Lancaster County College News: July 12, 2026
Grad Celebrations
The summer of 2026 marks a significant milestone for many Lancaster County students as they graduate from various universities across the country. Here's a glimpse into some of their achievements:
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA:
- Elizabethtown: Kierstan Lentz, Master of Science in Applied Nutrition
- Gap: Marc DiGregorio, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
- Lancaster: Abigail Herbert, Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs; Colin Kligge, Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Cum Laude; Frances Thiry, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Summa Cum Laude
- Manheim: Mackenzie Burke, Master of Arts in Teaching in Education
- Morgantown: Benjamin Bonnell, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cum Laude
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA:
- Lititz: Conor McCoy, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Dean's List Recognition
The spring 2026 semester saw numerous Lancaster County students earning Dean's List honors at various institutions:
- James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA:
- Lancaster: Erin Figart, Abigail Herbert
- Lititz: Julia Fosnocht, Piper Hepler
- Millersville: Jessica Hemmerly
- Mohnton: Kate Hazlett
- East Stroudsburg University:
- Christiana: Lucas Thaler
- Columbia: Brie Droege, Brooke Droege, Breanna Young
- Denver: Jocelyn Redcay
- Elizabethtown: Elizabeth Givens, John Mckeon, Kirsten Nelsen, Piper Patrick, Kirsten Nelsen, Piper Patrick, Sydney Pope, Brendan Rilatt
- Ephrata: Jenna Hornberger, Sydney Hornberger, Erica Littlejohn
- Gap: Riley Bristow
- Lancaster: Emmanuel Gitonga, Ryan Metzger
- Leola: Raymond Dao
- Lititz: Caleb Hostetter, Jaden Maloney, Maddie Moline
- Millersville: Camilo Colorado, Anouk Landgraff
- Mount Joy: Lisa Peng
- Quarryville: Joey Chapman
- Robesonia: Kayla Correll, Adam Noll
- Stevens: Cyprus Rohrer, Carter Warfield
- Strasburg: Beau Heyser
- Slippery Rock University:
- Akron: Jianna Long
- East Petersburg: Amanda Ernst
- Elizabethtown: Ava Masorti, Riley Mollohan, Catie Sikora
- Ephrata: Sarah Smith
- Lancaster: Abby Brubaker, Allison Burkholder, Elowyn Crescenzi, Olivia Griscom, Blair Loudenbeck, Soren Stoltzfus
- Lititz: Marlaina Coonan, Rebecca Niggel
- Marietta: Lydia Alkinburgh
- Mount Joy: Madeleine Kemmick, Michael Powell
- Quarryville: Guy Glowitz, Reese Zander
- Reinholds: Aly Kaley
- Robesonia: Abriana Kreiser
- Willow Street: Lilia McHugh
- Stonehill College, Easton, MA:
- Oxford: Catherine Detweiler
- Rhodes College, Memphis, TN:
- Lancaster: Xavier King
- Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY:
- Lancaster: Meagan Elizabeth Speizer (Presidential Scholar)
- Western New England University, Springfield, MA:
- Ephrata: Gwendolyn Moyer (President's List)
Student-Athlete Recognition
Jared Ferguson, a resident of Reinholds, was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for the second consecutive season while playing for the Kutztown University baseball team.
Additionally, several student-athletes at Kutztown University were recognized as Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference for the 2025-26 academic year: Brynn Axe (Landisville), Andrea Danciu (Mohnton), Jared Ferguson ( Reinholds), and Brook Smith (Lancaster).
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This edition of Lancaster County College News highlights the academic achievements and recognition of students from the area. From graduations to Dean's Lists and student-athlete accolades, these young individuals are making their mark in higher education. It's a testament to the hard work and dedication of these students, and it's exciting to see their future accomplishments.
