Rachael A. Gevarter,

Rachael A. Gevarter, daughter of Russell Gevarter, step‑daughter of Mary Gevarter (New River residents for 9 years), graduated from Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, with a bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and Economics with a minor in Environmental Studies. Commencement took place on May 12.

She attended Trinity on a full ROTC scholarship. Rachael started with ROTC in Junior High School.

The same day as her graduation, at 7 p.m. at The University of Texas at San Antonio, she was commissioned into the United States Air Force as Second Lieutenant.

She will be stationed at Offutt AFB in Omaha, Neb., as a cost analyst.

Fiore E. Pellegrino

Air Force Airman Fiore E. Pellegrino has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship training, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Christine Cunningham of North State Highway 47, Warrenton, Mo., and Anthony Pellegrino of North Central Avenue, Desert Hills, Ariz.

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