LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ -- Rider University's colleges of Business Administration; Continuing Studies; Liberal Arts, Education, and Sciences; and Westminster College of the Arts have announced the names of undergraduate students who have been placed on the Dean's List for the spring 2011 semester.

Area Dean's List students are:

Matthew Kepler of Chalfont, a sophomore Accounting major

Timothy Sawyer of Perkasie, a junior Finance major

Kyle Vargo of Perkasie, a sophomore English major

Mary O'Hara of Harleysville, a senior Advertising major

Steven Lawson of New Britain, a senior Business Administration major

Kimberly Thompson of Schwenksville, a junior Psychology major

GETTYSBURG -- 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. The following local students have been named to the Deans' Honor List at Gettysburg College for outstanding academic achievement in Spring 2011:

Kelsey Mellott, of Telford, a Junior

Rachel Lovelidge, of Lansdale, a Sophomore

Darcy Merrill, of Lansdale, a First-year student

Collin Sewell, of Lansdale, a Senior

Daniel Kim, of Maple Glen, a Junior

William Parkinson, of Lower Gwynedd, a Sophomore

Matthew Carlson, of Doylestown, a Sophomore

Jonathan Condra, of Doylestown, a Senior

Ali Roth, of Doylestown, a First-year student

William Marple, of Norristown, a First-year student

Caitlin Hoy, of Audubon, a Senior

Kelly Murphy, of Audubon, a First-year student

Anthony Palmer, of Audubon, a Sophomore

Alexander Allen, of North Wales, a Senior

Elizabeth Heisler, of Gwynedd, a Junior

Brian Lauderback, of Schwenksville, a Junior

FREDERICKSBURG, VA -- Rebecca J. Clark of Chalfont, is one of 755 students at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg named to the university's Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2010-11 academic year.

Clark is a senior at the University of Mary Washington. The Dean's List recognizes outstanding academic achievement at the university by full-time students who attain at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

DURHAM, NH -- The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire during Commencement Ceremony held on Saturday, May 21, 2011, 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.

Troy Clements of Ambler earned a BSCIVE degree in Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude

Christine Kratz of Norristown earned a BS degree in Tourism Planning & Development Cum Laude

Kaitlyn Dugan of Hatfield earned a BA degree in Chemistry Summa Cum Laude

CHESTERTOWN, MD -- Washington College in Chestertown, Maryland, has announced its Dean's List for the Spring 2011 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:

Cassandra Peart of Green Lane, Junior, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Michael T. Peart, major in Hispanic Studies .

Wesley Bill of Penllyn, Sophomore, son of Mrs. Marie D. Bill, major in Business Management .

BURLINGTON, VT -- Daniel A. Rosenblum, of Doylestown, has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2011 semester at the University of Vermont. Rosenblum is a sophomore undeclared 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.

GRANTHAM -- The following local students were among the 622 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 14 during the College's annual commencement:

Pennsburg resident Leigh-Anne Spilman. Spilman graduated magna cum laude with a degree in studio art.

Perkasie resident Rebekah Gehman. Gehman graduated magna cum laude with a degree in early childhood education.

Perkasie resident Jared High. High graduated with a degree in history.

Perkasie resident Jason Swartley. Swartley graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history.

Quakertown resident Elisabeth Evans. Evans graduated magna cum laude with a degree in psychology and English with a teaching certification.

Quakertown resident Janelle Schmouder. Schmouder graduated summa cum laude with a degree in history. Schmouder was a member of the College Honors Program.

Sellersville resident Jana Balmer. Balmer graduated cum laude with a degree in nursing.

Sellersville resident Courtney Cope. Cope graduated cum laude with a degree in art education (K-12).

Telford resident Caleb Benner. Benner graduated magna cum laude with a degree in history with social studies certification.

Telford resident Ashley Morgan. Morgan graduated cum laude with a degree in music education (K-12).

Harleysville resident Nicholas Burke. Burke graduated cum laude with a degree in health and physical education.

Harleysville resident Patrick Miller. Miller graduated with a degree in engineering.

Harleysville resident Nathan Weaver. Weaver graduated summa cum laude with a degree in accounting. Weaver was a member of the College Honors Program.

Harleysville resident Kimberly Wilkinson. Wilkinson graduated cum laude with a degree in communication.

Lansdale resident Lance Martin. Martin graduated with a degree in engineering.

Lansdale resident Alyssa Tyson. Tyson graduated magna cum laude with a degree in English with teaching certification.

Ambler resident Karisa Martin. Martin graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biopsychology. Martin is a member of the College Honors Program.

Green Lane resident Lauren Rittenhouse. Rittenhouse graduated cum laude with a degree in nursing.

Doylestown resident Melissa Walters. Walters graduated cum laude with a degree in elementary education.

Colmar resident Shalee Soliday. Soliday graduated with a degree in human development and family science.

Norristown resident Shannon Barthelmess. Barthelmess graduated cum laude with a degree in elementary education.

Audubon resident Nicholas Sgrignoli. Sgrignoli graduated summa cum laude with a degree in biology. Sgrignoli was a member of the College Honors Program.

Norristown resident Alice Worrall. Worrall graduated with a degree in biochemistry.

Hatfield resident Matthew Hoover. Hoover graduated with a degree in engineering.

BEAVER FALLS -- Geneva College announces the following students on the Dean's List for the 2010 - 11 spring semester. Dean's List status is awarded to students who earn a 3.6 grade point average or better.

Bethany Landt of Chalfont is a Grad Senior majoring in Communication Disorders.

Sarah Wilbers of Quakertown is a Sophomore majoring in Elementary Education / Special Education.

Rachel Wilbers of Quakertown is a Grad Senior majoring in Elementary Education.

Scott Wasser of Telford is a Grad Senior majoring in Student Ministry.

Mallory Hunsinger of Harleysville is a Junior majoring in Communication Disorders.

Gabriel Kleinert of Lansdale is a Grad Senior majoring in Business.

Kellie Miller of Lansdale is a Junior majoring in Elementary Education.

Barnabas Prontnicki of Maple Glen is a Grad Senior majoring in Communication.

Melissa Raab of Doylestown is a Junior majoring in Elementary Education.

Julie Everett of Hatfield is a Grad Senior majoring in Christian Ministries.

WESTMINSTER, MD -- McDaniel College recently announced its spring 2011 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.

Rachel F. Walega of Ambler received Honors.

Kara R. Owens of Doylestown received High Honors.

Charles A. Kronmiller of Norristown received High Honors.

MEADVILLE - Amanda Schaupp of Chalfont, recently graduated from Allegheny College. Schaupp received a bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in Chinese.

Montgomery County Residents Honored at University of Scranton Commencement

SCRANTON -- Melissa Christine Beltz, Eaglevill was among the 68 students honored by The University of Scranton during its undergraduate Class Night ceremony. The Jesuit university awarded outstanding members of the Class of 2011 for academic achievement and service.

Beltz was the recipient of the Excellence in International Language Business Award and a Fulbright/Pädagogischer Austauschdienst English Teaching Assistantship to Germany. She received a bachelor of science, magna cum laude, in international language-business.

Beltz was a member of Alpha Mu Gamma Honor Society. She served as a Research Assistant in the Language Learning Center, Webpage Editor for the World Languages and Cultures Department and a German language tutor for the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence.

Beltz was involved with the Conservatory of Music and Dance and volunteered for United Neighborhood Centers Language Partnership Program.

She is a graduate of Souderton Area High School, Souderton.

Amanda De Vito of Doylsetown Graduates from Albany Law School

ALBANY, NY -- Amanda De Vito of Doylsetown graduated from Albany Law School at the school's 160th Commencement, held May 13, 2011, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

De Vito earned a Juris Doctor degree from Albany Law School, the oldest independent law school in the nation.

Rachel Bradshaw Receives Western New England College Harold Heye History Award

SPRINGFIELD, MA - Rachel M. Bradshaw of Perkasie, received the Harold Heye History Award during Baccalaureate ceremonies at Western New England College. John Baick, associate professor of History, presented the award, saying Bradshaw "understands our nation and our world as well as any student I have had the privilege to teach."

Bradshaw graduated summa cum laude as a member of the Honors Program with a Bachelor of Arts. She is a member of the Pi Alpha Theta, Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies and was named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Rose Motley of Hatfield Named Top Graduate in Communication and English Departments at La Salle University

PHILADELPHIA -- Rose Motley of Hatfield was named the top graduate in both the Communication and English Departments at La Salle University. When presented with the award for the top student in the Communication Department, Dr. Lynne Texter, Chairperson of the Department said, "An Honors student with a 3.89 GPA, Rose is a model of personal, academic, and professional excellence. She regularly exceeds any expectations and requirements. Her work-individually and in groups; in her courses, her internships, conference presentations, and the organizations with whom she works-is the exemplar we could use for what others should strive towards."

"Her writing and speaking skills are superior, and she easily balances theory and practice. She absorbs and synthesizes information and experiences, and then she applies what she's learned. On a number of occasions, Rose's knowledge and polished professional demeanor have led people to believe she was a faculty member or an advanced graduate student, rather than an undergraduate.

In addition to double-majoring in communication and English, Rose sought out as many different educational experiences as she could while a student-multiple internships (including the Franklin Institute) student-faculty research projects, conference presentations, independent studies, work as a resident assistant, leadership on the Communication Student Board, and the Communication Honor Society," said Texter.

WEST HAVEN, CT -- The following students were graduated from the University of New Haven on May 15, 2011:

Erin Kostrubiak of Perkasie, received a B.S. in Fire Science.

Erin Kostrubiak of Perkasie, received a B.S. in Fire Science.

Patrick Saboe of Harleysville, received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.

Elizabeth Krueger of Maple Glen graduated Cum Laude from Gettysburg College on May 22, 2011. Krueger majored in Globalization Studies.

Nicholas Rosenberger of North Wales graduated Cum Laude from Gettysburg College on May 22, 2011. Rosenberger majored in English.

Molly Kathleen Clement of Souderton, a sophomore in engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology in Rolla, Mo., has been named to the honor list for the 2011 Spring semester.

Honor list recipients must have carried a minimum of 12 hours and had grade point averages of 3.2 or above out of a possible 4.0

Kendal Outreach, LLC and Widener University partner on Leading Nurses training initiative to support nurses and ultimately improve quality of care in area nursing homes

CHESTER -- Kendal Outreach, LLC and Widener University have partnered to administer an extensive three-year nursing education, practice and retention initiative called Leading Nurses with funding from a grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration. The following nurse leaders from area facilities have completed the first phase of the training, joining a select group of about 40 Directors of Nursing and Registered Nurse leaders from throughout the Delaware Valley:

Jeanne Murray of Artman Lutheran Home located in Ambler.

Carmel Stone of Artman Lutheran Home located in Ambler.

Kathryn Coles of Belle Haven Associates located in Quakertown.

Gina Weltzin of Belle Haven Associates located in Quakertown.

Deborah Ebner of Peter Becker Community located in Harleysville.

Donna Grube of Peter Becker Community located in Harleysville.

The goal of Leading Nurses is to improve quality of care of approximately 3,750 nursing home residents through new skill sets and evidence-based protocols learned and implemented by the nursing leaders. The first phase of the program consisted of daylong training sessions each month administered by Widener University faculty specializing in health care management and social and emotional competence.

"As the first Baby Boomers turn 65 this year, we know that the demand for long-term care services will continue to rise, and therefore, so will the need for individuals who can deliver quality care to the residents of these facilities," said Dr. Caryl Carpenter, professor of health care management at Widener University. "I commend all of the nurses who are participating in this training and their facilities for demonstrating a true commitment to the health and well being of those they serve."

The Leading Nurses curriculum provided participants with skill sets in four key areas: 1) emotional intelligence training to help them understand themselves as leaders; 2) leadership skill development to help them manage others; 3) change management skills to help them and those they supervise to embrace new methods in resident care; and 4) evidence-based clinical protocols for them to implement in their facilities.

All participants are now in phase two of the program in which they are implementing clinical protocols learned in training within their own facilities to improve resident care outcomes. They will also attend refresher management courses at Widener periodically.

"Many registered nurses in management positions, including directors of nursing, are employed in nursing homes and often assume their positions with little or no leadership training," said Beryl Goldman, director for Kendal Outreach, LLC. "They face stressful situations such as establishing clinical and managerial policies, supervising subordinates and managing organizational change. This results in them leaving their positions, causing a ripple effect throughout the facility; overall morale deteriorates, nursing turnover increases and quality of care suffers. The Leading Nurses project is about raising leadership and program implementation competencies that are critical to better outcomes for nursing home residents."

Brent Fox, of Lansdale received a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College in Boston.

Emerson College student Emily Enters of Harleysville has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2011 semester. The criterion to make Emerson's Dean's List is a cumulative grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

The North Penn YMCA’s Harleysville Branch announces that its kindergarten class won third place in a national art contest. The art contest was held in schools across the country in honor of “The Very Hungary Caterpillar Day” on March 20, the first day of spring. The Harleysville kindergarten class participated and won the contest by putting together a colorful poster using art materials depicting scenes from the classic book. “The Very Hungary Caterpillar” book storyline centers on the life cycle of a butterfly, and teaches the children the days of the week and numbers by explaining the changing butterfly.

The poster contest was a classroom project and everyone in class participated in bringing the poster to life. Branch Director Dianne Manus says the children learned much more than cooperation while working on the project. “This was a group effort. The children worked together and learned how to cooperate, plus they learned art techniques and how to apply different media methods.” Manus says the children are very proud of their national prize. The children won a classroom copy of the book plus a special thank-you note from the book’s author, Eric Carle.

BOSTON, Mass. -- Northeastern University celebrated its 109th commencement on Friday May 6th at TD Garden in Boston. The following local residents were among the 3,200 graduating seniors:

* Ambler (19002) resident Bernard D. Suh, a Northeastern University student majoring in Business Administration, graduated..
* Ambler (19002) resident Kathleen Rose Watt, a Northeastern University student majoring in Mathematics, graduated. In addition, Kathleen Watt graduated with high honors, Cum Laude.
* Ambler (19002) resident Edward John Young, a Northeastern University student majoring in Music, graduated. In addition, Edward Young graduated with high honors, Magna Cum Laude.
* Harleysville (19438) resident Geoffrey B. Howe, a Northeastern University student majoring in Mechanical Engineering, graduated. In addition, Geoffrey Howe graduated with high honors, Magna Cum Laude.

SEARCY, Ark. — This spring, more than 30 Harding University students will spend the semester based in Athens, Greece, and travel to other countries across the Mediterranean region while taking classes that connect them to the various cultures they are being immersed in.

Alyssa Jones, a junior psychology major from Hatfield, is among the group of students who will be living in the Artemis, a former hotel transformed into an apartment-style resort for Harding’s Greece program. The location features a library, classrooms, dining room, fitness center, and a swimming pool.

The Artemis is located in Porto Rafti, which is considered to be one of the most beautiful harbors in Greece. Because of it’s location in the suburbs of Athens, students will have only a short commute to get to famous sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Plaka, a historic shopping town center.

In addition to their experience in Athens, students will journey to other areas across the Mediterranean, including a cruise to the major Greek islands and trips to Corinth, Delphi, Sounion, Olympus, Israel, Turkey and Egypt. The classes they have been taking will come to life as they will have multiple opportunities to stand in places they read about in their Bible and archaeology books.

Special emphasis is placed on places of biblical interest, and students have the chance to take classes in archaeology and will learn to speak Greek. At the end of the semester, the group will have the option to travel across Europe as part of their free travel experience.

Haverford College is pleased to announce the graduation of Joy Heller, daughter of James Heller of Harleysville, and a 2006 graduate of Souderton Area Senior High School. One of 299 members of Haverford’s Class of 2011, Heller received a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, with a minor in Dance from Swarthmore College during commencement ceremonies in Haverford, Pa., on Sunday, May 15.

The title of Heller’s Senior Thesis, which is the capstone of the Haverford academic experience, is Geographies of Home: Cultural Identity in Transnational Korean Adoption

While studying at Haverford, Heller received a grant from the Center for Peace and Global Citizenship to do a self-designed Internship titled “Urban Art and Community Recovery: Rebuilding New York’s Chinatown Post 9/11.” Additionally, she shared her love of writing with the community by working as a staff writer for the Bi-C.

Also, Patrick IlJeong Seo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kwang Seo of North Wales, and a graduate of North Pennsylvania High School was one of 299 members of Haverford’s Class of 2011, Seo received a bachelor’s degree in Biology.

The title of Seo’s Senior Thesis, which is the capstone of the Haverford academic experience, is The Role of NFY in The Transcriptional Upregulation of Nur77. He conducted his Thesis research with Haverford Biology Professor Jennifer Punt.

Rachael Gaydos of Lansdale received The John F. Kennedy Award for Political Science at the 62^nd annual Commencement Exercises at King’s College Wilkes-Barre.

Gaydos graduated Summa Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

Lehigh University Confers 1,777 Degrees During Spring Commencement

BETHLEHEM -- A total of 1,777 Lehigh University students were awarded bachelor's , master's or doctoral degrees during its 143rd commencement ceremonies at Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem.
Ellen Kullman, the DuPont Chair and CEO who was named one of the most powerful women in the country by both Forbes and Fortune magazines, delivered the commencement address.

Local graduates include:
* Joshua Chubb of Ambler (19002), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with High Honors.
* Scott Herman of Ambler (19002), who earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors.
* David Martz of Ambler (19002), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Bus/Engr with Highest Honors.
* Andrew Sloane of Ambler (19002), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics.
* Crystal Schneck of Harleysville (19438), who earned a Master of Science.
* Brian Tanen of Harleysville (19438), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Earth & Envirnmntl Sci with Honors.
* Amanda Guzman of Hatfield (19440), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.
* Tomasz Misiolek of Hatfield (19440), who earned a Bachelor of Arts.
* Jennifer Babin of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Master of Arts.
* Dhanashri Gosavi of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Master of Science.
* Haley Kerr of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Master of Science.
* Jessica Kuzmich of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Master of Science.
* Marissa Lamparski of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Master of Science.
* Meagan McDonald of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Bachelor of Arts with High Honors.
* Catherine Moore of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Doctor of Philosophy.
* Luke Pelullo of Lansdale (19446), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics.
* Colin Callaghan of North Wales (19454), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering with Honors.
* Andrew Hodgkins of North Wales (19454), who earned a Educational Specialist.
* Robert Keefer of North Wales (19454), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics with Honors.
* Ryan Shannahan of North Wales (19454), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics.
* Duncan Zeiders of North Wales (19454), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Business & Economics with Honors.
* Mark Edwards of Sellersville (18960), who earned a Bachelor of Science in Mtrls. Sci. & Engr..
* Kyle Sidle of Sellersville (18960), who earned a Master of Engineering.
* Amanda Van Vliet of Sellersville (18960), who earned a Master of Education.
* Robert Hunsicker of Telford (18969), who earned a Master of Business Admin.

NEW YORK -- Quin Acciani of Harleysville
has been inducted into the LIM College chapter of Sigma Beta Delta.

Kimberly Schweriner of Hatfield was also inducted into the LIM College chapter of Sigma Beta Delta.

Sigma Beta Delta is an internationally recognized honor society for students majoring in areas of business, management and administration. Its purpose is to encourage and recognize scholarship and achievement among students, and to encourage and promote aspirations toward personal and professional improvement and a life distinguished by honorable service.
Seniors and juniors achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher are eligible for membership in the LIM College chapter of Sigma Beta Delta.

The following local residents graduated from Georgetown University last month.

* Paul Biedlingmaier, III of Lansdale. Biedlingmaier, III was one of 1,770 undergraduate students in Georgetown's Class of 2011.
Biedlingmaier, III attended North Penn High School.
* Serafina Buzby of North Wales. Buzby was one of 1,770 undergraduate students in Georgetown's Class of 2011. Buzby attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy.

"The Class of 2011 has made remarkable contributions to Georgetown's community over the past four years," said Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia. "These students are men and women with great gifts and I'm confident they will continue to use their talents to improve our world in the years ahead."

This year's graduating class represents all 50 states and 57 other nations. The youngest among them is 19 while the oldest is 59.

Wagner College named Rebecca Hannings of Lansdale, to the Spring 2011 Dean’s List, which requires a 3.5 GPA or more for the semester. Wagner College, located on Staten Island in New York City, is a U.S. News & World Report Top 25 regional university.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- Kristin Beckett from Lansdale was recently named to the Dean's List at the College of William and Mary for the spring 2011 semester.

In order to achieve Dean's List status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester.

SELINSGROVE—Three area students received diplomas as Susquehanna University closed its 153rd academic year with commencement exercises on May 15.

Kyle A. Robertson of Schwenksville graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration with an emphasis in marketing and music. He is the son of Gregg and Mig Robertson and a graduate of Souderton Area High School.

Robertson’s activities at Susquehanna included serving as student representative to the SU Board of Trustees, as a representative of the student conduct board, a representative of the Sigmund Weis School of Business Dean Advisory Council, and a representative of the risk reduction council. He was the president of Omicron Delta Kappa and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Sigma Alpha Pi. He was the principle clarinetist in the symphonic band and orchestra. He was named in Who’s Who Among University Students, the dean’s list, and a University Scholar. He received the Deborah Wissinger Business Prize and the Susquehanna Scholarship Music Performance Grant. Following graduation, Robertson plans to begin working with JP Morgan Chase in July as a business operations analyst.

Tina M. Statkevicz of Lansdale graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology and a minor in health care studies. She is the daughter of Ray and Dorsey Statkevicz and a graduate of Wissahickon High School.

Following graduation, Statkevicz plans to pursue a D.M.D. at Temple University.

Bryn A. Whitmire of Lederach graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics with minors in secondary education and economics. She is the daughter of Ken and Judi Whitmire and a graduate of Souderton High School.

Whitmire’s activities at Susquehanna included serving as finance vice president for Alpha Delta Pi sorority and playing on the varsity softball team. She was inducted into the honor societies for freshman, education, mathematics, and social sciences. She was member of the National Society of Leadership and Success and a member of the Mathematics Club. Whitmire made the dean’s list every semester. Following graduation, Whitmire plans to attend graduate school at Georgetown University to study mathematics and statistics.

ANNVILLE -- Lebanon Valley College has named local students among 48 students to serve as resident assistants for the 2011–2012 academic year. The department of residential life oversees 10 residence halls, eight residence houses, and five special interest houses.

The resident assistants include:

Cassondra Diaz of Harleysville, a sophomore music education major.

Sarah Jacobs of Harleysville, a junior early childhood education major.

BUCKHANNON, WV -- Lauren Everett of Hatfield, has been named to the 2011 spring semester Dean's List at West Virginia Wesleyan. Wesleyan's Dean's List requires students to earn a grade point average of 3.5 – 3.9 in 12 or more semester hours.

ELIZABETHTOWN - Elizabethtown College recognized the accomplishments of the class of 2011 Saturday, May 21, 2011, during its 108th annual Commencement. The ceremony was highlighted with two speeches by Theodore Long, President of the College and the 2011 commencement speaker.

The following local students received degrees from Elizabethtown College:

Matthew Myers of Pennsburg graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry.

Michael Hendrie of Chalfont graduated with a bachelor's degree in international business - finance.

Zachary Kulp of Perkasie graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry.

Rebecca Weida of Perkasie graduated with a bachelor's degree in elementary ed - early childhood.

Bradley Gallagher of Lansdale graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Geoffrey Quinque of Green Lane graduated with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry.

Michael Fenske of Audubon graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration - finance.

Dorothy Ryan of Blue Bell graduated with a bachelor's degree in social studies education.

Ryan Donahue of Hatfield graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration - marketing.

Peter Northrop of Hatfield graduated with a bachelor's degree in English - professional writing.

The Ambler Rotary Club luncheon honored five college scholarship winners selected by their school at a recent meeting. Each student honored received $1,000 from the Rotary Club of Ambler toward their college education. They were chosen, among other achievements, because they live their lives reflecting the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self."

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Rachel Brown from Wissahickon High School who will be attending Ursinus College.

Frank Martorano from Wordsworth Academy who will be attending the Community College of Philadelphia.

Jacob Paston from Upper Dublin High School who will be attending the University of Delaware.

Jamie Conn from Germantown Academy who will be attending Vanderbuilt University.

Gena Stenger from Gwynedd Mercy Academy who will be attending Loyola of Baltimore.

The following students recently graduated from the Lansdale School of Business.

ALLENTOWN

Randall George Rinehart *


AMBLER

Holly Lys Fasano
Stefanie Elizabeth Melograna
Stephanie Samanns
Renee Sullivan


BARTO

Malena Sue Kilroy



CHALFONT

Mary Kathleen Alt *
Jessica A. Day
Brian Robert Day
Tina Marie Lucas *
Teresita M. Reynolds *



COLMAR

Angeline G. Bryan *


DOWNINGTOWN

Carol M. Violette


DUBLIN

Samantha Amber Smith *


EAST GREENVILLE

Victoria Bole

EAST NORRITON

Kiara Shenee’ Parker
Reanna P. Scarafone



EMMAUS

Christine Schwartz *


FAIRVIEW VILLAGE

Salvatore Inzone, Jr.


FLOURTOWN

Christia Joy Martynenko


FREDERICK

Danielle Nicole Pia Herbert


GILBERTSVILLE

Joanne F. Parker
James Loraine Scott


GLENSIDE

Jennifer Heller Meservey

GREEN LANE

Amanda Lee Nace


HARLEYSVILLE

J. Patrick Boyle
Sabrina Cipriano
Kelley D. Hays
Rodger J. Horos, Jr. *
Tara Keeler
Jessica Sutherland
Nicki Tetley


HATBORO

Leanne Vanderslice


HATFIELD

Richard Black, Jr.
Jannatul Ferdaus
Robert Lawrence Gallagher, Jr.
Jennifer Lynn Papula
Reauchean Reed
Jennifer Ann Rickert
Leah Joy Saleski
Laura L. Semmens *


HORSHAM

Susan M. Clark
Jonathan L. Paleologos
Jodi L. Pollock *
Cathleen H. Smith



JENKINTOWN

Gail Christiansen *


LANSDALE

Danielle Lena Badali *
Jaclyn N. Badali
Heather Lynne Bailiff
Tracy Lynn Baumann
Carrissa Brown
Seth Daam *
Christopher Matthew Dima
Pascale A.M. Dingenen
Joan Marie Foley *
Vickie L. Golder
Patricia Herwig-Caltabiano
Ian C. Hill
Ronald C. Hoff
Jamie L. Iglesias
Melissa Anne Jarvis
Jennifer K. Keller
Michael Joseph Kelly
James William McIntire *
Christina Pauzano
Panagiota A. Psculkowski *
Dena M. Sborlini
Maria M. Sereda
Jennifer Marie Stupak
Sasha Anne Weyant
Farzana Yeasmin

LINE LEXINGTON

Rae Ann Triol

MAPLE GLEN

Abbe S. Mogell

MENTOR

Laura Perez


NORRISTOWN

Darlene Anthony
Tamica Nicole Boykins
Kayla S. Bracken
Cheryl A. Milligan
Ramiro Munguia
Khalia Melissa Khadijah Pierce
Sandra L. Pierson *
Kimberly Turner

NORTH WALES
LANSDALE

Danielle Lena Badali *
Jaclyn N. Badali
Heather Lynne Bailiff
Tracy Lynn Baumann
Carrissa Brown
Seth Daam *
Christopher Matthew Dima
Pascale A.M. Dingenen
Joan Marie Foley *
Vickie L. Golder
Patricia Herwig-Caltabiano
Ian C. Hill
Ronald C. Hoff
Jamie L. Iglesias
Melissa Anne Jarvis
Jennifer K. Keller
Michael Joseph Kelly
James William McIntire *
Christina Pauzano
Panagiota A. Psculkowski *
Dena M. Sborlini
Maria M. Sereda
Jennifer Marie Stupak
Sasha Anne Weyant
Farzana Yeasmin

LINE LEXINGTON

Rae Ann Triol

MAPLE GLEN

Abbe S. Mogell

MENTOR

Laura Perez


NORRISTOWN

Darlene Anthony
Tamica Nicole Boykins
Kayla S. Bracken
Cheryl A. Milligan
Ramiro Munguia
Khalia Melissa Khadijah Pierce
Sandra L. Pierson *
Kimberly Turner

NORTH WALES

Jessica Behrens
Alan Borgese
Angela M. Carleone *
Kristina G. Donnell *
Cassie Gourley *
Michael John Greco
Yong Kim
Nancy Lopez-Muniz
Verda S. Poust *
Wendy Ellen Wade *


PENNSBURG

Angela Lee Chilberti

PERKASIE

Jonathan C. Freed
Sandra Ann Hydock
Shannon Danielle Lawrence
Victor M. Simeone *
Danielle Underkoffler
Kathy A. Vorndran *
Aimee L. Walderon


PERKIOMENVILLE

Charlotte M. Avancena *
Lisa B. Levin

PHILADELPHIA

Marilene B. Bastos

PHILLIPSBURG

Colleen Emert

PHOENIXVILLE

Eileen L. Baumann *
Beverly A. Brittingham
Stefanie L. Chico *
Janet Hirsch *
Suzanne M. Manney *
Rebecca L. Rodrigues *
Jessica Sabo
LaWanda Savoy
Kristi Lyn Stefanovicz *

PLYMOUTH MEETING

Jennifer L. Jackson


POTTSTOWN

Kenneth R. Good
Elizabeth Ann Mongold
Colleen M. Mongold
Paula R. Sheff
Carol M. Strock
Lisa Marie Ullman

POWELL TN

Jamie Lynne Campbell

QUAKERTOWN

Timothy D. Bealer
Tara Nicole Clymer
Corinne M. Rodgers
Kelly Schneider
Jamie Lynn Tiesler


RED HILL

Shayne E. Lauchnor


ROSLYN

Kristine K. Lofrese *


ROYERSFORD

Lennette D. Egan *
Alyssa Marie Menkins *



SCHWENKSVILLE

Onyinye Nwakamma
Sandeep Sood


SELLERSVILLE

Brian M. Devenny
Iolanda J. Logan
Angela L. Schieber *





SOUDERTON

Deborah A. Burns
Emily Green
Debbie Womack

SPRING CITY

Christine A. Deery *


TELFORD

Anita L. Brown
Kevin C. Curcio
Cassandra Heather Longaker *
Robert Steven Louden *
Jennie K. Michalak
Khuong Nguyen
Ivania C. Velasquez


TRAPPE

Heather Lynn Detwiler *


WEST POINT

Richard William Winscom


WARRINGTON

Nicole K. McLearnon
John D. Wills


WARMINSTER

Thomas Collins
Helyn Kipp
Christopher Nelson
Katherine L. Schemm

WILLOW GROVE

Jill Ann Michalek
Michelle L. Valenza
Laura Nicole Vickers

Mazeeya Khan of Lansdale has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars. She is a student at North Penn High School and the daughter of Adil adn Ameena Khan.
The society recognizes top scholars and academic achievement.

Andrew Dougherty son of Brian and Lynn Dougherty of North Wales, is the recipient of a Burger King Scholars award. He is a North Penn High School 2011 graduate and will be attending Cornell University.

Melizza Zirkel, daughter of Paul and Denise Zirkel of Earlington, earned dean's list standing for the 2010-2011 fall semester at Moravian College, Bethlehem.

Erin Marie Paulson of Lansdale was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Albright College, Reading. She is a sophomore pursuing a degree in psychology/religious studies. She is a graduate of Crefeld School.

Theresa Reckner of Lansdale was named to the spring semester 2011 dean's list West Chester University. She is a 2005 North Penn High School graduate. She is a junior student pursuing a degree in health and physical education with a double minor in health and adapted physical education. She is the daughter of Patrick and Carol Reckner. She is a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa honor fraternity for health and physical education. She is also a member and an executive board member of the Health and Physical Education Club.

Shandai Moore-Jenkins of Lansdale gave the student address at Philadelphia-based Peirce College’s 146^th Commencement on June 13. She was among the graduates who received their diplomas at the event, held at the Kimmel Center, Philadelphia.

Moore-Jenkins was also chosen as the Peirce College featured learner for pursuing her degree to better serve the poor. She recently received the honor of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Moore-Jenkins was also inducted in the Chi Alphi Epsilon National Honor Society as well as the Delta Mu Delta International Society in Business and is graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Moore-Jenkins he is a working adult, balancing life, family, business, as well as studies. While enrolled in Peirce as a full-time online student, she remained committed to the success of being a wife, mother, and community leader. Moore-Jenkins is the founder of Chosen 300 Ministries, Inc., providing humanitarian relief programs to the poor and less fortunate here in the United States and several countries around the world, which includes Guyana, Jamaica, Nigeria, South Africa, Liberia, and providing food and shelter for 290 homeless children in Pradesh, India.

She celebrated her graduation with her husband, twin sons, parents, godparents, siblings, and friends.

SCRANTON -- The University of Scranton conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy and 700 master's degrees, both of which are records for the Jesuit university, at its post-baccalaureate commencement ceremony held in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus on May 28.

Scranton's graduate degree recipients represent 38 states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Master's degree programs with the most graduates include curriculum and instruction, educational administration, occupational therapy and MBA.

The following list of local students earned degrees at Scranton.

Kyle T. Bateman of Norristown earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University's College of Graduate and Continuing Education.

Wendy M. Hafner of North Wales earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University's College of Graduate and Continuing Education.

Mary B. McLaughlin of Lansdale earned a doctor of physical therapy degree from the University's College of Graduate and Continuing Education.

MELBOURNE, FL -- Laura Zagorski of Harleysville , was named to the Dean's List at Florida Institute of Technology for the spring semester, which ended in May. Zagorski is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Spc Sci:Astronomy&Astrophysics

To be included on the Dean's List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.4.

CHESTER -- The following students from the area were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2011 semester at Widener University in Chester, Pa.

Alicia Detweiler of Perkasie, Pa.

Erin Hendricks of Perkasie, Pa.

Kristen Zweifel of Perkasie, Pa.

Matthew McGouldrick of Quakertown, Pa.

Travis Smith of Quakertown, Pa.

Ashley Taragna of Telford, Pa.

Justin Gordon of Harleysville, Pa.

Emily Asher of Lansdale, Pa.

Kristen Chabala of Lansdale, Pa.

Haseeb Ahmad of Lower Gwynedd, Pa.

James Grobaker of Ambler, Pa.

Alexandra Taratuski of Ambler, Pa.

Andrew Farris of Red Hill, Pa.

Alysha Moretti of Doylestown, Pa.

Christine Dietzel of Norristown, Pa.

Shobair Abidi of Audubon, Pa.

Jennifer Barkofski of Norristown, Pa.

Janelle Del Buono of Norristown, Pa.

Alexandra Faust of East Norriton, Pa.

Steven Mahoney of Norristown, Pa.

Sara McManus of Norristown, Pa.

Salvatore Spera of Norristown, Pa.

Elizabeth Braccia of North Wales, Pa.

Emma Ricciardi of North Wales, Pa.

The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who earned a grade point average of 3.50 and above for the semester.

WORCESTER, MA-- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Kellen Pastore of Maple Glen, PA, a junior majoring in Robotics Engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2011 semester.

STAUNTON, VA -- Jennifer Leedom of Souderton received a Bachelor of Arts, completed an honors degree, summa cum laude, and was a Capstone Festival Participant at Mary Baldwin College's 169th Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 22.

GOSHEN, Ind. -- Twelve Christopher Dock Mennonite High School graduates were among the 261 candidates recently receiving diplomas at Goshen College's 113th Annual Commencement.

Christine Nicole Bishop, daughter of Gil and Bonnie Bishop of Perkasie, received a bachelor's degree with a major in elementary education. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Ingrid Suzanne Derstine, daughter of Daryl and Julie Derstine of Blooming Glen, received a bachelor's degree with a major in art. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Lauren E. Derstine, daughter of John and Sheryl Derstine of Blooming Glen, received a bachelors' degree with a major in American Sign Language. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Stephanie Joy Freed, daughter of Darryl and Patti Freed of Quakertown, received a bachelor's degree with majors in American Sign Language and Spanish. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Plains Mennonite Church.

Emily Rose Graber, daughter of L. Daniel and Rose Graber, received a bachelor's degree with majors in English and peace, justice and conflict studies. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Methacton Mennonite Church.

Eliza Alderfer Hochstetler, daughter of Kenneth and Susan Hochstetler of Souderton, received a bachelor's degree with a major in elementary education/special education. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Allison Ruth Kauffman, daughter of Tom and Donna Kauffman of Harleysville, received a bachelor's degree with a major in nursing. She is a 2006 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Franconia Mennonite Church.

Patricia Joy Kooker, daughter of Donald and Julia Kooker of Souderton, received a bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics and a minor in health. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Souderton Mennonite Church.

Alysha Bergey Landis, daughter of Brad Landis of Lansdale and Lisa Landis of Sellersville, received a bachelor's degree with a major in journalism and a minor in music. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Salford Mennonite Church.

Chelsea A. Reiff, daughter of Dennis and Anna Mary Reiff of Lansdale , received a bachelor's degree with a major in nursing and a minor in women's studies. She is a 2006 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Souderton Mennonite Church.

Adriel Jared Santiago, son of Noel and Juanita Santiago of Souderton , received a bachelor's degree with majors in communication and theater and a minor in Spanish. He is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Elizabeth Ruth Speigle, daughter of Wayne and Joanne Speigle of Telford, received a bachelor's degree with a major in sociology and minors in women's studies and Bible and religion. She is a 2007 graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School and attends Blooming Glen Mennonite Church.

Alan Fleisher, son of Harold and Audrey Fleisher of Harleysville, received a bachelor of
science degree May 8 from the University of Richmond. He majored in chemistry and minored
in business administration.