York College honors Smith

Spencer Smith, of Bethlehem, a 2022 graduate majoring in civil engineering, received the Student Senate Service Award during the annual Student Recognition Ceremony at York College of Pennsylvania.

Marzouk admitted to honor society

Abanoub Marzouk, of Freemansburg, was admitted to the Pennsylvania Nu chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta, a national honor society and service organization dedicated to the encouragement and recognition of excellence in pre-professional health scholarship.

Roy named ‘Champion of Education’

This year, the Communities in Schools of Eastern Pennsylvania (CISEasternPA) Champion of Education award returns since before the Covid outbreak. The award recognizes a recipient for excellence in education services as well as support and collaboration with the organization. The nonprofit organization presented the 2022 award to Dr. Joseph Roy, superintendent of the Bethlehem Area School District May 26 at Historic Laros Estate in Bethlehem,

CISEasternPA’s partnership with BASD dates to 2006 but has grown since 2010, when Dr. Roy started with the district. Dr. Roy and the BASD participate in a “Roadmap to Educational Excellence” program that unifies the 22-district school management and provides equity in children’s support to achieve academic excellence. BASD has created a powerful partnership with CISEasternPA for several years now. With BASD and CISEasternPA’s commitment to providing a supportive home and school environment for children to learn and become proactive members of society, Roy knew they could achieve. CISEasternPA admired his drive and ability to address need-based challenges and find resolutions.

“We are thrilled to honor Dr. Roy as the Communities In Schools Champion of Education for 2022,” explained Tim Mulligan, CEO of CISEasternPA. “This award places a spotlight on educational leaders who prioritize student needs, work for equity and justice, and lead student success in the classroom and beyond. We appreciate that Dr. Roy and his team identified CIS as a key partner in the BASD Roadmap to Educational Excellence. We applaud the advances they’ve made in grade-level reading and creating the conditions for vibrant and engaging schools focused on student-centered learning.”

Beagell inducted to honor society

Lebanon Valley College inducted Kylie Beagell, of Bethlehem, into Lebanon Valley College’s chapter of Sigma Alpha Pi honor society. The sociology major was chosen based on GPAs and level of involvement. The LHS graduate was recognized for academic achievement and presented with an Award for Professionalism and Commitment to the Discipline of Sociology by LVC during a Social Sciences Awards ceremony.

Stapleton named Jacob Albright Scholar

Bria Stapleton, of Bethlehem, has been named an Albright College Jacob Albright Scholar for 2022. A member of the Albright honors program, she is completing an bachelor of arts degree in fashion/design and merchandising. She earned the Outstanding Fashion Senior Award.

Reinert presents original research

Chase Reinert, of Bethlehem, presented original research April 21 at Ohio Wesleyan University’s 2022 Spring Student Symposium.

The poster reports were “Phenotype Characterization of sas-7(or1945) C. elegans (roundworm)” and “Wildlife Rehabilitation Internship at Ohio Wildlife Center.”

The annual symposium is designed to highlight the breadth, innovation, and quality of work produced by students and the tenets of the OWU Connection: think big (understand issues from multiple academic disciplines), go global (gain international perspective), get real (translate classroom knowledge into real-world experience), and do good (volunteer to help others).

The Bethlehem area resident was inducted May 6 into Ohio Wesleyan University’s chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s oldest academic honor society.