Posted on Monday, March 29, 2010
Eight students received travel/presentation grants from ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning to attend the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band March 12-14 in West Chester.
Katie DiCola, a junior psychology and music major, is a daughter of Linda Beraduce and Thomas DiCola, both of Boardman, Ohio, and a graduate of Boardman High School.
Patrick Dolan, a junior music performance major, is a son of Gerard and Christine Dolan of North Wales and a graduate of Roman Catholic High School.
Stephen Flory, a sophomore music education major, is a son of Thomas and Mary Flory of Export and a graduate of Franklin Regional High School.
Elizabeth Gillum, a junior elementary education major, is a daughter of George and Bette Gillum of Allison Park and a graduate of Hampton High School.
Joseph Ohodnicki, a senior music education major, is a son of Paul and Marie Ohodnicki of East Pittsburgh and a graduate of Woodland Hills High School.
Sarah Ortz, a senior music education major, is a daughter of William and Connie Ortz of Petersburg, Ohio, and a graduate of Springfield Local High School.
Jennie Smith, a senior music and Christian education major, is a daughter of Kendall and Julia Smith of Trophy Club, Texas, and a graduate of Western Hills High School.
Erin Thompson, a senior music education major, is a daughter of Thomas and Linda Thompson of Imperial and a graduate of West Allegheny High School.
The students participate in a number of instrumental groups and ensembles under the direction of Dr. R. Tad Greig, associate professor, director of bands, and chair of ¾¨Ó㴫ý's Department of Music.
The Drinko Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning was created to enrich undergraduate education at ¾¨Ó㴫ý through advancing world-class teaching as well as by participating in collaborations that address community and regional needs including strengthening K-12 education. The Undergraduate Research Initiative provides funding for students to conduct research and to present their research at regional and national conferences.
Contact Greig at (724) 946-7279 or e-mail greigrt@westminster.edu for more information.
