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GRADUATES

Craig Hartle graduated with bachelor of science degrees in communication and speech disorders and business administration from Clarion University.

While at the university, he was a dean's list student and was a

member and officer of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity. He was also a member of the interfraternity council, the barbell club and the Taffurs rugby team.

The son of Ron and Tammy Hartle of Hilliards, he is a 1998 graduate of Moniteau High School.

Hartle has accepted a position with the Jet Net Corp. in Sewickley.

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Kathryn Zaludek graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in early childhood education from John Carroll University.The daughter of Michael and Judith Zaludek of Butler, she is a 2000 graduate of St. Joseph's High School.Zaludek has accepted a position as a substitute teacher at Moreland Hills Elementary School in Pepper Pike, Ohio. She is residing in Richmond Heights, Ohio.---

Connie Dunn graduated with a masters of divinity degree from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.A 1979 graduate of Butler High School and a 1998 graduate of Westminster College, she has accepted a position as the director of Christian education of East Liberty Presbyterian Church.She lives in Butler with her husband, Harold Dunn and four children.---

Jessica Davis graduated summa cum laude with a degree in business administration from Clarion University.While at the university, she was a dean's list student and was a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Eta Sigma honorary organizations. She was also a member of the accounting club, where she served as a career liason.Davis was also a university ambassador, was named to the National Dean's List, and was the recipient of numerous scholarships including the Walton Community Scholarship.The daughter of Karen Texter of Petrolia, she is a 2000 graduate of Moniteau High School.Davis has accepted a position as an auditor at the KPMG accounting firm in Pittsburgh.---

Robert Kusick graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Allegheny College.While at Allegheny, he received the Allegheny Trustee Scholarship, the Frank Wilbur Main Scholarship and the Jerry Wagner Scholarship. He was also named a distinguished Alden Scholar and a Doane Scholar.A 2000 graduate of Karns City High School, he is the son of Thomas and Lee Ann Kusick of Karns City.Kusick has accepted a position as an investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan Chase and Co. in London.---

Amanda Giallombardo graduated with a degree in secondary education in biology from Clarion University.While at the university, she was the president of the Phi Sigma Eta organization, was nominated for student teacher of the year and received a scholarship from the National Science Foundation for Collaboration for Excellence in Teacher Preparation.The daughter of Richard and Susan Giallombardo of Fenelton, she is a 2000 graduate of Butler High School.Giallombardo has accepted a position with Giggles and Grins in Mount Chestnut.---

Laura Kaufman graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in administration of justice from the University of Pittsburgh.While at the university, she was a dean's list student, was named a Humanities Academic Village Scholar and was a member of the Judicial Board.She also completed a study-abroad program in Townsville, Australia with James Cook University in 2002.A 2000 graduate of Mars High School, she is the daughter of Robert and Nancy Kaufman of Butler.Kaufman has accepted a position with U.S. Investigations Services in Grove City.---

Kathryn Harrison graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and religious studies form St. Mary's College.While at the college, she was named a Madeleva Scholar and received the Lumen Christi award, the SISTAR summer research award and the Hellen M. Carroll Award in Religious Studies.She was also named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities and was a member of the Theta Alpha Kappa honors society and the National Honors Society.Harrison also received a varsity letter in tennis.The daughter of Gerald and Katherine Harrison of Fenelton, she is a 2000 graduate of Butler High School.Harrison has recently returned from a teaching mission in Ghana, West Africa, and will attend graduate school at Duquesne University.---

Kathryn Gaskill graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, general science and secondary education from Grove City College.The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Beck of Sarver and Robert Beck of Lower Burrell, she is a 2000 graduate of Knoch High School.Gaskill has accepted a position as a chemistry teacher at Butler High School.

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