GRADUATES

August 06, 2005 Last Updated: August 06, 2005 12:16 PM Graduates

Travis Donaldson graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Gannon University.While at the university, he was a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, treasurer of the Social Concerns Organization and was community service and social chair of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. He was also a member of the Pi Tau Sigma Honorary Engineering Society, the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society.Donaldson was named to the National Dean's List and Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities and received the 2004 Co-op Contribution Award from General Electric Transportation of Erie.The son of Ron and Julia Donaldson of Butler, he has accepted a position with PPG Industries.---

Lyndsey Hawkins graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh recently, receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration.While at the university, she was a member of the Blue and Gold Society, the Chi Omega sorority, the University of Pittsburgh Accounting Association, Sigma Alpha Lambda honors society and Emerging Leaders.A 2001 graduate of Knoch High School, she is the daughter of James and Yvonne Hawkins of Butler.Hawkins has accepted a position with the accounting firm of Ernst and Young.---

Ryanne Forcht of Butler graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Seton Hill University.While at the university, she served as vice president of the chemistry club, president of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society, sports editor for the campus newspaper, class secretary and head resident assistant for the Office of Residence Life. She was also named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.Forcht was recently honored by the Society of Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh with the American Chemical Society 2005 College Chemistry Award. She is also the recipient of the society's Excellence in Polymer Science and Analytical Chemistry awards.She completed summer research projects at the American Chemical Society's 2004 and 2005 meetings in Anaheim, Calif., and San Diego. Her projects were titled "DNA Bending by Unnatural Guanine Substitution" and "Effusivity of Tablets and Compacts; A (Process Analytical Technology) Case Study."Forcht was also a starter and two-year captain of the women's soccer team, receiving conference, regional and national recognition. She received a NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, was a North All Conference selection and NAIA All-Region IX pick and was named a Daktronics Scholar Athlete.A 2001 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Don and Veronica Forcht of Butler.She is currently pursuing a master's degree in the School of Pharmaceutical Science at Duquesne University.---

Jason Hall graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Clarion University.The son of Mike and Laura Hall of East Brady, he is a 2001 graduate of Karns City High School.Hall is employed at the Clarion University Small Business Development Center.---

Sarah Chobot graduated with distinction from Boston University recently, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry.While at the university, she received the Mason Research Award, the Mark Riemen Prize for Excellence in Research and the Merck Index Award. She was also named in the Top 50 Undergraduate Researchers in the United States by the Council for Undergraduate Research, participated in Posters on the Hill and was the first- place winner in the Jungchemiker Forum (young chemists conference) in Berlin, Germany.Chobot also completed work to receive the distinction of Merit Scholar.The daughter of Stephen and Jayne Chobot of Butler, she is a 2001 graduate of Butler High School.Chobot plans to pursue a doctorate degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.---

Jacob Dodd graduated cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts degree in film, photography and visual arts from Ithaca College.While at the college, he served as the director, director of photography and assistant camera and chief gaffer on several student films. His photography work was featured in the shows Thirty-Seven in April, 2005; the Ithaca College Senior Show in April and May, 2005; and The Happening in December, 2004.Dodd also completed an internship with the Todd Phillips Company in Los Angeles.He is the recipient of the James B. Pendleton Scholarship, the Pendleton Production Grant, the Pendleton Finishing Grant and the Rod Serling Scholarship. He received first place in the 2002 Armstrong County Professional Photography Contest and was named to the dean's list at Ithaca for four semesters.The husband of Kristy Dodd and son of David and Josie Dodd of Worthington, he plans to pursue a master's degree in film production at Virginia Commonwealth University.---

Ryan Fleischer graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Bucknell University.The son of Ronald and Sally Fleischer of Sarver, he is a 2001 graduate of Freeport High School.---

Lauren Lombardo graduated magna cum laude with bachelor of arts degrees in psychology and English from Bucknell University.She also received departmental honors in psychology.A 2001 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Paul and Christine Lombardo of Butler.---

Stephanie Evers recently graduated cum laude from the School of Adult and Professional Studies at Point Park University, receiving a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice.She is a 1998 graduate of Seneca Valley High School and a 2002 graduate of the Western School of Health and Business Careers, where she earned an associate's in paralegal specialty.The daughter of Robert and Nancy Bernauer, she lives with her husband, Raymond Evers in Cranberry Township.She is a title clerk at LSI in Coraopolis.---

Steven Knecht of Cranberry Township graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration/finance from Elizabethtown College.---

Gretchen Meyers of Cranberry Township recently received a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in Blacksburg, Va.---

Mathew Bonomo received a bachelor of arts degree in environmental studies recently from the School of Science, Management and Technology at Edinboro University. A 1991 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, he is the son of John and Eileen Bonomo of Zelienople.---

Brian Crawford of Butler recently received an associate in specialized technology degree in Architectural CADD from Triangle Tech at Pittsburgh.---

Eric Lowry of Sarver recently received an associate in specialized technology degree in maintenance electricity from Triangle Tech at Pittsburgh.---

Tina Wright of Butler recently received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Baker College.