Falco recognized for academic achievement
SCRANTON — Kaylene A. Falco, of Dupont, was recently recognized for academic achievement at The University of Scranton’s post-baccalaureate degree commencement May 27 in the Byron Recreational Complex.
She also received the university’s Outstanding Academic Award for School Counseling.
McGowan receives math-related award
KINGSTON — Connor McGowan, Pittston, received the Charles Wood Mathematics Prize in recognition of his excellence in mathematics during Wyoming Seminary’s 173rd commencement. He also received the Paul Kafrissen Memorial Computer Award in recognition of his achievement in computer studies. Prior to commencement, McGowan received the President’s Educational Excellence Award. A National Merit Scholarship recipient, McGowan has been inducted into Cum Laude Society, the national academic honor society for college preparatory schools, and was named to the Dean’s List with high honors for the 2016-17 spring term. He is the son of Jay and Renee McGowan.
Mikitish earns bachelor’s degree
KUTZTOWN — Elizabeth Mary Mikitish, of Pittston, was recently awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education/4-8/Math and Science Summa Cum Laude from Kutztown University.
Greater Pittston residents named to The University of Scranton dean’s list
SCRANTON — The following Greater Pittston residents were recently named to The University of Scranton’s dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester.
The list includes students from the university’s College of Arts and Sciences, Kania School of Management and Panuska College of Professional Studies.
Dana M. Addesa, Old Forge; Alexander Anzelmi, Old Forge;Lauren E. Carey, Old Forge; Anne Cherundolo, Old Forge; Derek J. Drasba, Old Forge; Kate Lynn M. Duggan, Old Forge; Matthew J. Fedor, Old Forge; Louis J. Finnerty, Old Forge; Mitchell J. Rook, Old Forge; Elizabeth C. Callahan, Pittston; Adam R. Casper, Exeter; Nicholas Chaump, West Pittston; Kelly A. Clarke, Wyoming; Dawn M. Dorris, West Pittston; Mark J. Fetter, Jr., Pittston; Krista G. Flanagan, Exeter; Andrew V. Girman, Yatesville; Sergey M. Gnilopyat, Harding; Alexandra M. Hart, Pittston; Eric C. Kabitzke, Pittston; Peter M. Kulick, Pittston; Rachel A. Longo, Hughestown; Ian F. Madigan, Exeter; Katherine Musto, Pittston; Cari T. Patterson, Pittston; Victoria R. Pennington, West Wyoming; Alexis Pileggi, Swoyersville; Samantha L. Pollick, Wyoming; John T. Potorski, Pittston; Christine Schoener, West Pittston; Brian J. Talipan, Pittston; Brittany N. Thomas, Exeter; Carly C. Walker, Pittston; Gared Zaboski, West Wyoming; Brandon M. Zaffuto, Pittston; Tara Zukosky, Wyoming.
Wilkes University dean’s list includes Greater Pittston students
WILKES-BARRE — The following Greater Pittston students were recently named to the Wilkes University dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester.
Jeffrey Bachman, Pittston; Emily Bellanco, Wyoming; Mauri Bohan, Pittston; Brian Buckman, Wyoming; Anthony Capozucca, Pittston Township; Joseph Champi, Dupont; Caitlin Conway, Pittston; Nicole Cumbo, West Wyoming; Dominique DelPriore, Dupont; Nichole Duden, West Pittston; Joseph Fasciana, West Pittston; Taryn Fasciana, West Pittston; Amber Flynn, Exeter; Kyle Gattuso, Pittston; Kasandra Goshleski, Pittston; Elyse Guziewicz, Duryea; Nicole Kolessar, Exeter; Rachel Leandri, Wyoming; Steven Lee, Duryea; Samuel Lizza, Yatesville; Alexandra McKitish, Dupont; Tyler Mullen, Avoca; James Musto, Pittston; Mark OHara, Exeter; Angel Olmstead, Exeter; Jason Orzello, Hughestown; Bridget Regan, Pittston; Vanessa Robbins, Wyoming; Allison Rossi, West Wyoming; Dakota Rowan, Pittston; Jessica Roxby, Pittston; Kristen Santey, Pittston; Kevin Schiel, Wyoming; Peter Sidari, West Pittston; Hope Sipler, West Pittston; Laura Solomon, Dupont; Gabrielle Spagnuolo, Wyoming; Morgan Tarnalicki, Wyoming and Kayla Wedlock, West Pittston.
Happy birthday
Joan Hines Martin, of Pittston, formerly of West Pittston, celebrated her birthday on June 21 with family and friends.
Alana Aufiere, of West Pittston, is celebrating her 14th birthday on June 25.
