Numerous area students receive BGSU diplomas

BOWLING GREEN -- Over 1,200 students received degrees from Bowling Green State University during summer commencement exercises held Saturday, Aug. 9, on the University Hall lawn. The graduating students represent 64 Ohio counties, 35 states and 28 nations.

Addressing the graduates was BGSU alumnus James Pickens Jr., a star of the television series "Grey's Anatomy." Pickens, who earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from Bowling Green in 1976, also received the University's Distinguished Alumnus Award during commencement. He portrays Dr. Richard Webber on "Grey's Anatomy" and has a Screen Actors Guild award to his credit as part of the ABC series' award-winning ensemble cast.

Area graduates include:

Attica:

Kelly Anne Lamoreaux, 625 Buckeye Dr., master of education;

Tracy Ann Phillips, 3806 S. Co. Rd. 23, master of education;

Judith Ann Schaaf, 16436 E. Twp. Rd. 44, master of education.

Bellevue:

Cynthia L. Andrews, 116 Walter St., associate of applied science in health information technology;

Leslie Elizabeth Benton, 14339 Co. Rd. 46, master of education;

Elizabeth J. Goodsite, 122 Shumaker Dr., master of arts;

Kristine M. Hickey, 117 Meadowlark Dr., associate of science, with distinction;

Kristine M. Hickey, 117 Meadowlark Dr., associate of applied science in radiologic technology;

Jennifer Jean Rich, 149 Robert Ave., master of education;

Brad L. Rohrbacher, 10909 Potter Rd., associate of applied science in radiologic technology, with distinction;

Benjamin R. Wood, 905 Goldenrod Dr., bachelor of science in technology.

Castalia:

Rachal Susan Hamilton, 9703 Ohio 101, master of education;

Kelly A. Protzman, 6612 Ridgewood Dr., associate of arts, with distinction;

Molly C. Volz, 6219 DeYo Rd., bachelor of science in social work.

Clyde:

Julie Ann Davlin, 145 Marleen Dr., master of education;

Abbey Renae Fry, 2676 Co. Rd. 195, master of education;

Stephen A. Griffin, 1466 N. Main St., bachelor of liberal studies;

Tiffany Leigh Hall, 1716 Co. Rd. 236, master of education;

Preston C. Harrison, 4729 Co. Rd. 175, bachelor of science in technology.

Cynthia Marie Leibengood, 7653 N. Ohio 101, master of education.

Green Springs:

Janelle Marie Farson, 3715 Co. Rd. 198, bachelor of arts.

Monroeville:

Greg Michael Grime, 9806 Ohio 99 N., master of education;

Jennifer Sue Lindner, 3303 Ohio 113 W., bachelor of science in education;

Jacqueline Magers, 2571 Dogtown Rd., master of education;

Kyle J. Reed, 549 Monroe St., bachelor of arts in communication;

Jean A. Rogers, 921 Ohio 61 S., master of education;

Amanda K. Thill, 3221 Ohio 99 S., associate of applied business in business management technology;

Levi J. Vladiff, 79 Manchester St., bachelor of arts in communication.

Republic:

M. Tyler Buckley, 101 North St., bachelor of arts;

Valerie Anne Kessler, 13047 E. Ohio 162, master of education;

Jacquelyn Elaine Stockmaster, 10932 E. Twp. Rd. 8, master of education.