Graduates
Michael Zidek received a bachelor's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. He graduated magna cum laude and was the Chairman Award winner for the Aeronautical Science Department.
He was a 2014 graduate of Butler High School.
He lives in Daytona Beach, Fla.
He is the son of Michael and Lynn Zidek of Butler.
Brianna Rae graduated with honors from the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla.She was a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.She is the daughter of Tracy and Jack Rae of Harmony and the granddaughter of Shirley and George Rock of Butler Township.
Zachary Robert Ratkus received a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. He was the winner of the Provost Scholarship and the National Buckeye Scholarship. He is employed by Hyatt Hotels in Dublin, Ohio.He is a 2014 graduate of Seneca Valley High School.He lives in Columbus, Ohio.He is the son of Mary Ann and Bob Ratkus, formerly of Zelienople, now of Michigan.
Christopher William Robin Cetnar received a doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the health professions scholarship programHe is a member of the U.S. Army.He lives in Pittsburgh.Cetnar is a 2010 graduate of Knoch High School and a 2014 graduate of Penn State University.He is the son of Joy and Robin Cetnar of Butler.
Elizabeth Maire Spingola graduated with a master's degree in data analytics and applied statistics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia.She serves as president of the disability alliance and is co-chair of the university disability caucus.She has been inducted into Iota Delta Rho, an interdisciplinary research honor society and is a member of the Academy for Graduate Teaching Assistant ExcellenceShe is employed as an instructional technology support specialist in the dean's office of the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, where she is a PhD candidate in engineering education.She is a 2010 graduate from Butler High School and a 2014 graduate from graduate from Ohio Northern University with a bachelor's degree in engineering education.She is the daughter of Dr. Charles Spingola and Dr. Kathy Schweikart Spingola of Butler.
<em><b>The following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at their respective colleges and universities.</em></b>Butler: Michelle Lesniak graduated with a specialized diploma in library technical assistant from Northampton Community College, BethlehemCranberry Township: Athena Wright, master's degree from the University of ScrantonMars: Tara Orgon Stamper graduated from Georgia College, Milledgeville, GeorgiaPenn Township: Tracey Schirra graduated cum laude at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana.Renfrew: Jordan Swarts graduated at Miami University, Oxford, OhioValencia: Katie Bogart, master's degree at Wilkes UniversityValencia: Eleanor Talitha Savage, master's degree at Clemson University, Clemson, South CarolinaTHIEL COLLEGEButler: Dana Rose DePaulo, Tina S. Kramer and Alison Faith SchemrichCabot: Shannon Riley SimpsonFreeport: Megan Frances Kanani Sweenyuniversity of mount union, alliance, OhioGrove City: Corianne Hyduchak and Andrew Owrey of Grove City,Sarver: Jenna Uric graduated cum laudeTHE COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT publishes announcements of residents or former residents graduating from college or technical school. Forms are available at the Butler Eagle office, 114 W. Diamond St., P.O. Box 271, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; they will be mailed if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided; or visit the Community page at www.butlereagle.com.
