffrey Fisher, Michael Kilroy, Dianne Licwinko, Christina Myers, Richard Sitek, Katherine Verbeten
North Wales: Joseph Daniels, Megan Doran, Jailyn Drebes, Daniel Hanrahan, Ryan Hoon, Erica Howard, Terry Kim, Vanessa Ortiz, Carolyn Powers, Joshua Schwartz, Soohee Yoo
Oreland: Samantha Craig, Olivia Mawi
Pennsburg: Shelby Godshall, Jenna Kulp, Antonio Marrero
Perkiomenville: Wayne Downs
Philadelphia: Jean-Gabriel Kuoh
Phoenixville: Ryan Godman, Ryan Kier, Abby Lucas, Lynette Rubin, David Sheplock, Karen Vasko, Angela Verduchi
Plymouth Meeting: Allison Berger, Jessica Heebner
Pottstown: Bryan Banks, Stacy Bluhm, Seth Conbeer, Jennifer Freese, Jessica Gebhard, Chrisann Golden, Chelsea Hartzman, Michele Hess, Joseph Hickey, Rebecca Himes, Megan Johnston, Corey Klaus, Dianne Krumm, Erica Leibensperger, Michele Loftus, Andrew Lyngarhos, Rebecca Martz, Cheryl Mayberry, Susan McAllister, Amber Reifsneider, Cynthia Steed, Gregory Vey, Kim Weber, Tia Marie Wenek
Red Hill: David Klotz
Royersford: Michael Anderson, Elizabeth Beckermeyer, Aaron Dewiler, April Ferguson, BethAnn Fisher, Adrianna Nicoline, Caitlin Norris, Hannah Thompson
Rydal: Shane Renaud
Schwenksville: Patricia Banks, Gwen Lark, Kristine Barnes-Meyers, Caitlin Moser, Christopher O’Toole, Michael Suder, Shirley Suder
Sellersville: Leeann Pompillo
Spring City: Bryan Banks
Stowe: Denise Ruser
Telford: Korey Bishop, Amie Casady, Jeremy Davidson, Cassandra Gerhart, Marissa Gerhart, Ixmucane Gonzalez, Anna Smith
Willow Grove: Stephanie Brooks, Kelly Caffrey, Kaitlin Lindquist
Wyncote: Amanda Reeder, Joseph Sapienza II
Wyndmoor: Elizabeth Forden, Robert Zitin
Wynnewood: Damien Blasko

Mary Kate Brady of Skippack, and three other Wilkes University senior nursing students and assistant professor of nursing Wanda Ruppert, accepted a check from the Zeta Psi organization who raised money to fund their medical trip to Burkina Faso and Kaya, Africa, from Jan. 14 through Jan. 22. Brady and her team will travel with an interdisciplinary medical-surgical team to provide nursing care and health care education to people in need. Brady is the daughter of Steve Brady. Zeta Psi is a chapter of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society.

The following area students graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania, during a Commencement Ceremony held Sunday, December 19, 2010:
Emily Carp, of Harleysville, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary & Early Childhood Education.
Jennifer Carp, of Harleysville, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary & Early Childhood Education.
Alexander B. Galante, of Lansdale, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology.
Kyle Zimmerman Godfrey, of Perkasie, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Education.
Jacob Andrew Hoffman, of Harleysville, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary & Early Childhood Education.
Katelyn Anne Maccarone, of Quakertown, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/Special Education, Dual Major.
Julianne Danielle Place, of Quakertown, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
Lauren Ashley Smith, of Ambler, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
Stephen Garrett Bolger, of Schwenksville, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Peter J. Fox, of Sellersville, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech Communication.
Joshua Kent Moyer, of Perkasie, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Students who received the honor of Summa Cum Laude graduated with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.95 - 4.00; students who received the honor of Magna Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.75-3.94 and students who received the honor of Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.74.

The following local students graduated from York College of Pennsylvania on December 22.
Andreana Nekoranik of New Britain, graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Jennifer McCann of Doylestown, graduated with a Master's degree in Business Administration.

The following students from Montgomery County have been recognized as a Provost Scholar at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. At the start of the fall semester, any undergraduate student who meets the following requirement is eligible to be named a Provost Scholar: a current junior with a minimum of 45 semester hours earned at IUP with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Provost Scholar recognition is given only once during a student's time of study at IUP.

Harleysville
Stephanie Mallis, Hackney Way, Elementary Education

Lansdale
Megan Alexander, Misty Meadow Lane, Fashion Merchandising
Jennifer Zanoni, Chaucer Court, Family & Consumer Science Education

Norristown
Jesse Thomas, North Trooper Road, Communications Media

North Penn High School students earned honors at the recent Region 20 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Regional Leadership Conference that was held at North Penn High School.
Out of 52 participating NPHS students, North Penn walked away with 19 first place ribbons, four second place ribbons, seven third place ribbons, four fourth place ribbons, one fifth place ribbon and one sixth place ribbon.
Thirty of these students now qualify to attend the FBLA State Leadership Conference and Competitions in Hershey, Pennsylvania from April 3-6.
There were 543 students participating in the conference in total from 12 high schools in this area. The North Penn High School FBLA is advised by NPHS business teachers Linda Westerlund and Ken McLarnon.
Student winners are listed below:
1st Seth Brynien Banking and Financial Systems - Team Event
1st Brandon Koehler Banking and Financial Systems - Team Event 1st Zach Schaffer Banking and Financial Systems - Team Event
1st Jeremy Boco Business Procedures 1st Ravi Ramakrishnan Computer Problem Solving
1st Megan Ro Desktop Publishing - Team Event
1st Brittany Yang Desktop Publishing - Team Event
1st Julian Pei Economics
1st Danny Adams Emerging Business Issues - Team Event
1st Andrew Dougherty Emerging Business Issues - Team Event
1st Alex Keating Emerging Business Issues - Team Event
1st Rama Ramakrishnan Health Care Administration 1st Brandon Rosenthal Help Desk
1st Matt McAllister Hospitality Management
1st Lucas Hinkle Management Information System - Team Event
1st Aaron Keyser Management Information System - Team Event
1st Anthony LaRosa Management Information System - Team Event
1st Samuel Curlee Business Math
1st Suyog Padgaonker Word Processing II 2nd Bob Ni Business Calculations
2nd Sean Yuan Hospitality Management 2nd Conner Smith Spreadsheets
2nd Rudy Zhou Word Processing II
3rd Justin Carter Business Calculations
3rd Vidya Punati Business Communication
3rd Ashley John Business Math
3rd Wesley Newcomer Economics 3rd Faris Chugthai Help Desk
3rd Linda Giang Hospitality Management
3rd Will Buceilli Technology Concepts
4th Anila Gidwani Global Business - Team Event
4th Dharmesh Patel Global Business - Team Event
4th Divya Thomas Global Business - Team Event
4th Jamie Min Word Processing I
5th Cheryl Rozinski Job Interview
6th Amanda Torhus Public Speaking II

The Student Community Service Award, an initiative of the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Education Committee, was created to recognize students for their outstanding contributions to society through significant community service. This award serves the dual purpose of recognizing such contributions and providing role models for other students and the community at large.
Five students were recently honored at a luncheon at the Indian Valley Country Club for being selected for the 2010 award. They are Matt Breen, Souderton Area High School; Maddie Goertel, Souderton Area High School; Caroline Lynch, Christopher Dock Mennonite High School; Jillian Leatherman, Christopher Dock Mennonite High School; and Matt Roynan, Souderton Area High School.
To qualify for this recognition, nominees met the following criteria: they must be in grades 9 through 12; must demonstrate leadership by having established a new project or enhancing an existing project which benefits the community; must demonstrate the six pillar of Character: Trustworthiness, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship; and must demonstrate outstanding community service.

Pictured from left, Ken Byler, IVCC president; Ellen Jamison, IVCC education committee chair;
Matt Breen, SAHS; Maddie Goertel, SAHS; Caroline Lynch, CD; Jillian Leatherman, CD;
Matt Roynan, SAHS; and State Rep. Matt Bradford.

Students from Souderton Area High School have been named as Students of the Month for December. Students are nominated by their teachers for showing exceptional characteristics such as responsibility, leadership, respect, honesty, and citizenship.

Freshman Andrew Curotto, also known as AJ, is a shooting guard on the high school basketball team. His favorite subject is math because he likes working with numbers and is considering a future career in business. He is the son of Jim and Chris Curotto of Harleysville.

Freshman Amanda Cole, divides her time out of the classroom between horseback riding, voice lessons, and hip-hop and modern dance. She loves to sing and not surprisingly says chorus is her favorite class. She hopes to go to college after high school to become an equine veterinarian and run a rescue farm for endangered and retired horses. She is the daughter of Steve and Lisa Cole of Harleysville.

Sophomore Ridgley Schultz, also known as Ridge, plays the position of middie on the boys’ lacrosse team. He volunteers at Grandview Hospital and serves on the Principal’s Student Advisory Council and tenth grade student government. His favorite subject is physics. He enjoys conducting experiments and learning why and how things work. His future plans include college and lacrosse. He is the son of Sandy and Greg Schulte of Harleysville.

Sophomore Rebekah Hershey, also known as Bekah, is a member of Students Against Violating the Earth (SAVE). She plays field hockey and lacrosse and is active with her youth group. She says science is her favorite subject because she enjoys learning about the environment. She hopes to attend Boston University one day. She is the daughter of Pete and MJ Hershey of Harleysville.

Junior Alexander Cupo, also known as Cupo, is vice president of the Leo Club and is a member of Students Against Violating the Earth (SAVE), National Honor Society, and Ace Mentoring. He plays the cello in the orchestra. Alex loves learning about the history of our country and the world. He follows current events and wants to be involved with policy to be more informed about the way our country operates. He is the son of Al and Julia Cupo of Harleysville.

Junior Christina Harris is the secretary of Key Club. She is a member of student government, Link Crew, Movement (Bible study), National Honor Society, CASH tutor, and concert choir. Away from school she plays the piano and is very involved in her church. Her favorite subjects are science and First Aid. She enjoys seeing how everything fits together and plans to attend college to major in nursing. She is the daughter of Bruce and Sherry Harris of Harleysville.

Senior Nicholas Spause, also known as Nick, is recognized for his athletic performance on the high school football team as captain and right tackle. Math is Nick’s favorite subject. He is fielding offers from a variety of colleges and hopes to study sports management and business when he decides. He is the son of Dave and Sharon Spause of Harleysville.

Senior Kathryn Kundrod, is the president of the National Honor Society, the business manager of the student newspaper, The Arrowhead, commissioner of Link Crew, coordinator for the CASH tutoring program, and serves as one of the student representatives to the school board. She is also a member of the school leadership team, student council, and Students Against Violating the Earth (SAVE). Her favorite subjects are physics and calculus because she likes problem solving. Kathryn hopes to study biomedical engineering after high school. She is the daughter of Jim and Gita Kundrod of Harylesville

North Montco Technical Career Center Health Occupations students recently selected their Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) officers for the 2010-2011 school year. Pictured from the left, president Brittany Koch (12th grade, Perkiomen Valley); vice-president: Brianna Caperilla (11th grade, Methacton); secretary Meredith Moyer (12th grade, Perkiomen Valley) and Kim Stott (11th grade, Perkiomen Valley); treasurer: Sara Kirkpatrick (12th grade, Souderton); parliamentarian Lanie Perrone (12th grade, Methacton); historian Alyson Trout (11th grade, Souderton); and reporter Brianna Layden (12th grade, Methacton). HOSA is a student organization designed to serve students enrolled in health occupations courses, with activities directed to the instructional program. Emphasis is placed on individual and group leadership skills and development. HOSA combines responsibility with the development of occupational competence.

Ryan Focht, of Hatfield, a student at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, recently received a fall 2010 Neimeyer-Hodgson Research Grant. Focht, a Chemistry major, was awarded $ 525.00 for the The Synthesis and Reactions of Some 1,2-Diaclydiaziridines project.
Recipients of these funds must be full-time undergraduate students at Millersville. The total grant amount awarded for the fall is $3392.27 to 13 students. This program was established to recognize individuals in pursuit of scholarly research.

Jessica Do, of Hatfield, a junior at Millersville University and member of the University's chapter of the National Broadcast Society (NBS) won a first place award for video commercial and video feature segment as well as an honorable mention in the news package category at this year's regional conference, Nov. 12-14.
Twenty-three Millersville University NBS students used their skills to create multiple award-winning productions at this year's conference, held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Millersville's NBS chapter won nine first place production awards, five honorable mentions and a rookie of the year award.

Jordan Kuhns, of Harleysville, a junior at Millersville University of Pennsylvania and member of the University's chapter of the National Broadcast Society (NBS) won first place for audio sports play by play and honorable mention for video sports play by play program, at this year's regional conference, Nov. 12-14.
Twenty-three Millersville University NBS students used their skills to create multiple award-winning productions at this year's conference, held at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Millersville's NBS chapter won nine first place production awards, five honorable mentions and a rookie of the year award.

Three area students were among Lock Haven University dance students participating in a recent recital the school. The students performed for full houses on the evenings of November 19 and 20 and at a November 20 matinee:
Ashley Krueger of Souderton, a History major, Dancer.
Tiffany Fellenz of Quakertown, an Accounting major, Dancer.
Rachael Radomski of Hatfield, a Communication Media major, Dancer.
Under the leadership of Associate professor of Dance Jayme Host, the students performed a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, and modern techniques. One number that was a hit with the audience was "Lovers of Light," in which the dancers performed a dance similar to the famed "Riverdance." In the piece entitled "Family," the audience heard the dancers speaking about the significance of family while they expressed the meaning of their remarks through dance. "Encounters" expressed through dance the depth and complexity of romantic relationships. In all, the dancers performed thirteen dances. All of the dances were choreographed by Jayme Host and her students.

David M. Glinski, son of Mary and Robert Glinski of Hatfield, was recently inducted into the Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society at Temple University. He is also a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society. He will graduate from Temple University in December 2010 with a bachelor's degree in history. He is a 2006 graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School.

Valerie D'Angiolini of Hatfield, a student at Quinnipiac University, was inducted into the Tau Delta Chapter of Lambda Pi Eta, the National Communication Association Honor Society, during a recent ceremony at Quinnipiac.
To be inducted, communications students must have a minimum overall grade point average of 3.25 and a minimum communications studies grade point average of 3.25. They must also complete at least 60 credits, three communications courses and achieve junior standing.

Kristin Kajari, a senior biology major, is a daughter of Joseph and Carin Kajari and a graduate of North Penn High School, was one of 15 Westminster College senior biology and molecular biology majors that recently presened their capstone research projects at the college.
Her project, “The Role of Sleep Disturbance and Its Relation to Neurodegenerative Disorders in Fruit Flies (Drosophila melanogaste),” is advised by Dr. Lesley Ashmore, Westminster visiting assistant professor of biology.
The capstone experience permits opportunity for structured reflection on the value of education in and beyond the major and provides an opportunity to strengthen communication and problem-solving skills.

Rachel Bradshaw of Perkasie, a history major at Western New England, has been selected for inclusion in the 2010-2011 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Bradshaw is one of 31 students from Western New England who have been selected as national outstanding campus leaders.

The Kutztown University women's cross country team -- The Golden Bears – recently finished second out of 26 teams at the NCAA Atlantic Regional championships , earning them a return trip to the NCAA Division II Championships in Louisville, KY on Dec. 4. KU also finished second at last year's regional's, along with finishing a program-high 14th at nationals.

Among those running for KU was freshman Carolyn Fergus who placed 90th (25:22.7) Fergus is a 2010 North Penn graduate. Fergus is is majoring in Secondary English Education.

The following students were inducted into Ithaca College's Oracle Honor Society in November. The fall ceremony honors students who have completed their first semester ranked in the top five percent of their academic schools.
Hannah Coulson, a North Wales resident, is a TVR, Video Production major in the college's Park School of Communication.
Megan Wright, a North Wales resident, is a Performance, Voice major in the college's School of Music.

Micah Beckstead, of Lansdale, was recently honored with an Outstanding Student Award by the BACCHUS Network at the organization's 2010 General Assembly, held in Indianapolis, IN.
Beckstead attended the conference as a member of the DeSales University PACE (Peers Advising Counseling Educating) Team, which was also recognized at the General Assembly. Beckstead is a senior physician assistant major at DeSales University.
To be eligible for an award, a group or individual must be nominated.

Recently, The Lock Haven University Marching Band performed their annual band revue. Demetreus Addison from Montgomeryville, a Social Work major, helped make the concert a success performing on trumpet.
Addison was among graduating seniors honored at the concert.

Kristen Imboden, a senior education major from Lansdale, is among 13 students from the Shippensburg University Honors Program that have received grants to support their undergraduate research and creative projectsduring the 2010-2011 academic year.
The university’s Institute for Public Service recentlyannounced more than $7,100 would be awarded to Honors Program students.
The students’ undergraduate research and creative projects span a variety of fields,including elementary and secondary education, psychology, history, English, theatre arts, humanresource management, physics, and biology, and will take multiple forms, including laboratoryresearch, field work, and artistic projects.
Imboden's project: “Leading Reading:Improving Literacy Education in the Dominican Republic,” focuses on researching best practices in literacy instruction and implement and evaluate literacy-related strategies in teacher training workshops.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER: 6th Grade – Tess Hall, Julianne Massina, and Kalena Le; 7th Grade – Juliana Ofalt, Jonae Davis, and Jasmine Nyce; 8th Grade – Anna Kaizar, Hannah Bergauer, and Nathaniel Stein.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER: Pictured from left, 6th Grade - Evan Delp; 7th Grade – Matthew Koffel and Shannon Hanrahan; and 8th Grade – Jaimeson Ernstand and JD Killough. Not pictured from 6th grade - Sarah Wentz.

Lansdale resident John Piree, an accounting major at La Salle University, was recently inducted into the University's Alpha Epsilon Society, which recognizes high academic achievement with community involvement and service.

The University of Massachusetts, Boston recently named Shea Miller of Chalfont, to the Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Honor Society for Freshmen. Shea, an Anthropology major, was one of 106 students at UMass Boston to be named to the honor society.
To be eligible for the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or better during the first term or year of attendance at UMass Boston. This year's class of honorees at UMass Boston included students from across the United States and from 15 countries.

Upper Dublin student Sydney Licht was honored at the Rotary Club of Ambler's luncheon meeting at the William Penn Inn on Nov. 16. Licht is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Autism Awareness Club and Cheerleading squad. She also was involved in the Service Learning and Public Policy Leadership Conference, and spent time doing community service in Ghana, Africa.

(Photo by Eric Faddis)

On Nov. 13, the Clearwater Christian College men's soccer team won its second consecutive national championship. The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division II champions defeated Ohio Christian University 2-0 in the final game.
In addition to the championship title, several students were named with All-Tournament and All-American awards. The following local students were included in the national title:
Lucas Hollenbach from Sellersville, was a member of the 2010 NCCAA National Championship team. Lucas was also named 2nd Team All-Region. Lucas is a 2007 graduate from Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville, and the son of Russell and Becky Hollenbach of Sellersville.
Dexter Hollenbach from Sellersville, was a member of the 2010 NCCAA National Championship team. Dexter is a 2007 graduate from Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville, PA and the son of Russell Becky Hollenbach of Sellersville.
Walter Scharf from Quakertown, was a member of the 2010 NCCAA National Championship team. Walter is a 2007 graduate from Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville, and the son of Walt and Susan Scharf of Quakertown.
Garrett Hollenbach from Sellersville,was a member of the 2010 NCCAA National Championship team. Garrett is a 2010 graduate from Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville and the son of Russell and Becky Hollenbach of Sellersville.

Class of 2010 Ursinus graduate Aakash K. Shah, of Cliffside Park, N.J. is Ursinus’s first Rhodes Scholar, the Rhodes Trust announced today. Shah is now in his first year at Harvard Medical School.
Shah graduated in May with distinguished honors research in sociology and honors research in biology and neuroscience. He received bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Neuroscience and Inequality Studies, with minors in Chemistry and Sociology. He was a Goldwater Scholar, Zacharias Scholar, Bonner Scholar and junior member of Phi Beta Kappa. He also participated on the varsity track team.
Shah’s address to his classmates at Commencement last May described how during his work at a rural medical clinic India, he was able to connect to texts he read in his Common Intellectual Experience freshman coursework. As a biology and neuroscience major, he became interested in the applications of medicine and public health. He plans a career combining clinical and academic medicine with global health policy.
He joins 32 American men and women chosen as Rhodes Scholars representing the U. S. Rhodes Scholarships provide all expenses for two or three years of study at the University of Oxford in England. This group will enter Oxford in Oct. 2011. Shah plans to pursue the MSc. degree in Comparative Social Policy at Oxford.
The Rhodes scholarships were created in 1902 by the will of Cecil Rhodes. The newly announced scholars were selected from 209 finalists from 88 different colleges and universities by Committees of Selection in each of 16 U.S. districts.
Ursinus Interim President John E.F. Corson and President-elect Bobby Fong both spoke to the ideals that the Rhodes organization emphasizes. “You represent the high ideals of Ursinus and liberal education: preparation for citizenship and leadership,” wrote Fong, who is currently President of Butler University in Indiana.
Corson noted that Shah’s civic engagement activities at Ursinus spoke to his desire to be of service to others, and that Shah has credited his faculty mentors at Ursinus. “Aakash is a wonderful first-time Rhodes representative from Ursinus,” he said.
According to the organization, the criteria are “high academic achievement, integrity of character, a spirit of unselfishness, respect for others, potential for leadership and physical vigor.”

Kevin Schmitt, a Gettysburg College senior from Harleysville, has been awarded a 2010 Linnaean Award. Winners are chosen by peers based on the recipients' efforts to improve the campus community, excellence in academic endeavors, and overall achievements during their college careers.
Schmitt is majoring in economics and international affairs. On campus, he serves as concerts chair and vice president of finance for the Campus Activities Board, program assistant for the First Year Experience, a senator on Student Senate, and a campus tour guide. He is also a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon and Pi Lambda Sigma Honors Societies, Senior Class Gift Campaign, the Student Life Committee, and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity.

St. Stanislaus Parish School in Lansdale recently won the Math and Science Bowl held at Lansdale Catholic High School.

Pictured is the winning 8th grade team. From left to right, Noah Fink, James Conley, Matt Kiernan, Dan Godzieba, Joanne Stockard, Sabrina Antoni, Frank Scalafaro and Jack Henkels.

Joylynn Shore of Telford was recently inducted into the Beta Delta chapter of the Sigma Zeta Honor Society for Science and Mathematics at Gwynedd-Mercy College in Lower Gwynedd.

The following York College nursing students were recently inducted into the Eta Eta Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Jessica Jones of New Britain, a senior.
Andreana Nekoranik of Doylestown, a senior.

Local Students from Gettysburg College are Studying Abroad

Elizabeth Heisler of Gwynedd, a Junior at Gettysburg College is spending the Fall 2010 semester studying in Denmark.
Kam Ching Li of Norristown, a Senior at Gettysburg College is spending the Fall 2010 semester studying in Denmark.
John Giannini of Schwenksville, a Junior at Gettysburg College is spending the Fall 2010 semester studying in Italy

Recently the Clearwater Christian College men's and women's soccer teams and women's volleyball team competed in the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Division 2 South Region Championship.
Both the men's soccer team and the women's volleyball team earned the Regional Championship title and automatically advance to the National Championships to be held November 10-13 in Kissimmee, Florida.
Lucas Hollenbach of Sellersville, was awarded 2nd Team All-Region for the CCC men's soccer team. Hollenbach is a 2007 graduate of Faith Christian Academy in Sellersville. Hollenbach is the child of Russell and Becky Hollenbach of Sellersville.
Danielle Heffernan of Chalfont, was awarded Honorable Mention All-Region for the CCC women's volleyball team. Heffernan is a 2007 graduate of Upper Bucks Christian School in Sellersville. Heffernan is the child of David and Debbie Heffernan of Chalfont.

Demetreus Addison of Montgomeryville, was named Homecoming King at the Lock Haven University homecoming on Saturday, October 15. Addison is a senior majoring in social work. With him are LHU Interim President Dr. Barbara B. Dixon and Homecoming Queen Sade Caesar.

A Perkasie native is participating in the Goshen (Ind.) College Study-Service Term (SST) in Peru during this fall semester, along with 10 other students. Goshen established an SST unit there in 2005.
Nathaniel Day, son of Jeffrey Day and Eunice Rush-Day of Perkasie, is majoring in English.
He is a 2008 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School. He left for Peru on Sept. 2 and will return to the United States on Dec. 1. Kevin and Heather Gary, along with their children, Evie, Lucas and Gabriel, are leading the unit. Kevin is associate professor of education at Goshen College.

Four local students were among more than 180 students honored as University Scholars at Susquehanna University.

Local students who received this honor include:

Kyle Robertson, a 2007 graduate of Souderton Area High School, is a senior majoring in music and business with an emphasis in marketing at Susquehanna and the son of Gregg and Margaret Robertson.

Victoria Scalfaro, a 2007 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy Academy, is a senior majoring in music education at Susquehanna and the daughter of Mollie and Anthony Scalfaro.

Tina Statkevicz, a 2007 graduate of Wissahickon High School, is a senior majoring in biology at Susquehanna and the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Statkevicz.

Bryn Whitmire, a 2007 graduate of Souderton High School, is a senior majoring in mathematics and secondary education at Susquehanna and the daughter of Ken and Judi Whitmire.

Whitney Walsh of Ambler has been chosen to be a member of Susquehanna University’s highly selective Honors Program. She is a freshman psychology major.
Recognized as a model for other honors programs throughout the country, the Honors Program at Susquehanna offers a challenging program of study to students interested in a more independent and interdisciplinary approach than usually offered to an undergraduate. Discussion groups, lectures, off-campus visits, and residential programs complement Honors Program courses. The University Scholars’ House serves as the center for many honors activities including fireside chats, a film series, and Friday night coffeehouses.
Members are chosen for their natural curiosity, a genuine interest in learning, high energy, leadership, and academic standing in high school. Most Honors Program students ranked in the top five percent of their high school graduating class and scored between a 1200 and 1500 on SATs.
Walsh, a 2010 graduate of Wissahickon High School, is the daughter of Rick and Christi Walsh.

Harleysville native Hannah Canaviri is participating in the Goshen College Study-Service Term (SST) in Egypt during this fall semester, along with 18 other students. They are the first group to go to Egypt and this is the first time that Arabic is the language studied by students on SST.
She is the daughter of Ponciana and Gina Canaviri of Harleysville and is majoring in history. She is a 2008 graduate of Santa Cruz (Bolivia) Christian Learning Center. She left for Egypt on Sept. 2 and will return to the United States on Dec. 1. Director of International Education Tom Meyers is leading the unit.

Three North Wales residents have recently been named to the Dean's List at Boston University for the Spring semester.
Students recognized for this honor include:
Caitlin E. Flannery
Angela H. Hwang
Emily Vogel.

The Avon Foundation for Women has awarded Christiana Karr from Lansdale, with a 2010 Avon Representative Scholarship. Karr will be attending Gwynedd-Mercy College in Gwynedd Valley, during the 2010-11 academic year. The scholarship is designed to assist independent Avon Sales Representatives who are enrolled (or who plan to enroll) in an undergraduate or graduate course of study leading to a degree in a field that allows them to advance their careers.

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community service activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an outside appraisal. Academic and non-academic criteria are evaluated equally. Financial need is not considered.

Carol Kurzig, president of the Avon Foundation for Women, said: “The Avon Foundation for Women understands it is important for all Avon Sales Representatives to have the opportunity to continue their education to help pave the way to their future economic advancement. We are so pleased to be able to award Christiana Karr with this scholarship to further her education.”

Lauren Brown of Blue Bell is helping to gain key support for Susquehanna University through its student calling program.

For more than 20 years, the Susquehanna student calling program has raised critical funds for the university. Currently, 39 students participate in the program, which operates for 10 weeks in the fall and six weeks in the spring. Student participants contact parents and alumni to encourage them to support the university by making a donation. Funds raised are used to support scholarships, laboratory equipment, research, athletics, the library and the arts, among other endeavors. The calling program aims to raise about $175,000 this year; last year student callers raised $156,000.

In addition to contacting parents and alumni, Brown’s responsibilities include updating the contact database and informing supporters of what is happening on campus.

Brown, sophomore biology major, is a 2009 graduate of Gwynedd-Mercy Academy and is the daughter of Maripat and Jeffrey Brown.

Bobbie Morrone of Schwenksville, is a member of the Taylor University Concert Chorale for the 2010/2011 concert season.Membership in the Taylor University Chorale is open to all Taylor students on an audition basis. Repertoire is selected from the spectrum of sacred choral works, from Renaissance to Contemporary periods, and includes pieces such as Mozart's Coronation Mass, Chichester Psalms by Bernstein, Faure's Requiem, Messiah by Handel, and Brahms' A German Requiem. The Chorale performs on campus, appears in concerts with the Fort Wayne and Marion Philharmonic Orchestras, and tours throughout the United States and beyond. International tour destinations have included Great Britain, Austria, Italy, Germany, Scandinavia, Russia and Greece.

Brianna Roth of Lansdale, has been elected 2011 class senator of the Student Government Association (SGA) by the Susquehanna University student body. She will hold the position for the 2010 academic year.
Roth, a theatre major, is a 2007 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy High School. She is the daughter of Vince and Judy Roth.

The following local students, all freshmen at York College, received academic scholarships from the College:

Thomas Kaizar of Telford, a Secondary Education - Mathematics major and graduate of Souderton Area High School, received the Dean's Academic Scholarship, awarded to freshmen who graduated in the upper two-fifths of their high school class and have a combined SAT math and critical reading score of 1100-1240.

Nicole Thompson of Ambler, a Elementary Education major and graduate of Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School, received the Dean's Academic Scholarship, awarded to freshmen who graduated in the upper two-fifths of their high school class and have a combined SAT math and critical reading score of 1100-1240.

Dylan Umstead of Green Lane, a Mechanical Engineering major and graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, received the Dean's Academic Scholarship, awarded to freshmen who graduated in the upper two-fifths of their high school class and have a combined SAT math and critical reading score of 1100-1240.

Kacie Cisarik of Pennsburg, a Nursing major and graduate of Upper Perkiomen High School, received the Dean's Academic Scholarship, awarded to freshmen who graduated in the upper two-fifths of their high school class and have a combined SAT math and critical reading score of 1100-1240.

The following students were inducted into Sigma Phi Sigma, Gwynedd-Mercy College's chapter of the National Mercy Honor Society:
Brett Bishop of Sellersville
Brandon Edgett of Telford
Laura Howell of Norristown
Ashley McCleaster of Ambler

The following North Penn High School students were named semifinalists in the 2010-2011 National Merit Scholarship Competition:
Yash Ambegaonkar
Corinne Curci
Carolyn Huangci
Doo H. Kang
Rachel Kang
Jordan Ledbetter
Brina Malachowski
Alexander Mavis
Vy Nguyen
Kimaya Padgaonkar
Briana PedroniJulian
PeiProgga Rashid
Megan Ro
Kelly Rogers
Aalok Shah
Joseph VanGalen
Rebecca Wai

Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce its Dean’s List for the summer 2010 semesters. Dean’s List recipients are listed by area of residence.
Abington: Kennard HendersonAmbler: Kerri Moyer, Stephanie PlunkettBala Cynwyd: Dana KannerBlue Bell: Joseph Mata, Anne Rossell, Katherine TroupBoyertown: Jessica AdamsBridgeport: Tenille EtheredgeCedars: Patrick MurphyCheltenham: Adrienne Reynolds, Kristine TeitmanCollegeville: Alexandra Croke, Thomas Dempsey II, Nicholas Igbokwe, JessicaJudyski, Audra LombardoConshohocken: Nicole Desantis, Monica RobinsonElkins Park: Dina MeltzerElverson: Amanda PopelarskiGilbertsville: Tim McDonaldGlenside: Jeremy Davis, Anthony Frisco, Bong-In KohGreen Lane: Brenda PhelanHarleysville: Shannon Elrod, Ryan WelbyHatfield: Stephen MallozziHorsham: Gail Lankford, Julian Son, Mary WolfeHuntingdon Valley: Matthew GibboniJamison: Joanna PalacJenkintown: Max KravitzKing of Prussia: David Bernroth, Kenneth Clark, James MatherLafayette Hill: Nancy BoxerLansdale: Jillian Jauss, Cathy MoonLower Gwynedd: Michael CzaplickiMaple Glen: Andrew Borka, Olga Breslav, Gloria SchneppNorristown: Scott Craft, Michael Kilroy, Lucia Lee, Kang Swei, Jake Twombly, Maddie WendlerNorth Wales: Harold Bittner, Mina Ramzy, Robert Wenzel, Melissa YowellOssinging, N.Y.: Elizabeth PalovickPerkiomenville: Deborah Checkum, Helen HewittPhiladelphia: Aishe Muslyumova, William YuPlymouth Meeting: Matthew WaldmanPottstown: Chrisann Golden, Pamela KischRed Hill: Austin ReedRoslyn: Julie GuarracinoRoyersford: Amanda Kline, Andrea PowersSchwenksville: Zachary Indelicarto, Kimberly Libby, Noah Shipman, DanielleWisniewskiSouderton: Angela BerriosTelford: Daniel HitchnerWest Chester: Robert ConnorsWillow Grove: Lucas OcchienaWyndmoor: Elisabeth Forden
The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students with at least 12 creditswho achieve a grade point average (GPA) for 3.5 or higher.

Two local residents were named to the Dean’s list for academic excellence for the spring 2010 semester at The Johns Hopkins University.

Leah Harrell of Harleysville, Pa. is the daughter of Meacham and Catherine Harrell and attended Souderton Area High School in Souderton, Pa. Leah Harrell, who is majoring in an arts and sciences pre-major.

Aaron Schecter of Lansdale, is the son of David and Kelly Schecter and attended North Penn High School in Lansdale, Pa. Aaron Schecter, who is majoring in applied mathematics and statistics.

To be selected for this honor, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale in a program of at least 14 credits with at least 12 graded credits.

The following local students have graduated from Excelsior College.
Christopher John Miriello, a resident of Perkasie has earned a Bachelor of Science.
Clayton R. Sherwood, a resident of Chalfont has earned a Bachelor of Science.

Wilkes University held its summer commencement ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 12, in the Arnaud C. Marts Sports and Conference Center, Wilkes-Barre. The University awarded over 500 degrees and about 100 undergraduate and graduate students attended the ceremony. Wilkes also awarded its first ever doctor of education degree.
Graduates from the area included:
Jacqueline Nash, Doylestown, Master of Arts, Creative Writing
Johanna Bernstein, Quakertown, Master of Science, Education
Diana Cherrybon, Quakertown, Master of Science, Education
Cody Crooke, Doylestown, Master of Science, Education
Joseph Holmes, Quakertown, Master of Science, Education
Kathy Leaver, Doylestown, Master of Science, Education
Thomas Olson, Sellersville, Master of Science, Education
Sharon Poorman, Doylestown, Master of Science, Education
Suzanne Vincent, Doylestown, Master of Science, Education
Jenna Cottone, Perkasie, Master of Science, Education
Monika Wojcik, Perkasie, Master of Science, Education
Ashley Yoder, Souderton, Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Kelly Angeli, Hatfield, Master of Science, Education
Todd Bauer, Schwenksville, Master of Science, Education
Noriko Coyle, Green Lane, Master of Science, Education
Deborah Derro, Harleysville, Master of Science, Education
Joseph Devine, Lansdale, Master of Science, Education
Derek Fickert, Harleysville, Master of Science, Education
Thomasina Gentekos, Blue Bell, Master of Science, Education
Wanda Goetz, Telford, Master of Science, Education
Sarah Hange, Hatfield, Master of Science, Education
Meghan Hoffmeister, Ambler, Master of Science, Education
Donna Keech, Lansdale, Master of Science, Education
Jacqueline Keller, Green Lane, Master of Science, Education
Elizabeth Moyer, Telford, Master of Science, Education
Jessica Rogers, Schwenksville, Master of Science, Education
Andrew Swanson, Skippack, Master of Science, Education

Millersville University of Pennsylvania has announced the students who have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2010 semester. The 1,490 students received a grade point average (GPA) between 3.5 and 4.0 for the past semester:

Lauren Ricapito, from Pennsburg, PA.

Morgan Ricapito, from Pennsburg, PA.

Philip Conner, from Doylestown, PA.

Daniel Lipson, from Doylestown, PA.

Erika Werner, from Doylestown, PA.

Kristy Young, from New Britain, PA.

Tasha Carr, from Chalfont, PA.

Shae Portner, from Chalfont, PA.

Ryan Bahleda, from Perkasie, PA.

Kyle Godfrey, from Perkasie, PA.

Ashley Helman, from Perkasie, PA.

Colleen Mahaffey, from Perkasie, PA.

Joshua Moyer, from Perkasie, PA.

George Wagenmann, from Perkasie, PA.

James Walck, from Perkasie, PA.

Lynnsey Batcsics, from Quakertown, PA.

Sara Eidemuller, from Quakertown, PA.

Theresa Fitti, from Quakertown, PA.

Alicia Hughes, from Quakertown, PA.

Janelle Jackiewicz, from Quakertown, PA.

Katherine Kane, from Quakertown, PA.

Katelyn Maccarone, from Quakertown, PA.

Christina Moyer, from Quakertown, PA.

Mary Shuman, from Quakertown, PA.

Alyssa Leister, from Sellersville, PA.

Samantha Myers, from Sellersville, PA.

Christina Olindo, from Sellersville, PA.

Tiana Council, from Telford, PA.

Luke Damiani, from Telford, PA.

Elizabeth Lightkep, from Ambler, PA.

Michele Spinosa, from Ambler, PA.

Elizabeth Wawrzyniak, from Ambler, PA.

Cheyenne Cracchiolo, from Eagleville, PA.

Samantha D'Innocenzo, from Norristown, PA.

Elizabeth Kolessar, from Audubon, PA.

Joanna Ngov, from Norristown, PA.

Emily Seeberger, from Audubon, PA.

Keith Prushankin, from Blue Bell, PA.

Emily Carp, from Harleysville, PA.

Jennifer Carp, from Harleysville, PA.

Benjamin Hallowell, from Harleysville, PA.

Jacob Hoffman, from Harleysville, PA.

Jordan Kuhns, from Harleysville, PA.

Stephanie Lohr, from Harleysville, PA.

Gregory Saltzman, from Harleysville, PA.

Derek Morton, from Hatfield, PA.

Timothy Stauring, from Hatfield, PA.

Taylor Sulak, from Hatfield, PA.

Ryan Gutsche, from Lansdale, PA.

Kristen Holweger, from Lansdale, PA.

Hayley Howard, from Lansdale, PA.

Lauren Klauger, from Lansdale, PA.

Katelyn Lawn, from Lansdale, PA.

Melissa McKeown, from Lansdale, PA.

Jacquelyn Pease, from Lansdale, PA.

Corey Marino, from North Wales, PA.

Thomas Hanahan, from Schwenksville, PA.

Victoria Neuman, from Schwenksville, PA.

Samantha Scott, from Schwenksville, PA.

The following local residents were among more than 4,000 students receiving degrees from American Public University and American Military University at the schools' Spring 2010 commencement at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, DC.

Gene Davis, a Business Administration major and resident of North Wales

Eric Geiger, a Criminal Justice major and resident of Lansdale

Amy L. Cubbage of Lansdale was named to the Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement for theSpring 2010 semester from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, StateUniversity of New York. The criteria for the Dean’s Honors list is a minimum grade point average of 3.5.

The following undergraduate students were recently awarded degrees from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Elite S. Won of Lansdale, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, BA
Biological Sciences.
Juah Lee of North Wales, Harpur College of Arts and Sciences, BS Spec in Financial Economics.

Whitney R. Arcaro of Harleysville was one of 20 students recently inducted into Pi Gamma Mu social sciences honor society at Susquehanna University.
Arcaro, a rising senior majoring in psychology and sociology, is a 2007 graduate of Souderton Area High School and the daughter of Armand and Karen Arcaro.
The purpose of Pi Gamma Mu is to encourage the study of the social sciences and to achieve synthesis therein; to inspire social service to humanity by an intelligent approach to the solution of social problems; and to recognize outstanding achievement. The Pennsylvania Gamma chapter was established in 1927.
Bryn Whitmire of Lederach was recently inducted into Susquehanna University’s Kappa Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society. Nine new students were inducted in honor of their significant achievements in the mathematics field.
Whitmire, a rising senior majoring in mathematics and secondary education at Susquehanna, is a 2007 graduate of Souderton High School and the daughter of Ken and Judi Whitmire.
Kappa Mu Epsilon chapters are located in colleges and universities of recognized standing which offer a strong mathematics major. Members are selected from students of mathematics and other closely related fields who have maintained standards of scholarship, have professional merit and have attained academic distinction. The Susquehanna chapter was chartered in 1969.

Tina Statkevicz of Lansdale was recently elected president of the Susquehanna University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-educational service fraternity.
The purpose of the fraternity is to assemble college students in the fellowship and principles of leadership, friendship and service to humanity.
Statkevicz will begin her senior year at Susquehanna this fall, where she is studying biology. She is a 2007 graduate of Wissahickon High School and is the daughter of Raymond and Dorothy Statkevicz.

Kaitlyn Kinsey of Hatfield is one of thirty-one students recently inducted into the Susquehanna University chapter of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-educational service fraternity.
The purpose of the fraternity is to assemble college students in the fellowship and principles of leadership, friendship and service to humanity. Members complete a minimum of 40 hours of service per year.
Kinsey will begin her sophomore year this fall at Susquehanna, where she majors in communications with an emphasis in public relations. She is a 2009 graduate of North Penn High School, and the daughter of Karen and Jeffrey Kinsey.

The following students from Montgomery County have been named to the spring 2010 dean’s list at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Students achieve dean's list status when they are full-time (12 or more credits) with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.

Lansdale: Megan Stephanie Alexander, Misty Meadow Lane, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising; Lesley E. Anders, Garfield Ave., B.A. in Journalism; Kenneth Hal Chonofsky, Jackson St., B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education; Michael Patrick Katch, Claremont Drive, Undeclared in Undeclared Business; Kevin M. Lodge, Militia Drive, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport; Victoria Regina Lopardo, Columbia Ave., B.S.Ed. in Music Education; Garrett Michael Ofenloch, Locust Drive, B.S. in Finance; Stephanie Rae Schwartz, Brookwood Road, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising; Leah Christine Smith, Amber Lane, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising; Jessica Lynne Van Etten, Addison Lane, B.S. in Nursing; Matthew Douglas Wells, Sycamore Drive, noncertificate in Teaching Certificate in Education

Harleysville: Alexandra Lyn Gibilante, Bishopwood Blvd. E, B.A. in Journalism; Steven Kyle Henderson, Perkiomenville Road, B.S.Ed. in Music Education; Erin Lynn Holloway, Pioneer Circle, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport; Stephanie Michelle Mallis, Hackney Way, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education; Ronald Phillips, Stormfield Drive, B.S. in Hospitality Management; Sarah Elizabeth Stauffer, Westbourne Road, B.S. in Communications Media

Colmar: Katelyn Marie Krissinger, General Forst Drive, B.S. in Accounting; Ashley Elizabeth Mandes, East Walnut St., B.A. in Criminology

Ambler: Wade Hedges Baily, East Francis Ave., B.S. in Safety Sciences; Alyssa Marie Hutchinson, Cedar Hill Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education

Telford: Amanda Skye Burgert, South Third St., B.S. in Communications Media; Caitlyn Aileen Rosenberger, Ridge Road, B.A. in Spanish; Robert Alan Stanley, Madison Ave., B.S.Ed. in Health & Physical Education

Audubon: Stephanie Nicole Gryga, Regency Drive, B.A. in Psychology; Gregory James Walter, Redtail Road, Undeclared in Undeclared Natural Sciences

Blue Bell: Rachel Louise Marinari, Valley Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education; Matthew James Stavinga, Glenn Lane, B.A. in Criminology

Cedars: Russita Marie Buchanan, Skippack Pike, B.S. in Interior Design

Cheltenham: Rachel A. Aistrop, Wetherill Road, B.A. in Spanish; Catherine Patricia McCann, Boyer Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education; Moncure Vaden, Hilldale Road, B.S. in Human Resource Management

Collegeville: Claire L. Amico, Westover Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education; Idamarie Desiree Arici, Vincent Drive, B.A. in Journalism; Sabrina Marie Jones, West 5th Ave., B.A. in Psychology; Rachael Elizabeth Masterson, Vincent Drive, B.A. in Political ScienceJ; ames Price, Exmoor Drive, B.A. in Anthropology



East Greenville: Meaghan G. Kuhns, Washington St., B.S. in Natural Science

Gilbertsville: Dennis Walter Collins, Pinehurst Way, B.S. in Finance; Kristin Marie Troilo, Broad St., Undeclared in English

Glenside: Austin L. Afshar, Cricket Ave., B.S. in Natural Science; Philip Ali Afshar, Cricket Ave., B.S. in Natural Science; Apris Marjorie Walker, Fortune Road, B.S. in Communications Media


Hatboro: Kelsey Lynn Faehner, Cypress Lane, B.S.Ed. in Family & Consumer Science Education; Alicia Ashley Heiduk, Moonflower Road, B.A. in Criminology

Hatfield: Brittany Rose Allman, South Main St., B.S. in Physical Education and Sport; Melissa Jean Kornock, Needham Circle, B.S.Ed. in Health & Physical Education; James Colin Ward, Valley Woods Road, B.A. in Criminology; Robert W. Zinsmeister, Quail Circle, B.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education

North Wales: Danielle Rose Eppinger, Stump Road, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport; Elizabeth Anne Kelly, Barberry Road, B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education

Souderton: Angela Nicole DeGennaro, Thornton Court, B.S.Ed. in Education of Exceptional Persons; Laura Christine Roberts, Wynnefield Drive, B.S. in Hospitality Management
Horsham: Julia Mary Harvey, Downey Drive, B.S. in Safety Sciences; Paul Michael Schenk, Norristown Road, B.S. in Marketing

Norristown: Caitlin Helen Dunbar, Clyston Road, B.S. in Interior Design; Lakeisa Mercia Hill, Powell St., B.S. in Natural Science; Jamie Nicole Palmerio, Taft Road, B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education; Amanda Jean Royer, Township Line Road, B.A. in Art; Jesse Rae Thomas, North Trooper Road, B.S. in Communications Media; Eric S. Warburton, First St., B.S. in Respiratory Care

The following students from Montgomery County have completed requirements for graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania as of May 2010.

Lansdale: Kara Leigh Dawson, West Eighth St., B.S. in Nursing; Stefanie Ann Marczuk, West Point Pike, M.S. in Food and Nutrition; Stephanie Rae Schwartz, Brookwood Road, B.S. in Fashion Merchandising

North Wales: Jessica Rene Beck, Hopkins Court, B.S. in Biology; Kathleen Magurn, Steeplechase Drive, B.S. in Nursing

Telford: Caitlyn Aileen Rosenberger, Ridge Road, B.A. in Spanish

Other students from the region include:

Abington: DeAnna Nicole Allen, Clarke Road, B.A. in Journalism

Audubon: Stephanie Nicole Gryga, Regency Drive, B.A. in Psychology

Collegeville: James Price, Exmoor Drive, B.A. in Anthropology

Erdenheim: Kevin Peter Leis, Shippen Road, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Horsham: Paul Michael Schenk, Norristown Road, B.S. in Marketing

Huntington Valley: Jared Mathew Hammer, Buck Hill Drive, B.S. in Accounting; Jared Mathew Hammer, Buck Hill Drive, B.S. in Finance

King Of Prussia: Matthew I. Hornstein, Saratoga Road, B.S. in Athletic Training

Norristown: Tyrise Demetry Barker, East Roberts St., B.S. in Physical Education and Sport; Keith V. Jones, West Airy St. Fl, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Perkiomenville: Susan Carol Jefferson, Eichele Road, M.A. in Psychology

Plymouth Meeting: Amanda Denise Bell, Everturn Circle, B.A. in Psychology

Pottstown: Kellie Lauren Caldwell, Rivendell Lane, B.S. in Physical Education and Sport

Schwenksville: Shawn Thomas Juliano, Meng Road, B.S. in Management; Shawn Thomas Juliano, Meng Road, B.S. in Human Resource Management


Willow Grove: Jenna Noelle Kurilla, Greyhorse Road, B.S. in Nutrition

Kaplan University Announces Local Summer 2010 Online Graduates
Kaplan University celebrated the graduation of its summer 2010 class during a live ceremony on Aug. 7 in Chicago.
The following local students were awarded degrees:
Trina M Hershberger of Lansdale, was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies.
Anthony Leo of Lansdale, was awarded a Master of Science in Teacher Education.
Pete Radice of Harleysville, was awarded a 2 + 2 Bachelor in Information Technology.
Paula Godown of Quakertown, was awarded a Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Rachel Lawrence of Schwenksville, was awarded a Master of Arts in Teacher Education.

Anthony Fiorentino, of Ambler , a student on Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, N.J. has graduated as of May 2010.
Michael Kellar, of Chalfont , PA, a student on Fairleigh Dickinson University's Florham Campus, located in Madison, N.J. has graduated as of May 2010.

Thirty-four Montgomery County Residents Named to Honors List at Neumann University

Residents include Michael Minanno and Tiffany Williams, Ambler; Cortney Brooks, Blue Bell; Alicia Anglin and Kellye Hatcher, Bryn Mawr; Pamela Henry, Cheltenham; Randal Hofer, Collegeville; Kimberly Lyman and William Rocchi, Conshohocken; Stewart Engerer, East Greenville; Devin O’Connor, Elkins Park; Ashley West, Glenside; Stephanie Fanto and Jacob Kratz, Harleysville; Nicole Dunning, Hatfield; Caitlin Haggerty, Horsham; Michael McAvoy, Jeffersonville; Jeannette Davis, Maria Donahue, and Veronica Koff, King of Prussia; Brittany Dougherty, Mark Macy, and William Page, Lansdale; Felicia Subick, Narberth; Melissa Cole and Melissa Hood, Norristown; Tara Carbo, Andrew Hiriak, and Jonathan Nodolski, Pottstown; Steven Perlstein, Red Hill; Thomas Moran, Rosemont; Michael Rickert, Royersford; Carol Wandling, Haverford; and Rachel Reeves, Telford.
To be named to the Honors List a student must be full-time or part-time matriculated undergraduate student with a semester GPA of 3.5 or above and no final grades of incomplete. Part-time students must be registered for a minimum for 6 credits.

Albert A. Tielemans of Chalfont was among The University of Scranton's 12 alumni who received the Jesuit school's annual Frank J. O'Hara Awards during Alumni Reunion Weekend June 11-13 on campus.
The O'Hara Awards, named for a late administrator who faithfully served the University for 53 years, are the highest honor bestowed jointly by the University and its Alumni Board. The awards recognize Scranton graduates and others who have achieved distinction in their professional or personal endeavors

Rochelle Landis of Souderton is serving an internship at Africhic in Capetown, South Africa this summer. She is a senior majoring in business administration at Susquehanna University. Landis’s responsibilities include assisting in search engine optimization and social media marketing as well as other office duties. Through the course of the internship, she will gain experience through practicing online marketing techniques.
Landis is a 2007 graduate of Christoper Dock Mennonite High School and is the daughter of Randy and Tammy Landis.

Bryn Whitmire of Lederach was inducted into the Susquehanna University chapter of The National Order of Omega.
The Order of Omega is a national Greek honor society founded to recognize fraternity men and women who have attained a high standard of leadership in Greek activities, to encourage them to continue along this line and to inspire others to strive for similar recognition; to bring together members of the faculty, alumni, and student members of the institution’s fraternities and sororities on a basis of mutual interest, understanding and helpfulness; and to help create an atmosphere where ideas and issues can be discussed openly across Greek lines.
To be eligible for membership, a student must be a junior or senior member of a social Greek organization, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) equal to or higher than the all-Greek GPA, and be an active participant in their own chapter, Greek life and campus life. Susquehanna’s Epsilon Gamma chapter was chartered in 1983.
Whitmire, a rising senior, is a 2007 graduate of Souderton High School and the daughter of Ken and Judi Whitmire.

Widener University School of Law Dean Linda L. Ammons today announced the spring 2010 dean's list of students for the Harrisburg campus. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester while pursuing Juris Doctor degrees.

They include:

Matthew Landis, of Souderton
Karen DeMarco, of Eagleville


Widener University School of Law Dean Linda L. Ammons today announced the spring 2010 dean's list of students for the Delaware campus. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester.

They include:
Jessica Boyer, of Lansdale
Brendan Callahan, of Doylestown
Daniel Marsh, of Souderton
Kathryn O'Connell, of Norristown
Thomas Oshinsky, of Norristown
Michael Ryan, of Blue Bell, PA 19422.
Christopher Sulock, of Ambler
Frank Udinson, of Doylestown

The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College for the spring 2010 semester.
Michelle Montgomery, Daughter of Richard and Linda Montgomery of Harleysville, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Elizabeth Krimmel, Daughter of Eric and Mary Krimmel of Sellersville, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Music.
Jaclyn Isett, Daughter of Robert and Karin Isett of Doylestown, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Jacqueline Nedorezov, Daughter of Joseph and Inna Nedorezov of Blue Bell, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Sarah Kelley, Daughter of Kevin and Maryjane Kelley of Doylestown, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Ryan Wismer, Son of Harold and JoAnn Wismer of Harleysville, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Alexandra Schoener, Daughter of William and Karen Schoener of Harleysville,PA, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Donald Spacht, Son of David and Carol Spacht of Blue Bell, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Gregory Acquavella, Son of Peter and Donna Acquavella of Doylestown, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences.
Michelle Bizon, Daughter of Francis and Carol Bizon of Lansdale, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Mamuyan Jones, Daughter of Charles and Maima Jones of Schwenksville, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Heather Karschner, Daughter of Daniel and Barbara Karschner of Souderton, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences.
Megan Wright, Daughter of Wallace and Eileen Wright of North Wales, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Music.
John Dale, Son of John and Suzanne Dale of North Wales, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Melanie Cohen, Daughter of Lee and Jill Cohen of Ambler, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Emily Brown, Daughter of Kevin and Ann Marie Brown of Lansdale, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences.
Mauriel Perry, Daughter of Maurice Perry and Elizabeth Tearte- Perry of North Wales, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Brian Wojcik, Son of Jeffrey and Susan Wojcik of Norristown, was named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College's School of Business.

The following local residents were among 344 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the College's commencement ceremony held in May 2010.
Sarah Vallery, Daughter of Mary Vallery of North Wales,received a Bachelor of Music degree from the college's School of Music.
John Dale, Son of John and Suzanne Dale of North Wales, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Christopher Hendrickson, Son of Raffelle St. John of Doylestown,r eceived a Bachelor of Arts degree from the college's School of Humanities and Sciences.
Kevin Metz, Son of Robert and Mary Metz of Harleysville, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Heather Karschner, Daughter of Daniel and Barbara Karschner of Souderton,r eceived a Bachelor of Arts degree from the college's School of Humanities and Sciences.
Elizabeth Krimmel, Daughter of Eric and Mary Krimmel of Sellersville, received a Bachelor of Music degree from the college's School of Music.
Rebecca Paynter, Daughter of Terry and Lois Paynter of Norristown, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Sarah Kelley, Daughter of Kevin and Maryjane Kelley of Doylestown, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance.
Heather Newberger, Daughter of Craig Newberger and Trudy Phillips of Lansdale, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Matthew Grassie, Son of Jeffrey and Barbara Grassie of North Wales, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the college's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Elizabeth Wolbach, Daughter of John and Patricia Wolbach of Lansdale, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's Roy H. Park School of Communications.
Donald Spacht, Son of David and Carol Spacht of Blue Bell, received a Bachelor of Science degree from the college's Roy H. Park School of Communications.

Kyle Robertson of Schwenksville was one of 15 students recently inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma business honor society at Susquehanna University.
Robertson is a rising senior majoring in music and business administration with an emphasis in marketing. Robertson, a 2007 graduate of Souderton Area High School, is the son of Gregg and Margaret Robertson.

The following local residents were among the high school students attend this year's Pre-College Summer Institute at the University of the Arts.

Adam Speelhoffer, a resident of Schwenksville, Pa., participated in the Acting program.
Allison Shaftel, a resident of Maple Glen, participated in the Art + Media program.
Molly Smith, a resident of Doylestown, participated in the Dance program.
Frederick Gerngross, a resident of Lower Gwynedd, participated in the Music Studies program.
Timothy Leslie, a resident of Lansdale, participated in the Music Studies program.
Scott Olsen, a resident of North Wales, participated in the Music Studies program.
Daniel Beaver, a resident of Perkasie, participated in the Music Studies program.
David Jia, a resident of Ambler, participated in the Music Studies program.
Maria Borlando, a resident of Lansdale, participated in the Musical Theater program.
Myranda Mallenbaum, a resident of Maple Glen, participated in the Musical Theater program.
Monica Cole, a resident of Ambler, participated in the Musical Theater program.

Pre-College Summer Institute is an intensive program on the campus of the University of the Arts for rising juniors and seniors in the following subject areas: Acting, Art + Media Exploration, Dance, Jazz and Musical Theater. Programs are either two or four weeks in July.

Brianna M. Roth of Lansdale was one of 20 students inducted into Lambda Pi Eta at Susquehanna University this spring.
Roth is a rising senior majoring in theatre. She is a 2007 graduate of Gwynedd Mercy Academy and the daughter of Vince and Judy Roth.

Muhammed Hoque, of Hatfield, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Local students were among 346 undergraduates named to Denison University's spring semester dean's list by Provost Bradley Bateman.
They include:
Kristine Elizabeth Aman of Souderton
Leah Ashley White of Lansdale

Students who achieve dean's list status have maintained a grade-point average of 3.7 or better (out of 4.0) for the semester.

James Alburger a student at Grove City College was recently honored with Round Talbe at the 2010 Recognition Convocation. The sophomore men's honorary honors those who display scholarship, leadership and service during their freshman year.

The following residents earned dean's list honors for the Spring 2010 semester at Saint Joseph's University's Erivan K. Haub School of Business.
Justin Baron of Skippack.
Kimberly Belcher of Blue Bell.
Nicole Braun of Audubon.
Molly Brennan of Ambler.
Marco DiPrato of North Wales.
Ernest DiSandro of Ambler.
Robert DiSandro of Ambler.
Kevin Donnelly of Lansdale.
Allison Draham of Blue Bell.
Thomas Gentile of Hatfield.
Sarah Hirst of Ambler.
John Holahan of Quakertown.
Alexander Marukos of North Wales.
Frank Paone of Blue Bell.
Michelle Reifsnyder of Lansdale.
Julie Sanders of Schwenksville.
Zachary Smith of Doylestown.
Devon Teichman of Harleysville.
Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn Dean's List status for a semester.

William Lister Krewson of North Wales ( 19454) received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Drew University on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at the university's 142nd commencement.

The following students were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.
Michele Moyer Rudolph of Ambler, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester. Rudolph is a graduate of Wissahickon High School in Ambler, PA, and is enrolled in the university's School of Engineering & Applied Science. To qualify for the Dean's List in the School of Engineering, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 12 graded units.
Eileen Ke of Maple Glen, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester. Ke is a graduate of Germantown Academy in Fort Washington, PA, and is enrolled in the university's Olin Business School. To qualify for the Dean's List in the Olin Business School, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher, and be enrolled in at least 12 hours of graded course work.
Jeffrey Philip Mann of Maple Glen, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester. Mann is a graduate of Upper Dublin High School in Fort Washington, PA, and is enrolled in the university's Olin Business School. To qualify for the Dean's List in the Olin Business School, a student must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or higher, and be enrolled in at least 12 hours of graded course work.

Every year, students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean's List in the Villanova School of Business, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5, with no missing or non-passing grades.
The following local residents are on the Dean's List in the School of Business for the 2010 spring semester:
David Reynolds; Harleysville, senior
Alexander Sarnese; Perkasie, senior
Robert Smith; Hatfield, junior
Kyle Voigt; North Wales, senior
Gretchen Bauerle; Chalfont, sophomore
Louis DeCesare; Doylestown, sophomore
Maureen Fink; Maple Glen, junior
Ben Ramapuram; Lansdale, junior
Daniel Wu; North Wales, sophomore

Every year, students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5.
The following local residents are on the Dean's List in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Villanova University for the 2010 spring semester:
Alexandra Bisol; Harleysville, freshman
Rebecca Capobianco; Ambler, junior
Christopher George; Schwenksville, sophomore
Anna Heleniak; Blue Bell, junior
Kyra Limberakis; Ambler, freshman
Michelle McNamara; Maple Glen, junior
Laura Monaco; Eagleville, junior
Lauren Peachey; Harleysville, freshman
Michelle Record; Blue Bell, junior
Meghan Ross; Schwenksville, sophomore
Allison Smith; Quakertown, senior
Maija Taylor; Blue Bell, junior
Marissa Weber; Lansdale, junior
Megan Whitehill; Lower Gwynedd, senior

Every year, Villanova University students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Nursing, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5 for both semesters.
The following local residents are on the College of Nursing's Dean List for the 2009-2010 academic year:
Jennifer Senske; Hatfield, freshman
Ashleigh Morris; Norristown, freshman
Deborah LoBiondo; Schwenksville, junior

Local residents participated in Berklee College of Music's 2010 Commencement held recently in Boston at Boston University's Agganis Arena.
The following students participated in Berklee College of Music's 2010 Commencement:
Grace Mackell of Ambler received a Degree in Music Therapy.
Andrew Marles of Perkasie received a Degree in Music Business and Management.

Rider University celebrated its 145th Commencement with more than 1,500 undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees awarded.
Area degree recipients include:
Lauren O'Hara, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree recipient from Harleysville, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Kimberly Burian, a Master of Arts degree recipient from Doylestown, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Terrell Anderson, a Bachelor of Arts degree recipient from Doylestown, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Anthony Trofe, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree recipient from Doylestown, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Daniel Blau, a Bachelor of Arts degree recipient from Doylestown, a Winter 2009 graduate.
Nicholas Savaiano, a Bachelor of Arts degree recipient from Chalfont, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Chelsey Alston, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree recipient from Chalfont, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Corey Dunn, a Bachelor of Arts degree recipient from Chalfont, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Kimberly McPherson, a Master of Arts degree recipient from Perkasie, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Kathryn Lubenetski, a Bachelor of Arts degree recipient from Quakertown, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Christopher Eismann, a Bachelor of Arts degree recipient from Doylestown, a Spring 2010 graduate.
Angela Davies, a Master of Arts degree recipient from Doylestown, a Spring 2010 graduate.

Shelby R. Rinker of Lansdale is a member of the class of 2013 and was named to Marist College's Dean's List for the Spring 2010 semester.

The following students were named to theVirginia Tech Corps of Cadets Commandant’s List.

Christopher Stoffa of Chalfont. Stoffa, a civilian track cadet, is a sophomore majoring in physics in the College of Science.
Gregory Dreher of Colmar. Dreher, a Navy cadet, is a freshman majoring in general engineering in theCollege of Engineering.
George Fesmire of Ambler. Fesmire, an Air Force cadet, is a sophomore majoring in industrial and systems engineering in the College of Engineering.
In order to make the list, cadets must earn a 3.0 or greater grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the previous semester. For the spring 2010 semester, 395 cadets were selected for the Commandant’s List.

Brianna Schwoyer of Telford was named to the University at Albany's spring 2010 Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement.

A local student was among the 519 graduates awarded diplomas at Denison University's 169th commencement held May 16. Those awarded degrees by President Dale T. Knobel include the following:
Kristine Elizabeth Aman, a Souderton Area High School student from Souderton earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English writing. Aman was a recipient of the Denison Founders Award, the Distinguished Leadership Award and the National Merit Scholarship. She spent a semester studying abroad with the Arts and Culture program in India.

Leslie Hendricks, at right, of Hatfield and a North Penn High School graduate, accepts the Eighth Annual Scholarship award from the Swedesford Garden Club. Presenting the award is club president Marcia Wicks, at left. Hendricks plans to attend the University of Vermont to study environmental studies and conservation.