graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in computer science from Capital University.

While at the university, he was a dean's list student, a National Science Foundation CSEMS Scholar and a presenter at the Honors Symposium for Undergraduate Research.

During his final semester, he completed an undergraduate research internship in software development with Phylogeny/Recentris.

A 2000 graduate of Butler High School, he is the son of Margaret Stock of Butler.

Stock has accepted a programming position in the department of medical bioinformatics at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.

graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in musical theatre from Point Park University.While at the university, she was the recipient of the Leadership Award, the Napco Student Scholarship and a talent apprenticeship.She has been employed at the Carnegie Library, the Point Park Recreational Center, the Pittsburgh Playhouse and Kennywood Park.A 2000 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of John and Sandi Eppinger of Butler.

graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from Penn State University.While at the university, he was a dean's list student and the recipient of the Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey J. Summer Trustee Scholarship.A 2000 graduate of Knoch High School, he is the son of Gary Cooper and Robin Cooper, both of Saxonburg.Cooper is employed as an inside sales account manager at Allegheny Rodney in Carol Stream, Ill.

daughter of Jim and Margie Miller of Bellevue, Neb., formerly of Butler recently graduated from Bellevue East High School.While in school, she was a member of the Varsity Bellvedette Dance Team, the Varsity Cheerleaders, Varsity Band, Winter Color Guard and concert band. She was also a four-year letterman for the girls' soccer team.Clark is the granddaughter of Chuck and Emily Miller of Lyndora and Phillip and Arlene Farinelli of Evans City.She plans to attend the University of Nebraska at Omaha to study pre-medicine.

graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology from Allegheny College.While at the college, she was a four-year Alden Scholar and a member of the Lambda Sigma honor society, the Beta Beta Beta biology honor society and the Order of Omega Greek honor society.A 2000 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Tom and Kim Ballon of Butler.Ballon has been accepted to the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.

graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in psychology from Slippery Rock University.While at the university, she was named psychology senior of the year, and was a member of the Psi Chi honor society for psychology and the Golden Key international honor society.A 2000 graduate of Slippery Rock High School, she is the daughter of Gerald and Sharon Allen of Prospect.Allen has accepted a position with the family- based program at the Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center in Butler. She also plans to attend graduate school.

graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Maryland.While at the university, she was the recipient of a merit scholarship.A 1986 graduate of Butler High School, she is the daughter of Martha Keasey of Butler and the late Howard Keasey.She and her husband Matthew Edinger live in Midlothian, Va. They have two children.Edinger has accepted a position as a graduate assistant in the career services office at The College of William and Mary. She is also pursuing a master's degree in business administration.

graduated at the top of his class with a bachelor of science degree in plastics engineering technology from Penn State Erie, the Behrend College.While at the university, he was named to the dean's list every semester.A 2000 graduate of Karns City High School, he is the son of Ken and Debbie Angert of Chicora.Angert plans to pursue a master's degree in plastics engineering at the University of Massachusetts. He is currently employed in the Plastics Engineering Department at Penn State Erie, the Behrend College.

graduated with distinction from Penn State University. He received a degree in electrical engineering.A 2000 graduate of Butler High School, he is the son of Ron and Mary Puvak of Butler.After completing a summer internship with Allegheny Power, Puvak plans to study intellectual property law at the American University College of Law.

graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art.While at the college, he was a volunteer at the Access Art community art organization in Baltimore. He also served as a studio assistant.Riddle's work has been exhibited in the AMP Exhibition at the Andy Warhol Museum and the Out of Order exhibition at the Maryland Art Place. His work is currently a part of a street artist collaboration in Boston, and he plans to contribute art to the Artscape Festival in Baltimore.A 2000 graduate of Seneca Valley High School, he is the son of Rick and Becky Riddle of Harmony.Riddle has accepted a position as a junior design associate with Nierman Weeks in Millersville, Md.

The following students received degrees recently at Edinboro University:Butler: Jennifer JahnCranberry Township: Jennifer Wargo , Justin RauschHarmony: Dana PruskowskiHarrisville: Rebecca SullivanSaxonburg: Angela BastianSlippery Rock: Penelope McClevishValencia: Paige Blakley

The following students recently graduated from the Citizens School of Nursing.Butler: Anna Clark, Mary Ellen Klopfer, Stephanie Illig, Benjamin Janowski and Amber MuirSarver: Heidi FlemingEast Brady: Tammy HeginbothamFreeport: Jodi Windows Heginbotham and Janowsky have accepted positions in the intensive care unit at Alle-Kiski Medical Center.