GRADUATES
Rachel Nichol of Chicago received a bachelor's degree magna cum laude in elementary education with a minor in psychology from Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois.
She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education and Psi Chi National Honor Society in Psychology.
Nichol is a teacher in the Chicago Public Schools.
She graduated from Butler High School in 2011 and is the daughter of Dan and Laura Nichol of Butler.
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Matthew Lachesky of Butler received a bachelor's degree with high distinction in electrical engineering at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College.
He was the chapter president of Pi Mu Epsilon, a mathematics honor society; president of the Behrend SAE Supermileage Team; and a member of Tau Beta Pi, an engineering honor society.
Lachesky is a 2011 graduate of Butler High School and the son of Barbara Lachesky of Butler and James Lachesky of Bruin.
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Lauren Gray of Erie received a bachelor's degree summa cum laude in biology from Slippery Rock University.She was a presidential scholar. She received the Lecom Merit Scholarship and Slippery Rock University freshman and sophomore biology scholarships.In May, Gray also completed her first year of medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.She is a 2011 graduate of Butler High School and the daughter of Jim and Lisa Gray of Butler.———
Alicia J. Sacco of Butler received a doctor of pharmacy degree with a concentration in acute care from Duquesne University. She graduated summa cum laude with a 3.98 GPA.She was nominated for Who's Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges, graduated from the Duquesne University Honors College and served on the executive board of Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society and the Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society.Sacco accepted a position as a pharmacy resident at Allegheny General Hospital.She is a 2009 graduate of Butler High School and the daughter of Carol Crawford and Darrell Sacco of Butler.———
Brittney Michele Faust graduated summa cum laude from King University in Tennessee with a bachelor's degree in athletic training.She will work in a Bristol, Tenn., middle school as an athletic trainer. She also will study for a master's degree in exercise science from California (Pa.) University.Faust is a 2010 graduate of Knoch High School and the daughter of James Faust of Butler and Rose Faust of Cabot.———
Monica Faust graduated from Knoch High School. She was an honors student.Faust will attend Kent State University and major in psychology with a focus on pre-med. She hopes to be a pediatric neurologist.She is the daughter of James Faust of Butler and Rose Faust of Cabot.———
The following students received degrees from their respective colleges and universities:Butler: Jennifer Reott at the University of Saint Mary in KansasMars: Sean Madigan at Colby College in Maine and Lisha Gu at Wake Forest University in North CarolinaSaxonburg: Pamela Pivaronas at the University of Findlay in OhioWest Sunbury: Jordan Smith at Muskingum University in Ohio———Bucknell universityThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Bucknell University:Butler: Alexis MookChicora: Chloe DrennenCranberry Township: Daniel WillardLaurel Technical InstituteThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Laurel Technical Institute:Ellwood City: Karen BrittonGrove City: Regan Barclay, Cathie Turner and Martin Shearerpennsylvania college of technologyThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Pennsylvania College of Technology:Butler: Benjamin MorrisonChicora: Jonathan SerafineFreeport: Lucas WoodsHarmony: Daniel PlattPortersville: Mark BowlingSarver: Travis HillValencia: Justin Stevens and Kevin WeigleWestminster CollegeThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Westminster College:Butler: Leah Domhoff, Jordan McElhaney, Lauren McElhaney, Maria McTighe, Scott Raley and Joel VaughnGrove City: Rebecca TomsonHarmony: Emily MartinHarrisville: Julia DavisMars: Gabriel FerraroPortersville: Anne ReiberSeven Fields: Marc WilliamsSlippery Rock: Morgan BrazellTHE FOCUS DEPARTMENT publishes announcements of residents or former residents graduating from college or technical school. Forms are available at the Butler Eagle office, 114 W. Diamond St., P.O. Box 271 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; they will be mailed if a self-addressed, stamped envelope is provided; or visit the Focus page at www.butlereagle.com.
