OROS GRADUATES: Sean Paul Oros, son of Linda Trupe Oros of Fowler, graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 grade point average as valedictorian of the 2016 Thiel College class. Oros received a bachelor of arts with a double major in history and English.

He was a student of the Dietrich Honors Institute, and received many honors for his academic work in language, history and research. He was president of his fraternity and several other organizations, and received many service awards, along with the academic awards.

He has been accepted into the University of Chicago master’s degree program with a large scholarship from the university and will start his studies there this fall.

Oros is a homeschooled high school graduate.

YODER GRADUATES: Martha Yoder of West Farmington graduated from The JoAnn Davidson Ohio Leadership Institute at a recent ceremony that took place in Washington, D.C.

Yoder, a Farmington trustee, won the Republican nomination for the 64th Ohio House seat in the March primary and will face Democrat incumbent Michael J. O’Brien for the seat in November.

The Institute’s eight-month leadership training provides professional training for women aspiring to become leaders in public and community service. Extensive studies are offered in local, state and federal governments, as well as public policy, public speaking, politics and the organization of political parties. This year, the final week of training took place in Washington, D.C. where national and congressional leaders addressed the Institute.

Since its first class in 2001, 312 Ohio women from 60 counties have completed the leadership course. In the fall, the Institute will begin its 17th class. Applications for the class are available online by going to www.jadleadershipinstitute.com. The application deadline is June 15.

BESSE GRADUATES: David Besse, son of Jack and Sheila Besse of Champion, graduated in May with a Ph.D. in chemistry from Duke University in North Carolina.

A 2010 graduate of the University of Akron where he graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science in chemistry, Besse is a 2006 graduate of Champion High School.

DUNLAP GRADUATES: Danielle E. Dunlap, daughter of James and Trudi Dunlap of Mineral Ridge, graduated in May from Ohio Northern University with a doctorate of pharmacy degree. A 2010 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, she has spent the last six years working towards this degree in the accelerated program at Ohio Northern.

While in college, she participated and held leadership positions in Kappa Alpha Theta, the Academy of Student Pharmacists, and National Community Pharmacists Association.

Dunlap has accepted an offer from Fry’s Food and Drug Stores, a Kroger Company, in Gilbert, Arizona to begin her career as a pharmacist.

RUANE RECEIVES MASTERS: Michaela Ruane, daughter of Sean and Kellie Ruane of Howland, received her master’s degree in school psychology from Cleveland State University. She completed her undergraduate degree from Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology. She is completing an internship in school psychology with Ravenna Public Schools in the fall.

Ruane is the granddaughter of Frank and Ony Fiest of Southington.

LANE GRADUATES: Olivia Lane of Youngstown graduated from the School of Medicine with a master’s in public health during Creighton University’s commencement ceremonies May 14 at CenturyLink Omaha. More than 1,700 degrees were conferred during the morning and afternoon ceremonies.

JURENOVICH RECEIVES D.O.: Kathryn M. Jurenovich of Warren was among the students who received a doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at the college’s May 7 commencement exercises.

The daughter of Elizabeth and Dr. Michael Jurenovich of Warren, Dr. Jurenovich earned a bachelor of science in biology from Bucknell University in 2011, and is a 2007 graduate of Howland High School. After graduation, Dr. Jurenovich will begin a residency in orthopedic surgery at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

TABOR GRADUATES: James J. Tabor, son of Chris Tabor III and Detra Baker-Tabor, both of Warren, graduated from Friends University, Wichita, Kan., in May with a Bachelor of Science degree in health and physical education. A certified trainer, the Warren G. Harding High School graduate is planning to further his education in training and coaching.

Hiram College

Spring 2016

CORTLAND

Jenelle J. Bayus

HUBBARD

Jeremy Kerola

Anthony Pesce

KINSMAN

Kyle Myers

LEAVITTSBURG

Renee N. Brumbaugh

MASURY

Breanna Cinicola

MINERAL RIDGE

Meghan Garland

NEWTON FALLS

Rachel Ellis

Chad White

VIENNA

Sandra Stack-Potjunas

WARREN

Trevor Foster

Adam J. Scher

Ashley L. Yedlicka

Bridgette Click

Alexis Vardavas