Allyson Letavic, a 2017 graduate of Hempfield High School, graduated summa cum laude from the
University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in neuroscience. In fall 2021, she will attend the masters of prosthetics and orthotics program at the University of Pittsburgh.
Grace Batchelder received a Bachelor of Science in business administration in management information systems from the
Temple University Fox School of Business on May 7, 2021. A 2017 graduate of Manheim Township High School, she was president of Templeâs chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America, Phi Beta Lambda. She won first place honors in cybersecurity and information technology systems at the recent FBLA-Phi Beta Lambda state competition.
PBL Students Place in State Event
1 day ago • May 7, 2021
By Larry Isch
Posted in About
Several U of O students recently placed in the Arkansas Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) 2021 State Leadership Conference.
The conference was held online via Zoom in April.
William Paiz placed first in the category of Cyber Security and Isaias Ortiz placed second in Economic Analysis & Decision Making. In addition, Katherine Martinez placed third in Macroeconomics and Josue Maldonado placed third in Statistical Analysis.
PBL advisor Dr. Scott Sheinfeld, assistant professor of management, said, “While this was another year of dealing with very different circumstances for our Phi Beta Lambda business student organization, the team came together to compete and win. I want to congratulate all our competitors.”
Let’s Cook: May Baskets brightest stars of month
By Chuck Repnow - | May 1, 2021
Caramel Turtles
We have one of the purest and long-lasting friendships ever. When this friend and I join efforts, we’re able to bring joy, smiles and wonderful feelings wherever we go. Our adventures involve a bit of knocking and scampering but that is half the fun of our joint adventure. In our home, May baskets are still one of the brightest stars of May. Their appearance reminds the receiver that someone is wishing them a charmed day.
Looking back at the history of May Day Baskets,we learn that as the month of April disappeared, people would begin gathering flowers, candies and other goodies to put into May baskets to hang on the doors of friends, neighbors and loved ones on May 1. Baskets could also be delivered as a sign of romance. Upon delivery, you would knock or maybe yell “May Basket” and then run! If you were caught, lookout because a kiss could be arriving.
Penn State students and community members work tirelessly to enhance the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer through THON. But Penn State’s local connection with pediatric cancer runs even deeper through an initiative called the Jared Box Project.
The Jared Box Project was started locally in 2001 in memory and honor of Jared McMullen, a 5-year-old boy who was diagnosed with an incurable brainstem tumor in 1999.
“Jared always took a backpack filled with toys [to the hospital],” Jared Box Project Executive Director Cindy Kolarik said. “Jared actually noticed other kids that looked bored or sad or lonely, and he shared his toys with them. That always stuck in the back of my mind. Even though he was going through all that, he was able to look around and care for others.”