Becky Shope of Butler was one of 13 students from Indiana (Pa.) University who participated Dec. 2 to 4 in the annual research forum for the Appalachian Teaching Project in Washington, D.C.Shope was selected as an Appalachian teaching fellowship for the 2010-2011 academic year through the Appalachian Regional Commission.The project’s goal is to engage students and regional citizens in working to build a sustainable future for Appalachian communities.She is a sociology major and member of Sigma Alpha Lambda honors society, Phi Eta Sigma honors society and the IUP Marching Band. She is president of the university’s sociology club.She is the daughter of Carol and James Shope and a 2008 graduate of Butler High School.———Pennsylvania College of Technology presented

Amber Depew of Butler, a culinary arts technology major, with the Chef Leah Chase Excellence in Hospitality Award. The award is given to a nontraditional graduate who demonstrates commitment to being a positive role model for the hospitality industry, work and scholastic excellence, stewardship of personal and professional resources, respect for self and others and excellence and leadership in hospitality education.———

Matthew Rebholz of Mars has been accepted to graduate school at Virginia Tech.Rebholz is majoring in electrical engineering and pursuing a master’s in the College of Engineering.———The following students were named to the President’s List at Butler County Community College for a grade-point average of 3.75 or higher:Boyers:

Benjamin Clark, Anthony Daprile Butler:

Bryan Albert, Allison Barnhart, Tobias Barnhart, Aubrey Boothe, Joseph Bosko, Shelly Brandt, Julie Brenckle, Debra Brim, Lucy Burger, Shawn Carson, Zachary Cavaliero, Caitlin Cobern, William Coleman, Caitlyn Cress, Mychele Criley, Hollie Davis, Lina Diaz, Nathan Eilenfeldt, Amy Elder, Cory Elder, Courtney Elliott, Lori Fennell, Vicki Fenstermaker, Tracy Fleeger, Jennifer Fulmer, Robin Fulmer, Jon Galante, Denise Garver, William Glassman, Heather Goehring, Pamela Graham, Scott Hartle, Kaitlyn Headley, Mitchell Hortert, Lauren Hunter, Michael Huselton, Wendy Idso, Stephanie Isaacs, Tina Kelly, Jason Kerchersky, Janice King, Samantha Kniess, Michele Konyha, Joseph Kostelansky, Donna Kowalkowski, Monica Lauer, Carrie Lawson, Christina Lehnerd, Chelsey Lenhart, Stephen Luteran, Robert Maher, Nathaniel Matis, Joy McAdoo, Laura McAllister, Megan McDowell, Ellen Milich, Erika Mohn, Michelle Moon, Amanda Moore, Garrett Murphy, Charleton Namachar, Margaret Neely, Brian Neigh, Jessica Niederlander, Kellie Nogan, Sandra Norris, Richard Patrick, Jason Pedrick, Chelsea Pfeifer, Cathleen Piche, Janice Ponteus, Kaitlynn Poston, Tyler Rattigan, Rachel Rehm, Nicholas Rodgers, Melanie Rosenbauer, Jason Salsgiver, Natasha Sarver, Susan Sarver, Alex Sassone, Hope Schnur, Jacob Schurer, Teresa Sintz, Jennifer Smith, Jonathan Smith, Amber Terwilliger, Justine Thiebaud, Tiffany Tilletski, Evan Uram, Zachary Vasey, Loren Vonrhein, Jodi Wallace, Michele Wardle, Marissa Wehr, Aaron Weichey, Rena White, Todd Wiest, Stephen Wiles, Bethany Williams, Larry Wilson, James Wobb, Ashly Wolfe, Matthew ZoureliasCabot:

Samantha Green, Sheila Holby, Benjamin Parker, Kathleen Patrick, Tamy Purcell, Michael Troutman, Erica WestermanChicora:

Justin Burkert, Joshua Callender, Scott Covert, Hannah Grubbs, John Manny, Debra Spohn, Cody Stephenson, Kaitlyn Stroup, Chelsy Zabicki, Mark Zanella Connoquenessing:

Beth CavalieroCranberry Township:

Morgan Baker, Amber Conrad, Stephanie Conrad, Michael Farinelli, Gwyn Fleegal, Marziyeh Gholamrezaei, Bethany Heney, Josue Henriquez, Luke Homison, Samantha Mitchell, Michele Nusser, Karen Panetta, Evan Pettibon, David Richards, Karla Sanctis, Janae Smith, Shannon Snell, John Spigelmyer, Robert Stanionis, Amber Warman, Joshua WatkinsEast Brady:

Shawn Crawford, Brianna Garretson, Sean Martin East Butler:

Heidi MuellerEmlenton:

Jacquelyn MarshEvans City:

Gregory Bezier, Barbara Brown, Alyson Faber, Andrew Frishkorn, Shannon Frishkorn, Sarah Knapp, Jacob Leasher, Matthew Sauers, Beth Sutton, Terrie Taylor, Lily WatsonFenelton:

Jason Boyle, John Lorenz, Samantha NeighFreeport:

Stefanie Elder, Greggory Miller, Leesha Milliron, Kelly Pastoria Grove City:

Sharon KatzHarmony:

Heather Deitrick, Misty Dufford, Jamie Meyer, Nathan Meyer, Wendy Michaels, Jessica Schomaker Hilliards:

Nicole CampbellKarns City:

Lauren Davis, Kylee RankinLyndora:

Kenneth DouglassMars:

Aaron Batista, Janet Brock, Pamela Lindenberger, Robert Medvitz, Michelle Moser, Sarah Smelscer, Cassandra SummerillPetrolia:

Michael Miles, Courtney ShireyPortersville:

Anrea Dutoit, Tiffany Gerkey, Jodi Kerr, Lori Savena Prospect:

Tracy Angerett, Laura SlaterRenfrew:

Zane Eury, Erin Ferguson, Nancy Fulmer, Cynthia Kudamik, Jessica McIntyre, Matthew Monnie, Gretchen Montebello, Kayla Nagel, Donna Spagnolo, Elizabeth WrightRimersburg:

Jared CarrSarver:

Nikki Benn, Janet Benson, Breton Blair, Jacob Caporali, Shannon Copeland, James Dudek, Arianna Greco, Krysty Hawk, Martin Kondrick, Emily WilsonSaxonburg:

Erik Lewetag, Holly Muska, Shannon Myers, Belinda Parrish, Joyce Smay, Dale Springer, Sheena VidtSeven Fields:

Jon Peters, Jerrie Swanson Slippery Rock:

Ashley Durnell, Christopher Hunt, Melissa Krumsiek, Jennifer McDeavitt, Maria Moore, Amanda Newcomer, Jesse Thompson, Jennifer WaltersValencia:

Margaret Bugel, Michelle Connolly, Ryan Dougherty, Amber Kramer, Jeaneen TotinWorthington:

April Beaman, Brittany GoldingerZelienople:

Michael Beres, April Hatch