Shaffer

John Shaffer, son of Judge Peter Shaffer and Janie Shaffer of Butler, has received the Herbert S. Rosenkranz Award at the University of Pittsburgh in recognition of his research into the genetics of osteoporosis.A 1999 graduate of Butler High School and a 2003 graduate of Penn State University, he is pursuing a doctoral degree in human genetics.———

Three local students attending Westminster College have been named to Who's Who Among American Universities and Colleges.The students include <B>Lindsey Thomas</B>, daughter of Terry and Linda Thomas of Butler; <B>Darcee Davidson</B>, daughter of David and Karen Davidson of Mars; and <B>Amanda Bearrow</B>, daughter of James and Cindy Bearrow of Valencia.