Area residents receive college degrees

Albright College, Reading: Jilian M. Duffy of Bangor, BA in communications; Kevin J. Ezzell of Bethlehem, MS in science; Derek J. Hall of Northampton, BA in history; Katelyn F. Hufford of Shillington, BA in psychology; Samantha E. Pesaresi of Alpha, N.J., BA in communications; Robert A. Richards of Mount Bethel, magna cum laude BS in chemistry; Shannon E. Rowe of Pen Argyl, cum laude BA in theater; Brianne K. Williams of Slatington, BA in art; Christine M. Witt of Macungie, BS in biology.

Alfred University, Alfred, N.Y.: Thomas Buchas, of Coopersburg, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University. He is a son of Thomas and Ann Buchas and a graduate of Southern Lehigh High School; Samantha Leavy, of Telford, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude in Art and Design from the School of Art and Design. She is a daughter of Michael and Kristel Leavy and a graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School; Matthew Phillips-Shaw of Harleysville, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Magna Cum Laude in Art and Design from the School of Art and Design. He is son of Keith Shaw and a graduate of Christopher Dock Mennonite High School.

Alma College, Alma, Mich: Catalina Martinez of Allentown, Bachelor of Science degree in biology. A 2008 graduate of Parkland High School, she is the daughter of Dr. Bonnie Martinez of Orefield.

Bard College, Annandale-On-Hudson, N.Y.: Seth Wiles-Young and Tiago Moura, both of Bethlehem; Kira Gilman of Hellertown and Janine Rosen of Andreas received bachelor's degrees.

Bellevue University, Bellevue, Neb.: Rowland Rodgers III of Allentown received a BA in Leadership.

Biblical Seminary, Hatfield: Leela Jadhav of Bethlehem with a MAC (Master of Counseling).

Boston University, Boston, Mass.: Justin H. Brehm of Allentown, received a Master of Music in Music Education; Kali J. Brong of Bethlehem, received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering; Kelly A. Molewski of Bethlehem, received a Bachelor of Science in Communication; Emily E. Gasda of Bethlehem, received a Bachelor of Arts in History of Art and Architecture, Magna Cum Laude; Lauren E. Minella of Bethlehem, received a Bachelor of Science in Communication; Miles A. Salerni of Bethlehem, received a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance, Magna Cum Laude; Felicia L. Nguyen of Coopersburg, received a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Amanda C. Kmetz of Easton, received a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Cum Laude; Nathan T. Bernard of Easton, received aBachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration and Management; Marissa R. Zator of Orefield, received a Juris Doctor in Law.

Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine: Taylor Vozniak of Doylestown received a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Economics.

Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, N.Y.: Kayal Edelman of Northampton, graduated with a bachelor of fine arts degree cum laude in interior design.

Central College, Pella, Iowa: Robert Vineis of Perkasie, graduated with a major in exercise science.

Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia: Amy Myers of Pottstown received a Bachelor of Science degree.

The Citadel, Charleston, S.C.: Matthew Edwin Selmasska of Easton earned a bachelor's degree in political science. In addition, Selmasska earned a Gold Star and Dean's List honors for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester; and Mark Willard Carpenter of Gilbertsville earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. In addition, Carpenter earned Dean's List recognition for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester.

Chatham University, Pittsburgh: Melissa Conte of Bethlehem graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in arts management and a minor in art museum studies; Susannah Jameson of Orefield graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in media arts; Emily Eddinger of Allentown graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing and a minor in English; Adriane Stasurak of Macungie graduated with a Doctor of Nursing Practice; Amy Thomas of Reading graduated with a Doctor of Occupational Therapy; Rosemary Attor of Bethlehem graduated with a Master of Science in Biology; Sarah Magerman of Quakertown graduated with a Master of Science in Biology.

Clarion University, Clarion, Pa.: Alyssa Geist of Allentown, received a BS Psychology. Brittny Bishamber of East Stroudsburg, received a BSED Early Childhood Education. Amanda Dixon of Kunkletown, received a BS Mathematics. Kristine Mellor of Gilbertsville, received a BS Speech Pathology and Audiology. Braden Picardi of Souderton, received a BSBA Business Economics. Jennifer Rogers of Easton, received a MSLS Library Science: Library Science K-12. Amanda Hickey of Schuylkill Haven, received a BSBA Finance. Mauri Rapp of Lehighton, received a Certificate in Public Relations. Mauri Rapp of Lehighton, received a MS Mass Media Arts and Journalism.

Clark University, Worcester, Mass.: Lamar C. Duffy of Pen Argyl received a Bachelor of Arts in management.

Clarkson University, Potsdam, N.Y.: Annalyn M. Gibson of Riegelsville, bachelor of science in chemistry, environmental and occupational health with great distinction and a bachelor of science in physics with great distinction; Garrett E. McMullen of Coopersburg, bachelor of science in mechanical engineering; Wen Tan of Quakertown, bachelor of science in aeronautical engineering, mathematics minor; Evan R. Gabel of Harleysville, bachelor of science in engineering and management, project management minor; and Amanda L. Koenck of Pottstown, bachelor of science in political science.

Clearwater Christian College, Clearwater, Fla.: Joshua Horine of Harleysville, bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management; Brandon Littlefield of Souderton, a bachelor's degree in Exercise Sport Science; Laura Rauba of Allentown, bachelor's degree in Business Administration; Walter Scharf of Quakertown, bachelor's degree in Information Systems Management.

Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.: Lauren Elizabeth Golden of Allentown, Master of Science in Historic Preservation; Patrick George Baxter of Hellertown, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

Coast Guard Academy, New London, Conn.: Cadet First Class William Rimmler III of Stewartsville, bachelor of science degree in government with a focus in international relations. A 2008 graduate of Phillipsburg High School, Rimmler is the son of William and Sharon Rimmler of Stewartsville.

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C.: Brittney L. Rico of Fleetwood, master of business administration. Erin E. Day of Orwigsburg; Sarah M. Dumoff, Richard M. Prosser and Kaitlyn R. D'Arcy, all of Bethlehem; Alyssa A. Markowitz of Fleetwood, magna cum laude; James E. McDermott of Freeland; Allison M. Curry of Collegeville PA 19426, all received bachelor degrees.

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