College of Dental Medicine,

Arizona of Midwestern University

Cara Copeland of Bloomingdale graduated with a doctor of dental medicine degree at the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona of Midwestern University.

Copeland is the daughter Debbie DeLeonardis Bloomingdale and Jeff Copeland of Cadiz. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in 2004. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Ohio State University in 2007 and completed a two-year postbaccalaureate program in anatomy at the university in 2011. She plans to practice dental medicine in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Duquesne University

School of Nursing

Renee Dziewatkoski of Wintersville was named to the spring dean’s list at the Duquesne University School of Nursing.

Eastern Gateway

Community College

The following area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Eastern Gateway Community College:

Adam Sloan, Adena; Ashley Conn, Kyle Maney, Lee Springer, Hayley Talkington, Elissa Thompson, Amsterdam; Angus Porter, Andrew Prekup, Bergholz; Christopher Bennett, Elizabeth Boggs, Michaela Colvin, Bryan Cooley, Katie Kasper, Cody Leonard, Alexandria Marker, Kathrien Miller, Alyssa Moran, Julia Peck, Lauren Robida, Anthony Smith, Charles Woods, Bloomingdale; Jennifer Mossor, Brilliant; Jeffrey Corona, David Morgan, Korine VanTassel, Cadiz; James Glasgow, Amy Greene, Andrew Grimm, Tesla Spears, Dillonvale; Karissa Rowan, East Springfield; Joseph Cronin, Hammondsville; Mikayla Felsoci, Madison McConnell, Hopedale; Judy Berkheimer, Odessa Fiala, Keziah Gaspard, Irondale; Alyssa Beadle, Jewett; Benjamin Clutter, Allison Kralik, Marlena West, Justin Bickerstaff, Kaycee Caldrone, Stacey Handzus, Lauren Recinella, Gabriel Thomas, Nathan Tluchowski, Mingo Junction; Boyd Walker, Mount Pleasant; Kayla Coss, Leanna Freeman, James Piazza, Chelsey Ralston, Rayland; Paige DeMattio, Maximilian Harris, Christopher Horner, Adam Moores, Keith Tharp, Reese Thompson, Richmond; Jennifer Amberstone, William Clark, Alaina Costantini, Cristina CrumEwing, Maggie Cyr, Candace Daugherty, Kevin Daugherty, Gertrude Dehart, Jessica Eckersberg, Ryan Fletcher, Abigail Garrison, Alexandria Geary, Tye Hall, Marie Helsel, Marcela Hinzman, Lindsey Lovato, Justin Matthews, Chelsea Maxwell, David McCloskey, Hannah Miller, Samantha Montgomery, Ryan Moore, Gabriel Nelson, Aaron Patterson, Glenn Perdue, Rachel Quaigg, Christian Reed, Ashley Renforth, Jesse Rouse, Erica Schwarz, Sara Scott, Kelsey Vodvarka, Daniel Volsky, Brendan Way, Timothy Young, Alicia Ziarko, Steubenville; Ashlea Kennedy, Michael Markert, Stratton; Nathan Robb, Tiltonsville; Brittany Anderson, Theresa Jo Andrews, Travis Bell, Jordan Chilensky, Megan Connolly, Carley Cooper, Amber Fuller, Dillan Gault, Chelsie Gray, Cari Horne, Ian Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Victoria Knight, Amanda Leasure, Kourtnie Leggett, Amber Lewandoski, Taylor Linn, Ashley McGowan, Kailea Parrish, Carolyn Pinkerton, Paul Rebres, Shelly Rogers, Sarah Scott, Karyssa Smith, Koby Sronce, Tierra Taylor, Kevin Walker, Holly Watkins, Emilee Weaver, Kimberly White, Jeffrey Wilson, Christina Wurschum, Kalie Yasho, Toronto; Brooke Andrews, Tyler Bowers, Tina Clutter, Margaret Davis, Alexis Gill, Corey Jacobs, Gina Jennings, Tyler Kirk, Shannon Kovach, Ashley Martin, Dana Ohalek, Janna Olesky, Holli Parrish, Graham Pieniazek, Kelsey Pool, Jeanna Scarabino, Alexander Soltis, Julia Stonebraker, Jacob Vargo, Traci Yakemawiz, Wintersville; Ian Hicks, New Cumberland; Tyler Barrett, Nicole Clark, Sarah Mapel, Tiffany Miscuk Karnich, Adam Murphy, Emma Simon, Kelly Taylor, Weirton; and Julia Hall, Burgettstown.

Franciscan University

of Steubenville

The following area students were named to the spring dean’s list at the Franciscan University of Steubenville:

Tiffany Lengyel, Adena; Kyle Binkiewicz, Amsterdam; Brooke Carroll, Anthony Clements and Dominic Clements, Bloomingdale; Jacquelyn Anderson, Mingo Junction; Danielle Frakes, Rayland; Braidy Lucas, Crystal Boyd and Mikayla Jo Tice, Richmond; Catherine Gaston, Ryan Fischer, Anthony Lee, Andrew Barnick, Isabella Asci, Lisa Perron, Isaac Sanford, Katherine Irvin, Monica Rigaud, AnneMarie Miller, Joseph Hahn, Devin Cutri, Kathryn Danaher, Peter Alexander, Kolbe Spencer, Catherine McManamon, Michael Fischer, Kassondra Ice, Susanna Almeida, Christopher Norris, Jacob Popcak, Frances Messa, Rosita Asawa, Joshua Fordham, Monica Fischer, Sean Flynn, Matthew Tomeny, Samuel Ivkovich, Mark Spinnenweber, Alexander Huff, Teresa Leis, Emily Kilonsky, Nathan Coleman, Elizabeth Bennette, Mary Gaston, Marianna Schmiesing, Joseph Martinez, Maria van der Wegen, Daniel Easler, Michael Schmiesing, Steubenville; Zachariah Zdinak, Stratton; James Dougherty, Caitlin Scott, Maria Recznik, Toronto; Joseph Beigel, Ashley Ruttencutter, Matthew Sich, Dustin Bates, Samantha Giannamore, Christopher McNamara, Wintersville; and Harry Olenick, Kateri Therese Buck, Weirton.

Kent State University

at East Liverpool

The following area students were named to the dean’s list at Kent State University at East Liverpool:

Joseph Pease, Bloomingdale; Brett Brandon, Irondale; Katie Boyd, Richmond; Edward Grogg, Mark Highfield, Steubenville; Anthony Bell, Terry Dear, Elizabeth Marshall, Toronto; Robert Shingler, Tyler Shingler, Chester; Cynthia Boyles, Kendra Snatchko, Newell; and Amanda Duckworth and Carson Tate, Weirton.

Duquesne University

Mark Miller of Toronto graduated from Duquesne University.

University of Mount Union

The following area students were named to the spring dean’s list at the University of Mount Union:

Veronica Atkinson, Mackenzie Bake and Jacob Husted, Carrollton; Brittany Bodo, Steubenville; Nathan Kirk, Adena; Mikayla Kovacik, Rachel Rector and Rebecca Rector, Cadiz; Jacob Mamula, Wintersville; and Lynsey Morrison, Richmond.

Muskingum University

The following area students graduated from Muskingum University

John Macre, Wintersville; Taylor Maurer, Carrollton; and Brianna Roach, Mingo Junction.

Ohio Valley University

Tom Taylor of Weirton and Joseph Perna of Follansbee graduated from Ohio Valley University.

University of Findlay

Caitlin Pearce of Bloomingdale graduated with a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Findlay.

Washington & Jefferson College

Davis Pitts of Follansbee, Sneha Gupta of Weirton and Alex Davin of Steubenville graduated from Washington & Jefferson College.

Walsh University

The following area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Walsh University: Megan Dowell, Carrollton; Jacqueline DuBois, Wintersville; and Ashley Starr, Bloomingdale.

Westminster College

Jaye Taylor of Steubenville and Garrett Conn of Wintersville graduated from Westminster College.

Wheeling Jesuit University

The following area students were named to the spring dean’s list at Wheeling Jesuit Univesity:

Travis Marcel Couture, Jeffrey Becca, Tiltonsville; Danielle Gavorcik, Adena; Joseph Holmes, Megan Blackburn, Alexa Frankovitch, Kassandra Robinson, Tyler Salko, Weirton; Garrett Anthony Kiedrowski, Karen Freund, Bloomingdale; Emily Ann McAllister, Wellsburg; Cole Roberts, Follansbee; Halli Richards, Dillonvale; Ashtyne McKenzie, Steubenville; Brittany DeCapio, Chester; Angela Primovic, Rayland; Jesse Truchan, Mount Pleasant; Shelby Wade, Colliers; Madeline Holt, Burgettstown; Abigail Yanssens, Mingo Junction; and Elainee Wilson, Toronto.

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West Virginia University School of Pharmacy announced the graduation of the following area students:

Molly Cline of Colliers, the daughter of Linda Cline and the late Douglas Cline, is a graduate of Brooke High School. While studying at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Cline served as finance vice president and American Pharmacists Month event coordinator for the WVU chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists and the vice president of the WVU chapter of the Alpha Eta chapter of the Phi Lambda Sigma national pharmacy leadership society. She was also a member of the WVU chapter of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy and the Alpha Mu chapter of the Rho Chi academic pharmacy honor society. Cline was the recipient of the Bernabei Independent Pharmacy Scholarship, the Ohio/Marshall Counties Pharmaceutical Association Scholarship, and the WVU School of Pharmacy Annual Achievement Scholarship. She achieved both President’s and Dean’s List honors. The President’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. At graduation, Cline was the recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of leadership to the School of Pharmacy, the University, or the profession of pharmacy. She graduated cum laude and will be employed in hospital pharmacy practice in Weirton.

Melissa Hood of Follansbee, the daughter of Randy Hood and Connie Tarr, is a graduate of Brooke High School and a graduate of West Virginia Wesleyan College with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. While studying at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Hood served as the social and community service chair for the WVU chapter of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy. She was a member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, the WVU chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists, and the Beta Eta chapter of the Kappa Psi co-educational pharmaceutical fraternity. She also presented a poster, “Effectiveness of nurse-driven sedation protocol on mechanically-ventilated patients in a pediatric intensive care unit”, at the 2014 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, California; coordinated the Mr. Pharmacy 2014 competition – an event to raise funds for the West Virginia Make-a-Wish Foundation; and coordinated the 2014 WVU School of Pharmacy Variety Show – an event to raise funds for the Mary Babb Randolph Cancer Center Comfort Fund. Hood was the recipient of the Bernabei Independent Pharmacy Scholarship, the Ohio/Marshall Counties Pharmaceutical Association Scholarship, the Charles Stump Community Service Award, and the WVU School of Pharmacy Dean’s Scholarship. She was also the recipient of the bronze level President’s Volunteer Service Award. She also achieved Dean’s List honors. The Dean’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Hood graduated cum laude with a clinical pharmacy practice area of emphasis. She will be employed in community pharmacy practice in Follansbee.

Julie Larch of Weirton, the daughter of Jim and Kim Larch. is a graduate of Weir High School. While studying at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Larch served as a member of the Risk Management committee for the Beta Eta chapter of the Kappa Psi co-educational pharmaceutical fraternity. She was also a member of the WVU chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists. She also achieved President’s and Dean’s List honors. The President’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. After graduation, Larch will be completing a pharmacy practice residency at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio.

Jessica N. Sikora of Weirton, the daughter of Mark and Diana Sikora, is a graduate of Weir High School. While studying at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Sikora served as social vice president of the WVU chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). She was also a member of the Beta Eta chapter of the Kappa Psi co-educational pharmaceutical fraternity. Sikora was a group leader at Pharmacy Day at the Legislature as part of the APhA-ASP, was selected as a WVU School of Pharmacy Leader of the Month, and was the recipient of Kappa Psi Scholarship Honors. She also achieved Dean’s List honors. The Dean’s List recognizes those who have achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher. After graduation, Sikora will be completing a pharmacy practice residency with Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and Giant Eagle pharmacy.

Kelley Stevens of Follansbee, the daughter of Mark and Terri Stevens, is a graduate of Brooke High School. While studying at the WVU School of Pharmacy, Stevens served as the Community Awareness campaign co-chair of the WVU chapter of the American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) and the president and secretary of the Alpha Omicron chapter of the Lambda Kappa Sigma international professional pharmacy fraternity. She was a member of the WVU chapter of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists-Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy and the Alpha Mu chapter of the Rho Chi academic pharmacy honor society. Stevens was also a member of the APhA-ASP 2012 Region 2 Midyear Regional Meeting planning committee. Stevens was a recipient of the Bernabei Independent Pharmacy Scholarship, the Ohio/Marshall Counties Pharmaceutical Association Scholarship, and the Roger S. Cole Memorial Pharmacy Scholarship. She was also a recipient of the Lambda Kappa Sigma Ruth Davies Flaherty Service Award. She also achieved President’s and Dean’s List honors. The President’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 4.0. The Dean’s List recognizes those who achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher. At graduation, Stevens was the recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Achievement Award in recognition of leadership to the School of Pharmacy, the University, or the profession of pharmacy. She graduated magna cum laude.