By JOSELYN KING
WHEELING Wheeling University valedictorian Kayla Smith of Shadyside was visibly nervous Saturday prior to taking the podium to address fellow graduates, but an experienced speaker was close by to offer advice.
WU graduated 215 on Saturday during its 63rd commencement ceremony which took place this year outside at Bishop Schmidt field.
Prior to the start of events, Smith chatted with commencement speaker U.S. Rep. David B. McKinley, R-West Virginia, who noticed her edginess.
“I’ve been thinking about this all year,” she told him about her speech.
McKinley told her to find someone in the crowd to look in the eye as she spoke, and to concentrate on that person.
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CHBC Announces Appointment of Sara Fitzsimon Nelson to Policy Director
Fitzsimon Nelson was previously the Legislative Analyst for the Service Employees International Union and earned her J.D. from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
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cil (CHBC) today announced the appointment of Sara Fitzsimon Nelson as the policy director of the organization.
Sara Fitzsimon Nelson We are pleased to welcome Ms. Fitzsimon Nelson as the policy director of CHBC, said Lauren Skiver, Chairman of the CHBC. Sara brings new energy and perspective to our organizational advocacy efforts with the Governor s Office, state legislature and regulatory agencies. She will spearhead the inclusion of hydrogen energy and fuel cell power in California s climate and energy policies with our diverse membership.
Apr 3, 2021
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Rice of Charlotte, N.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kreefer of East Liverpool are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their children, Cynthia Marie Rice and Justin Michael Kreefer.
The future bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hutsler and the late Mr. and Mrs. David Rice Lancaster, Ohio. Cindy graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science in Fashion and Textile Design. She is currently employed as a product designer for Standard Fiber LLC.
The future groom is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Don McHenry and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kreefer of East Liverpool. Justin graduated from Wheeling Jesuit University with a Bachelor of Business Management. In 2014, he graduated from Wake Forest University with a Masters of Business Administration. He is currently employed at TIAA as Director of Credit Risk Oversight.