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GRADUATES

Megan Gilliland graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in broadcast journalism from Penn State University.While at the university, she was a member of the indoor and outdoor track teams, the Academic All Big Ten, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and the cross country team, for which she served as captain.A 2001 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, she is the daughter of Kim and Sharon Gilliland of Zelienople.

<b>Kristen Hussar</b> graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in neuroscience and a certificate in Latin American Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.While at the university, she was a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and received the Slovak Catholic Scholarship, the University Scholar Award and the University Study Abroad Scholarship.A 2001 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Mike and Doreen Hussar of Butler.

<b>Jennifer Snyder</b> graduated magna cum laude with a doctor of pharmacy degree from Duquesne University.While at the university, she was a member of the Rho Chi national honorary pharmacy society and the Lambda Kappa Sigma professional pharmacy sorority, which presented her with a scholarship key.The daughter of George and Kathy Snyder of Butler, she is a 1999 graduate of Butler High School.Snyder has accepted a position as a pharmacist with Giant Eagle in Butler.

<b>Brenda Mueller</b> graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Indiana (Pa.) University.While at the university, she was a member of the Sigma Theta Tau international honor society for nursing and the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania.The daughter of Bill and Valerie Mueller of Butler, she is a 2001 graduate of Butler High School.Mueller has accepted a nursing position in the emergency room at Pitt County Memorial Hospital in Greenville, N.C.

<b>Lindsay Saylor</b> graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Bucknell University.While at the university, she was named to the dean's list each year and was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta national honor society and the Bucknell Leadership Team.She was also a vice president and member of the Delta Mu Delta business honors fraternity, member and vice president of finance of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and a junior fellow in the Residential Global College.Saylor also participated in the Institute of Leadership and Technology and in internships at J.P. Morgan Chase and Goldman Sachs and Company.A 2001 graduate of Mars High School, she is the daughter of Dr. Randall and Paula Saylor of Gibsonia.She has accepted a position in the Execution and Clearance Department under Global Operations with Goldman Sachs and Company in New York City.

<b>Lynn Kiley</b> graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Westminster College.While at the college, she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority, where she served as special events chair, and the chemistry club, where she served as secretary.Kiley was also the recipient of the Trustee's Scholarship and was named to the Dean's List.The daughter of William and Stacy Kiley of Cabot, she is a 2001 graduate of Knoch High School.

<b>Scott Kiley</b> graduated with an associate's degree in applied science in automotive technology from Pennsylvania College of Technology.While at the college, he received the John Winkle Memorial Scholarship and the Grant Berry Sr. Automotive Excellence Award.A member of the Beta Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, he was named to the Dean's List each semester.The son of William and Stacy Kiley of Cabot, he is a 2003 graduate of Knoch High School.Kiley has accepted a position with Baierl Toyota in Cranberry Township.

<b>Audrey Schlicht</b> graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in political science and English writing from the University of Pittsburgh.At the university, she served on the governmental relations committee of the Student Government Board, on the arts committee of the Pitt Program Council and as secretary of University Democrats.She also participated in the Institute of Politics internship program and in College Democrats.Schlicht was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma national honor fraternity, the Golden Key international honor society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Pi Sigma Alpha political science honor society.The daughter of Andrew and Tracey Schlicht of Butler, she is a 2001 graduate of Butler High School.She is currently employed by Pittsburgh city councilman William Peduto and at the Baierl Recreation Center at the university.

<b>Heather Ream</b> graduated with a bachelor of science degree in elementary and special education from Clarion University.While at the university, she was named to the Dean's List and was named Outstanding Student Teacher in elementary education.The daughter of Rick and Sandy Ream of Connoquenessing Township, she is a 2000 graduate of Butler High School.Ream has accepted a position as a special education teacher at Peachtree Elementary School near Atlanta.

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