GRADUATES
Karissa King of Butler graduated summa cum laude from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor's degree in mathematics with a minor in physics and information systems.
She received an honors program scholarship and was a Kappa Mu Epsilon mathematics honorary.
King is employed by Kohl's Department Store.
She is a 2008 graduate of Butler High School and is the daughter of Paul and Terri King of Butler.
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Shannon Kushnereit of Evans City graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's degree in exercise science.
She is a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and Sigma Alpha Lambda honors fraternity.
Kushnereit was a student ambassador and a part of Who's Who Among College Students.
She is the daughter of David and Susan Kushnereit of Evans City.
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Benton Mahan of Prospect graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in architecture and a minor in architectural history.
Mahan won the Thorp Prize Design competition and honorable mention in the International Art Urbain Design competition.
He is a project manager at Honeywell in Philadelphia and a 2007 graduate of Slippery Rock High School.
Mahan is the son of Ronald Mahan of Zelienople and Mary Ann Mahan of Prospect.
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Christian Bruggeman of Butler graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University with a bachelor's degree in computer science and a minor in Japanese.Bru ggeman is a member of Kiltie band and Dancers Symposium. He played drum on tenors for football games, the French horn in symphonic band and the drums in Pep Band for basketball games.He is a member of Phi Sigma Iota international foreign language honor society, Lambda Sigma honor fraternity and House Council.Bruggeman served as a freshman mentor and as an activities chair of the Dormitory Council.He works as a teaching assistant in the robotic department and will continue his education at Carnegie Mellon for a master's of entertainment technology degree.Bruggeman is a 2008 graduate of Butler High School.———Ashley Rees of Cranberry Township graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan with a master's degree in education.———Megan Allen and Lea Zancha, both of Cranberry Township, graduated from West Virginia Wesleyan.Allen graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology.Zancha graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology.———Sean Gallagher of Evans City graduated with a bachelor's degree from Shippensburg University.———Patrick Reddick of Butler graduated from Slippery Rock University with a bachelor's degree in communications-emerging technology.Reddick is the son of John and Cindy Reddick.Grove City collegeThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Grove City College:Butler: James Wong, Andrew Shakely, Cody Fleeger, Haley Hunter, Ryan Adler, Lucas Walker and Zachary GrossCranberry Township: Brianna Cavanaugh, Megan Gebrosky and Rachel ThokarEvans City: Russell BoppGrove City: Kara Cutler, Jayni Reed, Sarah Kuznitz, Dabney Gordon, Carolyn Augspurger, Heidi Miller, Trevor Sibley, David Cole, Bethany Klopfer, Katie Wade, Melody Carlson, Allan Perkins, Christy Allison, Rachel Johns, Shelby Anderson and Randee GreggHarmony: Brandon Durbin and Sarah CalhounHarrisville: Katherine BrownMars: Ellen Koenig and Gabrielle PlesniakPortersville: Brooke MillerProspect: Erin KregarSaxonburg: James Duncan and Matthew MahanSlippery Rock: Whitney Snyder and David MarschZelienople: Aaron Palmieri and Allison ChandlerPenn State UniversityButler: Danielle Williams, Emily Barkus, Brooke Barnes, Niklas Blymiller, Timothy Brady, Warren Carr, Kylee Digregorio, Harold Dunn, Nathaniel East, Stephanie Flatt, Jonathan Fleming, Stephen Goetz, Stefan Gracik, Chad Green, Ryan Hartman Andrew Hazlett, Nathan Hinterberger, Steven Hitchan, Nicholas Mccurdy, Chad McDonough, James Mossman, Hillary Nagy, Nathaniel Poole, Nicholas Romeo, Nicholas Scalo, Emily Sherry, Jocelyn Shuber, Joseph Smith, Robert Soldner, Luke Tabacchi, Sarah Thomas, Joshua Veith, Jamie Voigt, Matthew Wardle and John ZellhartCabot: Stephanie BradenChicora: Timothy Berteotti and Douglas GreenCranberry Township: Nicholas Andreone, Alan Barnett, Jeffrey Cappatt, Allison Fisher, Matthew Gallardo, Michelle Gorrio, Zackary King, Amanda Lommock, Ross Marcinizyn, Nicholas Minton, Michael Riley, Eric Savage, Logan Serman, Laura Shore, Andrea St. Clair, Charles Steinmetz, Michael Stevens, Ian Walters, Benjamin Breedlove, Lindsay Ference, Kathleen France, Patrick Howley, Sarah McCarthy, Kelli Moon, Bradford Oliver, Staci Pawlak, Kevin Stintzi, Howard Treser, Clara Watson, Steve Westhead, Emily Wolfarth and Julie ZegarelliEast Butler: Ryan GeibelEmlenton: Melissa Hickman, Eric Hillard and Vincent SmithEvans City: Amanda Amsler, Pamela Cox and Andrew MayFenelton: Joseph O'BrienFombell: Megan Noschese and Brittany ThompsonFreeport: Jessica George and Haley WagnerHarmony: Christopher Cipro and Christine ReubiKarns City: Mark RobMars: Alyssa Chodkowski, Michael Clifford, Nick Colovos, Jessica Gage, Andrew Glavin, Dana Leonhard, Elizabeth Lotz, Gregory Miller, Kevin Muska, Maggie Neese, Chelsea Perry, Kirsten Quisenberry, Glennis Robash, Brian Sharlow, Colby Shirey, Alyssa Skoff, Eleana Smith and Christina ThomasProspect: Kendall Mahan and Benton MahanRenfrew: Cassandra Bunney, Jennifer Cully and Kazie ReuschelSarver: Nicholas Krchnavy, Daniel Linden, Michael Plack, Chelsey Sample and Jacob VisneskySaxonburg: Ashlee Antoszyk, Claire Fleeger, Lauren McCullough and Wesley ShawSeven Fields: Pamela Beattie, Brian McCaffrey and Dina McCaskeySlippery Rock: Daniel HartzellValencia: Faith Govan, Kyle Kelvington, Justin Kovach, Lee Lawver, James Miller, Casey Parrish, Kaylee Patsko, Michaela Romanias, Jessica Sassic, Megan Sippey, Michael Sybert, Michael Wotus and Bradley ZabishWest Sunbury: Michele Gebhart, Daniel Lowe and Joshua SnodgrassWorthington: Douglas Breski, Skyla Hartman and Sarah HeplerZelienople: Mark Carroll, Carly Conrad, Robert Terry and Rebecca WilsonSaint Francis UniversityButler: Nichole Laughlin and Luke McConnellCabot: Brittany BakerChicora: Jonathan BurnsCranberry Township: Elisha Fleig and Jessica MeurerGrove City: Kathryn BrownMars: Michelle Hefner and Lisa MoserPetrolia: Courtney SlagleProspect: Calley BridgesValencia: Chloe PierreZelienople:Elyse DobrickYoungstown State UniversityCranberry Township: Jessica Pollis and Rebecca StarostaEvans City: Shannon Kushnereit and Dennis PaceGrove City: Joshua Allshouse and James FatulaPortersville: Melinda WilliamsSarver: Evelyn Silvis and Melissa Workoff
