Graduates

July 03, 2010 Last Updated: July 03, 2010 10:37 AM Graduates

Keffalas

The following students received degrees from their respective colleges and universities:

Andrew Keffalas, formerly of Butler, graduated with honors with a master's in computer science from the Johns Hopkins University School of Engineering.He graduated in 2006 from Penn State University with a bachelor's in computer science and a minor in mathematics.Keffalas now lives in Northern Virginia, where he is employed as a software engineer. He also serves as an engineering team lead, responsible for the development of new technologies and mentoring junior engineers.A 2002 graduate of Butler High School, he is the son of John and Mary Keffalas of Butler.———

Scott Powell of Butler at Anderson University.———

Anna Bullman of Chicora graduated as a registered nurse from the Citizens School of Nursing in New Kensington.She is employed by the West Penn-Forbes Regional Campus. A 2006 graduate of Karns City High School, she is the daughter of Don Bullman of Butler and Sherry Bullman of Chicora.———Brett Spagnola of Harmony graduated with a bachelor's in accounting and management from La Roche College.While at La Roche, he was a member of the Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society and the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society. He was a four-year starter on the baseball team and was named to the Academic All-Conference and was a member of the National College Athlete Honor Society.A 2006 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, he is the son of Bart and Connee Spagnola of Harmony.———

Scott Muska of Altoona graduated from Penn State University, University Park, with a bachelor's in journalism and a minor in English.He accepted employment with the Altoona Mirror newspaper as the education and head night reporter.Muska, formerly of Saxonburg, is a 2006 graduate of Knoch High School. He is the son of Gary and Mary Ann Muska of Saxonburg, and the grandson of Raymond and Lillian Power, and Judith Muska, all of Mars.———

The following students received degrees at the commencement exercises at Allegheny College:• Andrew Dillner of Valencia graduated cum laude with a bachelor's in chemistry. While at Allegheny, Dillner was honored as an Alden Scholar and served as a firefighter and emergency medical technician for West Mead District No. 2 Volunteer Fire Company, vice president of Lambda Upsilon chemistry honor society, an organic/inorganic research assistant in the laboratory of Dr. Jacqueline Knaust and as the construction board director of Allegheny College Habitat for Humanity. He is the son of Gary Dillner and Betsy Dillner of Valencia.• Sarah Enslen of Prospect graduated with a bachelor's in chemistry. While at Allegheny, Enslen was involved in Allegheny Civic Symphony, the Allegheny College equestrian team and Chemii Club. She is the daughter of William Enslen and Sharon Enslen of Prospect.• Emily Dunn of Valencia graduated with a bachelor's in communication arts. While at Allegheny, Dunn was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Allegheny cross country running, track and field, and Delta Delta Delta sorority. She is the daughter of Tom Owens and Christine Dunn of Valencia.• Matthew Hess of Cranberry Township graduated with a bachelor's in managerial economics. While at Allegheny, Hess was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Allegheny Economics Club, intramural sports and a Chamber of Commerce internship. He is the son of Lee Hess and Connie Hess of Cranberry Township.• Amanda Schworm of Saxonburg graduated with a bachelor's in biology. While at Allegheny, Schworm was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Allegheny Ultimate Frisbee club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Beta Beta Beta biological honor society. She is the daughter of Glenn Schworm and Barbara Schworm of Saxonburg.• Jessica Schnur of Butler graduated with a bachelor's in mathematics. While at Allegheny, Schnur was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Alpha Chi Omega sorority, Pi Mu Epsilon mathematics honor society, Allegheny Outing Club and Allegheny Dimensions. She is the daughter of David Schnur and Denise Schnur of Butler.• Katie Flood of Evans City graduated with a bachelor's in environmental science. While at Allegheny, Flood was involved in the Allegheny Outing Club and Women's Rugby Club. She is the daughter of Michael Flood and Jeanne Flood of Evans City.• Lauren Lambert of Worthington graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's in economics and communication arts. While at Allegheny, Lambert was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Early Leaders Case National Business Competition. She served as a peer leader, treasurer of Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association Honor Society, and supervisor and student fundraiser for the Development Office of Allegheny Phonathon. She is the daughter of John Lambert and Lisa Lambert of Worthington.• Jessica McGrady of Chicora graduated with a bachelor's in black studies and English. While at Allegheny, McGrady was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance and Animal Welfare of Allegheny. She also served as secretary for the Association for the Advancement of Black Culture. She is the daughter of William McGrady and Rosemary McGrady of Chicora.• Rachel Higgins graduated with a bachelor's in psychology. While at Allegheny, Higgins was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Gator Activities Programming and Alpha Chi Omega fraternity. She is the daughter of James Higgins and Carolyn Higgins of Sarver.• Melissa Porter of Freeport graduated with a bachelor's in women's studies and political science. While at Allegheny, Porter was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Amnesty International. She also served as president of Allegheny College Young Feminists. She is the daughter of Chuck Porter and Judy Porter of Freeport.• Adam Dillner of Valencia graduated with a bachelor's in chemistry. While at Allegheny, Dillner was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Lambda Sigma Honor Society. He also served as the historian for Habitat for Humanity, a firefighter and emergency medical technician for West Mead No. 2 Dept. 29, and a chemistry research and teaching assistant. He is the son of Gary Dillner and Elizabeth Dillner of Valencia.• Tyler Andolina of Cranberry Township graduated with a bachelor's in psychology. While at Allegheny, Andolina was involved in Alpha Phi Omega fraternity and in mentoring at the Crawford County American Red Cross. He is the son of Robert Andolina and Ellen Urchek of Cranberry Township.• Kevin Day of Zelienople graduated with a bachelor's in managerial economics. While at Allegheny, Day was honored as an Alden Scholar and was involved in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and varsity men's golf. He also served as president of the Economics Club and treasurer of the Allegheny Interfraternity Council. He is the son of Steven Day and Patricia Day of Zelienople.• Cody McElravy of Chicora graduated with a bachelor's in communication arts. While at Allegheny, McElravy was honored as an Alden Scholar. He is the son of Gregg McElravy and Barbara McElravy of Chicora.• Emily Paskorz of Freeport graduated with a bachelor's in biology. While at Allegheny, Paskorz was honored as an Alden Scholar. She is the daughter of Dennis Paskorz and Jill Paskorz of Freeport.• David Valentine of Mars graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's in English. While at Allegheny, Valentine was honored as an Alden Scholar. He is the son of Wayne Valentine and Marie Valentine of Mars.