Lancaster County College News: July 12, 2026
Gradual Triumphs
The academic year 2025-2026 has come to a close, and the Lancaster County community is abuzz with the news of recent graduations and academic achievements. Here's a glimpse into the triumphs of our local students:
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA:
- Elizabethtown: Kierstan Lentz, Master of Science in Applied Nutrition
- Gap: Marc DiGregorio, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Summa Cum Laude
- Lancaster: Abigail Herbert, Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs; Colin Kligge, Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Cum Laude; Frances Thiry, Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Summa Cum Laude
- Manheim: Mackenzie Burke, Master of Arts in Teaching in Education
- Morgantown: Benjamin Bonnell, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cum Laude
Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA:
Conor McCoy, of Lititz, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
Dean's List Recognition
The spring 2026 semester brought accolades to many Lancaster County students across various universities:
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA:
- Lancaster: Erin Figart, Abigail Herbert
- Lititz: Julia Fosnocht, Piper Hepler
- Millersville: Jessica Hemmerly
- Mohnton: Kate Hazlett
East Stroudsburg University:
- Christiana: Lucas Thaler
- Columbia: Brie Droege, Brooke Droege, Breanna Young
- Denver: Jocelyn Redcay
- Elizabethtown: Elizabeth Givens, John Mckeon, Kirsten Nelsen, Piper Patrick, Kirsten Nelsen, Piper Patrick, Sydney Pope, Brendan Rilatt
- Ephrata: Jenna Hornberger, Sydney Hornberger, Erica Littlejohn
- Gap: Riley Bristow
- Lancaster: Emmanuel Gitonga, Ryan Metzger
- Leola: Raymond Dao
- Lititz: Caleb Hostetter, Jaden Maloney, Maddie Moline
- Millersville: Camilo Colorado, Anouk Landgraff
- Mount Joy: Lisa Peng
- Quarryville: Joey Chapman
- Robesonia: Kayla Correll, Adam Noll
- Stevens: Cyprus Rohrer, Carter Warfield
- Strasburg: Beau Heyser
Slippery Rock University:
- Akron: Jianna Long
- East Petersburg: Amanda Ernst
- Elizabethtown: Ava Masorti, Riley Mollohan, Catie Sikora
- Ephrata: Sarah Smith
- Lancaster: Abby Brubaker, Allison Burkholder, Elowyn Crescenzi, Olivia Griscom, Blair Loudenbeck, Soren Stoltzfus
- Lititz: Marlaina Coonan, Rebecca Niggel
- Marietta: Lydia Alkinburgh
- Mount Joy: Madeleine Kemmick, Michael Powell
- Quarryville: Guy Glowitz, Reese Zander
- Reinholds: Aly Kaley
- Robesonia: Abriana Kreiser
- Willow Street: Lilia McHugh
Stonehill College, Easton, MA:
Catherine Detweiler, of Oxford, earned dean's list honors.
Rhodes College, Memphis, TN:
Xavier King, of Lancaster, earned dean's list honors.
Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY:
Meagan Elizabeth Speizer, of Lancaster, earned presidential scholar honors.
Western New England University, Springfield, MA:
Gwendolyn Moyer, of Ephrata, earned president's list honors.
Academic Excellence in Athletics
Kutztown University's athletic prowess was recognized with the following accolades:
- Jared Ferguson, of Reinholds, a member of the baseball team, was named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team for the second consecutive season.
- Brynn Axe, of Landisville; Andrea Danciu, of Mohnton; Jared Ferguson, of Reinholds; and Brook Smith, of Lancaster, were named Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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This edition of Lancaster County College News highlights the dedication and achievements of our local students. From graduations to dean's lists and academic excellence in athletics, these young individuals are making their mark. As we celebrate their successes, let's also encourage and support the next generation of scholars and athletes in our community.
