The following received awards during the annual President’s Awards Convocation at St. Francis University, Loretto:
Joseph Astleford, Johnstown: Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award, presented to the senior management major with the highest cumulative quality-point average; Students in Free Enterprise Leadership Award, presented to an organization member who demonstrates outstanding leadership to the team and the university’s business administration department; and Armond A. Manfredi Award in business management, presented to a senior with a strong academic record, involvement in extracurricular activities and outstanding leadership.
Caitlin Basile and Heather Harteis, both of Johnstown: Father Albert Driesch/Avian Technologies Award for Excellence in Organic Chemistry, presented to chemistry majors who have completed organic chemistry I and II and performed excellently in those classes.
Jason Burkett, Mineral Point: 2008 Student Activities Organization Outstanding Service Award, presented to a senior whose involvement has helped to improve the organization, which is responsible for student entertainment.
Stephanie Dostal, Johnstown: 2008 Social Work Departmental Award, given to a senior social work major who exhibits outstanding scholarship and service to the community.
David Effinger, Cresson: 2008 Orientation Outstanding Service Award, given to a senior whose involvement has helped to improve the orientation process throughout the campus.
Tim Gaborek, Mineral Point: James W. and Helen Marie Lieb Award, presented to an individual based on scholarship, campus service, need and attitude toward mathematics and community.
Amber Haupt, Johnstown: John Orichosky Award, given to a physician assistant student who demonstrates strong humanitarian qualities, is involved in the university’s Student Physician Assistant Society and has maintained a minimum QPA of 3.0.
Brandon King, Johnstown: Music Departmental Award, presented to a senior music major who demonstrates creative growth, service to others and involvement in music.
Carly Scarton, Portage: 2008 Sociology Departmental Award, given to the senior sociology major who graduates with the highest QPA and participates in extracurricular activities.
Ashley Wingard, Sidman: Nursing Departmental Award, presented to a senior nursing major who demonstrates outstanding academic performance, highest clinical achievement and overall highest QPA.
Rebecca Wojtaszek, Hollsopple: 2008 Band Outstanding Service Award, presented to a senior who has participated in the university band and whose involvement has contributed to the organization.
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SUCCESS STORIES | St. Francis students receive awards
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Community theater | Cresson Lake Playhouse was one woman's vision
Every successful venture starts with a good idea. And Eleanor Lantzy, a native of Spangler, had a doozy.
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Nonprofit counts on donations | Sources of funding are difficult to find
Elaine Mastalski, executive director of Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto, was hired for her background in business. She has been with the playhouse for 12 years and is a voting member of the board of directors.
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Quality, sustainability board's main focuses
Board members of Cresson Lake Playhouse love theater and want to preserve the amateur theatrical experience for future generations.
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'It's a nostalgic part of summer to come to Cresson Lake'
Tracey Ingold of Cresson has been onstage at Cresson Lake Playhouse as well as volunteering.
Now, she works as house manager. A playhouse volunteer for 10 years, Ingold started volunteering and acting because of her close proximity to the theater. -
Kick up your heels | Three-day Friendly City PolkaFest will offer different styles
The area’s ancestral music and ethnic food will be key components as the Friendly City PolkaFest returns to Johnstown’s Cambria City neighborhood.
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Religion in brief | First Lutheran pastor will speak from Acts
Pentecost will be celebrated at 5:30 tonight and 10:45 a.m. Sunday at First Lutheran Church, 415 Vine St., Johnstown. The Rev. Eleanor Abarno, pastor, will focus on Acts 2. Communion will be served at both services.
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Events | What's on tap locally
“Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” opens the season at Cresson Lake Playhouse, 279 Shapiro Road, Loretto.
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Hats take center stage at Art Works
Hat Ladies of Johnstown are about to strut their stuff again. The 15th annual Hat Show will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Art Works, 413 Third Ave. in the Cambria City section of Johnstown.
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Tribute group will have audience on 'Cloud Nine'
Members of the audience will be tempted to think it’s just their imagination that a top Motown act is onstage. The Legacy of The Temptations will bring the sounds of Motown to the area at 8 p.m. June 2 at Arcadia Theater, 1418 Graham Ave., Windber.
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Memorial Day services planned throughout area
Soldiers and sailors who served America will be honored during Memorial Day ceremonies.
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