All of the students cited on this webpage have achieved academic distinction at Slippery Rock University. Some of them come from nearby, and others from countries around the world. What they all have in common is their dedication both to their studies, and to the library, where they do important jobs in all areas of the library's operations. We extend to our honored student employees our congratulations and our best wishes for continued success in their studies and in their chosen careers.

P.J. Tramdack
Library Director

Natalie Boulier

Michelle Cywinski

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Psychology

• Hometown:  Slippery Rock, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

• Award:  Academic Scholarship, Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Physical Education

• Hometown:  Erie, PA

• Plans:  Teaching K-12

Rachel Donelson

Shannon McCullough

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Education

• Hometown:  Murrysville, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Social Work

• Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

Megan Alcott

Brett Groscost

Charles Laverty

• Award:  Academic Scholarship, Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Freshman

• Major:  Parks & Recreation

• Hometown:  Hanover, PA

• Plans:  

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Business Management

• Hometown:  Midland, PA

• Plans:  

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level: Freshman

• Major:  Exercise Science/Physical Therapy

• Hometown:  Troy, PA

• Plans:  

Ian Pawlowski

Melinda Somerville

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Junior

• Major:  Communication

• Hometown:  Munhall, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Freshman

• Major:  Elementary & Special Education

• Hometown:  Baden, PA

• Plans:  Travel abroad

Molly Check

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  

• Major:  Environmental Education

• Hometown:  Warren, PA

• Plans:  Teach elementary education classes in public schools

Stacy Alabran

Michael Bobby

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Elementary Education

• Hometown:  Hadley, PA

• Plans:  Become an elementary teacher

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Math

• Hometown:  Northern Cambria, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

Mark Erickson

Alyssa Papay

• Award:  Vocal Scholarship, Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Music

• Hometown:  New Wilmington, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

• Award:  Marjorie Stephenson Scholarship, Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Elementary Education & Early Childhood

• Hometown:  Sharon, PA

• Plans:  Elementary school teacher

Jared Negley

• Award:  Presidential Scholar, Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Music (with a minor in East Asian Studies)

• Hometown:  Butler, PA

• Plans:  Music faculty at a college/university

Brady Crytzer

Holly Piroth

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Freshman

• Major:  Journalism

• Hometown:  Freeport, PA

• Plans:  Become a writer

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Elementary Education/Special Education

• Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA

• Plans:  Attend graduate school

Cara Nardone

Sarah Pollard

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Elementary Education/Special Education

• Hometown:  Ellwood City, PA

• Plans:  Teach, then get my masters and maybe doctorate

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Elementary Education/Special Education

• Hometown:  Fayetteville, PA

• Plans:  Teach

Danielle Busi

Acacia Kreger

Lauren Pegher

• Award:  Dean's List - 2 semesters

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Resort Recreation Management/Tourism

• Hometown:  Slippery Rock, PA

• Plans:  Undecided

• Award:  Dean's List - 2 semesters

• Grade Level:  Junior

• Major:  Communication/Public Relations

• Hometown:  Confluence, PA

• Plans:  Undecided

• Award:  Dean's List

• Grade Level: Senior

• Major:  Psychology/Criminology

• Hometown:  Bethel Park, PA

• Plans:  To go to graduate school and get a PhD in Criminology

Bruce Siwy

Sara Thompson

Ryan Zielinski

• Award:  Certificate of Achievement from Communications Dept., Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Communication

• Hometown:  Johnstown, PA

• Plans:  Graduate and get a job in journalism or public relations

• Award:  4.0 GPA - 2 semesters, Dean's List - 2 semesters

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Elementary Education/Early Childhood

• Hometown:  Jamestown, PA

• Plans:  Teach elementary school and become a reading specialist

• Award:  Academic Scholarship, 4.0 GPA, Dean's List - 2 semesters

• Grade Level: Junior

• Major:  Exercise Science/Physical Therapy

• Hometown:  Pittsburgh, PA

• Plans:  Attend physical therapy school in the fall

Corinn Randolph

Brittany Elser

• Award:  4.0 GPA, Dean's List

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  Elementary Education

• Hometown:  Meadville, PA

• Plans:  Student teach in Ireland; leave the state of Pa and never live through another winter

• Award:  4.0 GPA - 1 semester, Dean's List - 2 semesters

• Grade Level:  Senior

• Major:  English-Literature

• Hometown:  Prospect, PA

• Plans:  Attend the University of Pittsburgh to earn a masters

Jason Neel

• Award:  Academic Scholarship, 4.0 GPA - 1 semester, Dean's List - 2 semesters

• Grade Level:  Sophomore

• Major:  Information Technology

• Hometown:  Jefferson, PA

• Plans:  Graduate and find an I.T.-related job