GROVE CITY -- The following local residents were among the 575 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 14, 2011.

Tyler Baker earned a BS Mech. Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. Tyler is a 2007 graduate of Pennridge High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Meade Baker from Perkasie.

Gabrielle Fairbaugh earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Gabrielle is a 2007 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fairbaugh from Perkasie.

Katie Lear earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education. Katie is a 2007 graduate of Pennridge High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lear from Perkasie.

Jonathan Coopersmith earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Christian Thought. Jonathan is a 2004 graduate of Pennridge High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Coopersmith from Sellersville.

Matt Skyrm earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management. Matt is a 2007 graduate of Souderton Area High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Skyrm from Harleysville.

David Casillo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. David is a 2006 graduate of Calvary Baptist School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Casillo from Landsdale.

Lauren Baur earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology. Lauren is a 2007 graduate of North Penn High School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baur from Ambler.

Kevin Saurman earned a BS Mech. Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. Kevin is a 2007 graduate of Boyertown Area Senior High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Saurman from Green Lane, PA.

Timon Willits earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. Timon is a 2007 graduate of Buxmont Christian Education Institute Incorporated and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Willits from Hatfield.