Local Students Among DeSales University Graduates

The following area residents graduated May 18 from DeSales University in Center Valley.

Derrick N. Lambert of Coplay, PA, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science in nursing degree in nursing .

Thomas J. Funt of Orefield, PA, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice .

Kyna Y. Henry of Orefield, PA, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and finance.

Jenna M. Chromiak of Schnecksville, PA, graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing degree in nursing .

Dylan R. Danko of Schnecksville, PA, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry .

Michelle M. Kaetzel of Schnecksville, PA, graduated with a master of education degree in academic standards k-6 .

Thomas Lutz of Schnecksville, PA, graduated with a master in business administration degree in health care system management .

Gary L. Hilty of Slatington, PA, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in accounting .

Michael D. Roth of Slatington, PA, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education .

Peter J. Cosgrove of Allentown, PA, graduated with a bachelor of science in nursing degree in nursing .

Stephanie E. Hadid of Allentown, PA, graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in biology .

Elizabeth A. Johnson of Allentown, PA, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies .

Joshua J. Johnson of Allentown, PA, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in theology .

Julio Padovani of Allentown, PA, graduated with a master in business administration degree in finance .

Quinn A. Patton of Allentown, PA, graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biology .

Robert V. Walters Jr. of Allentown, PA, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in accounting and management.

Keri L. Worthington of Allentown, PA, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in accounting .

Justin M. Odom of Allentown, PA, graduated with a master of science in information systems degree in information technology .

Kevin A. Krische of Allentown, PA, graduated with a master of arts in criminal justice degree in criminal justice .

During the ceremony, DeSales President Father Bernard O'Connor, OSFS, conferred degrees upon 405 graduates, including undergraduate and graduate students. Professor Michael A. Hayes, president of Mary Immaculate College in Limerick, Ireland, delivered the commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctor of humane letters degree.