Graduates

July 21, 2007 Last Updated: July 21, 2007 08:27 AM Graduates

Hawkins

Yvonne Hawkins graduated from the University of Pittsburgh recently, earning a doctoral degree in education and a superintendent letter of eligibility.Hawkins also holds a bachelor's degree in education from Clarion University and a master's degree in education and an administrative certificate from Westminster College.Hawkins works as an administrator in the Pine-Richland School DistrictHawkins resides in Butler with her husband, James Hawkins. She has two children.———

Jana Esplen graduated from Community College of Allegheny County recently, earning an associates degree in applied sciences/radiology.While at the college, she was named to the Dean's List.Esplen resides in Butler with her husband, Robert Esplen. She has one child.———

Tiffiny Duster graduated from West Virginia University's Eberly College of Arts and Sciences recently, earning a bachelor of arts degree in criminology and investigations.While at the university, she was named to the Dean's List for three semesters. She was active in the German Club and Sociology/Anthropology/Criminology Club and served as a fitness leader at the student recreation center.A 2003 graduate of Knoch High School, she is the daughter of J. Mark and LuAnn Duster of Clinton Township.Duster is currently employed by the St. Barnabas Health System.———

Ashley Dawson of Pittsburgh earned a master of science degree in professional counseling recently from Carlow University.While at the university, she was named to the Dean's List.The daughter of Walter and Linda Dawson of Butler, she is a 2001 graduate of Knoch High School and a 2004 graduate of Elizabethtown College, where she earned a bachelor of arts degree.She is currently employed as an outpatient therapist, working with chronic mental health patients as part of the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic's Outpatient Community Treatment Team.———

Angela Combine of Titusville, Fla., graduated from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine recently, earning a doctor of pharmacy degree.The daughter of Mark and Gloria Combine of Harrisville, she is a 2001 graduate of Slippery Rock High School and attended Slippery Rock University from 2001 to 2004, completing prepharmacy course work.Combine is currently employed at the Wal-Mart Pharmacy in Cocoa, Fla.———

Rebecca Miller graduated magna cum laude and was named a graduate with distinction at Duke University recently, earning a bachelor of science degree in psychology.Miller is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. James Miller of Butler.She has accepted a position with Teach for America in San Francisco.———

Brady Sintz graduated magna cum laude from Slippery Rock University recently, earning a bachelor's degree in elementary education.While at the university, she was a member of the Kappa Delta Pi education honorary and the National Honor Society. She was also named to the Dean's List.A2003 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Robert and Linda Sintz of Butler.Sintz has accepted a position as a teacher at the Huntington Learning Center in Cranberry Township.———

Marc Rattigan of Chicora, was among seven students who recently completed the X-ray technician program at the ACMH School of Radiologic Technology.———

Joyce Shannon received a Juris Doctorate from Florida State University recently.While at the university, she was selected to serve on a mock trial team, where she served as vice president. She also served as a second-year class representative for the Student Bar Association and as a law clerk for the Florida Bar Journal.The daughter of Donald and Mary Shannon of Chicora, she is a 1996 graduate of Karns City High School and a 2000 graduate of Indiana (Pa.) University.———

The following students graduated from Indiana (Pa.) University recently:Butler: Julie Bemben, family and consumer science education; Kristen Hilliard, early childhood education; Jennifer Mahler, industrial and labor relations; Meghan Murdock, fashion merchandising; Tara Smith, sociology; Brandi Stewart, criminologyCabot: Amy Allan, SpanishChicora: Breanne Giron, nursingCranberry Township: Philip Hart, accounting; Rebecca Lewis, nursing; Alison O'Malley, physical education and sport; Hillary Petrich, nutrition; Anthony Ricci, accounting; Jared Soohy, criminologyEvans City: Kristen Bollman, psychology; Katie Gillis, nutritionFenelton: Lindsey Johnson, industrial and labor relationsHarmony: Jesse Evans, computer science; Kathryn Silvis, curriculum and instructionKarns City: Amber Flick, accounting; Luke Snyder, physical education and sportMars: Jennifer Black, communications media; Melissa Verratti, nursingRenfrew: Katie Peth, nursing; Jenna Spagnolo, family and consumer science educationSarver: Saqib Chowdhry, student affairs in higher education; Ryan Janoski, criminologySaxonburg: Frank Claycomb III, computer scienceZelienople: Stacy Bestwick, early childhood education