HAGERSTOWN, Md., April 19, 2008—The Kaplan College Hagerstown campus will hold a graduation ceremony on Saturday, April 19, for 127 students. The ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m. at North Hagerstown High School, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown, Md.
Students will be recognized for earning associate degrees or certificates in one of 17 programs in the business, computer technology, legal studies and allied health fields. Upon graduation, students may be eligible for entry-level positions in their field of study. According to the Maryland Occupational Projections, a report by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, Office of Workforce Information and Performance, medical assistant positions are expected to increase by 41.6 percent and legal assistant positions by 37.2 percent from 2004 to 2014.
“We are proud of our graduates. Many have overcome tremendous obstacles in order to accomplish their education,” said W. Christopher Motz, president of Kaplan College’s Hagerstown campus. “We look forward to the contributions they will make as employees of area businesses.”
Kaplan College’s Hagerstown campus is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The Kaplan College Hagerstown campus April 2008 graduates are as follows:
Associate of Applied Science
Accounting
Belinda Alvarez, Gaithersburg, MD
Chelsey Deavers, Waterfall, PA
Erika Diaz, Hagerstown, MD
Heather Matan, Baltimore, MD
Cody Pepple, Waynesboro, PA
Heidi Phillips, Hagerstown, MD
Patricia Ray, Hancock, MD
Stephanie Schaufele, New Windsor, MD
Karen Snively, Waynesboro, PA
Megan Stratton, Hagerstown, MD
Sara Whitacre, Clearbrook, VA
Associate of Applied Science
Administrative Professional
Stephanie Faulders, Hagerstown, MD
Associate of Arts
Business Administration
April Brydon, Funkstown, MD
Iselene Celius, Waynesboro, PA
Keisha Davis, Greencastle, PA
Brittany Harpel, Martinsburg, WV
Jonathan Hurd, Hagerstown, MD
Lauren Kowalski, Hagerstown, MD
Christopher McCray, Martinsburg, WV
Devin Miller, Waynesboro, PA
Greg Sandy, Hagerstown, MD
Brandon Sheffler, Mercersburg, PA
David Shover, Waynesboro, PA
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Applications
Britney Morris, Ranson, WV
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Forensics
Eric Brower, Taneytown, MD
John Imbach, Martinsburg, WV
Alex Kostrzewsky, Waynesboro, PA
Trevor McCrady, Fayetteville, PA
Michael McKenzie, Shippensburg, PA
Douglas Morgan, Hagerstown, MD
Jeremy Rettig, Maugansville, MD
Associate of Arts
Criminal Justice
Karla Bason, Frederick, MD
Barbara Carpenter, Martinsburg, WV
Amber Cason, Waynesboro, PA
Nina Childrey, Hagerstown, MD
Jason Clark, Berkeley Springs, WV
Rodney Ebersole, Williamsport, MD
Danielle Guyer, Hustontown, PA
Kimberly Heiston, Smithsburg, MD
Kathy Leggett, Blue Ridge Summit, PA
Cilena Lewis, Hagerstown, MD
Jessica Mack, Zullinger, PA
Jana Muffie, Waynesboro, PA
Megan Plunkard, Needmore, PA
Melissa Saunders, Falling Waters, WV
Matthew Sickle, Boonsboro, MD
Matthew Sullivan, Warfordsburg, PA
Larry Thompson, Hagerstown, MD
Anthony Todd, Waynesboro, PA
Leslie Wichmann, Charles Town, WV
Associate of Applied Science
Graphic Design
Meagan Bielata, Hagerstown, MD
Brandon Boschert, Hagerstown, MD
Kristina Fraley, Hagerstown, MD
Natasha Grice, Martinsburg, WV
Zachary Hess, Waynesboro, PA
James Jamitis, Monrovia, MD
Alex Kegerreis, Chambersburg, PA
Tara McGee, Westminster, MD
Mary Ruffin, Waynesboro, PA
Tracy L. Smith, Hagerstown, MD
Kathy Vogel, Union Bridge, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Health Information Mangement
Corie Allen, Hagerstown, MD
Bobbi Cleveland, Jefferson, MD
Stacey Boyer, Chambersburg, PA
Tiffiny Caldwell, Martinsburg, WV
Amanda Coe, Boonsboro, MD
Joyce Fox, Waynesboro, PA
Meagon Hayes, Martinsburg, WV
Cynthia Long, Hagerstown, MD
Jessa Newman, Mcconnellsburg, PA
Carol Reitz, Warfordsburg, PA
Associate of Applied Science
Legal Assistant
Jennifer Bowling, Chambersburg, PA
Nikki Freed, Martinsburg, WV
Amanda Leatherman, Greencastle, PA
Jennifer Marlatt, Hagerstown, MD
Julie Merrbaugh, Hagerstown, MD
Elisha Spielman, Smithsburg, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Medical Receptionist/Transcriptionist
Rachel Weitzel, Middletown, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Medical Secretary/Assistant
Alison Beck, Waynesboro, PA
Jessica Cole, Martinsburg, WV
Tracy Cook, Hagerstown, MD
Theresa Crabill, Hagerstown, MD
Megan Etter, Chambersburg, PA
Marketa Henderson, Falling Waters, WV
Ashley Koontz, Martinsburg, WV
Hilary Long, Sheperdstown, WV
Tarynee McKenzie, Martinsburg, WV
Ashley Moreland, Hagerstown, MD
Nelson Newman, Chambersburg, PA
LaTanya O'Neil, Waynesboro, PA
Cheryl Parson, Hagerstown, MD
Lori Pierce, Hagerstown, MD
Tracy Pipkin, Hagerstown, MD
Margaret Ruppenthal, Warfordsburg, PA
Stacy Schweitzer, Boonsboro, MD
Krista Snyder, Hagerstown, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Network Systems Technology
Andrew Bloxom, Frederick, MD
Kristie Harrison, Shippensburg, PA
Michael Immer, Hagerstown, MD
Brian Reed, Hagerstown, MD
Brian Schoppert, Hagerstown, MD
William Sperry, Greencastle, PA
Certificate
Computer Office Specialist
Jennifer Spriggs, Ranson, WV
Certificate
Computerized Accounting
Patricia Anders, Frederick, MD
Certificate
Medical Assistant
Marcella Agustus, Martinsburg, WV
Holly Cleveland, Hagerstown, MD
Paula Evans, Cumberland, MD
Amy Giddings, Hagerstown, MD
Alysia Glover, Chambersburg, PA
Julie Inge, Ridgely, WV
Melodie Labanowski, Hagerstown, MD
Jessica Morton, Waynesboro, PA
Amanda Park, Hagerstown, MD
Merryn Price, Hagerstown, MD
Donna Weikert, Fairfield, PA
Certificate
Medical Billing/Coding
Marcy Fuller, Hedgesville, WV
Lisa Goodie, Hagerstown, MD
Certificate
Phlebotomist
Amber DeLoof, Clear Spring, MD
Taryn Demory, Hancock, MD
Thomas Foley, Gerrardstown, WV
Tonya Freeman, Hagerstown, MD
Samantha Hoffman, Chambersburg, PA
Kayla Little, Hagerstown, MD
Kevin May, Williamsport, MD
Cherrelle Sellers, Boonsboro, MD
Brittina Von Autenried, Winchester, VA
Cynthia Wigfield, Hagerstown, MD
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