GRADUATES
Adam Miller of Butler received a doctor of dental medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine.
He received the Quintessence Award for Clinical Academic Achievement in Restorative Dentistry, the Dental Lifeline Network Outstanding Student Award for Special Needs and the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Dental Implant Student Award.
In 2010, Miller graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology from Saint Vincent College. He graduated from Butler High School in 2006.
Miller is an associate with Michael R. Miller DMD General Dentistry.
He is the son of Michael and Carla Miller of Butler.
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Nicole Ritzert of Renfrew received a doctoral degree in chemistry from Cornell University.She received an honorable mention for the National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowship Program, an Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Fellowship and a National Research Council Postdoctoral Research Associateship.Ritzert is a 2005 graduate of Knoch High School and received a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Slippery Rock University in 2009.In September, she will become a postdoctoral associate at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Md.Ritzert is the daughter of Bob and Alison Ritzert of Renfrew.—–—
Zane Cupec of Slippery Rock graduated with a master's of music degree in percussion performance from Northern Illinois University.Cupec graduated in 2012 from West Virginia University with a bachelor's degree in music education. He is a 2007 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.Cupec is the son of Nancy and Robert Cupec of Slippery Rock.—–—
The following students received degrees from their respective colleges and universities:Butler: Gina Benninger at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, master's degree, and Lindsay Fisher at the University of Iowa, master's degreeMars: Samantha Brandon at Johns Hopkins UniversityIndiana (Pa.) UniversityThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Indiana (Pa.) University:Boyers: Ashley GibsonButler: Renee Clouse; Brenda Cole, doctoral degree; Jamie Czech; Justin Daubenspeck; Courtney Elliott; Jacob Hickey; Stephanie Kello; Rachel Kiser; Erica Lieb; Adam Marzullo; Danielle Miller; and Matthew RodgersCabot: Victoria MizwickiCranberry Township: Melissa Askey; Amanda Cerminara; Shawn Jenkins; Amanda Lommock, master's degree; Ryan Miller; Kevin Ogden; and Amanda SiegfriedEllwood City: Hayley Fox and Kristen KozminskiFenelton: Lindsay ShawFreeport: Kevin Hughes; Evan Kennerdell; Jason Swartz; and Andrew TeorskyGrove City: Alexandra Henry; Nicole Manna; and Madison TorokHarrisville: Patrick ChmielewskiMars: Lauren Kingsley; Katelyn Neal; and Joseph ZingaroPetrolia: Alexandra SuttonSarver: Kayla Chelko; Alexandra Elliott, master's degree; Zachary King; Colten McDermott; and Hali MorrisSaxonburg: Kaitlyn SelfridgeSeven Fields: Derek JonesSlippery Rock: Kyle HawkValencia: Madeline Matusik; Michelle Perri; and Zachary ThompsonWorthington: Jessica Beers and Travis BrociousZelienople: Erika Barlow and Halee Stroup
