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Steve Lewis, who was born and raised in Dividing Creek and now resides in Leipzig, Germany, was back in South Jersey sketching and making notes for new paintings to be produced in his studio. Lewis moved to Leipzig in 1994 after graduating from Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University. He was under the tutelage of Judy Scull at Bridgeton High School until he graduated in 1990, and studied oil painting with Elsie Donaghay in Cedarville as a child. Both artists played an integral role in his development as an artist. Lewis visited with them during his trip through Cumberland County and spoke about his new work being shown through Leipzig since April. Works by Lewis, including "In Between Times," an oil on canvas, are featured in a solo exhibit, "Meta-Triptychs," at Barfussgaesschen 12 in Leipzig, Germany. For information, visit Artist-Teacher-HERE.blogspot.com or www.wooloo.org/lewis.

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Mario Romeo, a 2014 graduate of Buena Regional High School, was named an Alan and Eileen Wingrove Freshman Scholar in Residence at The Honors College at Towson University for the 2014-15 school year by the Department of Chemistry Scholarship and Fellowship Committee. In addition to this honor, he will receive $2,250 toward tuition and fees and be recognized as an Alan and Eileen Wingrove Freshman Scholar in Residence at the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Convocation next spring.

Romeo plans to obtain a master's in chemistry from Towson University and continue his education by obtaining a Ph.D. in nuclear chemistry.

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Army Pvt. Charles A. Tarpley, son of Charles A. Tarpley and Diane Redfern and nephew of Otis White of Vineland, graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga. He is a 2008 graduate of Vineland High School.

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Leslie Laguna of Buena, daughter of Ted and Evelyn Laguna, graduated cum laude from Goucher College in Baltimore with a degree in chemistry. She is a graduate of Sacred Heart High School.

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The following area students were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at The College of New Jersey in Ewing:

• Michael Oliva of Vineland, a journalism and professional writing major.

• Eva Carrara of Leesburg, a history major.

• Joseph Worthington of Millville, a history major.

• Kristen Scagnelli of Millville, a political science major.

• Elizabeth Maxwell of Bridgeton, a psychology major.

• Stephanie Cancglin of Newfield, an early childhood-iSTEM major.

• Samantha Mason of Vineland, a self designed major.

• Delanie Libro of Woodbine, a health and exercise science major.

• Sarah Lippincott of Millville, a nursing major.

• Mckenzie Montana of Vineland, a chemistry major.

CELEBRATIONS

• Happy birthday to Denise Deserable, who celebrates today.

• Happy 75th birthday to Thomas Swenk, who celebrates Friday.