GRADUATES

July 15, 2006 Last Updated: July 15, 2006 01:59 PM Graduates

Sexton

Barry Sexton graduated from Bucknell University recently, receiving bachelor of arts degrees in biology and psychology.While at the university, he was named to the dean's list six times, was a member of the Phi Sigma honor society for biology and received the Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarship and the Butler Alumni Association Scholarship. He was also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.He also worked as a biology teaching assistant and completed an internship at the Bioengineering and Bioinformatics Summer Institute.A 2002 graduate of Butler High School, he is the son of Barry and Toni Sexton of Butler.Sexton has been accepted to Penn State University, where he plans to pursue a doctorate degree.———

Candice Markle graduated summa cum laude from Baldwin-Wallace College recently, receiving a bachelor of science degree in psychology.While at the college, she participated in the honors program and was named to the dean's list each semester. She was also the recipient of the 2006 Baldwin-Wallace Outstanding Senior Award and the Humanitarian Award for Social Justice.She also studied abroad, participating in the Semester at Sea program in 2004, a mission trip to Lesotha, Africa in 2005 and a recent seminar in Europe.A2002 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Gerald and Sandra Markle of Butler.Markle is currently employed at the Berea Children's Home in Berea, Ohio. She plans to pursue a master's degree in social work.———Elizabeth Gribik graduated from the Duquesne University School of Law recently.The daughter of Joseph and Susan Gribik, she is a 1999 graduate of Butler High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.Gribik has accepted a position as a law clerk for the Honorable S. Michael Yeager.———Timothy Madigan of Butler graduated from John Carroll University recently, receiving a degree in management.——

Christie Bergbigler graduated from Butler County Community College recently, receiving an associate's degree in registered nursing.While at the college, she received the Mary Agnes Schneider Heineman Memorial Nursing Scholarship and was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. She was also vice president of the BC3 Nursing Club.A 2003 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Bernie and Pat Bergbigler of Butler.She is currently employed in the Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit at UPMC Shadyside hospital. She plans to pursue a bachelor's degree at Slippery Rock University.———Eleni Champagne of Butler graduated magna cum laude from John Carroll University recently, receiving a degree in economics.While at the university, she was a member of the Jesuit Honor Society and received the Bombelles Award for Achievement in International Economic Studies and the John Marshall Gersting Award.———Butler County Community CollegeThe following students graduated from Butler County Community College recently:Butler: Chrystal Anspach, Amanda Benninger, Christie Bergbigler, Stacey Bowman, Miguel Claudio, Denise Cullin, Julie Davidson, Joanne Decola, Sandra Dick, Patricia Disher, Robert Dodds, Michael Dowling, Faren Dumbaugh, Matthew Edgar, Devon Edinger, Sarah Edinger, Kristina Edmiston, Brock Elliott, Melissa Ellis, Vincent Fedorski, Matthew Filip, Virginia Filippone, Sharon Fletcher, Jessica Fullerton, Amanda Goulet, Beverly Grey, Vallerie Hammond, Samantha Hansel, Daria HardistyTammie Heasley, Stephen Heckel, Carolyn Hinterlang, Ryan Hoehn, Elizabeth Holman, Julie Hough, Aaron Huba, Zachary Hughes, Dolores Linthurst, Lisa Marra, Beth Mastronicola, Edward Matson, Dodie Matuke, Magen Maxwell, Karen McCarrier, Angela McDowell, John McGonigal, Alanna McWilliams, Alicia Metzger, Carlene Miller, John Miller, Kyle Miller, Vicki MillerVeronica Minke, Jason Noullet, Mollie Odonnell, Benjamin Oesterling, Mark Okeson, Ashley Parker, Megan Perez, Elizabeth Pocchiari, Sean Powell, Crystal Reffner, Tracy Scott, Robert Shultz, Amanda Simmons, Amanda Simmons, Jessica Simons, Justin Smith, Barbara Sterner, Troy Terwilliger, Bobbie Wagner, Bobbie Wagner, David West and Melissa Wimer Cabot:Kaleena Campbell, Laura Graham, Andrew Lydon, Jennifer Patrick, Anna Prado, Dawn Sanders, Christopher Smith and Christopher SmithCallery:Alicea DrischlerChicora: Carrie Birckbichler, Heather Daniels, Christine Hahn, Jodee Hazlet, Bambi Hilliard, Amy Marterella, Cristin McCrea, Leslie Stewart, Benjamin Wilson and Casey Witt-PattersonConnoquenessing: William FlynnCranberry Township: Derrek Brack, Nicole Brenner, Jon Canigiani, Karen Gaviglia, Jeffrey Hughes, Christopher Owens, Matthew Ross, Tracey Satterfield and Linda SheilsEast Brady: Keisha MaurerEast Butler: Shawn Feltenberger and Laura GeibelEmlenton: Lisa Reay and Jason SnyderEvans City: Jacob Olexsak, William Painter, Sarah Waldenville and Andrew WittmaakFenelton: Phillip Bauldoff, Adele Shuler and Jennifer WigandFreeport: Jennifer Tarosky and Krista WattersonGrove City: Seth Black, Timothy Dixon, James Donaldson, Tara Giebner, Russ Kurtz and Renee RockHarmony: Mary Donatelli, Crystal Kovac, Melinda Pale, Emily Reisinger, Megan Reisinger and Nathan VagiasHarrisville: Sylvia Bonetti and Sonal PatelHilliards: Rachel Arblaster and Rachel ArblasterKarns City: Jeanne FlickLyndora: Amber MusgraveMars: Jean Luft, Craig Standish, Laura Standish and Crystal YurekPetrolia: Rachele ZirnsakPortersville Danielle Berglund and Katie MoffattProspect: Travis Ballew, Drew Bowland, Leann Hassinger and Anna HoggRenfrew: Kristin Brugere, Daniel Burke, Jason Catanzarito, Timothy Crowe, Nina Gaudino, Laura McCoy, Trista Rodgers, Mary Seibert and Amy ZdillaRimersburg: Beth Callender, Devon Kriebel and Jacqueline SmithSarver: Verity Abbott, Jessica Harbison, Jayme McAfoose, Lisa Ondrizek, Alicia Powhutsky, Diana Schrecengost and Dawna TothSaxonburg: Andrew Briggs and Karen LaresSeven Fields: Jennifer Briggs and Ryan MorrisSlippery Rock: Jacob RowleyValencia: Jeff Graham, Kurtis Miller, Arlene Schwemmer, Crystal Spreng and Norman TisdaleWest Sunbury: Dena Baptiste, Cindy Dituro, Tonya Koebler and Scott LoomisWorthington: Lauren Bennett, Joseph Bevington, Deborah Hartman and Jessica KempZelienople: Ryan Hoffmann, Thomas Maxin and Joey Pulkowski.