Monday, July 12, 2021

Kutztown University Announces Schuylkill County Recipients of Degrees for the 2021 Spring Semester


Kutztown University has announced local Schuylkill County recipients of degrees for the 2021 spring semester.

The University conferred degrees for more than 1,300 students.

Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish the requirements for graduation throughout the entire year. 

The cumulative grade point average necessary for honors distinction is: with honor (cum laude) 3.40; with high honor (magna cum laude) 3.60 and with highest honor (summa cum laude) 3.80.

The following students have been awarded degrees following the 2021 spring semester from Schuylkill County.

** Students listed multiple times have been awarded more than one degree.

** Students who have requested privacy (FERPA) are not listed publicly.
  • Carla Mae Abrachinsky of Mahanoy City, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Nathan Thomas Batz of Schuylkill Haven, Bachelor of Science in Biology/Molecular/Micro/Cell
  • Stephen Brili of Coaldale, Bachelor of Arts in Geography/Globalization
  • Amanda Sue Farr of Auburn, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Angela M Flack of Tamaqua, Bachelor of Science in Geology
  • Summer Laurel Fox of Tamaqua, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in Marketing
  • Serena C Gauker of Pottsville, Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
  • Jackson Adolph Gunelson of Pottsville, Bachelor of Science in Cinema, Television and Media Production
  • Cheyanne Tehya High of Valley View, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design
  • Amanda S Johns of Schuylkill Haven, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
  • Jordyn Russo Justus of New Ringgold, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Carissa Marie Kiapes of Pottsville, Bachelor of Science in Sport Management
  • Cheyenne Celine Lehman of Pine Grove, Bachelor of Social Work
  • Reagan Alexandra Newswanger of Pine Grove, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in Marketing
  • Jayson Santo Rago of Shenandoah, Bachelor of Science in Education
  • Carolyn Rene of Pottsville, Bachelor of Social Work
  • Kyle S Reppy of Orwigsburg, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Vincent James Schultz of New Ringgold, Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
  • Kayla Rose Semanski of Pottsville, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in Marketing
  • Alise M Shadle of Shenandoah, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Trevor R Smith of Schuylkill Haven, Bachelor of Science of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
  • Madison L Szczecina of Orwigsburg, Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education
  • Jesse Alma Grace Todero of Pine Grove, Bachelor of Science in Art Education and Bachelor of Arts in Art History
  • Elizabeth Jane Zimmerman of Frackville, Bachelor of Science in Special Education/Visual Impairment
  • Jill A Figner of Coaldale, Master of Education in Secondary Education (Curriculum and Instruction)
  • Amelia L Garraway of Pottsville, Master of Social Work
Congratulations to all!