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Cassidy Rae Ardeno graduated cum laude from Robert Morris University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She was named to the dean’s list seven of eight semesters at RMU and is a recipient of the 2017 Dean’s Scholar Award. Ardeno is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Upsilon Phi Chapter. She is a 2013 graduate of Washington High School and is employed by Presbyterian Senior Care. Ardeno has accepted a position at Saint Clair Hospital in its medical, surgical telemetry unit. Her parents are Randy and Tracy Ardeno of Washington.
Polly Clarchick graduated summa cum laude from Marietta College, where she earned a degree in petroleum engineering with a minor in mathematics. She also received an engineering leadership certificate. Clarchick is a member of Pi Epsilon Tau Petroleum Engineering Honors Society, Kappa Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honors Society, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honors Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Society, was president of the Order of Omega Honors Society, historian of Society of Petroleum Engineers and member of American Association of Drilling Engineers, Marietta College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. She is the executive vice president of Sigma Kappa Women’s Fraternity, president and vice president of Marietta College Science Students Association, treasurer of Society of Women Engineers, class representative for the Student Government Association, peer mentor for first-year engineering students and student coordinator of Fitzgerald Executive-in-Residence Project. Clarchick received The American Association of Drilling Engineers Scholarship and internships for Chevron and Noble Energy in Texas. She is a 2013 graduate of Avella Junior/Senior High School and is employed as a E3 rotation engineer for Consol Energy at Southpointe. Her parents are John Clarchick of Greensburg and Lynn Clarchick of Avella.
Mollie Rose Luginski received a master of arts in theology from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. She graduated with a 4.0 cumulative GPA. She is director of religious education at Saint Barbara Parish in Massillon, Ohio. She previously was director of religious education at Immaculate Conception B.V.M. Parish in York, Pa., for four years. Mollie is the daughter of Maureen and John Luginski of Washington.
Andrew McClellan was named to the dean’s list at Waynesburg University, where he is majoring in marketing. He is a 2014 graduate of Trinity High School and is employed as a sales intern with Black Diamond Equipment Rental and the SpringHouse. His parents are David and Carol McClellan.
Jamie Moore was named to the dean’s list for the second consecutive semester at Waynesburg University, where she is majoring in nursing. She is a 2016 graduate of Washington High School. Her parents are James and Paula Moore of Washington.
Lauren Moore graduated magna cum laude as a University Honors Scholar from West Virginia University, where she earned a bachelor of science degree in petroleum/natural gas engineering. She was named to the dean’s list for eight consecutive semesters. Moore is a member of Society of Women Engineers. She is a 2013 graduate of Washington High School. Her parents are James and Paula Moore of Washington.
Emma Murphy, daughter of Nancy Shakarian (Murphy) and Robert Murphy of Upper St. Clair, graduated from Duquesne University’s School of Nursing. She will work as a nurse at Jefferson Hospital’s ICU step-down unit.
Brandy Reams graduated summa cum laude with a 3.95 grade-point average from Carlow University, where she earned a degree in accounting. She was awarded the Sister Jane Scully Award in recognition of academic excellence. Reams is a 2012 graduate of McGuffey High School. Her parents are Zelda Johnson-Reams of Claysville and the late Glen Reams.
Jennifer Turney graduated from Saint Vincent College, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and education. She is the daughter of Bill and Lori Turney of North Strabane. Turney will continue her career in child education and development.