Laura Cinicola of West Penn Township has graduated cum laude from Lycoming College in Williamsport. She received a bachelor of art degree in photography and commercial design. She is a 2011 graduate of Marian Catholic High School.

She was a member of the Kappa Pi International Art Fraternity, where she held the office of treasurer. During her senior year she completed two internships, one at the Wild Photography Studio in Williamsport and a design internship with the Lycoming County Arts Council. At the end of junior year, she spent a May term in Italy completing coursework in photography.She played four years on the Lycoming Warriors volleyball team. The team qualified for commonwealth playoffs in all four years.Laura is the daughter of Fred and Terrie Cinicola of Andreas.She is the granddaughter of Clete and Irene Milan of Jim Thorpe and Anna Cinicola, formerly of Summit Hill.