Area students were among those receiving diplomas during commencement ceremonies at Clarion University. Locals graduating, their degrees and majors are:
EDINBURG � Tabitha A. Carna, master of education, education
ELLWOOD CITY � Amy Jo Blank, bachelor of science in business administration, management; Matthew John Blinn, bachelor of science in business administration, management; Julie King Hudak, master of science in nursing, nursing; Kara Kelosky, bachelor of science, speech pathology and audiology; Nico Antonio Rocco, bachelor of science, biology; Jennifer Lynn Stiefel, bachelor of science in education, early childhood education
ENON VALLEY � Ross M. Martin, master of education, education
NEW CASTLE � Cherie L. Andrews, master of education, education; Luann Deanna Bulisco, bachelor of science in education, secondary education, English; Joseph C. Cowart, master of science, mass media arts and journalism; Melissa Karen Dean, bachelor of science, molecular biology/biotech; Christina Marie Liverani, bachelor of science, speech pathology and audiology; William Duncan McNally, bachelor of science in business administration, finance; Melissa Ann Moore, bachelor of science, liberal studies; Cherisa Rhae Vigne, bachelor of science in education, library science
NEW WILMINGTON � Kristen L. Cassano, master of education, education; Bryce MacKenzie Cubbal, bachelor of science in education, elementary education
PORTERSVILLE — Jonica L. Walters, master of education, education.
PULASKI � Jacqueline Nicho Anderson, bachelor of science in education, elementary education/special education
SLIPPERY ROCK � Jessica Lynn Falvo, bachelor of science, liberal studies; Luke Philip Laderer, bachelor of music, elective studies in business
WAMPUM � Kelly Michelle Cracraft, bachelor of science, information systems.
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