Steven R. McQue of Harleysville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing and a Bachelor of Music degree in music as Susquehanna University closed its 152nd academic year with annual commencement exercises on May 16th. He is the son of Robert and Patricia McQue of Harleysville and a graduate of Souderton Area Senior High School. McQue’s activities at Susquehanna included serving the Office of the Chaplain as the Deacon of Worship and a serving as a teaching assistant for Asian literature. He was the winner of the 2010 Juliet Gibson Memorial Prize for outstanding writing and graduated cum laude. Following graduation, McQue plans to seek employment and apply to graduate studies for a Master’s degree in fine arts.

The following students have been named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring semester of the 2009 - 2010 academic year.
Nathaniel Mattern of Ambler earned Honors
Matthew DiGirolamo of Penllyn earned High Honors
Kaitlyn Dugan of Hatfield earned Highest Honors
Laura Tobias of Lansdale earned Highest Honors
Students named to the Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance. Highest Honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.7 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.5 to 3.69 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.2 through 3.49 are awarded honors.

The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2010 semester:
Teresa Bertels of Lower Gwynedd, a member of the class of 2010,
Jill Camburn of Doylestown, a member of the class of 2010,
Alison DeBuono of Perkasie, a member of the class of 2010,
Megan Lagreca of Doylestown, a member of the class of 2011,
Catherine Mooradd of Doylestown, a member of the class of 2013,
To qualify for the Dean's List, students must achieve at least a 3.55 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credits.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, conferred a record 615 degrees during its spring commencement on May 15, including:
Jason F. Bobsein of Sellersville, who earned a B.S. in plastics engineering technology
Keith M. Estelle of Blue Bell, who earned a B.S. in software engineering

The Spring 2010 Dean’s List at Montgomery County Community College has been annoucned.
The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who have earned more than 12 cumulative credits at the College with a grade point average (GPA) for 3.5 or higher.

Dean’s List recipients are listed by area of residence.

Abington: Abigail Comins, Jennifer Ferguson, Mariya Kisil, Maria Kowal, Brian Muntzer, Amy Paradis, Shannon Roberts, Kyersti Simon, Timothy Sloan, Haeyoung So, Michele Tinsman
Ambler: Jelena Bogojevic, Hyeyoung Choe, Angela Folin, Rachel Gallo, Carissa Gorman, Eric Gustafson, Busuk Kang, Yongwoo Kim, Kerri Moyer, Boram Oh, Bethany Pollins, Jessica Prowant, Katherine Pyott, Katie Rosenberry, Amos Shaffer, Youngmi So, Kimberly Wyszkowski, Young Yeo
Ardmore: Russell Callaway, Brittany Corbett
Ardsley: Paul Dittmar, Tiffany Hignett, Michael Todd, Christian Wilbur
Audubon: Daniel Bowden, Dominic Gambone, Jaclyn Minnick, Kelly Nowak
Bala Cynwyd: Joseph Barry, Justin Kemp, Timothy O'Donnell, Andrew Siebert
Bally: Crystal Kehler
Barto: Krista Fitzgerald, Michele Hess, Debbie Kabinoff, Leigh Roberts
Bechtelsville: Christine Jancay
Birdsboro: Jared Clemons, Monica Eves
Blue Bell: Miguel Aguilo-Seara, Brittany Blood, Jennifer Gitner, Jonathan Heiland, Erin Hughes, Christopher Hurley, Chang Ha Kim, Meghan Pashley, Edwin Plotts, Alexander Ross, Jacob Ruser, Linda Schweitzer, Kelsey Shea, Michelle Utah, Frank Zaborowski
Boyertown: Jessica Adams, Jordan Bartolomeo, Breyanne Bobbin, Francis Gravinese, Jessica Keller, Brittany Kepner, Rebecca Krick, Patrick Robenolt, Shelly Sinkowski, Kevin Weller
Bridgeport: Megan Addalli, Rogelio Gonzalez, Victoria Owens, Amy Volpe, Danielle Weber
Bryn Mawr: Sheyla Cunha, Saska Mikic
Cedars: Patrick Murphy
Center Square: Christopher Jensen
Chalfont: Tara Smith
Cheltenham: John Deisher
Chester Springs: John Deisher
Chesterbrook: Christine Allen
Coatsville: Judy Phan
Collegeville: Lauren Battaglia, Zachary Bennett, Gregory Boyd, Catherine Callahan, Chris Connor, Grace Ann Coyle, Jacqueline Daly, Thomas Dempsey II,Kyle Dudek, James Fisher, Paul Goraczko, Robert Handzus, Dana Hoyer, BrianHullihen, Evan Hundertmark, Abraham Hussain, Jessica Judyski, Karl Kobie, Branden Kohler, Kathleen McElvenney, Katelyn Mullen, Nicole Nemitz, JillianQuinn, Kimberly Roop, Leah Sanger, Rebecca Santoro, Andrew Shirley, James Stedman, Hans Stolle, Thomas Todd, Krysti Yakonick
Colmar: Lindsey Godshall, Alex Kwon, Andrea Lawrence
Conshohocken: Justin Czarnecki, Ramona Dominguez Fonseca, Samuel Germaine,Danielle Laurence, Amanda Lesniewski, Jenna Lindinger, John McGlynn, DavidMurphy, Elizabeth Orler, Amanda Scharff, Kaitlin Stadelman, Patricia White
Douglassville: Julie Austin, Jennifer Brown, Amanda Hedgepeth, Danielle Marquette, Richard Mearhoff, Robert Orfield, Patricia Shoemaker
Downingtown: Adam Pape
Doylestown: Carolann Henry, Samantha Henry
Dresher: Corey Barwis, Tawny Binder, Michael Gocht, Jeffrey Golden, AndrewRosner
Eagleville: Chelsea Allen, Joseph Daniels, Frederick Elder, Christopher Gregory, Maryna Ryklina
East Greenville: Rebekah Aston, Katie Clowney, Megan Devitis, Michelle Mason, Thomas Oberst, Quenten Schankweiler, Karen Wagler
East Norriton: Kaitlyn Bondi, Kristian Lake, Anthony McCloy, Matthew Molnar
Elkins Park: Gemma Dugan, Nathan Henderson, Daniel Lauritzen, Minchin Lee,Dina Meltzer, Amanda Po, Yeonoh Shin, Alla Voronova
Erdenheim: Darlene Llanos, Peter Newman
Fairless Hills: Kelly Murphy
Flourtown: Jonathan Cramer-Cohen, Scarlett Schmidt
Fort Washington: Hannah Addison, Lydia Byrum, Stephen Crane, Beth Durben, Fadwa Ferradji
Fountainville: Shannon Hays
Gilbertsville: Samantha Asher, Krista Bodnari, Daniel Cocchimiglio, AustinDavis, Ronald Frederick, Jane Greiss, Douglas Houck, Kathleen Mallon, Tia Maute, Christine McCauley, Tim McDonald, Steven Ochs, Jonathan Palatucci, Stephen Polen, Anthony Santangelo, Justina Schneeweis, Mark Smolarski, JuliaSutowski, Rachel Thorpe, Amy Wise, Stephanie Wise
Gladwyne: Jennifer Hayden
Glenside: Jeremy Davis, Rachel Floyd, Justin Galante, Jessica Mann, Samantha McNutt, Rodman Moore, Joseph Pisko, Laura Schmidt, Natalie Zeitz
Graterford: Chris Luckey
Green Lane: Lauren Radcliff, Andrew Rittenhouse, Carla Sirak, Heather Smith
Gulph Mills: Anthony Bearoff, Ana Munguia
Harleysville: Joshua Alderfer, Haley Ashby, Rose Baldino, Nicholas Bilotti, Katie Bolognese, Peter Carney, Lisa Chang, Cheyanne Cope, Jack Davis, Emily Detwiler, Robert Disco, Shannon Doyle, Christopher Fox, Daniel Gallant, Nathan Godshall, Anthony Goetz, Donna Kuehlewind, Tristan Landis, Thomas Lawrence, Nancy Malecki, Rebecca Manton, Kevin Massey, Jessica Moran, MatthewPhillips-Shaw, Hannah Pinkos, Chelise Reinhart, Jesse Richards, Nicholas Rosato, Jeremy Schroeder, William Simpson, David Szekeres, Peter Tran, Ryan Welby, Kathleen Wlotko, Lauren Zoltek
Hatboro: David Birch, Christina Foley, Aleta Fox, Robert Gehring, Justin Guerrini, Maureen Lehotsky, Jacalyn Martin, Brian Matthy, Gail Norton, TarynOleykowski, Katie Ross, Philip Rothermel, Michelle Sheridan, Kathleen Wagner
Hatfield: Anwar Azim, Keith Bannon, Andrew Begley, Marimah Branch, John Capano, Dinnia Conner, Damuli Desai, Thomas Difrancesco, Jill Drotleff, Stephen Essig, Hiliary Floczak, Cheryl Frechem, Nicole Keane, Amanda Lazarowitz,Jackie Lee, Brittany Leszczynski, Catherine Misczak, Katelynn Moyer, Jewell Richardson, Joseph Roatche, Brittany Rosenfeld, Robert Scampton, Erin Smiley, Erica Smolcynski, Chirstopher White
Haverford: Kathleen Labedz, Katelyn McCauley
Horsham: James Benson, Maryann Blackshaw, Theresa Bolli, Anthony Ciavardelli, Leandra Conklin, Dylan Diersen, Ashley Dolan, Caitlin Donnelly, Jeanne Fanelli, Patricia Johnson, Yooni Kim, Robert McMillan, Ashley Natter, NancyPickwell, Gina Pucci, Yanae SavageAmanda Scholl, Marta Scholl, Kimberly Severns, Meg Shafer, Michael Sharp, Reina Shawver, Kimberly Wiley
Huntingdon Valley: Denisse Alache, Lauren Baranek, Woo Chang, Chi Do, Victoria Greco, Kristen Kiernicki, Jongkeum Kim, Gail Lankford, Eunju Lee, Sheila MacDonald, Nicolle Miroddi, Edward Pisarcik, Stephen Ryan, Marta Scholl,Mary Wolfe, Jing Zhou
Jamison: Joanna Palac
Jeffersonville: Richard Doran
Jenkintown: Jonathan Connolly, Debra Erlick, Kamilla Gubaydullina, Ashley Hamilton, Kaitlyn Hamilton, Suzanne Manzinger, Michelle McKiernan, DanielleRice, Karl Wulfekotte
Kempton: Kristian Von Kiel
Kimberton: Steven Hetzell, Kevin Lundell
King of Prussia: Kyle Davis, Darren Dawkins, Abigail Fairley, Andrea Fogliani, Yuan Gao, Bijaya Humagain, Chu-Fai Kok, Jonathan Letkiewicz, Bunley Lim, Paul Mack, Anya Mikelonis, Rebecca Miller, Stephen Nuskey, Dennis Rudzinski, Eric Swinty, Hiral Upadhyay, Jack Vogt, Calvin Wang, Andre Wessels, Daniel Yeager
Lafayette Hill: Amy Fischer, Norsang Lama, Nadine Mattigat, Matthew Normile, Kimberly Walters
Lansdale: Matthew Angelillis, Steven Bizon, Matthew Brennan, Lauren Bryant, Euncheol Choi, Melissa Comfort, Kevin Coshin, Rosalia Cucuzza, Patrick Curran, Jiban Das, Inmaculada Diaz, Nadja Dixon, Brian Donaghy, Heather Donatt, Alexandria Doran, Steven Eastlack, Mohsena Ekram, Jenna Ferguson, JaclynForeman, Ryan Frazier, Joseph Fredericks, Ryan Getson, Steven Grassi, TaraHaley, Karen Harvey, Elizabeth Hoppe, Jessica Hoppe, Daehyun Hwang, Jillian Jauss, Victoria Kane, Moon Kim, Jared Landis, Brahim Laoubi, Gloria Latzko, Brittany Lim, James Litwinowicz, Richard Loeffler, Gregory Long, Christopher Lutz, Arianne McEntee, Emily Minehart, Michael Molloy, Jason Mussomeli, Aileen Nam, Eugene Palovcak, Nicholas Perilli, Tara Rosin, Sarah Sade, Krupali Savsani, Dhanarum Sharma, Peter Sherpinsky, Rebecca Stevens, Jessica Sun, Beata Szczech, William Thompson, Katharine Welland, Amy Wenrich, Judianne Whitaker, David Witte, Thomas Zabriskie
Lebanon: Jason Gesullo
Lederach: Emily Broschart
Limerick: Lisa Anderson, Patricia Bearden, Brittany Fuller, Amanda Lozinak, Mark Minoske, Lester Sperlunto, Jessie Uba
Linfield: Victoria Jackson
Lower Gwynedd: Jessica Abromaitis, Trevor Wood
Maple Glen: Andrew Borka, Lauren Dimatteo, Elizabeth Giampa, Andrew Gwynne, Seong Ji Kim, Robert McNamara, David Nikander
Melrose Park: Eduardo Rivera
Norristown: Gabrielle Cherelli, Mono Chikov, Angel Cordero, Kristen D'Antonio, Jeemi Dattani, Aylin Dincer, Thao Do, Ines Espinosa, Arielle Fosco, Lea Fosco, Eric Fulmer, Shawn Gowe, David Grande, Jacob Grande, Sarah Hagel, Adam Holstein, Mia Jardine, Michael Kalivas, Michael Kilroy, Kyle Krueger, Miriam Leffler, Sarah Mandarano, Erin Melville, Jocelyn Moye, Justin Nast, Kristen Paciello, Matthew Painten, Mitesh Patel, Sara Ponemon, Lakiesha Richet, Daniel Rueckle, Robert Sanei, Megan Saponaro, Richard Sitek, Beverly Sizgorich, Kayleigh Smith, Allison Strupczewski, Kaitlyn Tiger, Jake Twombly, Courtney Valeo, Linda Watson
North Hills: Leighann Kline, Adriel Viss
North Wales: William Abell, Nicole Behrens, Harold Bittner, Cayla Braccia,John Bucci, Therese Conley, Andrew Devitt, Megan Doran, Stephanie Doran, Michelle Forcey, Anthony Frattone, Sarah Halpern, Jaeyoun (Jane) Han, Kevin Henry, Terry Kim, Patricia McCormick, Emily McDonald, Heather McNichols, Steven McNichols, Brooke Moccio, Amelia Mraz, Carolyn Powers, Joshua Schwartz, Myeong Shin, Noah Shipman, Dominic Spera, Robert Wenzel, Terrence Wheeler, Brittany Wimble, Amelia Wood, Soohee Yoo
Oaks: Augustine Bono
Oreland: Kellie Cathey, Mary Hannum, Brian Sargrad
Palm: Anna Kells
Paoli: Elena Agapii
Penn Valley: Charles Davis, Michael Fox
Pennsburg: Sara Gordon, Dean Haas, Jenna Hoch, Stephanie Kascmar, Nicolette Kulp, Deborah Lawrence, Antonio Marrero, Colin McCane, Lorraine Mohr, Ashley Rozwadowski, Jessica Walsh
Perkiomenville: Deborah Checkum, Joanna Docherty, Wayne Downs, Brittany McGee, Kasey Slonaker
Philadelphia: Ryan Antonucci, Kerri Davis, Sean Farley, Melissa McNichols,Priscila Reis
Phoenixville: Liliana Avila Gamba, Angela Bearoff, Katie Blain, Melissa Boscaino, Maria Eva Cabanelas, David Celentano, Victoria Eckman, Seth Feulner, Maryum Fields, Maryanne Hayde, Janine Mocarski, Lauren Quinn, Sarah Sadofsky, James Smith, Nicholas Stathopoulos, Karen Vasko, Janay Winston
Plymouth Meeting: Rose Delmonte, Timothy Dippolito, Alexandria Disanto, Michael Guarini, Jessica Heebner, Jennifer Kopsie, Kalyn Kulak, Lauren McGlinchey, Cynthia Menard, Sharif Nedrick, Dana Orangers
Pottstown: Rebecca Alderfer, Karen Altschuler, Sharon Barkhymer, Loune-Dana Brandt, Krystal Bukay, Joanne Conrad, Dawn Copenhaver, Samantha Cuadra, Awatef Elshafey, Caitlin Farber, Jessica Gebhardl, Kaitlin Green, Damien Gregory, George Haizer, Jason Harper, Chelsea Hartzman, Kristyn Hiryak, LaurenKerns, Pamela Kisch, Sarah Leveille, Kimberly Lindgren, Ashley McPherson, Ashley Mordan, Jessica Nabozny, Leticha Nargane, Nicholas Natale, Roy Noel,Tiffany O'Connor, Stacey Parker, Danielle Quill, Justin Risko, Ashlee Rodriguez, Ashleigh Sell, Janelle Settle, Marissa Sheppard, John Silbert, Stephanie Simms, Sandra Stone, Michael Ujwary, Cristie Underwood, Diana Viguers,Thu Vo, Erin Weber, Jason Weikel, Laura Wentzel, Rebecca Whetstine, Eric White
Pottsville: Jesselyn Heaps
Red Hill: Joseph Cavallaro, David Klotz, Lesli Leimbach, George Morrison
Rockledge: Matthew Demarco
Roslyn: Alex Cohen, Anthony Conturo, Robert Devlin, Timothy Groves, Tonya Hill, Lama Mouawad
Royersford: Christina Barnshaw, Brittany Beck, Timothy Bergmaier, Emily Blackburn, Carmen Colicino, Karalyn Devine, BethAnn Fisher, Brian Fisher, Stephanie Lowrie, Katherine MillerAdrianna Nicoline, Caitlin Norris, Steven Savage, Kelly Straub, Hannah Thompson, Mary Thompson, Brian Tybeski
Saint Peters: Garett Vaisman
Sanatoga: Ryan Sullivan
Schwenksville: Jessica Allen, Patricia Banks, Kristine Barnes-Meyers, Nichole Bell, Joseph Boyle, Jennifer Brasch, Jacqueline Burns, Andrea DeVarney,Erica DeVarney, Jillian Donahue, Kelly Filson, Jolene Freed, Charma Jones,Dustin Keyser, Amanda Krause, Gwen Lark, David Likens, Ashley Lung, DebbieMalack, Robert Matsko, Caitlin McAndrews, Christine McDonough, Caitlin Moser, Jordan Rackley, Jennifer Richie, Brooke Shockley, Brianne Terry
Sellersville: Melissa Polachek
Sinking Spring: Courtney Downes
Souderton: Owen Beuerle, Carlo Cicacci, Christopher Cornell, Benjamen Delp, Daniel Freed, Rebecca Geiger, Lauren Good, William Hadley, Christopher Howe, Ruth Kling, Rebekah Myers, Christina Rauch, Andrea Snyder, Dharmisha Solanki, Jeffrey Weber, Brandi West
Spring City: Bryan Bankes, Eric Bortz, Chelsea Brand, Hannah Keogh, Eric Miller, Lindsay Peterson, Leslie Proffitt, Katrina Smart, Corey Trego
Stowe: Kristyn Hines, Donald McHenry, Matthew Rohrbach
Telford: Julie Bello, Scott Benson, Korey Bishop, Eliana Bostwick, Alexandra Erwin, Logan Fooks, Candice Fox, Eric Frankenfield, Kristin Gorman, Gloria Hendricks, Ryan Hoon, Katherine Kapusta, Kelly Klein, Brandon Landis, Samantha Leavy, Sara Monahan, Janie Moyer, Joshua Rittenhouse, Anna Smith, Robert Strenk
Trappe: Landon Hunsberger, Mary Leonetti, Kyle Nolan, Matthew Patton, Michelle Smith
Trooper: Andrew Kunz
Tylersport: Breanna Matczak, Dana Snyder
Warminister: Kathleen Bisciotti
Warrington: Joseph Incorvia, Kathryn Neely, Karen Seidenburg
West Norriton: Danielle Harlop
Willow Grove: Jordan Ammaturo, John Beede, Scott Bloomer, Stephanie Brooks, Abbey-Gale Daniel, Racquel Davis, Courtney Dulin, Shirley Forlini, JeremyGodo, Rebecca Lehrman, Kaitlin Lindquist, Paola Madrid, Lucas Occhiena, Yun Pham, Joseph Pietrzak, Corie Rickard, Stephen Ritter, Glenn Rufe, LyndseySlanec, Jahaira Spicer, John Stanzeski, Megan Sweeney

Drew University has named the following students to its Dean's List for the Spring 2010 semester:
Ms. Meredith Allison Dolan of Sellersville
Matthew I. Fingerman of Ambler
Luke Terence La Rocca of Green Lane
Tyler Alexander Morse of Eagleville
Robert Kim of Ambler
In order to qualify for Dean's List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or above, which is equivalent to a B+ or better.

The following students participated in the 15th annual Richard J. Fasenmyer Engineering Design Conference, held at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.
Jason Bobsein, from Sellersville, presented "Induction Barrel Heating," a group research project. Bobsein graduated this spring with a B.S. in plastics engineering technology and worked with Jonathan Meckley, associate professor of engineering.
Keith Estelle, from Blue Bell, presented "BAH Source Code Assessment Project," a group research project. Estelle graduated this spring with a B.S. in software engineering and worked with Dr. Simon Fan, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering.
The conference is hosted by the college's School of Engineering, which requires a yearlong, capstone applied design experience for each of its degree programs. In total, 170 engineering students presented the results of their senior design projects to professors, fellow students and industry representatives.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, named the following students to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester.
Jason F. Bobsein from Sellersville graduated this spring with a B.S. in plastics engineering technology.
Erik J. Johnson from Schwenksville is studying mechanical engineering.
Penn State Behrend's Dean's List recipients must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average for the semester in which they are awarded.

Among those on Cazenovia College's 2010 Spring Semester Dean's List is
Nikita Poland, of Chalfont who is working toward a bachelor of professional studies degree in management, specializing in equine business management.
Shanea Weiss, of Red Hill who is working toward a bachelor of fine arts degree in interior design.

FREEDOM CREDIT UNION ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Freedom Credit Union announced the 2010 Freedom Credit Union ScholarshipWinners. Freedom Credit Union is awarding four $1,000 scholarships to qualified high school and collegestudents, who are Freedom Members, to use in furthering their education.
This year’s winners include Christina Olindo (Sellersville,) a junior at Millersville University, studyingElementary Education.
To qualify, students were asked to submit a copy of their most recent academic transcripts and writea 500-word essay on the following topic: “During the past year, Freedom Credit Union celebrated 75years of serving its Members. As a young credit union member, how have you utilized credit unionservices to accomplish your goals thus far, and how do you see the credit union helping you toestablish a sound financial future?” Scholarship winners will be announced in the July 2010 issue ofFreedom’s Member newsletter, Financial Focus.

Cazenovia College's 185th Commencement Ceremony took place on Saturday, May 15. Several area residents were among more than180 graduates.
Nikita A. Poland, of Chalfont, received a bachelor of professional studies degree in management specializing in equine business management.
Poland is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
Jill E. Konigsbauer, of Perkasie, received a bachelor of fine arts degree cum laude, in interior design with a psychology minor.
Konigsbauer is a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society.
Allison M. Hughes, of Harleysville, received a bachelor of professional studies degree in management specializing in equine business management.

The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2010 semester at the University of Vermont:
Jacob W. Runner of North Wales, a junior English major in the College of Arts & Sciences
Anna M. Stone of North Wales, a junior Elementary Education K-6 major in the College of Education & Social Services
Matthew A. Grob of Doylestown, a sophomore Environmental Engineering major in the College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences
Emma N. Jenkins of Doylestown, a first-year Elementary Education K-6 major in the College of Education & Social Services
Christopher M. Johnson of Perkasie, a sophomore Environmental Sciences major in the Rubenstein School of Environment & Natural Resources
Anna L. Nicolosi of Perkasie, a first-year Political Science major in the College of Arts & Sciences
To be named to the dean's lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

Fairfield University, a Jesuit institution of higher learning founded in 1942 in Fairfield, Conn. presented 1,247 diplomas at its Sixtieth Commencement on Sunday, May 23, 2010.
The following local residents were among the 1,247 students who received
Laura M. Fesnak, a resident of Landsdale, received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Megan K. Smith, a resident of Lower Gwynedd, received a Bachelor of Arts in English/Journalism.

Juniata College has named 337 students to the dean's list for the 2010 spring semester. The dean's list recognizes grade point averages of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0.
Among those honored are the following local students:
Julie Lynn Glass of Harleysville, is a junior in environmental science w/secondary emphasis in spanish. Glass, daughter of Thomas and Donna Glass is a 2008 graduate of Souderton Area High School.
Michael Long Nguyen of Telford, is a junior in geology. Nguyen, son of Luong Nguyen and Hoa Huynh is a 2008 graduate of Souderton Area High School.
Robert Graveson Parker of Lansdale, is a sophomore in chemistry. Parker, son of Dr. Garth Parker, Jr. and Karen Parker is a 2009 graduate of North Penn High School.
Samantha Rose Shaiman of Hatfield, is a junior in spanish education. Shaiman, daughter of John Oertel and Maria Pileggi is a 2008 graduate of North Penn High School.
Brandon Jeremiah Wolfe of Perkasie, is a graduate in creative writing and the comparative arts. Wolfe, son of Bruce and Jennifer Wolfe is a 2006 graduate of Pennridge High School.

Angela H. Hwang of North Wales received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration and Management and Jacqueline L. Crescimanno, who received a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science.

Also receiving degrees were the following Lansdale natives, Benjamin R. Kanter, Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience;
Matthew F. Watto, Doctor of Medicine in Medicine, Cum Laude;
Jennifer E. Reno, Master of Science in Insurance Management.


from Boston University.

Fairfield University has announced that the following local residents have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester:
Kathleen Campbell, a resident of North Wales, a sophomore studying in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Eric Clayton, a resident of North Wales, a junior studying in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Mark Eastburn, a resident of Doylestown, a junior studying in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Laura Fesnak, a resident of Landsdale, a senior studying in the School of Nursing.
Brittany Gavin, a resident of North Wales, a sophomore studying in the Dolan School of Business.
Bryan McVaugh, a resident of Perkasie, a sophomore studying in the Dolan School of Business.
Marissa Spedale, a resident of Doylestown, a junior studying in the College of Arts and Sciences.
To be selected for the Dean's List, a student must attain a grade point average of at least 3.5, of a possible 4.0.

Rider University's colleges of Business Administration; Continuing Studies; and Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences have announced the names of undergraduate students who have been placed on the Dean's List for the spring 2010 semester.
Area Dean's List students are:
Steven Nolen of Harleysville, a senior Computer Information Systems major
Mary O'Hara of Harleysville, a junior Advertising major
Kimberly Thompson of Schwenksville,a sophomore Psychology major
Kathryn Lubenetski of Quakertown, a senior Elementary Education major
Steven Lawson of New Britain, a junior Business Administration major
Anthony Trofe of Doylestown, a senior Finance major
Robert Weber of Doylestown, a junior Liberal Studies major
Corey Dunn of Chalfont, a senior Journalism major
Lauren Pileggi of Chalfont, a junior Marketing major
Alexandra Post of Chalfont, a senior Accounting major
Nicholas Savaiano of Chalfont, a senior Communication major
Renata Stoehr of Chalfont, a senior Journalism major

Tracy Townsend, North Wales qualified for the dean's list at Misericordia University
for the spring 2010 semester.

Area students were named to the dean's list at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for their outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2009-10 year.
Name: Daniel D. Homeier, Class of 2012
Major: environmental studies with a policy concentration
Son of: Harry and Barbara Homeier of Sellersville.
Secondary School: George School

Name: Jayeon Kim, Class of 2013
Major: sociology and Russian language and culture
Daughter of: Daehwan Kim and Miea Kim-Seong of Blue Bell.
Secondary School: Wissahickon High School
Students whose grade point averages were 3.67 or higher were named to the Dean's List.

The following area students were named to the dean's list at Grove City College:
Rebecca Grafton daughter of Glenn and Darlene Grafton of Telford and a 2009 graduate of Souderton Area High School.
Lauren Bauer daughter of Paul and Allison Baur of Ambler and a 2007 graduate of North Penn High School.
Jamie Alburger son of Ellen Alburger of Telford and a 2009 graduate of Upper Bucks Christian School.
Paul Barclay son of Christopher and Sheryl Barclay of Souderton and a 2008 graduate of Calvary Baptist School.

Kristin Haynie, daughter of Ted and Karen Haynie of North Wales graduated with a B.A. degree from Moravian College, Bethlehem.
During her college career she earend academic dean's list standing and was inducted into Kappa Delta Pi international honor society in education and Gamma Sigma Alpha national Greek honor society. Haynie is a graduate of Germantown Academy.

Michael William Zucker of Spring House was named to the spring dean'st list at The University of Wisconsin - Madison.

The following received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 165th commencement ceremony on May 10, 2010.
Jonathan Tran of North Wales, son of Steven S. Tran and Jeanne Y. Tran received a Bachelor of Science from Emory College of Emory University.
Jason Vigdor of Lansdale, son of Jay Vigdor and Kate Britt received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.
Niranjani Prabhakar of Maple Glen, daughter of Krishnaswamy Prabhakar and Kalyani Prabhakar received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.

The following students were named to the Dean's List of Emory College, the undergraduate, liberal arts college of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., for the 2010 spring semester.
Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.853 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean's List.
Jason Vigdor of Lansdale,
Stella Spears of Lansdale, daughter of Nathan Paul Spears and Debra A. Spears,
Hongbo Liu of Ambler, son of Liming Liu and Guiying Hong,

The following local residents graduated from University of the Sciences in Philadelphia during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 26, as part of the University's 189th Commencement celebration in Philadelphia.

Anik Palit of Hatfield, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in biology degree . He is the son of Pankaj and Krishma Palit. Dhruti V. Patel of Hatfield, graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Vinu J. and Kakila V. Patel. She was a member of American Pharmacists Association. Dipun G. Amin of Lansdale, PA graduated with a bachelor of science in pharmaceutical and healthcare studies degree . Kalpit Mahendra Patel of Lansdale, graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . He is the son of Mahendra and Usha Patel. Patel was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.


Jessie Marie Beighley of Doylestown, graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Robert Beighley. She was a member of Kappa Epsilon, the American Pharmacists Association, and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
Joseph Michael DeVito, Jr., of Doylestown, graduated with a bachelor of science in health science degree in the physician assistant program. He is the son of Joe and Janice DeVito. He was president of Physicians' Club; was a resident advisor; and served on the conduct policy board.
Lois HeeEun Suk of Quakertown, graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Keith and Christine Suk.
Nicole Renae Mathis of Norristown, PA graduated with a master of occupational therapy degree . She is the daughter of Marlene and Nathaniel Mathis. She was a member of the Student Occupational Therapy Association, Omega Chi Psi, and the cheerleading squad. Mathis was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.
Jean Eleanore Dugan of Norristown, graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Deborah and Paul Dugan. She was a member of the varsity cross country team.
Lauren LaCrosse of Norristown, graduated magna cum laude with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Thomas J. LaCrosse and Linda Hice LaCrosse. She was a member of the American Pharmacists Association. LaCrosse was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta and Rho Chi honor societies.
Catherine A. Wisniewski of Blue Bell, graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree . She is the daughter of Thomas and Marylynn Wisneiwski. She was a member of Alpha Sigma Tau national sorority and Psi Lambda Sigma (pharmacy leadership society). Wisniewski was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta honor society.

Matthew James Schafle, a resident of Ambler was awarded Dean's List honors for academic achievement during the spring 2010 semester at St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Dean's List honors are awarded to full-time students at SMCM who earn a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better on 12 or more graded credits.

A total of 584 Mansfield University students have been named to to spring 2010 Dean's list.
To be named to the Dean's list, a student must attend the university full-time and earn at least a 3.5 GPA.
The following area students earned the honor:
Emily Cole of Quakertown
Daniela Dibenedetto of Harleysville
Marshall Ehlinger of Dowlestown
Steven Fox of Perkasie
Chelsea Johnson of Green Lane
Jennifer King of Lansdale
Ashley Lewis of Telford
Sara Skellenger of Quakertown
Jeremy Spielman of Maple Glen

Area students among spring 2010 Graduates at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. include:

Kaitlyn Gregorio, Abington,; Sarah Marvill, Ambler, Cum Laude; Sarah Zelasko, Ambler,; Sarah Maier, Collegeville,; Anastasia Swartley, Harleysville,; Matthew Beyerle, Hatboro, Cum Laude; Casey Rowley, Hatboro, ; Mary Shelton, Hatfield, ; Grace Doyle, Jenkintown, ; Paula Funsten, King of Prussia, Magna Cum Laude; Emily Abram, Lansdale,; Lindsey Hatfield, Lansdale,; Meghan Huber, Lansdale,; Amanda Zimmerman, Lower Gwynedd,; Kathryn Currie, Maple Glen,; Kathryn Gaab, Maple Glen, Magna Cum Laude; Whitney Getka, Norristown,; Allysha Simmons, Oreland.

Spring 2010 President's List
Rebecca Knorr, Collegeville; Kristin Santarone, Fort Washington; Jennifer Koch, Jenkintown; Kathryn Gaab, Maple Glen.

Spring 2010 Dean's List
Kaitlyn Gregorio, Abington; Rebecca Greenawalt, Ambler; Sarah Marvill, Ambler; Kelly Dubbs, Audubon; Kathryn Vila, Blue Bell; Katelyn Clark, Collegeville; Mitchell Ramey, Collegeville; Adam Smith, Collegeville; Megan Ashmead, Dresher; Ryan Platt, Fort Washington; Elizabeth Wall, Fort Washington; Marion McKairnes, Glenside; Matthew Beyerle, Hatboro; Laura Cover, Maple Glen; Kellsey O'Donnell, Maple Glen; Elaina Heller, North Wales; Allysha Simmons, Oreland; Shannon Stulb, Plymouth Meeting.

Washington College in Chestertown, Md., has announced its Dean's List for the Spring 2010 semester. The following students are recognized for their academic excellence and have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or higher for the semester.
Students recognized from the area include:
Margaret C. Farrell of Hatfield, Senior, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis J. Farrell , major in Drama .
Ellen L. Liebenow of Sellersville, Junior, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James E. Liebenow , majors in Anthropology, International Studies .

The following local residents were among theHoly Family University's Class of 2010 who celebrated the completion of their academic studies.
Amanda M. Black, a resident of New Britain, graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology degree;
Roseann Summers Hertkorn, a resident of Chalfont, graduated with a Master of Education degree;
Jennifer Ann Miller, a resident of Lansdale, graduated with a Master of Education degree;
Shannon Sands, a resident of Chalfont, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree;
Samuel B. Shemin, a resident of Doylestown, graduated with a Master of Education degree.

Geneva College annouces the following students on the Dean's List for the 2010 spring semester. Dean's List status is awarded to students who earn a 3.6 grade point average or better.
Julie Allen, a North Penn High School graduate, is a Grad Senior majoring in Human Services.
Kenton Burckhart, a Souderton Area High School graduate, is a Senior majoring in Engineering.
Julie Everett, a North Penn High School graduate, is a Senior majoring in Christian Ministries.
Barnabas Prontnicki, a Phil-mont Christian School graduate, is a Senior majoring in Communication.
Rachel Wilbers, a home schooled graduate, is a Senior majoring in Elementary Education

Brandon K. Kiser of Souderton was awarded an annual scholarship by Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Kiser is a student at Messiah College.
Kiser is a member of Messiah's honors program and the Dean's List. He is an officer of the Investment Club and is a resident assistant. Kiser participates in the IRS’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Scholarship recipients are accounting majors who have completed a minimum of 36 credit hours in general study. They are selected on the basis of intellectual capacity, leadership potential, financial need, and intent to pursue a career in accounting. This scholarship renews each year until graduation, as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains an accounting major.

This summer, 29 Goshen College students are participating in the college's three inquiry programs.
Of those students, 12 are participating in the Camping Inquiry Program (CIP), where they are working at Christian-based summer camps throughout the country to develop leadership skills and grow in their faith.
A Telford resident is among the participants. Jessica Gotwals, a sophomore nursing major from Telford, is working at Spruce Lake Retreat in Canadensis. Gotwals, daughter of R. Brent and Julia Gotwals, is a 2009 graduate of Souderton Area High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Seven students are participating in the Service Inquiry Program (SIP), where they are doing service work at different assignments around the country and the world.
Two graduates of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School are among the participants.
Corrine Jager, a sophomore social work major from Sellersville, is working with Haley House in Boston, Mass. Jager, daughter of Adolph and Molly Jager, is a 2008 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.
Rebecca Weaver, a junior collegiate studies major from Harleysville, is working with Mennonite Central Committee in Bolivia. Weaver, daughter of Craig and Judy Weaver, is a 2008 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Franconia Mennonite Church.

The following area students were among the nearly 600 students to graduate from the University of the Arts in the school's 132nd commencement on May 20, 2010:
Katie Davis, a Photography major and a resident of Ambler
Carolyn Biel, a Crafts major and a resident of Blue Bell
Alyssa Achuff, a Film major and a resident of Doylestown
Ian Munro, a Composition major and a resident of Harleysville
Erin Caballero, a Illustration major and a resident of Lansdale
Patrick Heid, a Graphic Design major and a resident of Perkasie
Shannon Malone, a Industrial Design major and a resident of Perkasie
Allyssa Pirone, a Illustration major and a resident of Sellersville

The following local resident was among the students to earn graduate degrees from the University of the Arts:
Lower Gwynedd resident Jayne Surrena, a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Visual Art.

Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a highly selective four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition that includes Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate and other distinguished scholars among its alumni.

Jonathan Lawlor of Harleysville completed requirements for a Bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 16, 2010.
Geoffrey Menge of Doylestown completed requirements for a Bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 16, 2010.
Katherina Santangelo of Eagleville completed requirements for a Bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 16, 2010.
Megan White of Lower Gwynedd completed requirements for a Bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 16, 2010.
Katelyn Wojdula of Lansdale completed requirements for a Bachelors degree from Gettysburg College on May 16, 2010.

Meghan Hoey of Doylestown graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's degree on May 16, 2010.
Sara Moyer of Green Lane graduated Magna Cum Laude from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's degree on May 16, 2010.
Sarah Woodbury of Eagleville graduated Cum Laude from Gettysburg College with a bachelor's degree on May 16, 2010.

The University of Scranton has announced its Dean's List, which recognizes students for academic excellence during the 2010 spring semester. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours to make the Dean's List. The list includes students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Kania School of Management, the Panuska College of Professional Studies and the College of Graduate and Continuing Education. A total of 1,431students were named to the Dean's List, including the following list of area residents.
Kevin R. Hanes of Chalfont is a Sophomore Nursing major.
Nicole E. Kowalski of Chalfont is a Sophomore Secondary Education - Mathematics major.
Conor J. McCabe of Chalfont is a Sophomore Secondary Education - Communication major.
Zachary A. Ashworth of Doylestown is a Junior Finance major.
Natalie Acevedo of Perkasie is a Freshman Nursing major.
Kerianna M. Beckman of Quakertown is a Freshman Middle Level Teacher Education major.
James M. Maginnis of Quakertown is a Senior Biology major.
Jennifer M. Villare of Quakertown is a Sophomore Counseling and Human Services major.
Sarah R. Downey of Sellersville is a Senior Exercise Science major.
Michael R. Drew of Sellersville is a Junior Exercise Science major.
Patrick J. Drum of Ambler is a Junior Finance major.
Danielle L. Charnitski of Blue Bell is a Senior Elementary Education/Special Education major.
Michael J. Tornetta of Blue Bell is a Junior Business Administration major.
Kristen E. Wieland of Blue Bell is a Freshman Early and Primary Teacher Education major.
Lauren A. Wieland of Blue Bell is a Senior Occupational Therapy major.
Kenneth W. Dubs of Green Lane is a Sophomore Accounting major.
Molly E. Furlan of Harleysville is a Freshman Nursing major.
Christine P. Gorge of Harleysville is a Junior Accounting major.
Michael P. Lowe of Harleysville is a Senior Business Administration major.
Matthew C. Aubertin of Hatfield is a Sophomore Secondary Education - English major.
Desiree S. Basilii of Lansdale is a Senior Exercise Science major.
Elizabeth M. Dennis of Lansdale is a Junior Elementary Education/Special Education major.
Mallory J. Dennis of Lansdale is a Senior Finance major.
Jennifer A. Kirk of Lansdale is a Sophomore Finance major.
Amanda C. Kline of Lansdale is a Sophomore Occupational Therapy major.
Robert W. Law of Lansdale is a Freshman Computer Science major.
Katelyn A. Petrille of Lansdale is a Senior Counseling and Human Services major.
Thomas M. Prokop of Lansdale is a Senior Finance major.
Jessica H. Kasper of Lower Gwynedd is a Freshman Occupational Therapy major.
Michael P. Farren of Maple Glen is a Sophomore Criminal Justice major.
Benjamin J. Courtney of Norristown is a Junior Secondary Education - Spanish major.
Elyse C. McCabe of North Wales is a Junior Counseling and Human Services major.
Katherine A. Ritinski of North Wales is a Junior Communication major.
Jacquelyn A. Tofani of North Wales is a Freshman Early and Primary Teacher Education major.
Christopher J. Casperson of Telford is a Sophomore Electronics Business major.
Emily R. Farrell of Telford is a Freshman Early and Primary Teacher Education major.

Gettysburg College students with a quality point average of 3.60 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for a semester's work are placed on the College's Deans' Honor List.
Alexander Allen, of North Wales, a Junior at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Matthew Barrett, of Doylestown, a Junior at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Matthew Carlson, of Doylestown, a First-year at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Jonathan Condra, of Doylestown, a Junior at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
John Giannini, of Schwenksville, a Sophomore at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Daniel Kim, of Maple Glen, a Sophomore at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Brian Lauderback, of Schwenksville, a Sophomore at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Kelsey Mellott, of Telford, a Sophomore at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Anthony Palmer, of Audubon, a First-year at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
William Parkinson, of Lower Gwynedd, a First-year at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.
Elizabeth Royer, of Blue Bell, a Sophomore at Gettysburg College, has been placed on the Deans' Honor List for outstanding academic achievement in the Spring 2010.


Gettysburg College students with a quality point average of 3.33 or higher for a semester's work are placed on the Deans' Commendation List. The following students from your area have been placed on the Spring 2010 list:
Kelley Furman, a First-year, from Blue Bell
Meredith Havard, a Senior, from Maple Glen
Elizabeth Heisler, a Sophomore, from Gwynedd
Dylan Johnson, a First-year, from Norristown
Elizabeth Krueger, a Junior, from Maple Glen
Nathan Lanan, a Sophomore, from Souderton
Kam Ching Li, a Junior, from Norristown
Rachel Lovelidge, a First-year, from Lansdale
Lindsey Lyons, a First-year, from Hatfield
Sara Moyer, a Senior, from Green Lane
James Myers, a Sophomore, from New Britain
Nicholas Rosenberger, a Junior, from North Wales
Kevin Schmitt, a Junior, from Harleysville
Christopher Stiteler, a Junior, from Quakertown
Megan White, a Senior, from Lower Gwynedd

Students from Indian Crest Middle School participated at the National History Day State Competition at Millersville University under the direction of Gifted Support Teacher Joe Gunn. This year's theme was innovation and impact.

Devon Schmidt, Liam Schmidt, James Beldham, Lucas Masin-Moyer competed in the category of Web design devoting their site to the history of the cell phone.

Sara Mack created a documentary on Penicillin's impact on the world.

Pictured at right, from leftDevon Schmidt, Liam Schmidt, James Beldham,
Lucas Masin-Moyer, Joe Gunn and Sara Mack.

Brendon T. Derstine, a junior this fall at EasternMennonite University, has been selected to receive a 2010 Fund forTheological Education (FTE) Undergraduate Fellowship, which recognizesstudents who have gifts for leadership and are exploring ministry as avocation.
As an FTE Undergraduate Fellow, Derstine will attend the 2010 FTE Leaders in Ministry Conferenceto be held June 16-20 at Boston University School of Theology.
Derstine, from Harleysville,is a history and social science majorwith secondary education licensure. He is a member of Franconia MennoniteChurch.
Nancy R. Heisey, department chair and professor of Bible and religionat EMU, nominated Derstine for the fellowship award, which is funded byLilly Endowment Inc."The undergraduate fellowship is prestigious and the selection process ishighly competitive," said Dr. Heisey.
"The FTE conference that Brendonwill attend is an exciting event, where award recipients are broughttogether with distinguished theologians, pastors and church leaders forthoughtful exchange, including lectures, worship, workshops and informalinteraction."
FTE Undergraduate Fellows are selected by a national committee oftheological educators and church leaders. Students must be nominated by aprofessor, school administrator, pastor or campus minister; hold a minimum3.0 grade point average; have an interest in pastoral ministry anddemonstrate leadership in a church or school community.
FTE awards thefellowships to help ensure quality leadership and inclusive excellence inpastoral ministry.

The following students from the area were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2010 semester at Widener University in Chester
Meg Ambrose a Nursing major from Doylestown
Emily Asher a Psychology major from Lansdale
Kristen Chabala a Allied Health major from Lansdale
Janelle Del Buono a Biology major from Norristown
Christine Dietzel a Psychology major from East Norriton
Alexandra Faust a Hospitality Management major from East Norriton
Michael Fox a Chemical Engineering major from Green Lane
Justin Gordon a Computer Science major from Harleysville
Erin Hendricks a Nursing major from Perkasie
Stuart Johnson a Environmental Science major from North Wales
Thomas Mahoney a Accounting major from Norristown
Sara McManus a Anthropology major from Norristown
Wesley O'Kula a Accounting major from New Britain
Megan Purcell a Management major from Perkasie
Emma Ricciardi a Creative Writing major from North Wales
Shekelia Roberts a Psychology major from Norristown
Debra Sciarra a Allied Health major from Lansdale
Matthew Slomiany a Government and Politics major from Lansdale
Kevin Spross a Psychology major from Lansdale
Martin Squicciarini a Mechanical Engineering major from Lansdale, Pa.
Alexandra Taratuski a Biology major from Ambler
Gregory Walsh a Elementary Education major from Hatfield
The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester.

Arielle Fakhraee of Lower Gwynedd earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, cum laude at Tufts University. She was also named to the spring Dean's List.

Stonehill College recently named Lansdale resident Tara L. Cantwell, a member of the class of 2013, to its Dean's List for the Spring 2010 semester.
To qualify for the Dean's List at Stonehill, students must have a semester grade point average of 3.50 or better and must have completed successfully all courses for which they were registered.

The following students made the Dean's List for spring 2010 at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Alexander Bui of Ambler
Christopher Leach of Lansdale
Undergraduate students earning a 3.00 or higher academic average for the semester gain the distinction of being named to the Dean's List at Georgia Tech.

The following local residents were among the students from Villanova University who recently received undergraduate degrees:
Donna Acquavella; Doylestown, PA; master of arts
Matthew Anders; Eagleville, PA; master of science in computer science
Dominik Andrzejczuk; Chalfont, PA; bachelor of arts
Lakshmi Balaji; Lansdale, PA; master of arts
William Blubaugh; North Wales, PA; bachelor of arts
Ana-Gabriela Bornancini; North Wales, PA; bachelor of arts
Stephen Brooks; Norristown, PA; bachelor of interdisciplinary studies
Kelley Capetola; Doylestown, PA; bachelor of arts
Colleen Clancy; Maple Glen, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Thomas Collins; Norristown, PA; master of business administration
Jordan Craft; Schwenksville, PA; master of business administration
Noelle Dahl; Hatfield, PA; master of science in biology
Michael Donigan; Doylestown, PA; bachelor of arts
Robert Dulin; Lansdale, PA; master of arts
Aasia Ferdous; Hatfield, PA; bachelor of science in chemistry
Michael Feron; Ambler, PA; master of science in finance
Walter Fleming; Doylestown, PA; bachelor of interdisciplinary studies
Megan Fluck; Perkasie, PA; bachelor of science in nursing
Gina Folin; Ambler, PA; bachelor of arts
Catherine Forster; Blue Bell, PA; bachelor of arts
Maulin Gandhi; Norristown, PA; bachelor of science in chemical engineering
Mehul Gandhi; Norristown, PA; master of science in chemical engineering
Kosma Gianginis; Norristown, PA; master of science in civil engineering
Christopher Grebe; Lansdale, PA; bachelor of interdisciplinary studies
Michael Henry; Norristown, PA; master of business administration
Christopher Hill; North Wales, PA; bachelor of arts
Meredith Hohn; Blue Bell, PA; bachelor of arts
Karen Hulshizer; Doylestown, PA; master of science in civil engineering
Kevin Hylinski; Lansdale, PA; master of science in finance
Thomas Kane; Doylestown, PA; bachelor of arts
Daniel Kline; Quakertown, PA; master of science in electrical engineering
Rachael Koehler; Perkasie, PA; bachelor of science in chemistry
Mark Lamb; Quakertown, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Jonathan Limberakis; Ambler, PA; bachelor of arts
Emily Lovelidge; Lansdale, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Bryan McCartney; Doylestown, PA; bachelor of arts
Alicia McCumber; Lansdale, PA; bachelor of arts
Megan McGinnis; Audubon, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Jillian Milam; Lansdale, PA; master of arts
Colleen Miller; Blue Bell, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Mark Milligan; North Wales, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Susan Mischinski; Telford, PA; bachelor of science in mechanical engineering
Sanjeev Munshi; Ambler, PA; master of business administration
Giovanna Palermo; Ambler, PA; bachelor of science in nursing
Julia Parastino; Souderton, PA; master of science in human resource development
Anip Patel; Norristown, PA; master of arts
Keyur Patel; Souderton, PA; bachelor of science in accountancy and bachelor of science in business administration
Andrew Pellens; Lansdale, PA; bachelor of science in biology
John Perrigue; Ambler, PA; master of business administration
William Phillips; Norristown, PA; bachelor of science in mathematics
Justin Pincus; Doylestown, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Elizabeth Romeo; Perkasie, PA; doctor of philosophy
Brian Shapiro; Chalfont, PA; master of public administration
John Christian Skonier; Norristown, PA; bachelor of arts
Allison Smith; Quakertown, PA; bachelor of arts
Connor Tatlow; Ambler, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Brett Thomas; East Norriton, PA; master of business administration
Tara Timoney; North Wales, PA; bachelor of science in business administration
Krishna Veeravalli; North Wales, PA; bachelor of interdisciplinary studies
Jill Viglione; North Wales, PA; master of arts
Laura Welch; Perkasie, PA; bachelor of arts
Kirsten Whitaker; Doylestown, PA; master of arts
Megan Whitehill; Lower Gwynedd, PA; bachelor of arts
Kendra Wood; Hatfield, PA; bachelor of science in accountancy and bachelor of science in business administration
Jamie Worman; Perkasie, PA; master of public administration
Ted Yi; North Wales, PA; bachelor of science in computer engineering
Michael Zima; North Wales, PA; master of business administration

The following area residents graduated from DeSales University on May 22, 2010:
Michael P. Jordan of Green Lane, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Criminal Justice .
Aubrey L. Wolf of Pennsburg, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Communication .
Monica A. Zukowski of Pennsburg, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Dance .
Alyssa J. Paul of Red Hill, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in nursing in Nursing .
Kenneth C. Butler of Doylestown, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Project Management .
Paul K. Mininger of Chalfont, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Management .
Alicia E. Helman of Perkasie, PA, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in nursing in Nursing .
Ashley N. Michener of Perkasie, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in nursing in Nursing .
Andrea L. Plumley of Perkasie, PA, graduated with a master's in education in Biology .
Brandon L. Pousley of Perkasie, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in TV/Film .
Kelly L. Carl of Quakertown, PA, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's of arts in Elementary Education .
Lisa D. Fluck of Quakertown, PA, graduated with a master's in education in Academic Standards & Reform .
Kelly D. Katzbeck of Quakertown, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Elementary Education .
Jennifer L. Martin of Quakertown, PA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in Accounting .
Eunice Z. Picado of Quakertown, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Computer Science and Mathematics.
Christine N. Ritter of Quakertown, PA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in Medical Studies .
Nikki L. Serge of Quakertown, PA, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in Medical Studies .
Lauren M. Stimpfle of Quakertown, PA, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in Mathematics .
Mary Ann Taylor of Quakertown, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Accounting and Finance.
Jason A. Werner of Quakertown, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Mathematics .
Meghan L. Wilde of Quakertown, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Theology .
Thomas R. Blackledge of Sellersville, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Finance .
Timothy D. Williams of Souderton, PA, graduated with a master's in education in Special Education .
Kevin F. Lawrence of Norristown, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Communication .
Vanessa D. Garguilo of Harleysville, PA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in Psychology .
Cristin M. Meehan of Harleysville, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Sport & Exercise Science .
Derek M. Moyer of Harleysville, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Accounting .
Robert B. Bacon of Hatfield, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Accounting and Finance.
Meredith A. Hogarth of Hatfield, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Management .
Leora A. Le of Hatfield, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Accounting .
Sarah A. Nelson of Hatfield, PA, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's of science in Pharmaceutical Marketing .
Musharrat Ahmed of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Self Design .
Kermit L. Green of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a master's in education in Teaching English .
Elyse C. Kutsop of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of science in Sport & Exercise Science .
Jonathan K. Mulhearn of Lansdale, PA, graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor's of arts in Theatre .
Duncan Reed of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Management .
Marie E. Urbano of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Elementary Education .
Jeana F. Viggiano of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in Dance .
Amanda Wiegman of Lansdale, PA, graduated with a master's in business administration in Management .
Lucy A. Draus of North Wales, PA, graduated with a bachelor's of arts in TV/Film .

The following students are among the college's list of May graduatesat Delaware Valley College:
Michael Barainyak of Chalfont
Jonathan Byrnes of Quakertown
Anthony Celona of Perkasie
Samantha Chancellor of Lansdale
Lara Chrucky of Doylestown
Bryan Coleman of Ambler
Jeremy Coleman of Ambler
Cheryl Costella of Sellersville
Rachel Crouthamel of Perkasie
Scott Cruttenden of Harleysville
Jason Curley of Lansdale
Michael Descant of Chalfont
Kelsey Finnigan of Doylestown
Heather Fritchman of Chalfont
Rachel Galecki of Green Lane
Brittany Golas of Eagleville
William Goldenberg of Perkasie
Lisa Gyenes of Doylestown
Suzanne Hanbicki of Doylestown
Paul Hartnett of Doylestown
Edward Heiner of Doylestown
David Holliday of Chalfont
Raina Holliday of Chalfont
Donna Ingemi of Lansdale
Christopher Jurin of Telford
Felice Laudadio of Hatfield
Maryellen Madden of Perkasie
Alexi Mann of Quakertown
Michael McCauley of Harleysville
James Paci of Sellersville
Colleen Perkins of Doylestown
Julie Perrine of Perkasie
Jennifer Rock of Sellersville
Dylan Saldutti of Lansdale
Dustyn Seifert of Quakertown
Lisa Smith of Green Lane
Timothy Stover of Harleysville
Brent Terlecky of Lansdale
Kathryn Thuel of Perkasie
Kimberly Vennera of Norristown
Mary Wasylenko of Lansdale
Christy Wickline of Perkasie
Michele Wilhelm of Chalfont, PA
Melissa Woodland (Tradewell) of Hatfield
Adam Wright of Doylestown
Paula Zerdoum of Chalfont

Rachel M. Bradshaw of Perkasie, has been named to the President's List at Western New England College for the spring semester of 2010. Bradshaw is a Senior majoring in History at the College. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Amy Stashefski, at right, a resident of Lansdale, won the Dr. Adam Drayer Award for Demonstrated Excellence in the Teacher Education Program at the 61st Commencement exercises of King’s College, Wilkes-Barre.

Stashefski graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education with a second major in early childhood education. She also completed the Teacher Training Program prior to Commencement.

Katrina R. Koslov, at left, received a Doctorate in Psychology from Harvard University on May 27, 2010. She is a graduate of Souderton Area High School, Class of 2001, and a graduate of Dartmouth College, Class of 2005. Katrina will be employed in the Graduate Medical School of the University of California at San Francisco beginning in July of 2010.

Marissa E. Koslov, at right, received a Masters in Education from Gratz College on May 16, 2010. She is a graduate of Souderton Area High School, Class of 2003, and a graduate of Ursinus College, Class of 2007. Marissa is employed by the Boyertown Area School District as a teacher for Health & Physical Education.

Matt Whitner, a Junior at Souderton High School, as the winner of their Moyer IndoorOutdoor 5K T-shirt Design Contest.

Pictured are Matt Whitner, Souderton Area High School Junior, Diana Bernecker, Moyer IndoorOutdoor Marketing Director.

The residents listed below earned their associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees from Widener University during the annual Commencement Ceremony on May 15.
Meg Ambrose of Doylestown, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing .
Samuel Bak of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology .
Matthew Bolger of Blue Bell, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Management .
Walter Brucker of Perkasie, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Management .
Richard Conicelli of North Wales, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management .
Kimberly Dunlap of Doylestown, Pa., received a Doctor of Education in Human Sexuality Education .
Stephanie Fine of Blue Bell, Pa., received a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology .
Michael Fox of Green Lane, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering .
Melissa Gallinot of Norristown, Pa., received a Master of Social Work in Social Work .
Joseph Grant of Norristown, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting .
James Green of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice .
Candace Grier of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education .
Nikita Halteman of Hatfield, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Anthropology .
Angela Heckler of Pennsburg, Pa., received a Doctor of Physical Therapy in Physical Therapy .
Kelsey Helman of Blue Bell, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Management .
Elana Israel of Norristown, Pa., received a Master of Social Work in Social Work .
Stuart Johnson of North Wales, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science .
Randy Marchincin of Doylestown, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health .
Sarah Miller of Pennsburg, Pa., received a Master of Social Work in Social Work .
Joseph Moleski of Chalfont, Pa., received a Master of Science in Hospitality Management .
Gregory Moyer of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting .
Debra Sciarra of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health .
Matthew Slomiany of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics .
Kevin Spross of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology .
Martin Squicciarini of Lansdale, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering .
Kyle Stralo of Quakertown, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Economics .
Matthew Thompson of Ambler, Pa., received a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice .
Randi Weinberg of Lansdale, Pa., received a Master of Education in Human Sexuality Education .
Lauren Wenhold of Quakertown, Pa., received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Sarah Klein of North Wales was among students at Lebanon Valley College that earned sufficient community service hours to qualify for Gold Community Service Awards, having served more than 100 hours and as part of a multi-day residential service project during the 2009–2010 academic year.

The following students recently graduated from Pace University, New York, N.Y.

Caitlin R. Ozga from Ambler graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.
Chandni D. Chhatbar from Hatfield graduated with a Master of Science.

Elizabeth K. Everits of Lansdale was named to the dean's list at Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, Md. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Everist.

Alyssa Jones of Hatfield is among the Harding University students included on the dean’s list for grades achieved during the spring semester.

Jones is a Sophomore psychology major.

Elizabethtown College, a private coed college in southeastern Pennsylvania with 1,900 students studying liberal arts, creative arts, business, education and science and engineering, recognized the accomplishments of 513 students Saturday, May 22, 2010, during its 107th annual Commencement. The ceremony was highlighted by remarks from Michael Lomax, president and chief executive officer the United Negro College Fund.
The following local students received degrees from Elizabethtown College:
Kurt Amen of Quakertown graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in General Science - Certification.
Allison Andrews of Blue Bell graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.
Megan Bean of Schwenksville graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Political Philosophy and Legal Studies.
Kelly Castor of Doylestown graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Ed - Special Education.
Randall Derstine of Sellersville graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in BioTechnology.
Erin Doyle of Doylestown graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Catherine Duckworth of Perkasie graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English - Professional Writing.
Robert Freed of Quakertown graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Entrepreneurship.
Margaret Kench of Sellersville graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in BioTechnology.
Laura Kuserk of Harleysville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications.
Nina Longobardi of Norristown graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work.
Kamron Malik of Perkasie graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems.
Robert Panish of Norristown graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
David Spetgang of Doylestown graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Finance.

McDaniel College recently announced its spring 2010 Dean's List in recognition of students' academic excellence. Highest honors are earned for a semester grade point average of 3.90 or higher, high honors for a grade point average of 3.70-3.89, and honors for a 3.50-3.69 average.
Charles A. Kronmiller of Norristown, PA, received Honors.
Christina M. Morley of North Wales, PA, received Honors.
Kara R. Owens of Doylestown, PA, received Highest Honors.
Rachel F. Walega of Ambler, PA, received Highest Honors.

The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 22, 2010, in Durham NH.
Students who received the honor of Summa Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.7-4.0; students who received the honor of Magna Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.69; and students who received the honor of Cum Laude graduated with a GPA of 3.2-3.49.
Christopher E Ellery of Harleysville earned a BA degree in Communication
Nathaniel Kendall Mattern of Ambler earned a BA degree in Psychology Cum Laude

Elizabethtown College announced the list of students whose outstanding academic performance has earned them the recognition of being included on the spring 2010 dean's list. The following students from your area are included on this list:
Jamie Alcorn, a senior English - Professional Writing major from Schwenksville.
Emily Bancroft, a sophomore Mathematics - Education major from Quakertown.
Taylor Bauder, a senior Health & Occupation major from Hatfield.
Patricia Cangelosi, a senior English - Professional Writing major from New Britain.
Kelly Castor, a senior Elementary Ed - Special Education major from Doylestown.
Scott Douglas, a sophomore Biology - Allied Health major from Eagleville.
Michael Hendrie, a senior International Business major from Chalfont.
Julie Klaski, a junior English - Professional Writing major from Hatfield.
Robert Koehler, a sophomore Communications - Mass Communications major from Lansdale.
Abigail Kramer, a senior Communications major from Harleysville.
Melissa Mandia, a sophomore Communications - Mass Communications major from Lansdale.
Heather Rhoads, a senior Business Administration - Marketing major from Schwenksville.
Luke Rotenberger, a sophomore Computer Science major from Quakertown.
Michael Shields, a junior Sociology-Anthropology major from Schwenksville.
Joseph Shute, a junior International Business major from Doylestown.
Ayusa Sinha, a senior Biochemistry major from Chalfont.
Elizabeth Sodomin, a senior BioTechnology major from Telford.
Rachel Sulat, a sophomore Biology - Allied Health major from Perkasie.
To earn this recognition, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.60 or better in 14 or more credit hours, of which at least 12 credits are letter-graded course work. Only Elizabethtown's full-time undergraduate students are eligible for this distinction.

Local students named to dean's list at
Drew University for the Spring 2010 semester:
Ms. Meredith Allison Dolan of Sellersville
Matthew I. Fingerman of Ambler
Robert Kim of Ambler
In order to qualify for Dean's List, students must earn a grade point average of 3.4 or above, which is equivalent to a B+ or better.

The following local students graduated from Messiah College:
Pennsburg resident David Alderfer was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Alderfer graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Lansdale resident David Bedillion was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Bedillion graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in engineering.
Souderton resident Sarah Clemmer was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Clemmer graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics.
Red Hill resident Jared Clugston was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Clugston graduated with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Sellersville resident Stephanie Ferrier was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Ferrier graduated College Honors Program with a bachelor's degree in athletic training. cum laude Ferrier was a member of the College Honors Program.
Harleysville resident Courtney Floyd was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Floyd graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in psychology. Floyd was a member of the College Honors Program.
Souderton resident Brittany Godshall was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Godshall graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Quakertown resident David Kern was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Kern graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice.
Souderton resident Timothy Leidy was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Leidy graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology.
Doylestown resident Nicholas Martin was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Martin graduated with a bachelor's degree in human development and family science.
Harleysville resident Haley Mead was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Mead graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary education.
Harleysville resident Jordan Novak was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Novak graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
Telford resident Laura Price was one of 655 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 15 during the College's 101st annual commencement. Price graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English.

The following students were named to the dean's list for the 2010 spring semester at Messiah College:
Souderton resident Natalie Anders is a sophomore majoring in psychology.
Norristown resident Shannon Barthelmess is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Telford resident Alyssa Benner is a sophomore majoring in nursing.
Sellersville resident Courtney Cope is a senior majoring in art education (K-12).
Harleysville resident Rachel Coyle is a junior majoring in nursing.
Harleysville resident Courtney Floyd is a senior majoring in psychology.
North Wales resident Marissa Glahn is a sophomore majoring in business administration.
Souderton resident Brittany Godshall is a senior majoring in nursing.
Lansdale resident Jocelyn Hickey is a sophomore majoring in family and consumer sciences education.
Hatfield resident Zachary Hoagland is a junior majoring in history with social studies certification.
Perkasie resident Kate Johnstone is a sophomore majoring in accounting.
Hatfield resident Pamela Kirkpatrick is a junior majoring in math with teaching certification.
Souderton resident Brandon Kiser is a junior majoring in accounting.
Harleysville resident Joshua Krosskove is a sophomore majoring in economics and philosophy.
Souderton resident Megan Lage is a junior majoring in elementary education.
Souderton resident Timothy Leidy is a senior majoring in biochemestriy and molecular biology.
Sellersville resident Nancy Markloff is a sophomore majoring in theatre.
Telford resident Cassandra McCloud is a junior majoring in psychology.
Telford resident Ashley Morgan is a senior majoring in music education (K-12).
Harleysville resident Collin Moyer is a sophomore majoring in Christian ministries.
Blue Bell resident Tannia Nieto is a sophomore majoring in international business.
Hatfield resident Luke Ruch is a senior majoring in social work.
Chalfont resident Calvin Ruth is a junior majoring in international business.
Lansdale resident Alyssa Tyson is a senior majoring in English with teaching certification.
Telford resident Seth Umbenhauer is a sophomore majoring in chemistry.
Doylestown resident Melissa Walters is a senior majoring in elementary education.
Harleysville resident Nathan Weaver is a senior majoring in accounting.
Harleysville resident Michael Whitner is a junior majoring in nursing.
Sellersville resident Andrew Wismer is a junior majoring in psychology.
Dean's list is earned by receiving a 3.6 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Recent Ursinus College graduates include:


Megan A. Ditter graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor of business administration degree in management during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 15, on the college campus. More than 340 students received bachelor’s degrees.
A graduate of North Penn High School, she and her husband Scott are residents of Collegeville of Pa. 19426.
Allison S. Injaian graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor of science degree in biology, a minor in Spanish and departmental honors in biology during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 15, on the college campus. More than 340 students received bachelor’s degrees.
While at Ursinus, she was named to the Dean's List and to Beta Beta Beta, the national honor society for the biological sciences. She was president of Tau Sigma Gamma sorority, treasurer of the Inter-Greek Council and a peer advisor. She studied abroad with the Ursinus program in Mexico. As an Ursinus Summer Fellow, she researched small mammal population densities in a fragmented forest in Montgomery County, Pa., and interviewed prospective students for admission to Ursinus. She has accepted employment with Literacy Americorps.
A graduate of North Penn High School, Injaian is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Mike Injaian of North Wales .
Wendy L. Markey graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting, magna cum laude, during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 15, on the college campus. More than 340 students received bachelor’s degrees.
While at Ursinus, she was named to Alpha Sigma Lambda, academic honor society for continuing education students.
A graduate of Pennridge High School, she and her husband David reside in Souderton, .
Stefanie Aryn Moyer graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor of science degree in psychology, cum laude, a minor in elementary education and departmental honors in psychology during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 15, on the college campus. More than 340 students received bachelor’s degrees.
While at Ursinus, she was a member of Omega Chi sorority and studied abroad in Australia. She has accepted employment with Access Services and will continue her education in counseling psychology at Immaculata University.
A graduate of Wissahickon High School, Moyer is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Moyer of Blue Bell.
Rebecca Ann Reeser graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting, summa cum laude, during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 15, on the college campus. More than 340 students received bachelor’s degrees.
A graduate of Christopher Dock High School, Reeser and her husband Martin are residents of Telford.
Elizabeth L. Semon graduated from Ursinus College with a bachelor of business administration degree in accounting during commencement exercises on Saturday, May 15, on the college campus. More than 340 students received bachelor’s degrees.
While at Ursinus, she was named to Alpha Sigma Lambda, academic honor society for continuing education students, and received the Professor William J. Phillips Prize in 2008, when she completed her junior year. Semon is a resident of Schwenksville.

Area students recently graduated from Cedar Crest College, Allentown.


Jamie Lynn Bosler of Harleysville graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nutrition and bachelor of arts degree in psychology.

Brianna Marie Powell of North Wales graduated with a bachelor of science degree in nursing. Listed in Who's Who Among Students at American Universities and Colleges, Powell was a member of Sigma Theta Tau international nursing honor society. She also served as co-chair of the Honor and Judicial Board; secretary of the Class of 2010; historian for the Student Nurses Association; a head orientation assistant; and peer tutor. She has been elected to serve as corresponding agent for the Class of 2010 after graduation.
Powell presented research on “Effects of Childhood Obesity” and “Global Health Nursing in Belize” during the Cedar Crest College Health and Wellness Conference. She did her clinical work at Lehigh Valley, St. Luke’s, Sacred Heart, and Good Shepherd hospitals.

Matthew Newell of Lansdle was named to the dean's list at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, Texas.

Meghan E. Keane of Chalfont, received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University on May 27. Commencement ceremonies for 411 Washington and Lee seniors were held on the university's historic Front Lawn.
Keane majored in English and Politics.
Activities and honors at Washington and Lee included: Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Assistant Head Resident Assistant, ResLife, SPEAK, LIFE, Gender Relations Committee

Catherine Rose Poos, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Poos of Lansdale, graduated summa cum laude from Dickinson College on May 23 with a BA in international business & management. Other recognition included: dean's list, Phi Beta Kappa and departmental honors in international business & management. Poos is a graduate of North Penn High School.

North Penn High School senior Rebecca Fitzer and North Penn High School junior Spencer Hill recently participated in the Pennsylvania State Computer Fair.

Fitzer’s individual graphic design poster and Fitzer’s and Hill’s collaborative computer fair logo won honors at the regional level to advance to the state level. On May 24th, Fitzer and Hill visited Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA to compete in the state fair. Fitzer’s graphic design poster received second place in the graphic design division of the competition.

The poster was an anti-smoking piece based on the game “Clue.” Written in smoke to the left of a girl holding a cigarette is “Miss Scarlett killed herself with a cigarette.” Fitzer said that the idea of the poster is that choosing to smoke is like playing a game with your life. She used the image of dice tumbling onto the board to show the chances that individuals take when they smoke.

Fitzer originally created the poster as an entrance requirement to the Graphic Arts program at Penn State University, main campus, where she will attend school in the fall.

The following area students recenlty graduated from the Earle Mack School of Law at Drexel University:
Kathryn M. Brady of Lansdale graduated Cum Laude with a juris doctor degree .
Kevin Frost of Lansdale graduated with a juris doctor degree .
Paul Jamain of Lansdale graduated Cum Laude with a juris doctor degree .
Leo M. Mulvihill, Jr. of Lansdale graduated with a juris doctor degree .

The following area students graduated from Westminster College


Ambler: Julia James, a senior elementary education major, is a daughter of Louis and Cheryl James and a graduate of Hatboro-Horsham High School.

Lansdale: Kristin Kajari, a junior biology major, is a daughter of Joseph and Carin Kajari and a graduate of North Penn High School.

North Wales: Patrick Dolan, a junior music performance major, is a son of Gerard and Christine Dolan and a graduate of Roman Catholic High School.

The following students recently graduated from Clarion University:

Katie Lynn Snyder of Chalfont received a BS degree in MASS MEDIA ARTS, JOURNALISM & COMM STUDIES
Carole Ann Vogel of Sellersville received a BS degree in LIBERAL STUDIES

Judd Chapin Faulkner of Chalfont was named to the dean's list at Keene State College, Keene, N.H.

Thomas Amenta of North Wales recently earned an Accounting, BS degree from Misericordia University.

The following area students were named to the Dean's List at The University of New Haven, West Haven, CT.

Nicholas Chiaverini of Doylestown
Andrew Kinzie of Harleysville
Erin Kostrubiak of Perkasie
Patrick Saboe of Harleysville

The following area students were named to the Dean's List at King's College in Wilkes-Barre.



Brianne Schmidt, Chalfont

Curtis Reinard, Doylestown
Douglas Young, Doylestown

Benjamin Foreman, Quakertown
Joseph Foreman, Quakertown
Rebecca Hilmer, Quakertown


Chelsea Manes, Telford
Meghan Okane, Telford

The following area students were named to the dean's list at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown.

Frances Babik, Perkasie, PA
Sarah Bennett, Doylestown, PA
Terry Brandt, Doylestown, PA
Charles Brooker, Norristown, PA
Jennifer Cooney, Doylestown, PA
A. Shawn Dilfield, Chalfont, PA
Kelly Fraga, Quakertown, PA
Kelly Fraga, Quakertown, PA
Marianne Geiger, Lansdale, PA
Diane Grady, Sellersville, PA
Barbara Graham, Doylestown, PA
Neal Grendon, Telford, PA
Malinda Helverson, Quakertown, PA
Roxanne Jones, Souderton, PA
Kristine Kelly, Pennsburg, PA
David MacFarland, Ambler, PA
Erin McGettigan, Quakertown, PA
Patrick McNally, Harleysville, PA
Kenneth Miller, Quakertown, PA
Theodore Peterson, Harleysville, PA
Christopher Samanns, Ambler, PA
John Seabrook, Souderton, PA
Doris Sheaffer, Perkasie, PA
Doris Sheaffer, Perkasie, PA
Mildred Slifer, Quakertown, PA
Beckie Snyder, Quakertown, PA
Coady Strehl, Ambler, PA
Sigma Terna, Lansdale, PA
Hannah Castle-Miller, Chalfont, PA
Ellen Costanza, Ambler, PA
Tina Hamilton, Souderton, PA
Derek Higbee, Perkasie, PA
Todd Hunsicker, Telford, PA
Kimberly Knower, Lansdale, PA
Allyson Kriebel, Hatfield, PA
Larissa Kurman, Perkasie, PA
Kimberly Moyer, Pennsburg, PA
Nancy Mullen, Doylestown, PA
Elizabeth Neuman, Telford, PA
David Nonini, Doylestown, PA
Kaitlan Rotz, Doylestown, PA
Kristen Ryan, Souderton, PA
Eric Saukaitis, Colmar, PA
Caitlin Schwab, Chalfont, PA
Olivia Swartley, Telford, PA
Zachary Baker, Doylestown, PA
Brian Casady, Telford, PA
Jeremy Coleman, Ambler, PA
Michael Descant, Chalfont, PA
William Goldenberg, Perkasie, PA
Lisa Gyenes, Doylestown, PA
Kirk Herrmann, Perkasie, PA
Lara Hintenlang, New Britain, PA
Kellen Jarrett, Pennsburg, PA
Emily Job, Doylestown, PA
AnnaMaria Musso, Schwenksville, PA
Andrew Phillips-Shaw, Harleysville, PA
Dylan Saldutti, Lansdale, PA
Kyla Scherr, Quakertown, PA
Krista Somers, Hatfield, PA
Margaret Sumner, Doylestown, PA
Kathryn Thuel, Perkasie, PA
Sara Tomeo, Audubon, PA
Kristine Velez, Perkasie, PA
Christine Wojcik, Lansdale, PA
Erica Blazer, Perkasie, PA
Jacquelyn Burke, Perkasie, PA
Lucy Disston, Ambler, PA
Brianna Heydlauf, Sellersville, PA
Dennis Riling, Doylestown, PA
Maren Wennberg, Doylestown, PA

The following area residents were among the recent 946 graduates of The University of Scranton.
Sarah R. Downey of Sellersville earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.
Danielle L. Charnitski of Blue Bell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elem Ed/Special Ed.
Mallory J. Dennis of Lansdale earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
Elizabeth M. Gorge of Harleysville earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
C. Clark Hodgson of Blue Bell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources Studies.
Alysha M. Hoffman of Souderton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Kristina A. Houska of Telford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Lindsey A. Johansson of East Norriton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.
William J. Keenan of Blue Bell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
Sean T. Kirk of Maple Glen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.
Michael P. Lowe of Harleysville earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Mark S. Mandia of Lansdale earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Anthony Mieczkowski of Norristown earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
Stephen D. O'Brien of Blue Bell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication.
Katelyn A. Petrille of Lansdale earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling and Human Services.
Thomas M. Prokop of Lansdale earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
Matthew J. Slemmer of North Wales earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.
Lauren A. Wieland of Blue Bell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy.
Noelle E. Fowler of Chalfont received a Master of Science degree in Community Counseling.
Joseph E. Doyle of Hatfield received a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Ryan Mulford of Harleysville received a Master of Science degree in Educational Administration.

Graduates receiving Juris Doctor degrees from Widener University School of Law included:
Michael Digirolamo, of Penllyn
Andrea Guttridge, of Schwenksville
Matthew Landis, of Souderton
Emily Provencher, of Harleysville.
Also receiving law degrees were,
Jessica Boyer, of Lansdale
David Carney, of North Wales,
Michael Clarke, of Harleysville,
Brad Cumberbatch, of Doylestown,
Shannon Dawson, of North Wales,
Amy Gassen, of Norristown,
Samantha Mitchell, of Ambler,
Kathryn O'Connell, of Norristown,
Mary Podlogar, of Lansdale,
Justin Roberts, of Doylestown,
Frank Udinson, of Doylestown.