Lebanon Valley College welcomed 52 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 Lexi Kerstetter of Nesquehoning and Brandon Kemmery of Mary D, both graduates of Tamaqua Area High School