> 4 Rd” 4 a hl a —— IN The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, June 21,2000 11 Dr. Christopher N. Breiseth con- ferred 284 bachelor's and 160 master's degrees, and the university's first doctorate degrees in ceremonies held last month. Graduates from the Back Mountain were: Dallas: Judy Dana Isaac, master of science degree, education; Jada Ruth Kozick, bachelor of science degree, ac- counting; John F. Lenahan, mas- ® ter of science degree, education; Kathryn R. Lenahan, master of science degree, education; Marga- ret Mary Mathewson, master of science degree, education; Ben- jamin J. McEntee, bachelor of sci- ence degree, biology; Jennifer Lynn Mugford, doctor of pharmacy; Michelle Rose Nallon, bachelor of science degree, accounting; Sharon “© Eovitch Obuhosky, master of sci- ence degree, education; Gregory S. Riley, bachelor of music degree, music education; Jeffrey C. Steelman, bachelor of arts degree, psychology; Martin Andrew Straigis, bachelor of science de- gree, computer science; Beth Ann Wagner, bachelor of science de- gree, nursing. Shavertown: Kristen M. Nackley and Stephanie L. Jangewicz, both of Dallas, earned bachelors degrees as Susquehanna University closed its 142nd academic year with its annual commencement exercises ® on Sunday May 14. Nackley graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in business administration with a minor in writing. She is the daugh- ter of John and Dena Nackley. Nackley's activities at Susque- hanna included membership in the Susquehanna student achieve- PSU spring About 12,816 undergraduates qualified for the dean's list at The Pennsylvania State University for the spring session. An average of 3.50 or better is required for the dean's list. Students from Dallas: Bradley - Burnaford, University Park; Russell T. Eyet, Wilkes-Barre cam- _ pus; Trilby F. Greene, University Park; Beth A. Hartshorne, Univer- sity Park; Brian Katyl, Wilkes-Barre campus; John D. Krohn, Wilkes- Barre campus; Jeffrey R. Kunkle, University Park; Nicholas J. Mallick, Wilkes-Barre campus; Christopher L. Malonis, Wilkes- Barre campus; Tiffany A. Maslowski, Wilkes-Barre campus; Susanne P. Mugford, University @ park. Kathleen G. O'Brien, Univer- sity Park; Chad L. Oldt, Wilkes- Barre campus; Kristin Prokopchak, Wilkes-Barre campus; Jamie L. Slocum, University Park; Duane , Wilkes graduates from Bmt Malcolm M. Burnside, bachelor or arts degree, Spanish; Heather Ann Evanish, doctor of pharmacy; Suzanne Alicia Fisher, bachelor of business administration degree, business administration; Diane Gordon, bachelor of science de- gree, erigineering management; Jeffrey B. Hall, master of business administration degree, business administration; Patricia A. Harrison, master of science de- gree, education; Stacey: Leigh Kehler, bachelor of science degree, accounting; Cheryl Marie Smith, bachelor of science degree, ac- counting; Matthew J. Sowcik, bachelor of arts degree, psychol- ogy; Heather A. Wertman, master of science degree, education. Sweet Valley: Cara Lynn Nygren, bachelor of science degree, chem- istry. Trucksville: Lara Sarah Burns, bachelor of business ad- ministration degree, business ad- ministration; Richette Cunningham, bachelor of science degree, computer information sys- tems; Charles C. Smith, master of business administration degree, business administration. eNackley, Jancewicz graduate | from Susquehanna University ment team, Sigma Tau Delta En- glish honor society, the Marketing Club, Susquehanna University Recruitment Effort, the London program, and the cheerleading squad. She plans to pursue a career in marketing, sales, or ad- vertising following graduation. Jancewicz earned a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics. At Susquehanna, Jancewicz served as a pool supervisor and a cheerleader. She is the daughter of Thaddeus Jancewicz of King- ston and Linda Jancewicz. dean's list R. Sprau, University Park; Jenni- fer P. Stolarick, University Park. Hunlock Creek: January L. Cook, Harrisburg campus; Nicholas J. Coslett, Wilkes-Barre campus; Amber M. Hermanofski, Wilkes- Barre campus; Sara M. Kasper, University Park; Amanda J. Zdonczyk, University Park. Sweet Valley: Nathan M. Dale, Harris- burg campus; Jennifer A. Kordowski, University Park. Shav- ertown: Jennifer L. Bernick, Wilkes-Barre campus; John P. Fagan, Uinversity Park; Amy Lynn Frederick, Wilkes-Barre campus; Tracy A. Jones, University Park; Rachel L. Kaufman, University Park; Rebecca E. Kaufman, Uni- versity Park; Shivakumar Rajagopalan, University Park; Alison B. Stubb, University Park; John T. Winter, Wilkes-Barre cam- pus; Brian J. Gieda, Worthington Scranton campus. Caffrey graduates from Academy Wilkes-Barre Academy is pleased to announce the upcoming gradu- ation for all students in the Pre-Kindergarten Class. The class includes @ Jimmy Calffrey of Trucksville. Jimmy lives with his mother, Maria. Commencement will take place on Wednesday, June 7, at the school. The children will perform a variety of fingerplays and songs that deal with subjects taught throughout the school year. A party will follow. Evans graduates from Academy kindergarten Wilkes-Barre Academy will honor 26 Kindergarten students at a Graduation Ceremony held on June 9. The class includes Brooke Evans of Dallas. Brooke lives with her parents David and Gail Evans. | The children will perform a program to share the many learning @® Penn State SGA honors Chin, Bernick A staff member and student were recently honored at the annual Penn State Wilkes-Barre Student Government Association Athletics/ Leadership banquet held at the East Mountain Inn. The Clyde Birth Memorial Award, sponsored by the Circle K Club, was given to Dallas resident, Lorna Chin, learning support staff assistant. This award was established in memory of Clyde Birth, past president of the Dallas Kiwanis Club, and is resented to the student, staff or faculty member who has contributed the most to the welfare of the student body during the year. The Al Ackerson Award, presented to Jennifer Lee Bernick of Shavertown, is given to the student who has made he greatest contribution to the ey experiences they had during the 1999-2000 school year. campus and to the community. It was established in 1968 by the Circle K Club in recognition of Mr. Al Ackerson's contributions to the clubs.. Shown from left are: Jennifer Lee Bernick, Shavertown; Lorna Chin, Dallas Tell our advertisers you saw them in The Dallas Post. They'll appreciate it, and so will we. Shown are, from left: Lisa Owens, 1996, president, LCCC Alumni Association; and Cathy Stanski, Shavertown, Outstanding Graduate Award recipient. Stanski named LCCC Alumni's outstanding graduate Cathy Stanski, of Shavertown, has been named as the recipient of the Luzerne County Community College Alumni Association's Out- standing Graduate Award. The annual award is presented to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement and active involvement in both college and community activities. While at LCCC, Stanski attained a 3.91 grade point average and served as a peer tutor in the Dental Hygiene curriculum. She was a member of the president's student advisory council; participated in the College's first annual Children's Dental Health Day; presented a public table clinic, "Care for your Denture, Care for Yourself," at the College's Open House; and gave numerous elementary and pre- school presentations on healthy snacking and tooth brushing. Stanski was a District II student delegate to the 1999 American Dental Hygienist's Association's annual session in San Diego, Cali- fornia and recipient of the North- eastern Pennsylvania Dental Hy- gienists' Association academic scholarship for 1999. She also won third place for a table clinic presentation at the 2000 Student American Dental Hygienists' Asso- ciation annual convention in Bal- timore, Maryland and recently was inducted into Sigma Phi Alpha, the national dental hygiene honor so- ciety. Stanski was accepted into "Who's Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges" and was on the dean's list for the fall 1998 and spring 1999 semesters and the president's list for fall 1999 and spring 2000. In the community, Stanski served as a volunteer for the Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Company's annual fundraising carnival as well as the St. Peter and Paul Church Bazaar. She also participated in fundraising activities with numer- ous organizations including the Big Brother/Big Sister Bowl for Kids Sake, March of Dimes Walk America, and the American Diabe- tes Association's Annual Diabetes Walk. She currently serves as a volunteer for Big Brothers /Big Sis- ters of the Bridge. Rogers selected for multicultural camp at College Misericordia Benjamin Rogers of Trucksville, has been selected to participate in this year's Diversity Institute Multicultural Camp 2000 at Col- lege Misericordia from June 18- 23. The Multicultural Camp is an opportunity for four hundred high school students to develop skills in cross-cultural relations, con- flict resolution and organizational leadership in an environment that focuses on diversity and multiculturalism, through work- shops, seminars, social activities and games. The students are inspired to become ambassadors for racial, ethnic and religious harmony. The four hundred and twenty Upper School classmates at Wyoming Seminary represent 22 different countries. Lehman-Jackson 4th quarter honor roll Robert Kunkle, Principal, Leh- man-Jackson Elementary School, announces the 6th Grade Honor Roll for the fourth marking period. The following students have achieved the "A" Honor Roll (92%- 100%): Angela Baloga, Josh Baloh, Mandy Boyle, Amber Burkhardt, Jessica Callahan, Alan Drust, Chad Evans, Patrick Farrell, Lauren Ference, Jeremy Flynn, Jeffrey Franklin, Marcus Georgetti, Michael Gionfriddo, Melinda Gor- don, Brittney Hillard, Sheree Horvath, Lois Kaschenbach, Wesley Kinter, Justin Liput, Kaitlyn Makara, Allison Mariner, Danielle Mitkus, Kim Peron, Matthew Poremba, Traci Ragukas, Loren Roderick, Davalyn Schweizer, Alan Sheridan, Angie Shilanskis, Chelsea Sprau, Megan Strunk, Elizabeth Sullivan, Daniel Vnuk, and Jennifer Walp. More than ever A Real Hometown Paper The Dallas Post Sicilian Style Good June 1 thru J Mild, Hot, Belly Burners, Garlic & Butter, BBQ 405 Carverton Road Trucksville, PA 18644 696-2500 IIT THIS AD Go ra 1 J WITH THIS AD | Large Pizza une 3 EE EE EE EEN EE UN EE NEE BEE DE SEEN EE NEN SE DE ERE EE EN SS $1 [00 405 Carverton Road Trucksville, PA 18644 696-2500 b} ( Wyoming Sem graduates Wyoming Seminary celebrated its 156th commencement on Sun- day, May 28, as 100 seniors from around the world graduated from the Kingston school during com- mencement exercises held outside on the school's back campus on North Maple Avenue, Kingston. Jacyln Walkowiak of Dallas was one of the graduating seniors par- ticipated in the program; Paul Santorelli, a junior from Dallas, rang the school's Cokesbury Bell. School presidents H. Jeremy Packard presented awards and recognized the school's Cum Laude Society members; board chairman George B. Sordoni awarded diplo- mas. Graduates from the Back Moun- tain were: Alana Marie Anzalone, Shavertown; Timothy Christopher Banks, Dallas; Karen Christina Boback, Harveys Lake; Julia Ann Chiampi, Dallas; Michael Ciocca, Shavertown; David Hayfield Conyngham, Dallas; Michael Lawrence, Davies, Dallas; Megan Ann Erwine, Dallas; Michael Rob- ert Faneck, Shavertown; Diana Ashley Feldman, Shavertown; Ja- son Bradley Foltz, Harveys Lake; Robert Clements .Gover, Lehman; Shaudi Hosseini, Dallas; Shireen Agila Husain, Dallas; Kristin Maria Kolesar, Harveys Lake; Kourtney Jarrell Koslosky, Shavertown; Anna Elizabeth Lloyd, Dallas; Sapan Dinesh Talati, Dallas; John Michael Vaida, Jr., Shavertown; Jaclyn Kayla Walkowiak, Dallas; Jameson Taylor Wielage, Dallas; Devin Bradley Zatorski, Shaver- town. Bishop O'Reilly graduates with honor Students from the Back Moun- tain graduating with honor from Bishop O'Reilly High School this year are: Distinguished Honors: Kara Lee Grundowski, Bryan Wil- liam Wagner. First Honors: Tess G. Bruns, Katherine E. Creamer, Morgan Paige Czwalina, Jessica Lynn Cecelia Gionta, Laura Eliza- beth Harkins, Michael D. Kashnicki, Sandta Jean Kuniskas, Bridget Michele Narcum, Michael James Regan, Kyle David Reid, Michael P. Sabol, Nicole Elizabeth Seitz. Second Honors: Kathleen M. Bednarek, Robert Justin Bradbury, John Paul Brdaric, John C. Cyprich, Sabrina F. DeFalco, Joseph John Gialanella, Valerie Cellucci Herron, Susan Celeste Kosco, Megan Brea McAndrew, Russell James McDonald, Katherine Ann Sarnak, Nicholas B. Suhocki, Lorne Michael Trapani, Jessica Elizabeth Unice, Wendy Wallo, Maria Ann Wright. W-B Academy holds eight grade graduation Wilkes-Barre Academy held its tion Ceremony at Newberry Estates in Dallas on June 1. sixth annual Eight Grade Gradua- Graduates from the Back Mountain are: Whitney Albert, daughter of Joe Albert of Dallas; Nicole Nulton, Shavertown, daughter of Daniel and Joyce Nulton; and Jeffrey Lentini, of Dallas, son of J. Charles and Louise Lentini. The class will celebrate their graduation with a trip to Cedar Point, Sea World, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Ohio. Mendelssohn named to Muhlenberg dean's list Muhlenberg College has named Carly Mendelssohn to the dean's list for the spring semester of 2000. Students must earn a minimum of 3.5 grade point average to attain dean's list status. Medelssohn, an art major, is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Saul Mendelssohn. Hoover researching in Costa Rica Justin Hoover, of Shavertown, is currently in Costa Rica doing research with the Biology Department of Gettysburg College. He recently completed his first year at Gettysburg and was named to the dean's list for the spring semester. Heisa 1999 gradu of Dallas High School. DMS students dedicate memory book The Dallas Middle School student body recently dedicated their 2000 memory book to Mrs. Elaine Williams. Prior to her retirement Mrs. Williams was the faculty advisor for the memory book. 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