Sean Gallagher graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Westminster College.

While at the university, he was a named the most valuable player for the cross country team for the 2003-04 season. He also earned varsity letters in cross country and track and field.

Gallagher was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and the 2004 first place All-conference Cross Country team.

A 2000 graduate of Mars High School, he is the son of Dr. Larry Cimperman and Dr. Agnes Gallagher, both of Valencia.

Gallagher plans to attend Life University School of Chiropractic Medicine beginning in January.

Anita Vensel recently graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in interior architecture from Ohio University.While at the university, she was a member and captain of the university dance team, a member of the university design group and a scholar athlete. She was also named to the National Dean's List.A 2000 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Keith and Joyce Vensel of Renfrew.Vensel has accepted a position as an interior designer for IDKT of St. Petersburg, Fla.

Stacey Curran recently received a doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.The daughter of William and Mary Ellen Broman of Butler, she earned a bachelor of science degree from Penn State University in 2000.Curran is currently completing an internship at the Medical Center at Beaver.

The following students recently graduated from St. Francis University:Jennifer Albert of Butler, Erin Kumer of Cranberry Township, Sarah Lydon of Cabot and Amy Rapinski of Sarver.

Ashlee Henry of Chicora graduated cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in political science from Gettysburg College.

The following students recently graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown:Kristin Rapinski of Sarver, Seth Shaltes of Saxonburg and Alison Griffiths of Chicora.

The following students recently graduated from Bucknell University:Lynn Hootman of Butler, Kyle McGee of Gibsonia, Robin Meling of Slippery Rock and Daniel Ross of Mars.