Messiah College

 The following area students were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Messiah College: • Andrew Budd of Frederick, Md., a sophomore majoring in computer and information science • Shannon Cochran of Mount Airy, Md., a junior majoring in communication • Alexander Cormany of Chambersburg, Pa., a senior majoring in math with teaching certification • Caitlin Cormany of Chambersburg, a sophomore majoring in psychology ...

The following local students graduated May 14 from Messiah College: Michael Bard II of Needmore, Pa., graduated with a degree in business administration. Tiffany Brighton of Orrstown, Pa., graduated cum laude with a degree in nursing. Michael Donghia of St. Thomas, Pa., graduated cum laude with a degree in politics. Derek Forney of Shippensburg, Pa., graduated magna cum laude with a degree in broadcasting and communication. Lauren Gilbert of Chambersburg, Pa., graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology.

Matthew Henesy, son of Timothy and Marianne Henesy,was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Clear Spring District Historical Association for his interest in history, excellence in academics, his service to the community and leadership skills. Matthew, who graduated from Clear Spring High School in June, plans to attend Messiah College in the fall and major in history.

The following area students graduated from Gateway Christian Academy in Williamsport: Victoria Hines has been accepted to attend Messiah College. Devan Vanorsdale will attend Lee University. Russell Herman was accepted to the Maryland State Police Cadet Training Program. Andrea Abernethy will attend Stratford Career Institute. Cierra Johnson has been accepted to Neshema Dance Co. as a trainee.        

Hodgson-Knight Herman and Susan Flinn of Carl Junction, Mo., and Terry Hodgson of Anthony, Kan., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Rachel Anne Hodgson, to Brandon Wayne Knight, son of Philip and Kerrie Knight of Pittsburg, Kan. Miss Hodgson is a 2000 graduate of Greencastle-Antrim High School in Greencastle, Pa., and a 2004 graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in criminal justice and political science....

Four local high students and their families were guests of the Maugansville Ruritan Club at the monthly dinner meeting May 20. Each of the students was awarded a $1,000 scholarship. Each of the winners and their parents or guest was introduced and then the student gave the club members a brief description of their future plans and vocational aspirations. From left, Shane Burkett, Grace Academy, who plans to attend Kaplan College; Diana Robinson, Grace Academy, who will also attend Kaplan College; and Wilson Poffenberger, North Hagerstown High School, who plans to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Marah Drooger and Ronald S. Mumma were married May 24, 2009, at Thorpe Wood Retreat Center in Thurmont, Md. The bride is the daughter of Doug and Jacquelyn Drooger of Waynesboro, Pa. She is a 2005 graduate of Waynesboro High School and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Messiah College. The bridegroom is the son of Tommy Mumma of Hagerstown, and Ronald and Deb Mumma of Mercersburg, Pa. He is a 2005 graduate of Williamsport High School. He is a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Exercise Support Division, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.

Four recent graduates, two each from Williamsport and Clear Spring high schools, were awarded Masonic scholarships at their respective schools' awards ceremonies in June. Two students received $1,000 Masonic Charities of Maryland scholarships. They are Laura M. Forsythe, a graduate of Williamsport High School, who will attend Messiah College in Pennsylvania in the fall; and Hannah M. Smith, a graduate of Clear Spring High School, who will attend Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Roth-Munson Rachel Catherine Munson and Michael Lee Roth were married on Saturday, July 26, 2008, at St. James Brethren Church in St. James. The bride is the daughter of Robert and Cathy Munson of Boonsboro. The bridegroom is the son of David and Debra Roth of Williamsport. The bride is a 1999 graduate of Boonsboro High School. She received a Bachelor of Science in elementary education from Messiah College in 2003 and a Master of Education with a concentration in administration and supervision from Frostburg State University in 2007.

Sunday, April 14, 2013 COLLEGE BASEBALL Potomac State 5, HCC 2 Tanner Everton struck out 10 over 8 1/3 innings, and Jamie Miller came on in the ninth with two runners on and struck out the final two hitters to give Potomac State (22-10) a victory over Hagerstown Community College on Sunday. Garrett Sprankle drove in both runs for the Hawks (25-19) with a sacrifice fly in the fourth and a single in the sixth. Devin Schaeffer was the only player with two hits for HCC. COLLEGE TRACK HCC men finish second MECHANICSBURG, Pa. - The Hagerstown Community College men's team finished second in the team standings Saturday at the Messiah Invitational at Messiah College.

The following area students graduated from Gateway Christian Academy in Williamsport: Victoria Hines has been accepted to attend Messiah College. Devan Vanorsdale will attend Lee University. Russell Herman was accepted to the Maryland State Police Cadet Training Program. Andrea Abernethy will attend Stratford Career Institute. Cierra Johnson has been accepted to Neshema Dance Co. as a trainee.        

 The following area students were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Messiah College: • Andrew Budd of Frederick, Md., a sophomore majoring in computer and information science • Shannon Cochran of Mount Airy, Md., a junior majoring in communication • Alexander Cormany of Chambersburg, Pa., a senior majoring in math with teaching certification • Caitlin Cormany of Chambersburg, a sophomore majoring in psychology ...

The following local students graduated May 14 from Messiah College: Michael Bard II of Needmore, Pa., graduated with a degree in business administration. Tiffany Brighton of Orrstown, Pa., graduated cum laude with a degree in nursing. Michael Donghia of St. Thomas, Pa., graduated cum laude with a degree in politics. Derek Forney of Shippensburg, Pa., graduated magna cum laude with a degree in broadcasting and communication. Lauren Gilbert of Chambersburg, Pa., graduated summa cum laude with a degree in psychology.

The Meritus Medical Center Auxiliary Inc. Scholarship Committee selected six new recipients of its scholarship April 6. The students are: • Alyssa Brandt, graduating from Clear Spring High School, majoring in physician assistant program at DeSales University • Kelsey Smith, graduating  from Williamsport High School, majoring in nursing at Shenandoah University • Snigdha Rao, graduating from Smithsburg High School, majoring in...

North Hagerstown High School awarded 28 International Baccalaureate diplomas and certificates Dec. 20.   The recipients of IB diplomas and their current colleges are:   Shaina Alvarez (Hood College), Laura Bell (University of Maryland), Madison Bondoc (University of Maryland), Adele Bowers (College of Wooster), David Burkey (University of Maryland), Fedora Copley (Reed College), Patrick Creighton (University of Maryland), Suzanne Dunn (James Madison University). Michelle Ferreira (Swarthmore College)

RADFORD, Va. — Kelsy M. Rupp has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Radford University. She is pursuing a degree in dance with a concentration in ballet and a degree in psychology. She is a 2010 graduate of Williamsport High School. She is the daughter of Diana M. Miller of Williamsport and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Miller Sr. of Williamsport. BRIDGEWATER, Va., — The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bridgewater College: Michael J. Hull of Hagerstown, a junior majoring in biology Meredith J. Reynolds of Hagerstown, a freshman majoring in biology Andrew Routzahn of Clear Spring, a junior majoring in history and political science Steven Wolfe of Smithsburg, a sophomore majoring in liberal studies Danielle Wyand of Keedysville, a junior majoring in liberal studies   GRANTHAM, Pa. — The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Messiah College: Shannon Cochran of Mount Airy, Md., a freshman majoring in communication Alexander Cormany of Chambersburg, Pa., a junior majoring in math with teaching certification Rebecca Dettor of  Frederick, Md., a junior majoring in marketing Haven Drooger of Waynesboro, Pa., a senior majoring in elementary education Lindsey Egolf...

Marah Drooger and Ronald S. Mumma were married May 24, 2009, at Thorpe Wood Retreat Center in Thurmont, Md. The bride is the daughter of Doug and Jacquelyn Drooger of Waynesboro, Pa. She is a 2005 graduate of Waynesboro High School and is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Messiah College. The bridegroom is the son of Tommy Mumma of Hagerstown, and Ronald and Deb Mumma of Mercersburg, Pa. He is a 2005 graduate of Williamsport High School. He is a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps assigned to Headquarters Battalion, Exercise Support Division, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twenty-nine Palms, Calif.