Lebanon Valley College welcomed 57 students as first-year mentors who guided new first-year and transfer students through their early weeks at The Valley. First-year mentors are responsible for assisting new students in succeeding personally, socially, and academically through connections to the College and their peers.

Local students include:

• Brandon Kemmery of Mary D, a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.

• Lexi Kerstetter of Nesquehoning, a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.

• Christopher Miller of Tamaqua, a graduate of Tamaqua Area High School.