Rider University, Lawrenceville, which celebrated its 139th commencement on May 14, awarded degrees to the following area residents:
From Englishtown: Kristen N. Jassin, a bachelor of arts degree in English/journalism; Samara D. Mallen, a bachelor of arts degree in political science; and Allison Pechow, a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education/psychology.
From Freehold: Monica T. Magiera, a master of business administration degree; William F. Walsh, a master of arts degree in educational administration; Shawn R. Hammer, a bachelor of science in business administration degree (management); and Jason A. Ryan, a bachelor of science in business administration degree (finance/accounting).
From Howell: Jesse Blake, a master of arts degree in counseling services; John Blake, a master of business administration degree; Kerrilyn Dell, a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education/psychology; Matthew E. Friebis, a bachelor of science in business administration degree (computer information systems); Derek M. Schork, a bachelor of science in business administration degree (marketing); and Dustin S. Tatninov, a bachelor of arts degree in American studies.
From Manalapan: Pamela L. Blazewski, a bachelor of science in business administration degree; and Angelo M. Capolupo, a master of accountancy degree.
From Marlboro: Jodi B. Fink, a bachelor of arts degree in elementary education/communication; and Joshua C. Hayek, a bachelor of science in business administration degree (marketing).
Emily Harrison, daughter of Adriana and Larry Harrison of Marlboro, was inducted in May into Phi Beta Kappa, Rutgers Chapter, Alpha of New Jersey at Rutgers-The State University, New Brunswick. A 2001 graduate of Marlboro High School, she is enrolled in the joint bachelor/medical degree program at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ)-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway.
Lauren A. Farina of Howell has earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and studio art from Clark University, Worcester, Mass. She graduated cum laude, with highest honors in studio art.
Dawn R. Tyrrell of Howell graduated in May from Babson College, Welles-ley, Mass., with a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
Elissa Reinfeld, daughter of Marsha and Sam Reinfeld of Manalapan, has been placed on the dean’s list for the spring semester at Douglass College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She is a 2001 graduate of Manalapan High School.
Andrew S. Levy, son of Meryl and Bob Levy of Manalapan, has earned membership on the spring semester dean’s list at Syracuse (N.Y.) University, where he is a student in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a 2003 graduate of Manalapan High School.
Michael Archer, son of Karen and Ron Archer of Freehold Township, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of Scranton, Pa., where he will be a senior in the fall. He is a premedical student majoring in biology.