HAGERSTOWN, Md., Oct. 18, 2008—Kaplan College, Hagerstown campus, will hold a graduation ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 18, for 127 students. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. at the North Hagerstown High School at 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., Hagerstown.
Students will be recognized for earning associate degrees or diplomas in one of 16 programs in the allied health, graphic design, business, information technology or legal 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 Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation department, medical assistant positions are expected to increase by 38.6 percent, medical transcriptionist positions by 24.3 percent, legal assistant and paralegal positions by 19.9 percent, and secretary and administrative assistant positions by 9.7 percent from 2006 to 2016.
“I am very proud of our graduates for their hard work and dedication,” said W. Christopher Motz, president of Kaplan College’s Hagerstown campus. “I look forward to their future accomplishments in their new careers.”
Kaplan College is accredited by the 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.
Kaplan College, Hagerstown campus, October 2008 graduates are as follows:
Associate of Applied Science
Accounting
Bethany Burkhart, Martinsburg, WV
Barbara Gump, Mont Alto, PA
Amy Hemler, Rouzerville, PA
Fancy Ireland, Myersville, MD
Tammy Mannetti, Mercersburg, PA
Lorie Strachan, Chambersburg, PA
Mandy Walls, Fayetteville, PA
Nichole Ware, Hagerstown, MD
Trista Whorton, Falling Walters, WV
Associate of Applied Science
Administrative Professional
Denise Johnson, Frederick, MD
Associate of Arts
Business Administration
Brandy Benedict, Waynesboro, PA
Heather Conrad, Greencastle, PA
Monique Cuevas, Smithsburg, MD
Crystal Dixon, Frederick, MD
Rachel Harbaugh, Waynesboro, PA
Charles Harrell, Hagerstown, MD
Keith Horst, Hagerstown, MD
Malcolm Jones, Chambersburg, PA
Heather Knapp, Hagerstown, MD
Danielle Martin, Shippensburg, PA
Derrick Monroe, Shepherdstown, WV
Zach Murray, Fairfield, PA
Patrick Myers, Hagerstown, MD
Richard Pauley, Harpers Ferry, WV
Ashley Roberts, Waynesboro, PA
Lorie Strachan, Chambersburg, PA
Alex Younker, Hagerstown, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Applications
Katherine Jackson, Chambersburg, PA
Kim Jordan, Martinsburg, WV
Associate of Applied Science
Computer Forensics
Megan Adkins, Frederick, MD
Ginger Drummond, Hagerstown, MD
David Gebhart, Fairfield, PA
Tyler Minnier, Waynesboro, PA
Heidi Rock, St Thomas, PA
Associate of Arts
Criminal Justice
Molly Allen, Waynesboro, PA
Rikki Arocha, Walkersville, MD
Lacriesta Bair, Harrisonville, PA
Rick Brandenburg, Hagerstown, MD
Angelia Corwell, Chambersburg, PA
Dondi M Deibert, Waynesboro, PA
Kristi Dumon, Frederick, MD
Marrie Gonzalez, Chambersburg, PA
Ashley Hayes, Hagerstown, MD
Tyler Helman, Waynesboro, PA
Derrick Kinna, Hagerstown, MD
Amanda Leith, Hedgesville, WV
Stephanie Miss, Hagerstown, MD
Carolina Quintanilla, Hagerstown, MD
Amanda Rice, Rohrersville, MD
Amber Rippeon, Libertytown, MD
Scott Todd, Greencastle, PA
Catherine Tyler, Hagerstown, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Graphic Design
Jennifer Beitzel, Grantsville, MD
Melissa Campagna, Martinsburg, WV
Kelly Cooper, Greencastle, PA
Jennafer Harrison, Frederick, MD
Lindsey Helmstetter, Hancock, MD
Jessica Himes, Hagerstown, MD
Danielle Jacobs, Chambersburg, PA
Frederick Robinson, Frederick, MD
Elizabeth Stitely, Thurmont, MD
Associate of Applied Science
Health Information Management
Katherine Atha, Williamsport, MD
Tamara Eisenhart, Hagerstown, MD
Ashley Feldman, Chambersburg, PA
Tracie Godby, Berkeley Springs, WV
Sherry Holet, Hagerstown, MD
Amanda Nazelrod, Falling Waters, WV
Associate of Applied Science
Legal Assistant
Cara Curfman, Chambersburg, PA
Mary Dickinson, St. Thomas, PA
Rickilynn Dyer, Frederick, MD
Morgan Lady, Williamsport, MD
Brandi Molina, Hagerstown, MD
Juliana Oliveira, Falling Waters, WV
Associate of Applied Science
Medical Receptionist/Transcriptionist
SueEllen Marietta, Chambersburg, PA
Associate of Applied Science
Medical Secretary/Assistant
Rachel Burchill, Chambersburg, PA
Sharnay Burnett, Hagerstown, MD
Lauren Frank, Fayetteville, PA
Rhonda Gasche, McConnellsburg, PA
Melodie Labanowski, Hagerstown, MD
Ashley Martin, Fayetteville, PA
Shaleigh Merryman, Fairfield, PA
Jennifer O'Berry, Hagerstown, MD
Tiffany Roland, Everett, PA
Sandra Sherman, Chambersburg, PA
Katie Swindell, Grantsville, MD
Heather Swisher, Waynesboro, PA
Brittany Welsh, Winchester, VA
Emily Zentmyer, Fayetteville, PA
Associate of Applied Science
Network Systems Technology
Eric Ford, Greencastle, PA
Charles Netzer, Hagerstown, MD
Rebecca Strait, Hagerstown, MD
Certificate
Medical Assistant
April Burch, McConnellsburg, PA
Jennifer Cole, Martinsburg, WV
Thomas Foley, Gerrardstown, WV
Pamela Forrest, Martinsburg, WV
Karla Fox, Greencastle, PA
Suzy Gary, Hagerstown, MD
Amanda Hottinger, Hagerstown, MD
Rebecca Lovins, Cumberland, MD
Rachel Mellott, Greencastle, PA
Wilma Pierce, Hancock, MD
Caroline Robinette, Hustontown, PA
Kristi Rogers, Shippensburg, PA
Tiffany Sites, Chambersburg, PA
Dianna Stotler, Needmore, PA
Brittany Waters, Burnt Cabins, PA
Jacqueline Weller, Clear Springs, MD
Certificate
Medical Billing/Coding
Susan Seiler, Hagerstown, MD
Michelle Upton, Hagerstown, MD
Amy Wilson, Clearbrook, VA
Certificate
Medical Receptionist
Sabrina Ray, Hagerstown, MD
Kathy Stotelmyer, Boonsboro, MD
Certificate
Phlebotomist
Samantha Bowser, Greencastle, PA
Sherry Canfield, Keedysville, MD
Penny Clark, Warfordsburg, PA
Katherine Dam, Frederick, MD
Megan Etter, Chambersburg, PA
Christin Fischer, Great Cacapon, WV
Cara Fitzpatrick, Hagerstown, MD
Olesya Grogg, Williamsport, MD
Michelle Kursey, Hagerstown, MD
Leticia Lemus, Chambersburg, PA
Tamara Markle, Martinsburg, WV
Santell Miller, Chambersburg, PA
Belinda Nelson, Charles Town, WV
Sarah Pettitt, Kearneysville, WV
Joyce Timmons, Greencastle, PA
About Kaplan Higher Education
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