GRADUATES
Eric King of Butler graduated with a bachelor's in actuarial studies from Thiel College.
He received the Merit, Leadership and Dean's scholarships from Thiel, was the student of the month for December 2012 and was on the dean's list for eight semesters.
King was a member of the first-team PAC All-Conference for baseball in 2012 and 2013; Kappa Mu Epsilon, a math honor society; Chi Alpha Sigma, an athletic honor society; and Phi Alpha Theta, a history honor society.
He is a 2009 graduate of Butler High School and is the son of Paul and Theresa King of Butler.
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Hannah Taggart of Boardman, Ohio, received a physician assistant master's degree from Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va. She also received the Outstanding Research Award at Shenandoah University.Taggart is a 2006 graduate of Mars High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.She works in the pediatric oncology department at the children's hospital in Akron, Ohio.Taggart is the daughter of Scott and Kris Taggart of Butler.—–—
Blaise Taggart of Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated cum laude from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's in sports administration and a minor in business administration.Taggart received a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati athletic department football program.He works for the Cincinnati Bengals.Taggart is a 2009 graduate of Mars High School and is the son of Scott and Kris Taggart of Butler.—––Jacob Hartle of Butler received a bachelor's in mathematics from Clarion University.Hartle is a 2005 graduate of Butler High School.He is employed Goss Inc. as a purchasing agent. He is the son of Jon and Shirley Hartle of Butler.———The following students received degrees from their respective colleges and universities:Cranberry Township: Brandon DaLonzo at Muskingum UniversityMars: Meng Dong at George Fox University and Harmony Fredley at Baldwin Wallace UniversityClarion UniversityThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Clarion University:Boyers: Kaitlin HardingButler: Dylan Kristufek, Lindsey Bernardi, Nathan Rieck, Mychele Criley, Amy McLaughlin, Michael Bartley, James Bilanich, Kayla Davis and Jacob HartleChicora: Elaina TomseyCranberry Township: Jennifer SchwartzEmlenton: Samantha Sullivan, Kelsi Boyles, Timothy Savage and Karly KaufmanEvans City: Trey RandallGrove City: Maggie Orr, Cody McCandless, Christopher Motta, Karen Shaffer and Kim DenikerHarmony: Jeffrey CothermanHarrisville: Sherry Patton, Jesse Nawrocki, Cody McConnell and Megan BeanKarns City: Lauren AndersonLyndora: Alexander MaxwellMars: Ian HunterParker: Stephanie StittProspect: Anna Hutalski, Staci Burr and Colleen PrenovitzRenfrew: Pamela KirschnerSaxonburg: Stephanie ParrishValencia: Kristen WeaverZelienople: Stacey Cunningham and Zachary MotylEdinboro UniversityThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Edinboro University:Butler: Catherine Abel, Melissa Cupps, Krystle Foertsch, Andrew McIntosh, Allison Neff, Sarah Polanec and Bennett PorterChicora: Jordan Johnston, master's degreeConnoquenessing: Jeremy RickertCranberry Township: Nicholas Insana, Ariel McCracken and Alaina Smith, master's degreeMars: Christopher Hruska and Deanna RileyPortersville: Kaye Reiber, master's degree and Katie Weiland, master's degreeProspect: Michelle BeaumontRenfrew: Allie MuligSarver: Nicole Stewart, master's degreeSeven Fields: Jenna Hurbanek, master's degreeSlippery Rock: Kayla Gioia and Ashton TateValencia: Jamie McPherson-Bender
