Oct. 19, 2010

HARRISBURG – A reception recognizing the contributions and academic success of students of Hispanic background was one of the celebrations at HACC-Harrisburg Campus during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Students with a grade point average of 3.25 or higher were honored with a dessert reception hosted by the Office of Student Life and Mosaico, the student-run club. Keynote speaker was Carlos Lopez, executive director of the Latino Hispanic American Community Center in Harrisburg.

Each of the following students were presented with a certificate of recognition for their continued academic accomplishments:

Boiling Springs - Amy L. Russell.

Camp Hill - Casey L. Knaub.

Carlisle - Roxanne R. Lehman.

Duncannon - Adriana Madriz-Ottolina.

Enola - Michelle M. Jacome, Tyler M. Rivera, Evelyn Toro-Knull.

Etters - Constance L. Heidel.

Harrisburg - Amber M. Appleby, Nelvia Avila, Jonathan Banchs, Pilar Calderon, Forrest A. Cato, Linda G. Cordova-Morrow, Alma L. Figueroa-Renteria, Jabes Garcia, Svetlana Gomez, Zehra Hasgic, Sameh S. Hendy, George C. Henry, Nadia M. Hussin, Orlando Laureano, Daisy M. Maldonado, Juan F. Maldonado, Melanie A. Myers, Nancy Nagel, Alexandra D. O'Hara, Angelita Ortiz, Johann Oviedo, Juan A. Pardo-Chavez, April Sanchez, Elias Santa, Timothy L. Sipe, Lizzette M. Stauffer, Andres Ulloa Ortiz, Justino Villafane, Robert H. Wray.

Hummelstown - Sandra L. Cruz.

Lancaster - Peter Acevedo, Alodie Rosario, Vanessa Sardinas, Gloria S. Guardiola, Juan C. Morales.

Lebanon - Rose M. Muniz.

Lewisberry - Gisbel Garcia.

McAlisterville - Angela M. St John.

Mechanicsburg - Brandon J. Cruz, Geraldo J. De Leon, Yolimar Marquez, Carlos Q. Patino, Ramon N. Pinol, Sonia I. Souchet, Yazmeira A. Wieman.

Mount Holly Springs - Trudie A. Couser.

New Cumberland - Josue A. Aquino.

Newport - Faye M. Pelino.

Newville - Natalie S. Petty.

Steelton - Joshe L. Ordonez.

Tower City - Diana Mitchell.