GRADUATES
Benjamin Rodgers graduated cum laude from St. Vincent College recently, earning a bachelor of arts degree in business management.While at the college, he was a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society and the Delta Mu Delta International Honor Society in Business. He was a founding member of the Global Experience Club, with which he traveled to Prague, Czech Republic. Rodgers also volunteered with the Meal on the Boulevard community outreach program in Pittsburgh.The son of Frank Rodgers and Kathi Rodgers, both of Butler, he is currently employed with Kennametal in Latrobe.———
Sheila Parker graduated from California (Pa.) University recently, earning a master of education degree and a reading specialist certification.The daughter of Ronald and Elaine Bowser of Butler, she is a 1989 graduate of Butler High School and a 1993 graduate of Westminster College.She is currently employed as an academic facilitator at Steel Center Vocational Technical School in Jefferson Hills.She and her husband, Braden Parker, reside in Houston, Pa. They have a son.———
Emily Best graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh recently, receiving a bachelor of arts degree.The daughter of Don Best and Ellen Garbuny of Butler, she is a 2002 graduate of Butler High School.Best is currently employed as an assistant teacher of English in Dax, France.
