Category: Distinguished Young Alumni

More and more women are making waves in the world of professional golf, and MMI Preparatory School graduate Jessica McClellan is one of them. Five years ago, Jessica was at a crossroads when the pandemic hit while she was in her second year of studying Professional Golf Management at Pennsylvania State University. With in-person classes...

Abigail Paul is intent on making a difference in the field of chemical engineering by changing the way we approach energy storage systems. The MMI Prep alum is presently a doctoral candidate in chemical engineering at Ohio University, where she expects to complete her studies by 2026 and further explore how coal might be used...

We aren’t the first ones to recognize Emily Seratch’s enthusiasm, diligence, and determination. During her time at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, the MMI Preparatory School grad was named an “Outstanding International Business Student” and received the “Business Ambassador” award, while her writing won the “Student Conference in Business & Economics Best Paper Award.” Her...

If one were asked to characterize Ashley Acri in three words, those words would be creative problem solver. The 2013 graduate has enjoyed a varied and impressive career that’s long been centered around two primary goals: to serve as an agent of change and to help others achieve greatness. Ashley received a Bachelor of Science...

Antonia Diener epitomizes what it means to be a go-getter. The MMI Preparatory School alum began her education with us in the 6th grade and made an indelible mark at our institution as a member of the National Honor Society and the president of the Class of 2012. Antonia’s academic achievements at MMI paved the...

Eagle Scout and MMI Preparatory School alum Capt. John Driscoll stands out for a number of reasons, but chief among them is the courage and diligence he’s demonstrated while serving our country. At 29 years old, John has accomplished more than many do in a lifetime. He graduated from the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a...

Few industries are as dynamic and vital to human progress as science—and few would know this better than MMI Prep alum Dr. Tyler James Fulton. Tyler’s interest in chemistry escalated to new heights at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The undergraduate research he conducted under the guidance of Professor Michael Krout, PhD, zeroed in on...

Since completing her education at MMI Preparatory School in 2014, Dr. Kaitlyn Sitch has shattered one glass ceiling after another. The Girl Scout Gold Award winner took her love and proficiency for science, mathematics, and critical thinking she discovered at MMI to Wilkes University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and...

Marianne Virnelson became a disciple of the liberal arts at MMI Prep. She participated in Mock Trial, Speech and Debate, and summer work-study programs, packing her days with a range of activities before landing on her two greatest passions: performing in musical theater and being a tour guide. The former informed Marianne’s MMI and post-MMI...

Atty. Luke Yamulla has been a rising star since his time at MMI Prep. A diligent, curious student, Luke was known for his studying prowess, remarkable public speaking skills, and annual “Best of the Best” presentations. Academic dedication and successes aside, he was known even more for his empathetic, accepting, and welcoming nature. These innate...