SUNDAY DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2011 PAGE 8
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Kaminski graduates college with dual degrees Nicholas J. Kaminski, Pittston Township, recently graduated Cum Laude from Cabrini College, Philadelphia with dual degrees in Psychology and Sociology. He was a recipient of the 2011 Who’s Who Award which is given to select seniors whose accomplishments reflect the college’s commitment to scholarship, leadership and service. Nick’s on-campus activities included serving as president of the Psychology Club, secretary of the Sociology Club, member of the International Honor’s Society, member of both the Psychology and Sociology Honor Societies, Habitat for Humanity Volunteer, and Service Chairman for the Alpha Delta Gamma National Fraternity. He studied abroad through Semester at Sea, a global educational experience. Nick traveled the world, attending classes while being immersed in the various cultures of Spain, Morocco, Namibia, South Africa, Mauritius, India, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Japan; Hawaii and Guatemala. Nick also studied the European Union in Amsterdam, Brussels and Antwerp. On a service immersion trip with Cabrini Campus Ministry, Nick volunteered in Duran, Ecuador at Rosto de Christo , a Catholic faith based program which promotes spiritual support, social justice and educational opportunities. Through Cabrini College’s various programs, Nick hiked and camped along part of the Appalachian Trail, became a certified open -water scuba diver, and was an active committee member of Human Trafficking Awareness events. Nick is the son of David and Martina Kaminski, grandson of Sally Tomaszewski and the late Fred Tomaszewski, and the late Ann and George Kaminski. His future plans include Graduate Studies in the fall at the University of Scranton. Local Grads Nicole P. Herbst of Wyoming received the B.S. degree from Washington and Lee University on Thursday, May 27. Herbst
Happy Birthday Happy belated birthday to Joan Martin of Pittston, formerly of West Pittston, who celebrated her birthday on the first day of summer, June 21. Laura Marino of Bear Creek will celebrate on July 1. A.J. Grieco of Duryea will celebrate on July 1.
Gets superior rating in piano
Dean’s List Paige Bronsburg of West Wyoming has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at the Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York and is majoring in International Marketing. She is a 2009 graduate of Wyoming Area High School and is the daughter of Mark and Nancy Bronsburg. Holly Van Leuven of Pittston has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester at Emerson College. Robert J. Dzieciol, of Avoca has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at the University of Vermont. Dzieciol is a senior Mechanical Engineering major in the College of Engineering & Mathematical Sciences.
Jonathan J. Renfer recently attained a superior rating in piano at the National Federal Junior Festivals sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs. Jonathan is pictured with his teacher Mrs. Valerie Grabiec of Avoca. He also performed at the Kirby Center Recital on May 15. Jonathan is the son of James and Christine Renfer. Pictured is
majored in Neuroscience and graduated magna cum laude. Meredith DeMark of Exeter graduated magna cum laude from Elizabethtown College Saturday, May 21, 2011, with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Cody McAdarra, son of Linda and John McAdarra, graduated from his home school education program. McAdarra, who is currently employed by St. Ann’s Basilica, Scranton, plans to pursue a career as a mechanic. West Pittston resident Christina Stefanelli was one of 622 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 14 during the College’s annual commencement. Gary S. Koncewicz, West Wyoming, son of David and Lisa Huntz, recently received a Cum Laude Bachelor of Science
degree in Health Care Management from Misericordia University. Gary has made the Dean’s List in his past 3 semesters. Gary plans on continuing his education at Misericordia University in the Physical Therapy Doctorates program. Gary is a 2007 Wyoming area graduate and has a brother Steven Huntz who is attending Wyoming Area High School.
Cody McAdarra
Correction In a story two weeks ago about the rehabilitation of the old Techneglas plant in Jenkins Township, Barrett Einaugler was identified as the President of Pittston Industrial, LLC. He is the Project Manager, not the President. The Dispatch regrets the error.
Sem Dean’s List Wyoming Seminary Dean Jay Harvey has announced the greater Pittston area students named to the Upper School Dean’s List for the spring trimester of the 2010-2011 academic year. Dean’s List High Honors: Sean Banul, Pittston; Skylar Banul, Pittston; Salvadore Diaz, Avoca; Kelsey Gosselin, Old Forge; Ann Romanowski, West Pittston; Danielle Sekel, Harding; Carly Sokach, West Pittston. Dean’s List: Brandon Bombe, Exeter; Ashley Casterline, Exeter; Alexandra Kilyanek, Hughestown; Matthew Obeid, Pittston; Christa Razvillas, Pittston; Amanda Sedor, Wyoming; Bradley Sedor, Wyoming; Jonathan Vojtko, Wyoming.