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Tracy Hamrick Attains Bachelor Degree of Science in Nursing

Tracy Hellwarth Hamrick of Celina graduated ~ with honors ~ from Ohio Northern University in September 2011, with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Tracy is the wife of Trent Hamrick, and the mother of Logan, Peyton and Ashton. Tracy is employed in the obstetrics department at Mercer Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was honored with a family and friend party. Congratulations Tracy!

Christopher Lutz Graduates from College
Christopher M. Lutz of Convoy, graduated with honors from Brown Mackie College in Fort Wayne, IN on May 20, 2011. Chris had a GPA of 3.95, and received his Associate's of Science degree in Business Management. He was awarded the President's award for "the very best Brown Mackie has to offer", stated Brown Mackie President Jim Bishop. While at Brown Mackie, Chris was involved with several charitable causes, such as Coats for Kids. He is currently employed by Walmart in Fort Wayne. Chris is the son of Kevin and Charlene Lutz of Rockford. He resides in Convoy with his wife Tara and son Blake.

Ross Leighner Graduates with Degree in Education

Ross Heath Leighner graduated cum laude from Ohio State University on June 12^th, with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. Ross is the son of Rod and Diana Leighner of Dayton, the grandson of Gloria Fisher (and the late Don Fisher) and Nancy Leighner (and the late Roy Leighner), and the great-grandson of Dorothy Mihm, all of Rockford.

STEINBRUNNER NAMED VALEDICTORIAN

Tiffany Steinbrunner, a 2006 graduate of Parkway High School, completed her course work at the University Of Saint Francis in December of 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. At the graduation ceremony held in May Tiffany was named valedictorian for the Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership with a 3.94 GPA. As the top business student for the graduating class, Tiffany represented the University of Saint Francis at the FEI Banquet and was named the Indiana CPA Society Accounting Honor Student of the Year.

Tiffany was also recognized, during an honors banquet held prior to graduation as a student athlete receiving the following awards: Dak Tronics Scholar Athlete, MCC All-Academic Athlete, NAIA Scholar Athlete, and the Women’s National Fast Pitch Scholar Athlete.

In December, Tiffany moved to Indianapolis and is currently working for the accounting firm Ernst & Young and studying for the CPA exam to become a Certified Public Accountant.

CONGRATULATIONS TIFFANY!!!!

Susan Stephenson Seiti Graduates with Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
Parkway Graduate Graduates from The University of Findlay with Honors

Susan Seiti graduated at The University of Findlay on May 7, 2011. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree and graduated Summe Cum Laude with a gpa of 3.9 or greater. Susan is currently residing in Columbus but will be relocating to Cleveland. She is the daughter of Michael Stephenson & Rebecca Stephenson and the granddaughter of Marty Schaadt, and Charles & Anna Lee Stephenson.

Top 10 Outstanding Senior Graduates From The Ohio State University

Katie King recently graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors Research Distinction in Agribusiness and Applied Economics from The Ohio State University in Columbus. Katie was recognized as one of the Top 10 Outstanding Seniors within the College of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental Sciences.

Katie has accepted a position as a Grain Merchandiser with Consolidated Grain and Barge in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

She is the daughter of Mike and Ann King of Rockford OH and a 2006 Parkway graduate.

Tiffany Steinbrunner Named to MCC All-tournament Team
After missing the last three weeks of regular season with an ankle injury, Tiffany Steinbrunner returned to action playing in the MCC tournament with her softball teammates from the University of St Francis. On the day Tiffany had multiple hits in each of the 3 games including 3 doubles and a solo homerun. She also played outstanding defense in center-field to earn her a spot on the MCC all-tournament team.

Tiffany was awarded three additional awards during the banquet honoring the softball team. She earned the 300 club award, this award is given to graduating players who have a career batting average of .300 or better. In addition Tiffany received the MCC All-Academic Award and the NAIA Scholar Athlete Award for maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.5 and above. Tiffany had the highest GPA on the team at 3.96. Congratulations to Tiffany!!

Marbaugh Finishes Career at Bluffton

2006 Parkway alumni Jayme Marbaugh finished her softball career at Bluffton University this spring. Jayme led the team with 5 home runs and 22 RBI. For her career, Jayme was an All Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference first team selection as a sophomore and junior and a second team selection as a senior. She was also selected to the HCAC All Tournament team as a junior and senior. She finished her career at Bluffton fourth all-time with a .330 batting average and third with a .479 slugging percentage. She is second with 150 games played and first in games started after starting all 150 games, 451 at bats (2^nd all-time), 26 stolen bases (6^th all-time), 98 runs (2^nd all-time), 149 hits (2^nd all-time), 10 home runs (tied for 3^rd all-time), 94 RBI (3^rd all-time), 216 total bases (3^rd all-time) and 33 doubles (3^rd all-time). In the field, Marbaugh had 648 chances (2^nd all-time) and 334 assists (2^nd all-time). Her 271 career putouts placed her 12^th all-time for the Beavers.