Campus notes: April 20, 2025
The Phi Alpha Epsilon honor society at Lebanon Valley College recognized the following area students for academic achievement and service to others:
Aleah Hoffman, Carolina Wegman and Emily Lakin, Exeter Township; Sarah Kramer, Upper Bern Township; Gina Coccia, Robeson Township; Emerson Gagnon, Wyomissing; Emily Stankovics, Gilbertsville; Haley Thunberg and Madison Blakeslee, Myerstown; Samantha Miller, Richmond Township.
Student athletes honored
Kutztown University students Bailey Gimbor and Dalton Gimbor, Bernville, were named to the Pennsylvania Alpha Omega Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma in the National College Athlete Honor Society.
Filmmaker honored
Delani Remp, Shoemakersville, won the best screenplay award at the 25th annual DeSales University Film Festival. The Allentown college's School of Performing Arts recognized Remp, a TV/film major, for the film 'GrAcIe.'
High school honors
The following area students won Widener University High School Leadership Awards for 2025, recognizing their abilities to stand up for what they believe in, speak out on behalf of others and make an impact in their communities.
Jordan Palladino, a Daniel Boone Area High School student, serves as a coach and mentor for younger students and members of his community through the Blazer Football Program and school Ambassador program.
Angel Bueno-Cruz, Antietam High School, mentors a freshman, supports peers in choir and qualified for district chorus twice and helps younger students with the school musical.
Connor Rex, Hamburg High School, volunteers at St. Luke's Hospital, which has shaped his leadership skills on student council.
Ava Walters, Oley Valley High School, has showcased her leadership and communication skills as captain of the field hockey team and historian for the Future Health Occupations Students of America.
Valenny Germosen Sanchez, Exeter High School, has helped freshman students adjust to high school as part of her school's Link Crew, raised funds for those in need through the Leo Club and regularly volunteered at the Exeter Food Pantry.
Kentucky Derby
Amanda E. Pennington, Wernersville; and Becky D. Morrison, Myerstown, are among the Pennsylvania College of Technology students who will be part of the culinary brigade serving guests during the 151st running of the famed Kentucky Derby on May 3.
The students were interviewed and hired by Levy Restaurants, which provides dining operations at Churchill Downs, for internships during Derby Week.
Leadership conference
The following area students at Lebanon Valley College attended the Higher Ground Leadership Conference in Gettysburg:
Olivia Janke, Reinholds; Camryn Cataldi, Exeter Township; Ayden Kunkel, Oley.
Research presented
Alvernia University master of athletic training students Jacob Buser, Exeter Township, and Mylina Castillo, Reading, presented their case studies at the annual Eastern Athletic Trainers Association Conference in Philadelphia.
Ecology effort
The following local Alvernia University students partnered with the Reading Climate Corps and Public Works to plant 24 native trees in Reading City Park:
Brandon VanSchaick, Kenhorst; Emma Bao, Spring Township; Bianna Belliard, Shayna Bullock, Yocasta Desten Pio and Breandha Saint-Louis, Reading; Tahner Gehringer and Autumn Wolf, Fleetwood; Emma Groff, Boyertown; Megan Kowalick, Lower Heidelberg Township; Madison Rotkiske, Shillington; Kylie Ruth, Cumru Township; Dillon Weber, Mohnton.
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