GRADUATES
Katey Paul Catanese of Kent, Ohio, received a bachelor's degree in visual communication design with a minor in psychology from Kent State University. She graduated magna cum laude with a 3.69 GPA.
Catanese was an honors college scholar at Kent State.
She is employed by Rust Valley Design in Kent.
She is the wife of Alex Catanese, the daughter of John and Sue Paul of Butler and a 2010 Butler High School graduate.
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Kathryn Spingola of Butler graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in health sciences from Gannon University.She was a member of the biology honor societies Phi Eta Sigma and Tri-Beta and on the dean's list each year.Spingola will study at Gannon for a master's degree as a physician assistant.She is a 2011 Butler High School graduate and the daughter of Charles Spingola and Kathy Schweikart-Spingola of Butler.—–—
Gretchen C. Follstaedt of Butler received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Grove City College.She was the president of the Society of Automotive Engineers at Grove City College.Follstaedt is a chassis design engineer for Honda R & D Americas, Powersports Division, in Marysville, Ohio.She is a 2011 graduate of Butler High School and the daughter of Gene and Norma Follstaedt.—–—The following students received degrees from their respective colleges and universities:Cranberry Township: Colin Egan at Becker College, Worcester, Mass.Slippery Rock: Mason Beckman at Lehigh University———Saint Vincent CollegeThe following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Saint Vincent College:Cranberry Township: Catherine Bellich and Morgan PorterFreeport: Samantha AngelyMars: Alexa LeeSarver: Anna Christy and Alexandra MientusSlippery Rock: Alex BrydonTHE 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.
