PennWest California holds fall commencement
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Linda Takash, of Uniontown, was the student speaker. She majored in liberal studies and sociology with a concentration in social deviance.
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Holly Pierce of Uniontown waves while entering the Convocation Center for PennWest California’s fall commencement.
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Francesca Cortese of Houston is hooded after earning her Master of Education degree.
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Elijah Frazier of Washington earns his master of education degree.
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Beka Rohlf, a vet tech major from Farmington, celebrates her degree with her dog-friendly cap.
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More than 1,000 degrees were awarded to graduates of the three Pennsylvania Western University campuses (California, Edinboro and Clarion) Saturday as part of fall commencement ceremonies. Dr. Brenda Fredette, dean of the College of Science, Technology and Business, served as master of ceremonies at PennWest California. Linda Takash, of Uniontown, was the student speaker at PennWest California, where she has worked for 18 years, currently as interim acting manager of Global Online.