Central Penn College recently held a virtual commencement for the 2020 graduating class.

“We are extremely proud of our 416 graduates who persevered and prevailed, in face of unprecedented challenges posed by a global pandemic, to earn their degree,” said Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, president of the Central Penn College.

Approximately 40% of Central Penn’s 2020 class graduated with honors.

Local students include:

• Amanda Mooney of Jim Thorpe, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science in healthcare management.

• Lance Wargo of Tamaqua, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science in information technology.