NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITYCOLLEGE

Local students graduate

Northampton Community College held its commencement May 23. Area students receiving degrees include:

Catasauqua: Kelly Ann Barina, associate in applied science; David Cudlic, associate in applied science, Courtney Godowski, specialized diploma; Tiffany LaGasse, associate in applied science; Sandra Paulus, specialized diploma; Stephanie Rivera, specialized diploma; and Marlon Rodas, associate in applied science.

Coplay: Dana Krause, associate in applied science; Brianna Rennig, specialized diploma; and Miranda Yarnall, specialized diploma.

Danielsville: Nicole Bucha, associate in applied science; Christopher Eroh, associate in science; Brenda Williams, associate in arts; and Brian Williams, associate in arts.

Northampton: Dylan Anderko, associate in applied science; Russell Boyer, associate in applied science; Katrina Ceci, associate in applied science; Jerod Froetschner, associate in applied science; Megan Gilly, associate in applied science; Alexander Haines, associate in science; Cassandra Hude, associate in applied science; Michelle-Anne Kehler, associate in applied science; Crystal Kreider, associate in applied science; Maria Kuntz, specialized diploma; Mikyla Kutish, associate in arts; Courtney Makovsky, specialized diploma; Eric Marhefka, associate in applied science; Sallie McKenney, specialized diploma; Scott Mohrey, specialized diploma; BryAnn Morgan, associate in applied science; Angelica Morgan, associate in applied science; Joseph Pallitta, associate in arts; Sarah Recker, associate in applied science; Amanda Restivo, associate in applied science; Anthony Rodriguez, associate in applied science; Judith Sain-Mellner, associate in applied science; Kevin Smith, associate in applied science; Jamie Strohecker, specialized diploma; Mary Szazdi, associate in science; Michael Vitoroulis, associate in arts; Kelly Yagerhofer, specialized diploma; and Mark Yorty, associate in science.

Walnutport: Sykvia Bandak, associate in applied science; Lottie Castronova, certificate; Amy Chang, associate in applied science; Jacquele Danner, associate in applied science; Eric Hood, associate in arts; Marc J. Kercsmar, specialized diploma; Megan Newhart, associate in applied science; Adriana Nikles, associate in arts; Shawn Padla, associate in applied science; Nicole Pletz, associate in arts; Petra Van Brunt, associate in applied science; and Jehna Werkheiser, specialized diploma.

Whitehall: Christopher Burkos, associate in applied science; Michael Cortez, specialized diploma; Carissa Franges, associate in applied science; Ashley Hill, specialized diploma; Leila Karam, associate in applied science; Erin Ketz, associate in applied science; Dajanee Miskedini, associate in arts; Ashley Yawger, associate in applied science; and Chase Yenser, associate in arts.

ITHACA COLLEGE

Flyte performs at Lincoln Center

Bath resident Eric Flyte recently sang in the tenor section with the Ithaca College Choir at the Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall.

Flyte is a junior vocal performance/music education major in the Ithaca College School of Music.

"Performing on one of the major stages is the quintessential musical experience for students just beginning their careers," said choir Conductor Lawrence Doebler. "As our graduates move into the professional world, touring and performing at prominent venues have been instrumental in shaping their futures."

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Local students receive academic awards

Alexander Haines, Kyla Kutz and Michelle-Anne Kehler of Northampton and Erin Ketz of Whitehall received academic awards during the Northampton Community College awards convocation ceremony April 25.

Haines and Kutz received the Who's Who Among Students award.

Kehler received the Institute of Management Accounting award.

Ketz received the Marketing Insight Award.

SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY

Whitehall students graduate

Kara Eichelberger and Michael Wagner, both of Whitehall, received their undergraduate degrees from Susquehanna University during the school's commencement exercises May 12.

Eichelberger graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology. She also completed a German minor and earned university and departmental honors.

Eichelberger is the daughter of Paul and Kristine Eichelberger and a graduate of Whitehall High School.

Wagner graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in music and a minor in theatre performance.

He is the son of Lawrence and Susan Wagner and a graduate of Whitehall High School.