GROVE CITY COLLEGE

Dietrich named to dean's list

Ethan Deitrich, a senior philosophy major at Grove City College, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2014 semester.

Dietrich is a 2011 graduate of Catasauqua High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Deitrich from Catasauqua.

Students eligible for the dean's list have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the dean's list with distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the dean's list with high distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY

Rusnock makes dean's list

Jacob Rusnock of Catasauqua has been named to the dean's list at Bucknell University for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year.

Dean's list students have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.

Rusnock is the son of Michael and Belinda Rusnock.

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Roth earns dean's list status

Janelle Roth of Catasauqua has been named to Millersville University of Pennsylvania's dean's list for the fall 2014 semester.

The 1,465 students named to Millersville University's fall 2014 dean's list earned a semester grade-point-average of 3.50 or higher and attempted at least 12 credits of course work.

DELAWARE VALLEY COLLEGE

Frederick named to dean's list

Alissa Frederick of Catasauqua was honored for academic achievement by being named to the dean's list at Delaware Valley College for the fall 2014 semester.

LEHIGH CARBON COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

Local students make dean's list

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the dean's list for the fall 2014 semester.

Students with an academic grade point average of at least 3.50 achieve dean's list status.

They include:

Bath: Tracy Alfaro, Jennifer Conway, Susan Morrissey and Jennifer Weisbaum.

Catasauqua: Lena Azar, Louis Bedocs, Michael Boyd, Tiffany Cisneros, Ashley Corbin, Jeremy da Silva, Jordan Dardas, Alexandria Ginter, Elizabeth Heggan, Jason Kislow, Ashley Mark, Amy Peartree, Noah Petrasovits I, Lorena Pors, Isabella Remigi, Kimberly Rocca-Cathcart, Amber Schray, Amanda Snyder, Regina Spinosa, Patti Starr, Melissa Strong and Carina Young.

Coplay: Kathryn Anchorstar, Brooklynne Bennett, Tanya Boyer, Michael Burns, Molly Flynn, Christopher Fraschi, Dennis Gibiser II, Abby Gruver, Morgan Haberstroh, Nathan Haberstroh, Elizabeth May, Jena Miller, Kristin Schnaufer, Hilary Todd, Naomi Rachel Warmkessel, Joseph Young and Shelbey Ziegler.

Danielsville: Riorden Weber.

Northampton: Wil-liam Daley, Bruce Hansen and Tyler Rice.

Walnutport: Brenda Beck, Courtney Behler, Lucas Gaston, Nicole Hanzlik, Sloan Hawk and Jeremy Zimmerman.

Whitehall: Nour Achi, Francesco Alatrista-Lerzundi, Pedro Alvarado III, Joul Ammous, Miguel Arias-Sanchez, Nicola Assante, Rebecca Balliet, Elizabeth Beller, Yasser Boucheikhi, Katelin Bush, Julio Carrasco, Jesse Chontofalsky, Yadira Dejesus, Kelly Dorward, Christopher Dotter, Ryan DuPont, Ronnie Fedha, Ryan Fox, Chris Frantz, Amber Gensey, Aubrey Gensey, Allison Gifford, Brett Girardi, Donna Jean Glose, Michael Gnall, Kelsey Gregory, Richard Grieco, Michael Harwi, Stephanie Heffelfinger, Kali Heffner, Kris Hilliard, Jennifer Hittinger, Katherine Howells, Beth Hudson, Diep Huynh, Jiaming Jiang, Jacob Kaszuba, Sana Khalil, Travis Klement, Victoria Kunkle, Brian Lauderman, Candace Leitgeb, Catherine Lora, Alan Lucero, Chester McCullough II, Kaitlin Melendez, Kimberly Mullin, Lissette Ortiz, Truptiben Patel, Luisa Peralta Martinez, Britani Pitts, Jordan Platton, Marlene Raphael, Michelle Rumley, Mirna Sabbagh, Pascal Salloum, Michael Saraceni Jr., Searra Sawka, Kiwana Tonge, Clark Toussaint, Rabab Wahba, Nicholas Zangari, Sarah Ziegler and Ehren Zimmerman.

ALBRIGHT COLLEGE

Bollinger earns dean's list status

Liam Bollinger, a freshman physics/secondary education major from Catasauqua, was named to Albright's dean's list for the 2014 fall semester. Albright College students had to attain at least a 3.75 term grade point average to be named to the list.

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY

COLLEGE

Local students graduate

Northampton Community College held a commencement ceremony Jan. 25 for close to 750 students who completed associate degrees, specialized diplomas and certificates. Graduates are listed below by hometown.

Bath: Kelsey Beers, associate in applied science; Gelitza Correa, associate in applied science; Maria Erazo, associate in applied science; Kimberly Graver, certificate; Shane Hodge, associate in science; Shea Lieberman, associate in arts; Bobbijo Miller, associate in applied science; Christine Overholt, associate in applied science; Jamie Reabold, associate in applied science; Alfredo Russo, associate in arts; Stephanie Saeger, associate in applied science; Mikaela Stephenson, associate in arts; Kristen Thorne, associate in applied science; Brittney Wildrick, associate in applied science.

Catasauqua: Tyler Arnold, associate in arts; Ryan Bradbury, associate in science; Michael Calderon, associate in applied science, specialized diploma; Sophia Herrera, associate in applied science; Nikki Hopkins, specialized diploma; Melinda Mack, associate in applied science.

Danielsville: Tina Brown, associate in arts; Rachel Brown, associate in arts; Monica Holubowski, associate in applied science; Stephen Mikisits, associate in arts.

Northampton: Tyler Bachman, associate in applied science; Jonathan Camarato, associate in applied science; Alicia Christine, associate in applied science; Alexandra Eddinger, specialized diploma; Marysa Fahringer, associate in arts; Mariana Figueroa, certificate; Ian Gaetaniello, associate in arts; Menna Getahoun, associate in applied science; Brian Gover, associate in applied science; John Hudsco, associate in applied science; Brianna Jones, Associate in applied science; Patrick Keppel, associate in arts; Rachel Knauer, associate in applied science; Roy Moreira, associate in applied science; Thea Elizabeth Prostko, associate in applied science; Amber Prunest, certificate; Jesenia Rosario, associate in arts; Samantha Scherr, associate in applied science.

Walnutport: Brian Farley, associate in applied science; Christopher Hummel, associate in applied science; Richard Jones, associate in applied science; Lauren Nikisher, associate in arts; Tricia Smay, Associate in applied science.

Whitehall: Latoya Brittingham, associate in applied science; Shantel Frith, associate in arts; Anthony Gomez, associate in applied science; Jessica Green, associate in applied science; Alexis Huger, certificate; Joseph Mera, associate in arts; Patricia Owango, certificate

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Local students make dean's list

The following students have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Northampton Community College.

The honor is reserved for students who have completed a minimum of six credits and achieved at least a 3.5 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. The list includes:

Bath: Marissa Barnes, Frederick Bicknese, Jennette Broutin, Kimberly Bruns, Emily Bush, Hailey Carson, Bryan Castner, Candese Drexler, Maria Erazo, Jessica Faustner, Caitlin Gallagher, Gabrielle Georges, Nathan Greene, Shane Hodge, Nathan Hood, Murat Horuz, Gulten Horuz, Brittny Johnson, Carly Jones, Paige Knouse, Rachel Krautsack, Stephanie Kuchavik, Derek Kulp, Acxel Lopez, Jessica Mannino, Jacklyn Maritch, Jason Merker, Ashley Miller, Karly Mraz, Kaitlyn Muchnick, Cale Muffley, Christine Overholt, Madison Pursell, Mark Read, Ashley Reppert, Alfredo Russo, Erin Saeger, Stephanie Saeger, Leauna Schaner, Sara Schnabel, Joshua Seeley, Wanda Sommer, Bradley Stackhouse, Sabrina Steed, Jonathan Stevens, George Stilgenbauer, Cara Taylor, Melissa Trevezo and Kristin Wright.

Catasauqua: Ryan Bradbury, Kellsey Egner Faustner, Christopher Ferguson, Cody Hatfield, Elizabeth Kester, Melinda Mack, Daniela Mamari, Taryn Meckes, Alex Pushcarovich, Andrew Robertson, Wilma Tejeda, Tyler Trobetsky and Anmarie Velez.

Coplay: Bridaliz Delcid, Taylour Green, Erik Gwozdz and Kristin Shean.

Danielsville: Luke Abarca, Tiffany Albert, Autumn Altemose, Cara Burian, Bonnie Danubio, Alexandra Fontaine, Brittany Frable, Breanne Giberson, Monica Holubowski, Autumn Klucsarits, Emily Knecht, Gunner Liero, Stephen Mikisits, Lucas O'Donnell, Tiffany Pritchard, Valedy Ross, Kacie Rothdeutsch, Ashley Schell and Elas Seip.

Northampton: Chelsea Aguila, Amanda Anklam, Tyler Bachman, Alicia Bankos, William Barney, Kelly Barthol, Mikaela Barthol, Maria Belovich, Josephine Bernecker, Brahim Boudad, Alec Bowman, Heather Anne Boyko, Markita Burris, Miguel Calo, Bradford Carlisle, Alicia Christine, Katie Collis, Natalie Conrad, Kayla Csencsits, Jeffrey Deegan, Angel DelosAngeles, Cole Derhammer, Ashley DiCicco, Amanda Ellis, Amber Farnholtz, Suzanne Fasolka, Kurtis Finger, Jenifer Finnerty, Ian Gaetaniello, Jonathan Gambler, Jeffrey Garrison, Sabra Gerber, Kaitlyn Hall, Hanna Hartman, Dane Hooven, Ashley Hunter, Hannah Knight, Andrew Kokolus, Cassidy Koren, Alex Kratzer, Brooke Krupa, Brittany Kunkle, Abby Lebron, Samantha Leiby, Tina Leonard, Landon Lewis, Jessica Lindsay, Patrick Madden, Loren Makhoul, Kendra Makovsky, Lisa Medernach, Shelby Middleton, Joelle Morey, Amanda Moyer, Michael Nagle, Amanda Najpauer, Kiana Newsom, Michele Osztrosits, Delaina Owens, Nathaniel Pease, Victoria Pizzoferrato, Wendy Raub, Jennifer Reznick, Diana Ritter, Jesenia Rosario, Tara Schaller, Jenna Schlener, Amira Shokr, Tiffany Silfies, Zachary Smith, Ryan Snyder, Christopher Snyder, Laura Snyder, Ashley Solosky, Adam Soltys, Joshua Stoll, Eric Stuber, Thomas Sutliff, Sydney Thorsen, Matthew Tierney, Vincent Torelli, April Viola, Lindsey Viscomi, Meagan Wagner, Mary Weaver, Samantha Werner, Taylor Werner, Lauren Yelles, Chelsea Yenca and Katherine Zangari.

Walnutport: Marissa Bedics, Katrina Christoff, Peter Kelchner, Jackie Miller, Lauren Nikisher, Justin Schultes, Valli Vehafric, Christopher Weidner, Donna White and Lee Wolbach.

Whitehall: Pascal Abi-Samra, Emily Bradley-Lathrop, Latoya Brittingham, Dalia Garcia, Leida Giraldo, Nicholas Graff, Dylan Huber, Franco Sangster and Tuan Truong.

HARTWICK COLLEGE

Mease named to dean's list

Nigel Mease was named to the dean's list for the fall 2014 semester at Hartwick College.

Mease, a junior, is the son of Rickey and Maria Mease of Northampton.

He is majoring in history and political science and has participated in honors program.

Inclusion on the Hartwick dean's list is an indication of excellent academic work, including the completion of a full course load with at least a 3.5 grade-point average based on a 4.0 scale.

EAST STROUDSBURG UNIVERSITY

Students named to dean's list

A total of 1,297 students have been named to the dean's list at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania for the Fall 2014 semester, according to Van Reidhead, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Students eligible for the dean's list are those who have attained a 3.50 quality-point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade "B" earns three quality points per credit, and the grade "A" earns four quality points per credit.

The students, with their majors and years are:

Bath: Ian J. Diehl, exercise science, junior; Marianne E. George, undeclared, sophomore; Hayley R. Jackson, speech-language pathology, freshman; Marissa J. Kvacky, biology, junior; Eric J. Molchan, middle level ed (4th-8th grades), senior.

Catasauqua: Gerald L. Morgan, sport management, junior; Megan T. Mulcahy, psychology, senior; Danielle K. Sierzega, psychology, senior; Megan M. Kulp, early childhood ed (prek-4), senior; Joseph R. Roth, athletic training, senior.

Coplay: Laura L. Gulliver, mathematics, senior.

Danielsville: Christopher Eroh, computer science, senior; Zachary E. Gotthardt, biology, senior.

Northampton: Marisa Laurito, criminal justice, sophomore; Katelyn E. Clancy, speech-language pathology, junior; Mallory A. Johnson, speech-language pathology, freshman; Kyla J. Kutz, speech-language pathology, senior; Jamie M. Lindsay, sport management, senior; Meghan M. Lokay, exercise science, junior; Kyle R. Reese, exercise science, senior; Mark A. Yorty, athletic training, senior.

Walnutport: Kaitlyn R. Fehnel, nursing, freshman; Rudolf C. Geosits, computer science, junior.

Whitehall: Douglas K. Barriner, physical education/teacher ed, senior; Kathryn L. Cavaiuolo, speech-language pathology, senior; Claudia Gjondla, nursing, freshman; Samantha A. Mehalshick, special education/early child, freshman; Xena Mei, exercise science, junior; Danielle L. Smith, social work, senior; Rebecca A. Snyder, exercise science, junior; Jordan Stewart, public health, senior; Amanda Vrabel, special education/early child, senior.

NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Nursing graduates receive pins

Several local graduates of Northampton Community College's registered nursing program received nursing pins at a ceremony Jan. 24.

The graduates include Christopher Hummel, Tricia Smay, Stephanie Thomasco, Roena Tolkaniets, Caitlin Wallbillich and Brittany Wunning.

Christopher Hummel received the Leadership Award.

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH

Beedle named

to dean's list

Maximilian G. Beedle of Whitehall was named to the dean's list at the University of Pittsburgh for the fall 2014 semester.

In order to qualify, a student's term and cumulative grade-point averages must exceed 3.25.

Beedle, a civil engineering major, is the son of David and Laura Beedle of Whitehall.

DESALES UNIVERSITY

Local students

on dean's list

The following students were named to the dean's list for the 2014 fall semester. To be named to the list, students must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher.

Bath: Lauren L. Rice, Stephen T. Sommers, Katie N. Reeser, Jenna L. Schmoyer and Jenna M. Weidner.

Coplay: Jana M. Defilippo and Thomas A. Harrison.

Northampton: Hannah M. Gardner, Mary E. Orobono and Randy L. Czanker.

Whitehall: Zeina R. Nassif, Kelly A. Zahradnik, Kristen E. Lake, Allister C. Anatalio, Julieann N. Attieh, Angela Anatalio, Christina N. Tran, yvonne Kuhenbeaker, Sayed Arian, Ryan M. Gutshall and Audrey Anatalio.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Local students name dean's list

The following students were named to the dean's list at Penn State for the fall 2014 semester. They are listed below along with the campus where they attend class.

From Bath: Tiffany Albert, World Campus; Corinne R. Boyce, Lehigh Valley; Eric H. Braun, University Park; Gil Je Choi, Lehigh Valley; Gabriella A. Diodoardo, Abington; Brianna K. Franco, Lehigh Valley; Raymond R. George, Lehigh Valley; Allison Hammer, Berks; Teressa D. Hamsher, University Park; Robin T. Longyore, University Park; Melinda D. Mayer, Lehigh Valley; Eric OH, Lehigh Valley; Lindsay E. Riley, University Park; Dillon M. Treon, Lehigh Valley; John Y. Veiszlemlein, University Park; John R. Yeaw, University Park.

From Coplay: Megan N. Brosky, Berks; Nathan J. Case, University Park; John Byron Durishin, Berks; David R. Martin, University Park; Ryan J. McConnell, Lehigh Valley; Alexia R. Recchia, Lehigh Valley; Kathleen Stanus, Lehigh Valley; Jill M. Strause, World Campus.

From Danielsville: Justin D. Dech, University Park; Jordan T. Donato, Lehigh Valley; Jordan T. Smith, University Park.

From Northampton: Erica K. Filipovits, University Park; Kyleigh B. Goral, University Park; Corey M. Graybow, Lehigh Valley; Justine R. Ifkovits, University Park; Donald L. Morgan, Harrisburg; Jennifer C. Perry, University Park; Lauren A. Piehl, University Park; Dana M. Rozakis, Lehigh Valley; Christopher J. Shannon, Lehigh Valley; David J. Stofanak, World Campus; Michael N. Vitoroulis; Lehigh Valley; Colin E. Wescoe, University Park; Christian Young, Lehigh Valley; Anna Zangari, University Park.

From Walnutport: Jesse K. Bollinger, Lehigh Valley; Brian G. Ernst, University Park; Cory F. Grube, University Park; Kyle T. Iasiello, Hazleton; Kristen A. Kichline, University Park; Jade S. Popp, University Park; Kyle M. Schwartz, University Park; Zaine Shetayh, University Park; Victoria R. Uebele, University Park; Hillery L. Wilson, University Park.

From Whitehall: Pascalle Abdouche, Lehigh Valley; Sierra Bachman, Lehigh Valley; Jennifer Bolivar, Lehigh Valley; You Te Chen, Lehigh Valley; Shelley Cheng, University Park; Kayla Crum, World Campus; Majd Daher, Lehigh Valley; Osama T. Dayoub, Lehigh Valley; Adam S. Director, University Park; Daniel Elizalde, University Park; Nicole L. Fragano, Lehigh Valley; Emily E. Graveno, University Park; Crystal M. Hadeed, Lehigh Valley; Jessica J. Hartner, University Park; Michelle R. Hertel, University Park; Deja M. Hinnant, University Park; Michael Hozza, Berks, Edward D. Hozza, University Park; Katrina A. Iobst, University Park; Meredith P. Katkovcin, University Park; Lulu A. Khalil, Lehigh Valley; Anne C. Klepeiss, University Park; Michelle A. Laub, World Campus; Anna M. Lloyd, University Park; Andrew P. Lloyd, Lehigh Valley; Patrick D. Lynch, Berks; Lara Makhoul, Lehigh Valley, Raquel L. Marcano, Abington; Hannibal A. Moussa, University Park; Ashley S. Moxey, Lehigh Valley; Leann N. Oswald, Lehigh Valley; Harshal B. Patel, Lehigh Valley; Jacob S. Rex, University Park; Seth J. Rissmiller, Harrisburg; Matthew J. Rohrbach, Lehigh Valley; Evan K. Roman, University Park; Khadija Salim, World Campus; Antonyos W. Sankari, Lehigh Valley; Nataliya Semenovych, Lehigh Valley; Eugene Setar, Berks; Joseph J. Sipko, University Park; Rebecca L. Sobchak, University Park; Justin Sommer, Lehigh Valley; Ryan N. Stephen, University Park; Tracy Tao, University Park; Jonathan T. Winter, University Park; Nicole Yaghi, University Park; Kelly L. Youwakim, Berks; Laura A. Youwakim, Lehigh Valley; Takla S. Zaghtiti, Lehigh Valley.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Local students graduate

The following local students graduated from Penn State during fall commencement ceremonies Dec. 20. Their names are listed followed by their campus and degree.

From Bath: Shawn S. Hoagland, University Park, BA in geosciences; Robin T. Longyore, University Park, BS in mechanical engineering.

From Northampton: Christopher S. Dimenichi, University Park, BS in physics; Ashley A. Eustache, University Park, BS in biochemistry and molecular biology; Brittany J. Joseph, Lehigh Valley, BA in telecommunications.

From Walnutport: Jamie M. Collo, Lehigh Valley, BS in biology; Shazia A. Shahid, Lehigh Valley, BS in business; Victoria R. Uebele, University Park, BA in crime, law and justice; Hillery L. Wilson, University Park, BS in supply chain and information systems.

From Whitehall: Kelsie Abduljawad, World Campus, master's in educational leadership; Raymundo E. Hernandez, Lehigh Valley, BS in business; Samantha R. Maggio, University Park, BA in journalism; Nancy D. Pham, University Park, BS in finance.

DESALES UNIVERSITY

Local students graduate

The following students graduated from Desales Jan. 24. Their names are listed followed by their degree.

From Catasauqua: Evan Case, MS in information technology; Duane Deitrich, MBA in a self-designed track; Elizabeth J. Snover-Gambal, BA in criminal justice.

From Bath: Atanas N. Bahteve, BS in finance and accounting; Jeanette M. Briody, MS in technology in education k-12; Jonahtan P. Myers, BS in nursing; Jenna L. Schmoyer, BA in early childhood education.

From Northampton: Amber M. Gross, MA in criminal justice in investigative forensics; Janine Moreira, MBA in a self-designed track.

From Coplay: Tonya Bowers, MBA in management; Charlene E. Christman, MS in nursing degree in family nurse practitioner; Anasimone E. Hanna, BA in theology.

From Whitehall; Elezabeth A. Descanctis, MBA in management; Lynette M. Dondero, MS in nursing degree in family nurse practitioner; Andrea L. Nappo, BS in nursing; Mark J. Payson, MBA in project management; Alicia G. Pratt, MS in nursing degree in family nurse practitioner; Veronica A. Whiting, MBA degree in project management.