Graduates

May 24, 2008 Last Updated: May 24, 2008 09:54 AM Graduates

Glenn Norton III of Butler was awarded a doctoral degree in education at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., May 10.Norton plans to work at Southeastern Cooperative Education Program in Norfolk, Va., after graduation.Norton graduated with a bachelor's degree from St. Leo's University in Tampa, Fla., in 2002, and graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1977. He is the father of Danee.———

Dottie Critchlow of Slippery Rock graduated May 3 from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tenn., with a doctoral degree in leadership and professional practice.Her dissertation is titled, "The Effect of Leveled Readers on Summer Regression in Western Nashville, Tennessee."She is employed as a principal at Hickman Elementary School in Metropolitan Nashville Schools. She is the wife of Lee Critchlow.———

Dana Frishkorn Butia will graduate June 1 from Duquesne University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate. She was a two-year member of the Law School's Mock Trial Team.She was a finalist in the 2007 and 2008 American Association for Justice Mock Trial Tournaments as well as 2007 Buffalo/Niagara Trial Tournament, which is one of the most prestigious in the country.———

Mark Bolze of Mars received his Master of Divinity degree from the Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary on May 16 at North Park Church in Wexford.Bolze is serving as an intern at Gospel Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Valencia where he assists with adult education. During seminary, he interned with a ministry that educates pastors about creation science.———

Cadet Jason Sutton of Butler Graduated May 3 from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina.Sutton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in physics and achieved Dean's List recognition. He also earned a Gold Star for a grade-point average above 3.7.He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Sutton.

The following students received degrees during commencement exercises at St. Vincent College:Butler: Amy Franek, Kevin HoltHarmony: Emily KamarchikMars: Michael RumpfSlippery Rock: Ashlee Shearer

The following students received degrees during commencement exercises at Allegheny College:Butler: Kelsie Cajka, Robert Flick, Jonathan Klabnik, Tabitha NovosatPortersville: Sarah GoetzValencia: Brandon Heckman, Kelsey MintoWest Sunbury: Christina McKinnisHarmony: Cory RidenourChicora: Catherine SpaffordZelienople: Matthew Cummings

The following students received degrees during commencement exercises at Westminster College:Slippery Rock: Laura ConnellButler: Amanda Reinstadtler, Lindsey Thomas, Ryan BrolleyChicora: Heather PateHarmony: Benjamin Jarrett, Pamela MarloweMars: Darcee Davidson, Jessica PappasRenfrew: Molly Johnston, Shelley PerschkeValencia: Amanda Bearrow, Tammy Benninger, Mallory Bugel, Benjamin KnauffWest Sunbury: Kial VidicZelienople: Katie Hilliard, Jacob Moon, Nancy HammondCranberry Township: Scott Carney, Kevin FaccianiGrove City: Allison Buzzelli———

Becky Bachman graduated from Cedarville University (Ohio) with honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies on May 3.A 2004 graduate of Knoch High School, Bachman is the daughter of Phillip and Vicki Bachman of Butler.———

Daniel Sommers, a graduate of Slippery Rock High School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Wooster during commencement exercises May 12.A political science major, Sommers is a resident of Slippery Rock.———

Megan Fair, daughter of Edward and Karen Fair of Penn Township, recently graduated from the University of Utah, where she received an honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Art History, as well as a BFA in Modern Dance with an emphasis in performance. She is a graduate of Knoch High School and Butler Catholic School.She will continue her education at the University of Manchester in Manchester, England.