Student news: Dean's list, virtual productions and more in Pine, Richland

Dean’s list

The following students from the area were recognized for their academic achievement during the fall 2020 semester by being named to the dean’s, president’s or provost’s list at the college or university they attend:

• Bucknell University: Annie Maley and Lauren Partridge, both of Wexford. Mitchell Dugan, Sarah Hanlon, Tai Johnson, Ben Littmann and Jessica Volchek, all of Gibsonia.

• Slippery Rock University: Jiley Berger, Michael Bjalobok, Michael Bruzinski, Caitlyn Byerly, Angelo Caggiano, Valen Chrostowski, Zachary Cienek, Elizabeth Gallagher, Victoria Grabosky, Amelia Grech, Erica Haas, Amanda Herr, Belinda Howland, Iryna Khalymon, Benjamin Luiken, Brianne McDonough, Lauren McElree, Hannah Muth, Haylee Nickel, Kevin Parry, Ilaria Perry, Emilie Raymond, Turner Robinson, Victoria Roller, Alina Schlichtkrull and April Swatchick, all of Wexford.

• Clarion University: Jamie Crouse and Cheyenne Rosenberg of Gibsonia. Cole Clifton, Holly Dougherty and Stephanie Stevens of Wexford.

• Bob Jones University: Grace Welsh of Wexford.

• Belmont University: Jacob Mellinger of Wexford.

• Capital University: Ian Toogood of Wexford.

• DeSales University: Gract Fort and Elizabeth Theis, both of Gibsonia.

• University of Kentucky: Eleanor McCaffrey and Jaclyn Jamison, both of Gibsonia.

• Gettysburg College: Kayla Julio of Wexford and Emily Roush of Gibsonia.

• Kutztown University: Danielle Rae Pillart, Megan Roth and Taylor Marie Zovko of Gibsonia.

• University of Utah: Scott Johnston of Wexford and Hailey West of Gibsonia.

Private tours

Blessed Francis Seelos Academy in Wexford is a preschool through eighth-grade Catholic school offering a challenging curriculum while integrating the teachings of Christ. The K-8 campus will be open for private tours 1-3 p.m. Jan. 31. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.seelosacademy.org.

Preschool tours are currently offered by appointment only. An open house will be held at a later date.

Virtual production of ‘Spring Awakening’

Kaylee Moskala of Wexford, a graduate of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School majoring in theatre design and technical studies, was a member of the costume construction crew of “Spring Awakening” at Baldwin Wallace University. Under the direction of Victoria Bussert, students created the first collegiate virtual production of the powerful Broadway rock musical.

The groundbreaking show, shot guerrilla film-style on iPhones at more than 40 locations throughout Northeast Ohio, premiered Nov. 19-22 and was profiled in “American Theatre” magazine and “The New York Times.” Due to demand, a second set of performances streamed Dec. 17-20.

Graduated Clarion University

Three students from Wexford graduated from Clarion University in December.

Sherri Fello graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in allied health leadership.

Stephanie Stevens graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in psychology.

Lindze Trombola graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing.

Army ROTC assignment

Senior cadets from Slippery Rock University’s U.S. Army ROTC program recently received their branch assignments, meaning that their next step after leaving SRU has been determined. Timothy Nicotra, a 2020 graduate of Slippery Rock University from Gibsonia with a degree in secondary education-social studies/history, has been assigned to National Guard, Field Artillery.

Trib Total Media offers pair of scholarships

Trib Total Media is accepting applications for both the Scholarship for Diversity in Media and the Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship.

The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to high school seniors who are culturally, ethnically or racially diverse and are planning to study journalism, communication or English writing at a four-year college or university. The scholarship will include financial assistance of up to $7,500 per year for four years, a guaranteed annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is offered to high school or college students attending — or planning to attend — a four-year college or university to study journalism, English writing or communication. The recipient will earn up to $30,000 in scholarship money awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500, an annual internship with Trib Total Media and an offer for full-time employment upon graduation.

Applicants can apply online under the Career & Scholarship Opportunities tab at tribtotalmedia.com.

The deadline to apply is Jan. 31.