Santana working as sonar technician
SILVERDALE, W.A. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Santana, of Pittston, is currently working as a sonar technician aboard one of the world’s most advanced ballistic missile submarines, USS Nebraska.
Based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in Washington, not far from Seattle, USS Nebraska is one of 14 Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines in the Navy’s fleet.
As a sonar technician, Santana is responsible for detecting, tracking and classifying contacts while underway.
Locals receive degrees from Bloomsburg University
BLOOMSBURG — The following Greater Pittston residents received their respective degrees from Bloomsburg University.
Michael Antal, Pittston Township; Sally DeLuca, West Pittston; Kaitlyn McGuire, Pittston; Joseph Mies, Duryea; Samantha Moska, Port Griffith; Justin Peterson, Pittston; Kaitlyn Simyan, Pittston; Kevin Wesolowski, Dupont.
Solomon doing summer research
WILKES-BARRE — Laura Solomon, of Dupont, is completing summer research at Wilkes University with Kenneth Klemow, a biology professor, who is working with students as they add specimens to the Rosenthal Herbarium at Wilkes University.
Murphy doing summer research
WILKES-BARRE — Neil Murphy, of Pittston, is completing summer research at Wilkes University with Jeffrey Stratford, associate professor of biology, who is working with students to use DNA barcodes to identify insects and plants.
Yatison doing summer research
WILKES-BARRE — Matthew Yatison, of Pittston, is completing summer research at Wilkes University with Ken Klemow, professor of biology and geoenvironmental science; Donald Mencer, associate professor of chemistry, and William Terzaghi, professor of biology.
Thornton honored for academic achievements
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Abby Thornton, of West Pittston, who was awarded a bachelor’s degree during Providence College commencement ceremonies held on May 20, was recently honored for her academic achievements as a chemistry major.
Thornton was awarded the Highest Academic Record in Chemistry.
She was a member of the Liberal Arts Honors Program and the Women’s Field Hockey team.
Thornton is pursuing a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
