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.