College News


Published 2/7/2010

Stephanie Ashmore was named to the dean's list at Ashland University, where she is majoring in food sciences. Her parents are Brian and Lisa Ashmore of Washington.

Gregory D. Bamont was named to the dean's list at Grove City College, where he is majoring in music education and has been a member of the concert band and the college choir. Bamont is a 2007 graduate of Trinity High School, and his parents are Doug and Diana Bamont of Washington. He is employed at the Ramada Inn, Washington, during summer breaks.

Tanner Barnes was named to the dean's list at Muskingum University, where he is majoring in computer science/mathematics. His parents are Tim and Geri Barnes of Lawrence, and he is a graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.

Dan Bradshaw was named to the dean's list at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is majoring in political science with a minor in German. He is a 2008 graduate of Hempfield Area High School. His parents are Alicia Hyer of Manor and Wesley Bradshaw of Scenery Hill.

Jennifer Brockman, daughter of Jim and Lynn Brockman of McDonald, was named to the dean's list at Waynesburg University, where she is an elementary/special education major. She is president of the Council for Exceptional Children, treasurer of Kappa Delta Pi and vice president of Habitat for Humanity. Brockman is a 2007 graduate of Fort Cherry High School.

Kaly Farabee was named to the dean's list at Washington & Jefferson College, where she is majoring in elementary education. She is a 2009 Trinity High School graduate, and her parents are Matthew and Darlene Farabee of Amity. She works at the Cameron Wellness Center and Dance Extensions Performing Arts Center.

RaeLynn Forsyth was named to the dean's list at Washington & Jefferson College, where she is majoring in biochemistry and music with a pre-health concentration. Forsyth is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, J-Walkers, Pre-Health Society, Delta Omicron Music Fraternity and the wind ensemble. She is a resident assistant and biology teaching assistant at W&J. Forsyth is a 2008 Bethlehem-Center High School graduate, and her parents are Carla and Ray Forsyth of Brownsville.

Kristin Fromholzer was named to the dean's list at the University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg, where she is majoring in psychology. Fromholzer is a presidential ambassador, resident student council secretary and a member of the judicial board and the Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society. Fromholzer is a 2007 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, and her parents are Erick and Lynne Fromholzer of Cecil. She is employed at the Hilton Garden Inn, Southpointe.

Kristin Galiano was named to the dean's list at the A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration at Duquesne University. Her parents are Ron and Pam Galiano of McMurray.

Patrick L. Hervol of Houston was named to the dean's list as a fifth-year pharmacy major at Duquesne University. He is a 2005 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, and his parents are Frank Hervol and Renee Hervol. He is employed in the pharmacy department at Washington Hospital.

Nicole Hudak was named to the dean's list at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, where she is majoring in education. She graduated from Bentworth High School in 2008. Her parents are Will and Debbie Hudak of Eighty Four.

Nickol Marion graduated from Penn Commercial Business/Technical School, where she studied medical assisting. She is a member of the ABG Honor Society and is employed by WPSO, Dr. Folb. Her mother is Frances Marino.

Kelsey Morris was named to the dean's list for the third consecutive semester at Penn State University, where she is majoring in biobehavioral health. She is a volunteer for THON, a member of the Red Cross Club and a staff photographer for The Daily Collegian. She is a 2008 Trinity High School graduate, and her parents are Kenneth and Irene Morris of Washington.

Ethan Nagy was named to the dean's list at Robert Morris University, where he is enrolled in the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science and majoring in acturial science. He is a member of the Actuarial Science Club. Nagy is a 2009 graduate of Trinity High School. His parents are Chuck and Pamela Nagy of Washington.

Nicholas Nagy was named to the dean's list at the University of Pittsburgh, where he is enrolled in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and majoring in health information management. He is completing an internship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Nagy is a 2007 graduate of Trinity High School. His parents are Chuck and Pamela Nagy of Washington.

Cassidy L. Quattrone was named to the dean's list with a 4.0 grade-point average in the College of Education and Human Services at California University of Pennsylvania. Her parents are Philip M. Quattrone of Monongahela and Joyce Quattrone of Eighty Four. Quattrone works part time at the Springhouse Learning Station in Eighty Four. She is a 2007 graduate of Ringgold High School.

Haddie Roberts was named to the dean's list at Waynesburg University, where she is majoring in elementary and special education. She has maintained a 4.0 grade-point average and is a member of Kappa Delta Pi education honorary society. Roberts volunteers for West Greene Young Life, a national Christian youth group, and works in therapeutic staff support at the Stern Center and as an aide at Northwestern Human Services. She also is student teaching in the Trinity School District. Roberts is a 2006 graduate of West Greene High School. Her parents are Scott and Teresa Roberts of Rogersville.

Robyn Roux was named to the dean's list at Point Park University, where she is majoring in global cultural studies. She graduated in 2009 from Bethlehem-Center High School. Her mother is Sandy Roux of Richeyville.

Andrew Sabol, son of Rich and Jill Sabol of Canonsburg, was named to the dean's list at Duquesne University Mary Pappert School of Music, where he is majoring in music education. He is a member of the university marching band, Pennsylvania Music Educators Association and the university men's chorus. Sabol is a 2007 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School.

Lyndsay Sargent was named to the dean's list at Wheeling Jesuit University, where she is majoring in nursing. She is a 2007 graduate of Trinity High School, and her parents are Janet Sargent of Washington and the late Steven Sargent.

Jonathon Scott was named to the dean's list at Duquesne University, where he is enrolled in the A.J. Palumbo School of Business Administration. His parents are Marc and Ann Scott of Washington.

Brittany Shaffer of New Eagle graduated from Grove City College with a bachelor's degree in communication studies. She is a 2004 graduate of Ringgold High School.

Jonathan A. Taylor graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering. He was named to the dean's list for the fall semester and was a member of Formula SAE and the Autonomous Lawnmower team. He works for Graftech International in Parma, Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. His parents are Jonathan and Darlene Taylor of Houston.

Tiffany Thompson was named to the dean's list for the second consecutive semester at Slippery Rock University, where she is majoring in physical therapy. Thompson is a 2006 graduate of Fort Cherry High School, and her parents are Ken and Sandy Thompson of Hickory. She is employed at Applebee's in Butler.

Michael Tuma was named to the dean's list with a 4.0 grade-point average at Slippery Rock University, where he is a criminal justice major. This is the the fifth consecutive semester Tuma has been named to the dean's list. He is a 2007 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. His parents are Todd Tuma of Washington and Lisa Ohler of Tuolumne, Calif.

Patrick Vincent was named to the dean's list for a fifth consecutive semester at Saint Vincent College, where he is a pre-med student majoring in pychology. Vincent is a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society, and Habitat for Humanity and Campus Ministry. He is a 2007 Canon-McMillan High School graduate, and his parents are David and Wendy Vincent of Houston.

Jesse Voigt was named to the dean's list at Frostburg State University, where he is majoring in wildlife/fisheries management and is a board member of the Wildlife Society. He graduated in 2008 from McGuffey High School, and his parents are Dan and Joyce Voigt of Claysville.

Lauretta Wallace was named to the dean's list at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where she is majoring in early childhool education. She is a member of the school's softball team. She works for Storybook Villge Day Care. She is a 2006 Canon-McMillan High School graduate, and her parents are Robert C. and Sylvia Wallace of Canonsburg.

Joelle Yamber was named to the dean's list at Duquesne University, where she is enrolled in the School of Education. Her parents are Joseph and Janelle Yamber of Avella.

Published 2/1/2010

Recent graduates of Penn Commercial Inc. Business/Technical School in Washington are:

Andrew Asplund of Millsboro, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. He is a 2007 graduate of Bethlehem-Center High School, and his mother is Natali Asplund.

Danielle Behrendt of Charleroi, medical assisting. She is a member of the ABG Honor Society. Behrendt is a 1999 Charleroi High School graduate and is employed by Urgent Care Center. Her parents are Gregory and Patricia Melvin.

Lena Bell, medical assisting. She is a 1995 West Greene High School graduate, and her parents are Marvin K. and Patricia S. Bell.

Valerie Bobro of Monongahela, massage therapy. Her parents are Todd Dobrinski and Mary Powell. Bobro graduated from Peters Township High School in 1994.

Michelle Cain, massage therapy. She is a 2007 graduate of Cameron High School, and her paents are Mike and Tammy Cain.

Douglas Chandler, business administration/marketing management. He graduated with honors.

Charles Clay, engineering and drafting with CAD. His parents are James and Betty Clay.

Leanora Cypher, business administration/human resources. She is a 1981 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, and her parents are the late William and Anna Mae South.

Sue Downs, medical billing and coding specialist. She is a 1976 graduate of Grossmont High School, and her parents are Bob and Barbara Boerner. She is employed by MBSSI.

Matthew Emph, network administration. He is a 2007 Trinity High School graduate, and his parents are William E. III and Lori Emph. He is employed by Reebok/Rockport at Tanger Outlets.

Michael Emph of Woodstock, Va., network administration. He is a 2007 graduate of Trinity High School, and his parents are William E. III and Lori Emph. He is employed by Country Boy Computers LLC.

Renee Faletto, billing and coding.

Jason Finkley, heating, ventilation and air conditioning.

Nicole Grace of Washington, medical assisting. She graduated in 2001 from Canon-McMillan High School, and her parents are Richard and Marjorie Grace.

Kayla Hartzell of Claysville, medical assisting. Her parents are Dennis and Tracey Hartzell, and she is a 2006 graduate of McGuffey High School. Hartzell is employed by WPSO.

Tiffany Henderson of Benwood, W.Va., nail technician. She graduated in 2008 from John Marshall High School, and her parents are Joe and Susie Henderson.

Timothy Hickle Jr. of Gibbon Glade, drafting. His parents are Timothy and Gemmi Hickle.

James Holbert of Eighty Four, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. He is a 1980 Bentworth High School graduate and is employed by JED Heating and Cooling

Amber Ivanusic, medical assisting. She is a member of the ABG Honor Society. Her parents are David and Kristine Knepp, and she is employed by Adult Neurology.

Amanda Kelley of Hunker, massage therapy. She graduated in 2008 from Hempfield Area High School, and her parents are Will and Tammy Kelley. She is employed by Trendz the Salon/Spa.

Nicole Lonick of Washington, medical assisting. Her parents are Robert and Darla Lonick. She is a 2006 Burgettstown High School graduate and is employed by Lungs At Work.

Audrey Mason, massage therapy. She is a 2006 McGuffey High School graduate, and her parents are Mark and Carole Mason.

Stephanie May, medical billing and coding. She graduated in 2000 from Peters Township High School, and her parents are Donald and Marylou May. She is employed by MBSSI.

Christine McKinney of Washington, medical billing and coding. Her parents are Jimmie and Lucy McCormack of Atlanta, Ga., and she is a 1994 graduate of Morrow High School. McKinney is employed by Advanced Orthopaedics.

Cathy Moore, medical assisting. Her parents are Jim and Carol Pierce.

Tracy Moore, medical assisting. Her parents are Harold and Terry McCutcheon, and she is a 1997 McGuffey High School graduate. Moore is employed by Advanced Orthopaedics.

Nikita Mounts, cosmetology. She graduated in 2007 from McGuffey High School, and her parents are Larry and Nancy Mounts. She is employed by Philip Pelusi.

Beverly Myers of Amity, accounting. She is a member of the ABG Honor Society. Myers graduated in 1983 from Bethlehem-Center High School, and her parents are Steve Kramrich and the late Josephine Kramrich. She is employed by All-Clad.

Jordan Myers of St. Clairsville, Ohio, massage therapy. She is a 2006 graduate of St. Clairsville High School, and her parents are Bruce and Toni Myers. She is employed by Dr. Webb and Associates Chiropractic.

Justin Oliver, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. His parents are David and Lisa Oliver, and he is a 2008 Wheeling Park High School graduate. Oliver is employed by Johnson Boiler.

Megan Richards of Carmichaels, cosmetology. Her parents are Jeffrey and Cindy Richards, and she graduated in 2008 from Carmichaels High School. She is employed by Smokin' Scissors.

Amanda Rogers-Stauffer of Prosperity, massage therapy. She is a 2002 Waynesburg Central High School graduate, and her parents are Randy and Lauren Stauffer. She is employed by Giant Eagle Pharmacy.

Theresa Rowley of Canonsburg, legal office administration. She is a 2000 graduate of Trinity High School, and her parents are William and Darlene McDonald.

Arthur Scherich, business administration/human resources. He graduated with honors.

Alberta Simpson of Jefferson, heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Her parents are John and Marie Simpson, and she is a 1987 Waynesburg Central High School graduate. She is employed by Rush's Heating and Cooling in Sycamore.

Melissa Six of Graysville, medical office administration. She graduated with honors. Six is a 1995 West Greene High School graduate, and her parents are Gary Gorby and Patty Reynolds. She is employed by SRMC Healthcare Group LLC.

Kelley Sparks, medical billing and coding. She is a 1987 graduate of Immaculate Conception High School, and her parents are Jim and Linda Sparks. She is employed by MBSSI.

Kenneth R. Stanley Jr. of Washington, human resources.

Krystal Stevens of Canonsburg, legal office administration. Stevens is a member of the ABG Honor Society. She is a 2005 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School, and her parents are Barbara Allen and John Dami.

Amber Swain, legal office administration. Swain is a member of the ABG Honor Society and was a student tutor. She is a 2003 graduate of Brooke High School, and her parents are Vanessa Pizer and Steve Swain. She is employed by Tershel and Associates.

Jessie Taylor of Eighty Four, executive office administration. She graduated with honors. Taylor is a 2008 Bentworth High School graduate, and her parents are Duane and Jeanie Taylor. She is employed in continuing education at Robert Morris University.

Rebecca Toothman of Sycamore, medical billing and coding specialist. Her parents are Jeffrey and Amanda Toothman, and she is a 2007 graduate of Harker Heights High School. Toothman is employed by MBSSI.

Emily Witzel, cosmetology. Her parents are Michael and Laurie Witzel, and she is a 2008 Canon-McMillan High School graduate. Witzel is employed by La Pomponnee Salon.

Nicole Work, cosmetology. She graduated from Trinity High School in 2003, and her parents are Robert and Dotti Work.







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