GRADUATES

July 07, 2007 Last Updated: July 07, 2007 01:56 PM Graduates

Devore

Shannon Devore of Butler graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor's degree in human resource management.The daughter of Russ and Beverly Evans of Harrisville, she is a 2000 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.She works as a department manager at Target in Butler Township.———The following students graduated from

Thiel College recently, receiving bachelor's degrees:Cabot:

Timothy Mengel, historyChicora:

Lindsey Curtis, criminal justice and sociology, and

Abigail Lubanovic, business administrationCowansville:

Kelly Blasko, SpanishCranberry Township:

Jessica Luette, biology;

Kellen Manning, communication and media communication;

Zachary Paris, accounting and business administration; and

Phillip Voland, business administration and international businessKarns City:

Jeffrey Wagner, elementary educationMars:

Richard Gable, business administration and international business———

Tonia Huf received a doctor of pharmacy degree recently from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.She is the daughter of Wayne and Cheri Weiland of Butler.———The following students graduated from Westminster College recently, receiving bachelor's degrees:Butler:Kristin Allen, Spanish; Samuel Robinson, business administration and economics; Lee Scott, history; and Michael Wolenski, broadcast communicationsCabot:Andrea Bundy, business administrationCranberry Township: Jeremy Alberth, computer science; Andrew Starosta, chemistry; and Caitlin Pratt, EnglishHarmony:Julie Schupay, elementary educationMars:Nicholas Fisher, business administration, and Steven Kokal, historySaxonburg:Kristan Kohley, public relations, and Barbara Levandoski, elementary educationSlippery Rock: Colby King, political scienceRenfrew:Jason Wiemann, political science———The following students graduated from Allegheny College recently, receiving bachelor's degrees:Butler:Jenna Cornibe, biology; Jenna Hayes, communication arts and psychology; Melissa Jenereski, psychology;Chicora: Cody Switzer, EnglishFenelton:Sarah Reifer, psychologyKarns City:Stacey Hobaugh, biologySlippery Rock:Shane Killian, political science;Valencia:Terra Ferderber, Valencia, communication arts———

Eric West graduated from Bowling Green State University recently, receiving a bachelor's degree in music education.While at the university, he was named a University Professors Scholar from 2003 to 2007 and a Dearborne Scholar in 2006. He served as president of the university's chapter of the Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association for the 2004-2005 school year and as president of the university's chapter of the American Choral Directors Association for the 2006-2007 school year.A2003 graduate of Butler High School, he is the son of Ralph and Kathy West of Butler.West served as the director of music for Faith United Methodist Church in Gibsonburg, Ohio, from 2005 to 2007. He is currently employed as the assistant director of choral activities for Cinco Ranch High School, part of the Katy Independent School District in Katy, Texas.———Allison Hearn graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh recently, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in communication sciences and disorders.While at the university, she also received certificates in American Sign Language and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. Hearn was a member of the Golden Key honor society, the National Student Speech, Hearing and Language Association and the Kappa Delta Sorority. She was also named to the Dean's List.The daughter of Russ and Mary Beth Hearn of Butler, she is a 2003 graduate of Butler High School.Hearn will enter the University of Maryland this fall to study in the Doctor of Audiology program.———

Cody Switzer graduated cum laude from Allegheny College recently, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in English.While at the college, he received the Cornerstone Award for exceptional contributions to the college and community and first place in the Collegiate Keystone Awards in the spot news category.He served on the staff of "The Campus"newspaper for four years, serving as editor-in-chief during his senior year. He was also named an Alden Scholar for four years and was a member of the rugby club, which won the union championship and competed in the national championships.The son of Tim and Lori Switzer of Chicora, he is a 2003 graduate of Karns City High School.Switzer is currently working as an internet and police reporter intern for the "Erie Times News."———Anthony Bury of Cowansville graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford recently with a degree in history and political science.———Jenna Beblo of Cabot received a Bachelor of Science degree in fashion merchandising from Ashland University.———Lee Saville-Andree of Mars graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in music education at Susquehanna University.He is the son of Hal Saville and Cindy Andree.———

John Evankovich III graduated summa cum laude with bachelor's degrees in biotechnology and biology from Gannon University in Erie.While attending Gannon, he received the Academic Excellence Award in biotechnology, Alexander Bloch Scholar Award in molecular pharmacology from Rosswell Cancer Institute in Buffalo, N.Y., a Duratz Undergraduate Research Grant from Gannon, Gannon Merit Scholarship, a John Mark Gannon Award for Academic Excellence and the GLIAC All Academic Honors for 2003 to 2006.He was on Gannon's dean's list for eight semesters and was a member of the cross-country team.He will begin studies this fall at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.Evankovich is the son of John and Mitzi Evankovich of Karns City and Jeff and Susan Strobel of Chicora.———

Shawna Nixon graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy recently, earning a doctor of pharmacy degree.While at the college, she was a member of the Phi Lambda Sigma Honorary and earned the Eli Lilly Ethics, Leadership and Scholarship Award and academic scholarships from the college.The daughter of Steven and Rose Grossi of Butler, she is a 1997 graduate of Butler High School and a 2001 graduate of Slippery Rock University.Nixon resides in Butler with her son. She is employed by Giant Eagle Pharmacy.———Lyndanne Blahovec graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry and biochemistry recently from La Salle University.While at the university she was a member of the Alpha Epsilon Delta Health Professions Honor Society and served as president of the National Collegiate Honor Society. She was also named to the dean's list each term and received the Founders Scholarship.The daughter of Don and Lyn Blahovec of Harmony, she plans to enter Nova Southeastern University of Miami Medical School.———

Shawn O'Leary of Butler recently completed a bachelor's degree in computer science at Grove City College.While in college he was a drummer in the marching band, concert band and jazz ensemble.He works as a computer applications developer for Leed's in New Kensington.———Alaina Ambrose of Seven Fields graduated first in her class from the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech.———Donald Blahovec of Harmony graduated cum laude from California (Pa.) University recently, earning a master of arts degree in education.He also received certification in environmental education for grades kindergarten through 12 and in general scienced for grades seven to 12.Blahovec was named to Strathmore's Who's Who for demonstrating leadership and achievement in environmental education and industry.———

Luke Snyder of Karns City graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in health/physical education with a minor in athletic training from Indiana (Pa.) University.He is a Robert E. Cook Honors College Provost Scholar.A 2003 graduate of Moniteau High School, he is the son of David and Kristi Snyder.He will begin pursuing a master's degree in exercise science this fall.———Jennifer McFarland graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Grove City College.While at school, she was named on the dean's list with distinction each semester, was named in Who's Who Among Students at American Colleges and Universities, was a Psi Chi National Psychology honorary, Mortar Board National Leadership and Scholarship honorary and a Omicron Delta Kappa National Service Leadership honorary.A 2003 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Ken and Jackie McFarland of Butler.She plans to pursue a master's of education in school counseling this fall at The College of William and Mary.———

Jessica Shane graduated with a degree in business with an advertising concentration and a marketing minor from Mercyhurst College in Erie.While at Mercyhurst, she was a dean's list honoree, a member of Delta Mu Delta and belonged to the International Honors Society for Business Administration.A 2003 graduate of Mars High School, she is the daughter of Ken and Karen Shane of Valencia.———The following students received bachelor's degrees from Geneva College recently:Butler: Ryan Gold, business administration, business-aviation, and Valerie Yates, sociology.Evans City: Jonathan Knapp, biology.Renfrew:Benjamin Davidson, Biblical studies.———Danielle Derringer, of Butler, graduated from Columbia College Chicago recently, receiving an undergraduate degree in journalism.