King's
Bret Ruch, Lykens, was among those named to the dean's list for the fall semester at King's College. Wilkes-Barre.
Clarion
Michael S. Ferguson, a sophomore speech pathology and audiology major at Clarion University of Pennsylvania, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester.
A 2012 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, he is a son of Stephen and Lisa Ferguson, Schuylkill Haven.
Kurt Weres, a junior at Clarion University with dual majors in history and philosophy, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester with a 4.0 GPA.
Kurt is a 2011 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weres, Pottsville, and a grandson of Theron and Jane Conrad, Sunbury.
Villanova
James O'Connor, Frackville, a senior at Villanova University, was named to the dean's list for the fall term with a 3.67 GPA.
James is a son of Attorney Michael and Patricia O'Connor and grandson of John O'Connor, Frackville, and Jean O'Kane, Philadelphia.
VMI
John J. Borchick, Kaska, a freshman history major, was named to the dean's list for the first semester of 2013-14 academic year at Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va.
His parents are Mr. and Mrs. John P. Borchick.
Penn State
Molly Carduff, a sophomore nursing major at Penn State Schuylkill, made the dean's list for the fall semester with a 3.79 GPA.
A 2011 Shenandoah Valley High School graduate, she is a daughter of Frank and Barbara Carduff, Shenandoah.
Penn State
Tyler Gregory, a freshman majoring in nuclear engineering at Penn State Hazleton campus, made the dean's list for the fall semester with a 3.69 GPA.
Tyler graduated from Chantilly High School, Virginia, in 2013. He is a son of Will and Christine Gregory, Oak Hill, Va., and a grandson of Ted and Alice Kaliher, Frackville, and Pat Gregory, Ohio.
William Geiger, Schuylkill Haven, a software engineering major, and Antonio Mena, Tamaqua, a management information systems major, were named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.
Liberty
Emma Jane Maurer, a freshman in the School of Communications at Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va., made the dean's list for the first semester.
A graduate of Nativity BVM High School, Pottsville, she is a daughter of Anthony and Kristi Maurer, Schuylkill Haven.
Alvernia
Allison Muncy, a junior occupational therapy major at Alvernia University, Reading, was named to the dean's list for fall semester.
She is a daughter of Victor and Mary Hartz Muncy, Orwigsburg.
Duquesne
Christina Semanchik, Frackville, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at the McAnulty College of Liberal Arts at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh.
She is majoring in psychology and has been admitted to the Duquesne University Honors College.
A graduate of North Schuylkill High School, she is a daughter of Mark and Patty Semanchik, Frackville.
Shippensburg
Bridget Dunkel, a freshman majoring in psychology with a minor in Spanish at Shippensburg University, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester with a 3.72 grade-point average.
A 2013 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School, she is a daughter of Trish and Jim Dunkel, Den-Mar Gardens, and a granddaughter Jeanne Catizone, Frackville, and the late Tony and Connie, formerly of Barnesville, and George and Betty Dunkel, Pottsville.
Lock Haven
Wesley J. Pryce, a sophomore majoring in criminal justice with a minor in sociology at Lock Haven University, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester.
A 2012 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, he is a son of William and Michele Pryce and a grandson of Joseph and Suzanne Rich, all of Pottsville.
Elizabethtown
Allison Salata, a freshman accounting major at Elizabethtown College, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester.
A daughter of Glenn and Terri Salata, Pottsville, she is a 2012 graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Coastal Carolina
The following area students have made the president's honor list for the fall semester at Coastal Carolina University, Conway, S.C.:
James Cresswell and Katelynn LaScala, both of Schuylkill Haven; and Rayne Newswanger, Hegins.
Tori Saunders, Myrtle Beach, S.C., a former Pottsville resident and a freshman management pre-major, was named to the presidential honor roll at Coastal Carolina University for the fall semester.
Tori is a daughter of Troy Saunders and Nancy Yeastadt.
Bloomsburg
Jessica Demcher, a junior majoring in early childhood and special education at Bloomsburg University, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester.
Jessica is a 2011 graduate of Minersville Area High School and a daughter of Gery and Chris Demcher, Forestville. She is a granddaughter of Peg Demcher, Forestville, and Elmer and JoAnn Drumheller, Tremont, and a great-granddaughter of Delphine Zernhelt, Tremont.
Corey Conville, Pottsville, a health sciences major, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bloomsburg University.
A 2012 graduate of Pottsville Area High School, Corey is a son of Kevin and Mary Beth Conville, Pottsville.
DeSales
Matthew Clay, Minersville, made the dean's list for the fall semester at DeSales University, Center Valley.
A 2012 graduate of Nativity BVM High School, he is a son of Michael and Kimberly Clay, Minersville.
Pratt Institute
Kamryn Melusky, Auburn, and Samantha Mione, Tower City, both students at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y., were among more than 1,100 students who made the dean's list for the fall semester.
Drexel
John Deibler, a sophomore chemical engineering major at Drexel University, Philadelphia, made the dean's list for the fall semester.
A 2012 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School, his is a son of Hans and Amy Deibler, Valley View.
St. Mary's
Keelan Houk, Orwigsburg, was awarded dean's list honors for academic achievement during the fall semester at St. Mary's College of Maryland, St. Mary's City, Md.
Wilkes
Wilkes University Interim Provost Terese Wignot announced the dean's list for the fall semester. To be named to the dean's list, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 grade point average and carry at least 12 credits.
The following area students who achieved dean's list honors include: Dana Achenbach, Frackville; Jamie Barlow, Shenandoah; Tyler Bartol, Auburn; Lacey Bixler, Williamstown; Amanda Boyer, Girardville; Joshua Brown, Hamburg; Jeanne Cannon, Coaldale; Ryan Cicioni, Frackville; Cassidy Conroy, Gilberton; Samantha Davidson, Shenandoah; Timothy East, Schuylkill Haven; David Garcia, Delano; Jarrett Hank, Shenandoah; Molly Hinkel, Auburn; Jesse Kabana, Tamaqua; Grace Lorence, Cumbola; Courtney Matina, Nicholas Mione and Courtney Moyer, all of Pottsville; Jordan Mroczka and Shana Noon, Mahanoy City; Jordan Oakill, Pottsville; Felix Petrachonis, Shenandoah; Kelly Pleva, Schuylkill Haven; Annelise Przywara, Pottsville; Kristen Reinoehl, Ringtown; Robert Schappell, Pottsville; Matthew Seltzer, Schuylkill Haven; Felicia Snyder, Tower City; Makia Stocker, Andreas; Zachary Sullivan, Pottsville; Kate Thomas, Schuylkill Haven; Christine Trusky, Hegins; Brandon Whiteash, Pottsville; Jeremy Wiest, Lykens; Brittany Wills, Orwigsburg; and Jennifer Wood, Tamaqua.
Schuylkill Health
School of Nursing
The following students made the honor roll for the September to December semester at Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing at Schuylkill Health:
Seniors - Erin Barket, Brooke Ditzler, Jennifer Elrod, Tawny Engelberger, Mallory Klingerman, Brianne Moyer, Janette Musser, Gracie Pugliese, Michelle Saldukas, Brandy Snyder, Rachel Somers, Kaylin Wessner.
Juniors - Megan Bensinger, Paige Bettis, Allison Caulfield, Kenna Chuplis, Krystal Cowan, Ashley Grohowski, Shelbey Kane, Rachel Luiken, Devon Mates, Doug Mizic, Alison Monaghan, Jennifer Reber, Allyssa Thomas, Megan Williams, Zachery Wood, Leanna Zukovich.
Lebanon Valley
Lebanon Valley College, Annville, named 658 undergraduates to its dean's list for the fall semester. The following local students maintained a 3.4 average out of a possible 4.0 during the fall semester:
Corrine J. Frederick, Schuylkill Haven, a music education major and a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Tori E. Stramara, Pottsville, a health science major and a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Amy E. Karnes, Auburn, a music education major and a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Zackery W. Tidmore, Orwigsburg, a health science major and a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Corey Kuchinsky, Orwigsburg, an accounting and economics major and a graduate of Blue Mountain High School.
Laura Misiewicz, Ashland, a biochemistry and molecular biology major.
Eric J. Moucheron, Mahanoy City, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Stephanie A. Price, Mahanoy City, a health science major and a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Mark Swokel, Barnesville, a psychology major and a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Michael W. Wirtz, Mahanoy City, a health science major and a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Anne Swokel, Barnesville, a health science major and a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School.
Miranda M. Milillo, Tamaqua, a religion major and a graduate of Marian High School.
Christie I. Sborz, Pottsville, a health science major and a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
Brody J. Lipsett, Pottsville, a biology major and a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
Cody P. Kelly, Minersville, a music and music education major and a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
William D. Powanda, Minersville, a physics major and a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
Lindsey R. Pukas, Pottsville, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Minersville Area High School.
Megan E. Hayes, Pottsville, a health science major and a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Kiely L. Chaklos, Frackville, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Nativity BVM High School.
Zachary E. Hogan, Ashland, a health science major and a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.
Tyler D. Laudeman, Ringtown, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.
Sarah J. Harleman, Ashland, a biology major and a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.
Austin E. Hornberger, Ringtown, a biochemistry and molecular biology major and a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.
Derrick C. Reed, Locustdale, a health science major and a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.
Clarissa A. Shoffler, Gordon, a chemistry major and a graduate of North Schuylkill High School.
Garrett M. Kelly, Ashland, an early childhood education and special education major and a North Schuylkill High School graduate.
Adam P. Soltys, Schuylkill Haven, a health science major and a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
Jeffrey A. Bates, Pine Grove, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Pine Grove Area High School.
Eric J. Leymeister, Pottsville, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Savannah C. Bottor, Pottsville, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Taylor M. Gerchak, Pottsville (Pottsville Area High School), who is pursuing a bachelor's degree in health science.
John M. Johnston, Pottsville, a music education and music major and Pottsville Area High School graduate.
Nicholas D. Muench, Pottsville, a chemistry major and a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Michael P. Halcovage, Pottsville, a music education major and a graduate of Pottsville Area High School.
Alyssa A. Miller, Schuyl-kill Haven, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School.
Rebecca G. Sausser, Schuylkill Haven, a history and religion major and a graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School.
Kristina M. Kelly, Shenandoah, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School.
Lauren E. Ward, Tamaqua, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.
Steven Christ, Tamaqua, a music and music education major and a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.
Kelsey G. Patrick, Tamaqua, a health science major and a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.
Lauran A. Deibert, Kling-erstown, an early childhood education major and Tri-Valley High School graduate.
Leah R. Fennell, Tower City, an early childhood education and special education major and a graduate of Williams Valley High School.
Mary A. Readinger, Williamstown, a psychology major and a graduate of Williams Valley High School.