College Students – Awards and Achievements March-Updated

Local Students Honored for Academic Achievement at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (04/24/2014)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, announced that 104 students were honored for outstanding academic achievement at the Honors Convocation held recently on the Saint Rose campus.

Students from this area who received recognition for academic excellence are:

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY, received the Inez and Nicholas Tarquin Artist Scholar Award. Furjanic is a junior at Saint Rose. The award is presented to a talented junior majoring in art with a grade-point average of 3.50 or higher. Recipient is chosen by the Art Department faculty based on artistic and academic talent.

Barbara Hoenzsch of Stillwater, NY, received the Graduate Honors in Literacy - Grade 5 - 12 Award. Hoenzsch is a graduate student at Saint Rose. Graduate Honors Awards are based on criteria specified by the department in which the graduate student studies.

Kellie Monroe of Waterford, NY, received the Graduate Honors in MBA Award. Monroe is a graduate student at Saint Rose. Graduate Honors Awards are based on criteria specified by the department in which the graduate student studies.

Scott Ian Whitney of Waterford, NY, received the Academic Achievement - Class of 2016 Award. Whitney is a sophomore at Saint Rose. The Academic Achievement Awards recognize outstanding students from the undergraduate classes – junior, sophomore, and freshman. Award recipients have achieved the highest cumulative grade-point averages in their respective classes.

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY, Inducted into Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society

ROCHESTER, NY (04/15/2014)(readMedia)-- The Honor Society of Sigma Beta Delta is pleased to announce that Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY, was recently initiated into the Sigma Beta Delta Chapter at Nazareth College.

Lachell is studying Marketing with a minor in Information Technology.

 

Benjamin Thomsen Named Member of SUNY Delhi's Associated General Contractor's Student Chapter

DELHI, NY (04/01/2014)(readMedia)-- Benjamin Thomsen of Stillwater has been named a member of SUNY Delhi's Associated General Contractor's Student Chapter for the 2013-2014 academic year.

Thomsen is currently pursuing an associate's degree in Electrical Construction and Instrumentation.

 Binghamton University Student Athletes Recognized For Outstanding Academic Achievement

BINGHAMTON, NY (04/04/2014)(readMedia)-- The following student athletes at Binghamton University, were named to the fall 2013 Athletic Director's Honor Roll after achieving semester grade point averages (GPA) of 3.30 or higher.

Kathleen Klein who is on the Women's Track & Field team, is pursuing a major in Graphic Design. He/she hails from Clifton Park, NY and attended Shenendehowa High School.

Sarah Osaheni who is on the Women's Track & Field team, is pursuing a major in Harpur College. He/she hails from Clifton Park, NY and attended Shenendehowa High School.

 

Shalina Rossi Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2013 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (04/04/2014)(readMedia)-- Shalina Rossi of Melrose, NY, member of the Class of 2015, has been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester.

 Local Students Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at SUNY Geneseo

GENESEO, NY (03/25/2014)(readMedia)-- Faculty members at the State University of New York at Geneseo have elected 80 students to the college's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most widely known academic honor society. Students from the junior and senior classes are selected each spring for membership into the organization.

New inductees from this area are:

Laura Duclos, a senior from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Steven Rosenzweig, a senior from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

SUNY Potsdam athlete Marissa Skaczkowski earns SUNYAC Fall Commissioner's List accolade

POTSDAM, NY (03/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Marissa Skaczkowski, a resident of Mechanicville, N.Y. was one of 23 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's List for the Fall 2013 semester, the conference announced last week.

Skaczkowski is a sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam women's soccer team. Players named to the Commissioner's List have a minimum of a 3.3 GPA based on three semesters at Potsdam.

 

Local residents make fall 2013 Dean's List at SUNY New Paltz

NEW PALTZ, NY (03/18/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at the State University of New York at New Paltz for the fall 2013 semester.

Tyler Adams, a resident of Johnsonville, N.Y.. Adams's major is Visual Arts.

Kathryn Christensen, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Christensen's major is Undeclared.

Emily Hartley, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Hartley's major is Graphic Design.

Nicole Hoerold, a resident of Mechanicville, N.Y.. Hoerold's major is International Relations.

Mariah Johnson, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Johnson's major is Visual Arts.

Kate Lyons, a resident of Mechanicville, N.Y.. Lyons's major is English.

Kyle Marra, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Marra's major is Undeclared.

Hannah Nesich, a resident of Valley Falls, N.Y.. Nesich's major is Journalism.

Chrisanne Pierson, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Pierson's major is Undeclared:Pre-Management.

Eleanor Riccardi, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Riccardi's major is Art History.

Melissa Scheibner, a resident of Waterford, N.Y.. Scheibner's major is Digital Media Program and Mgmt.

Ryan Tompkins, a resident of Waterford, N.Y.. Tompkins's major is Computer Science.

 

Area Students Named to Siena College President's List

LOUDONVILLE, NY (03/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Siena College has named the following local students to its President's List for the Fall 2013 Semester

Stephanie Carroll, a accounting major, of Clifton Park, NY.

Ali Moosavi, a biology major, of Mechanicville, NY.

Robert Berry, a finance major, of Mechanicville, NY.

Tyler Rajeski, a finance major, of Clifton Park, NY.

Isabell Shields, a history major, of Clifton Park, NY.

Eli Bashwinger, a physics major, of Clifton Park, NY.

Alyx Gleason, a physics/engineering major, of Clifton Park, NY.

Meghan McBride, a psychology major, of Mechanicville, NY.

Hannah Pauli, a religious studies major, of Clifton Park, NY.

Abbey Lavazzo, a social work major, of Mechanicville, NY.

Delaney Rives, a sociology major, of Mechanicville, NY.

CORRECTION: Area Students Named to Siena College Honors Lists

LOUDONVILLE, NY (03/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Please disregard the Dean's List story sent to you on March 7. It inadvertently included students on both the Dean's List and President's List. We apologize for the error. A corrected story follows:

Siena College names local students to its Fall 2013 Honors Lists:

Stephanie Carroll, a accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List.

Kylene Fitsik, a accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Connor Rutherford, a accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Brandon Valvo, a accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Ashley Vankempen, a accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Abby Luciano, a Actuarial Science major from Stillwater, NY (12170) was named to the Dean's List.

Samantha Farina, a biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Waleed Ijaz, a biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Ali Moosavi, a biology major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the President's List.

Michael Abele, a classics major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Michael Williams, a economics major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Lydia Provancher, a English major from Stillwater, NY (12170) was named to the Dean's List.

Robert Berry, a finance major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the President's List.

Brian DiCaprio, a finance major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Dominick Iachetta, a finance major from Waterford, NY (12188) was named to the Dean's List.

Tyler Rajeski, a finance major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List.

Matthew Findlay, a history major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Isabell Shields, a history major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List.

Aaron Buckley, a management major from Waterford, NY (12188) was named to the Dean's List.

William Fitzgerald, a management major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Alexander Grayson, a management major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the Dean's List.

Danielle Thompson, a management major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Meghan Walsh, a management major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Kevin Cunningham, a marketing major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the Dean's List.

Courtney Mailloux, a marketing major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Louis Walsh, a marketing major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Dustin Clark, a mathematics major from Stillwater, NY (12170) was named to the Dean's List.

Eli Bashwinger, a physics major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List.

Michael Englert, a physics/engineering major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Alyx Gleason, a physics/engineering major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List.

Alexis Benedetti, a psychology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Kelly Lloyd, a psychology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Meghan McBride, a psychology major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the President's List.

Hannah Pauli, a religious studies major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List.

Ashley Howell, a social work major from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the Dean's List.

Abbey Lavazzo, a social work major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the President's List.

Delaney Rives, a sociology major from Mechanicville, NY (12118) was named to the President's List.

 

Hudson Valley Community College Student James Greg of Clifton Park to Receive SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence

TROY, NY (03/07/2014)(readMedia)-- James Greg of Clifton Park is the recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, one of the highest student honors in the State University of New York system.

Greg, who is studying Engineering Science at Hudson Valley Community College, will be honored at an upcoming ceremony at the Empire State Plaza along with other recipients from across the State University's colleges and universities.

James is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, an invitation-only honor society that recognizes excellence in student achievement. He is a member of the college's Student Senate and has been named to the President's List for three consecutive semesters. James volunteers weekly with SAFE, which helps students with disabilities play sports and he also helped establish a charitable organization in memory of local Shaker and Shenendehowa students who were killed in a car accident.

Christopher J. Briam of Stillwater Named to the Men's Golf Team at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (03/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Christopher J. Briam of Stillwater, NY is a participating member of the SUNY Delhi Men's Golf Team. Christopher J. is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Business and Professional Golf Management at Delhi.

 

Ryan McGrath inducted into honor society at FDU

MADISON, NJ (03/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Waterford, NY resident, Ryan McGrath, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's in Teaneck, NJ, has been inducted into FDU's Phi Zeta Kappa junior honor society for the Fall 2013 semester. To qualify for Phi Zeta Kappa, a student must have completed at least the first 60 credits toward an undergraduate degree, and of these credits, 44 must have been earned at FDU and a cumulative grade point ratio of 3.2 must have been maintained for all of them..

Alaina Larkin of Clifton Park Selected for Mathematics Honorary Society at St. Lawrence University

CANTON, NY (03/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park has been selected for membership in the St. Lawrence University chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honorary society. Larkin is majoring in international economics-multilanguages and mathematics. She is a member of the Class of 2015. Larkin graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

High school students earn scholarships at Paul Smith's College competition

PAUL SMITHS, NY (03/12/2014)(readMedia)-- One hundred high school students earned scholarships to Paul Smith's College after competing in the Presidential Scholarship Competition on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Recipients include:

Joseph DeMarco of Stillwater (12170). DeMarco received a $3,000 scholarship.

Adam Snyder of Clifton Park (12065). Snyder received a $1,000 scholarship.

Contestants participated in a pair of group problem-solving challenges as part of the competition. One was centered around an exercise to build a tower using balloons and few other materials; the other involved writing and acting a play using a handful of provided elements. The students also participated in a one-on-one interview with a college representative.

Scholarship awards ranged between $1,000 and full tuition. Recipients who choose to attend Paul Smith's are eligible to receive the scholarships annually for as long as they are enrolled.

Awards and Achievements for February 2014

Courtney Mann of Melrose On Deans List

A senior Art and Design major at Alfred University, was named to the Deans List for the fall semester, and has also been inducted into Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society.

Local residents named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (02/17/2014)(readMedia)-- The following area residents were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester at Grove City College.

Kaitlin Bartlett, a sophomore Undeclared - Liberal Arts was named to the Dean's List. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY.

Kristin Bartlett, a sophomore Biology was named to the Dean's List with High Distinction. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY.

Luke Dixon, a senior History was named to the Dean's List. Luke is a 2010 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Dixon (Deborah) from Clifton Park, NY.

Julie Fijal, a freshman Communication Studies was named to the Dean's List. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY.

Amy Melnik, a junior PreK-8 Special Education was named to the Dean's List with High Distinction. Amy is a 2011 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY.

Samantha Parry, a sophomore Mechanical Engineering was named to the Dean's List. Samantha is a 2012 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Parry (Dawn) from Clifton Park, NY.

Sarah Rybaltowski, a senior Psychology was named to the Dean's List with High Distinction. Sarah is a 2009 graduate of Mekeel Christian Academy and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rybaltowski (Evelyn) from Mechanicville, NY.

 

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Students Named to Fall 2013 Dean's List #RPI

TROY, NY (02/18/2014)(readMedia)-- About 3,250 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Dean's List recipients include:

Katelyn Angeliu, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Science

Jamila Balooch, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Biology

Evan Bernstein, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Chemical Engineering

Hailey Beyer, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Architecture

Kirthana Bhat, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Chemical Engineering

Robert Centore, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Biochemistry and Biophysics

John Danison, of Mechanicville, NY, who studies Business and Management

Sean Ellis, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Nuclear Engineering

Sarah Farnham, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Architecture

Brandon Galluppi, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Business and Management

Jared Garrow, of Stillwater, NY, who studies Biology

Jonathan Harrison, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Mechanical Engineering

Ali Hashimee, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Civil Engineering

Brendan Howell, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Industrial and Management Engineering

Christopher Hunt, of Waterford, NY, who studies Biomedical Engineering

Adam Kalish, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Mechanical Engineering

Andrew Kalish, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Industrial and Management Engineering

David Krupanich, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Materials Engineering

Peter Matla, of Melrose, NY, who studies Information Technology and Web Science

Jeevan Narendran, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Biology

Shivanthi Narendran, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Architecture

Monica Patel, of Clifton Park, NY, who studies Biology

Bilal Salam, of Waterford, NY, who studies Computer Science

Colton Wicks, of Mechanicville, NY, who studies Computer Science

Kyle Wood, of Mechanicville, NY, who studies Electrical Engineering

 

Hunter Drews Receives Faculty Honors at Trinity College for Fall 2013 Semester

HARTFORD, CT (02/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Hunter Drews of Clifton Park, NY, a member of the class of Spring 2016 at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., has received Faculty Honors for the 2013 fall semester.

Local Students Named to Le Moyne College's Fall 2013 Deans List

SYRACUSE, NY (02/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Le Moyne College congratulates the following students who have been named to its Deans List (those with a GPA of 3.5 or higher) for the Fall 2013 Semester.

Elisa Hannan of Clifton Park (12065) Hannan is a Senior majoring in Biology at Le Moyne College.

Joseph Rizzo of Clifton Park (12065) Rizzo is a Junior majoring in English at Le Moyne College.

 

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (02/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Honors List for the Fall 2013 Semester.

To qualify for the Honors List, a student must carry a 3.5 or better grade point average out of a possible 4.0 and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 letter-graded hours (four courses).

Area Students Make the Dean's List at RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (02/19/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List for Fall 2013 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology:

  • Catherine Altenburger of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a first-year student in the new media design and imaging program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Nathan Burrell of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the biomedical engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a first-year student in the photographic and imaging arts-advertising photography program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Fang Fang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Ethan Herrington of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) is a fourth-year student in the professional photographic illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Leah Hofgesang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the medical illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Miranda Joly of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the professional photographic illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Liam Morris of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the computer science program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford, N.Y., (12188) is a second-year student in the applied mathematics program in RIT's College of Science.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the computer science program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Leonard Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the business administration accounting program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Kayla Wheeler of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the biomedical engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Christopher Wong of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Kristeen Yee of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the industrial engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Local Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2013 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester:

Rachel Bridges of Clifton Park

Tara Burke of Waterford

Cailin Burke of Waterford

Molly Costello of Clifton Park

Ian Dorset of Clifton Park

Dana Foucault of Clifton Park

Deanna Imfeld of Stillwater

Megan McCormack of Clifton Park

Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park

Derek Rose of Mechanicville

 

Area residents named to Dean's List at Fairfield University FAIRFIELD, CT

John Frain, a resident of Clifton Park, NY.

Kathryn Jameson, a resident of Clifton Park, NY.

Megan Lafleche, a resident of Clifton Park, NY.

Tyler Ostrowski, a resident of Clifton Park, NY.

Local Students Honored by SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (02/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Fall 20013 semester by achieving the Honor's List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Honor's List, students much have an academic average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park, NY, an associate's degree in Liberal Arts

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park, NY, a bachelor's degree in Nursing

Local Students Make the Dean's List at SUNY Buffalo State

BUFFALO, NY (02/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local students were named to the fall 2013 dean's list at SUNY Buffalo State. To qualify for the dean's list, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Tom Howe, a resident of Waterford, NY is majoring in business administration.

Michael Stanton, a resident of Clifton Park, NY is majoring in physics.

Ryan Curtin Named to President's List at Plymouth State University

PLYMOUTH, NH (02/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Ryan Curtin of Waterford, NY, has been named to the Plymouth State University President's List for the fall 2013 semester.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (02/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2013 fall semester.

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park, NY.

Sarah Weiskopf of Clifton Park, NY.

Danielle daCunha of Clifton Park, NY.

Local residents receive bachelor's degrees from Saint Michael's College

COLCHESTER, VT (02/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents earned bachelor's degrees from Saint Michael's College, a liberal arts residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont in December 2013:

Lexi Cuomo, daughter of Michael and Terri Cuomo of Waterford earned a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude degree in History

Mary Ramos, daughter of Ismael and Teresa Ramos of Waterford earned a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude degree in Psychology

Local Students Named To St. Lawrence University Dean's List

CANTON, NY (02/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been selected for inclusion on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the fall 2013 semester at St. Lawrence University.

Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park. Larkin, a member of the Class of 2015, is majoring in international economics-multilanguage at St. Lawrence. Alaina graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Kelly A. Nolan of Mechanicville. Nolan, a member of the Class of 2014, is majoring in biochemistry at St. Lawrence. Kelly graduated from Ballston Spa High School.

Local residents named to Dean's List at Saint Michael's College

COLCHESTER, VT (02/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were named to the fall 2013 Dean's List at Saint Michael's College, a liberal arts and sciences, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the top 10 college towns in America:

Lexi M. Cuomo, daughter of Michael and Terri Cuomo of Waterford, a December 2013 Graduate History major, who graduated from Catholic Central High School before coming to Saint Michael's.

Julia F. Korkosz, daughter of Kevin Korkosz of Clifton Park, a Senior Classics and English major, who graduated from Bethlehem Central High School before coming to Saint Michael's.

Mary C. Ramos, daughter of Ismael and Teresa Ramos of Waterford, a December 2013 Graduate Psychology major, who graduated from Shenendehowa High School before coming to Saint Michael's.

Local Residents Among December Grads at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (02/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 327 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the Fall 2013 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by College President Nancy Kleniewski and held in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 17.

Daniella Birnbaum of Clifton Park earned a BS in Child and Family Studies

Michael Brown of Stillwater earned a BS in Criminal Justice

Abby Fusco of Stillwater earned a BA in Music Industry

Clifton Park Resident Emily Rocha Named to Stonehill College's Fall 2013 Dean's List

EASTON, MA (02/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Stonehill College recently named Clifton Park resident Emily M. Rocha, a member of the Class of 2014, to its Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester.

Dominick Tironi Receives Dean's List Recognition at Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (02/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Dominick Tironi of Waterford, N.Y., has been named to the dean's list at Paul Smith's College for the fall 2013 semester. Tironi, who majors in culinary arts and service management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

 

Clifton Park Student Named to Dean's List at the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (02/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Rachel Vancavage has been named to the dean's list for the Fall 2013 semester at the University of Vermont. Vancavage, from Clifton Park, NY, is a senior Psychology major in the College of Arts & Sciences.

Matthew Zitwer Named to Castleton's Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (02/04/2014)(readMedia)-- Matthew Zitwer of Clifton Park, NY has earned a spot on the Castleton College Dean's List for the Fall 2013 semester. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.

Local Students Named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT (02/04/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven for the fall 2013 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean's List.

Nicole Richard of Clifton Park, NY

Julian Tsyn of Mechanicville, NY

Kayla Delano of Schaghticoke, NY

Amanda Hathaway of Stillwater, NY

UAlbany Announces Dean's List

ALBANY, N.Y. (02/04/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the University at Albany's fall 2013 Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement:

Sean Tozier of Clifton Park, NY

Nikhit Bhatia of Clifton Park, NY

Mark Rakowsky of Clifton Park, NY

Ubaidat Abdul-Rahman of Clifton Park, NY

Adam Opitz-Leewe of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Goss of Clifton Park, NY

Marissa Ray of Clifton Park, NY

Jessica Crall of Clifton Park, NY

Samantha Nielsen of Clifton Park, NY

Amy Daisak of Clifton Park, NY

Waqas Awan of Clifton Park, NY

Payal Patel of Clifton Park, NY

Adam Goodcoff of Clifton Park, NY

Nicole Cardinale of Clifton Park, NY

Bryan D'Angelo of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Colvin of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Gardner of Clifton Park, NY

Amal Elmi of Clifton Park, NY

Melissa McLellan of Clifton Park, NY

Benjamin Russell of Clifton Park, NY

Aneta Barszczewska of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Rousseau of Clifton Park, NY

Karlie Mangette of Clifton Park, NY

Colton Robtoy of Clifton Park, NY

Devin Coleman of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Roberts of Clifton Park, NY

Caitlyn Durkee of Clifton Park, NY

Kelsey Hanson of Clifton Park, NY

Lucas Henry of Clifton Park, NY

Katherine Duffy of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Kenyon of Clifton Park, NY

Francesca Brown of Clifton Park, NY

Lauren Brignola of Clifton Park, NY

Thomas Yocono of Clifton Park, NY

Cavin Krastins of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Wieczorek of Clifton Park, NY

Anthony Chiarella of Clifton Park, NY

Joshua Rosenstein of Clifton Park, NY

Roland Van Zandt of Clifton Park, NY

Shayna Espinal of Clifton Park, NY

Nicholas Carrara of Clifton Park, NY

Ethan Adams of Clifton Park, NY

Meaghan Potter of Clifton Park, NY

Zachary Pappalau of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Harrington of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Coleman of Clifton Park, NY

Brent Popp of Johnsonville, NY

Nathan Hatalsky of Mechanicville, NY

Shunsa Tarar of Mechanicville, NY

Julia Hoffman of Mechanicville, NY

Leah Silecchia of Mechanicville, NY

Joe Herrera of Mechanicville, NY

Jesse Cirella of Mechanicville, NY

David Huggins of Mechanicville, NY

Dwane Hoyt of Mechanicville, NY

Caleb Barton of Melrose, NY

Kyle Pallozzi of Schaghticoke, NY

Alexandra Payne of Schaghticoke, NY

Ryan Decota of Stillwater, NY

Melanie Borgeest of Stillwater, NY

Caitlin Qua of Valley Falls, NY

Sheila Smith of Valley Falls, NY

Jeremy Epp of Waterford, NY

Alexander Goldberg of Waterford, NY

Alexander Nassrelgrgawi of Waterford, NY

James Kenney of Waterford, NY

Modupe Loye of Waterford, NY

Daniel Twardowski of Waterford, NY

Paul Butler of Waterford, NY

Eve Borden of Waterford, NY

Torie Keeton of Waterford, NY

Stephen Mander of Waterford, NY

Samantha Phillips of Waterford, NY

Kristina Lacombe of Waterford, NY

 

University of Rhode Island names about 4,300 students to the Fall 2013 Dean's List

KINGSTON, RI (02/04/2014)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that about 4,300 undergraduates have qualified for the Fall 2013 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York, New Jersey, and many other states and nations.

To be included on the Dean's List, students must have completed 12 or more credits during a semester for letter grades with at least a 3.30 quality point average. Part-time students qualify with the accumulation of 12 credits with a 3.30 quality point average.

The following students from your area were named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List:

Mary Shaffer of Clifton Park, NY

Alexa Guy of Clifton Park, NY

Caitie Runyon of Clifton Park, NY

Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Fall 2013

ROCHESTER, NY (02/05/2014)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Fall of 2013 semester.

Gabriela Dominguez of Mechanicville, NY 12118 is a freshman with a major in International Studies and Spanish & Politcial Science .

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY 12188 is a senior with a major in Marketing and a minor in Information Technology.

Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park, NY 12065 is a junior with a major in Health Sciences and a minor in Psychology.

 

Students Named to the President's List at The College at Brockport

BROCKPORT, NY (02/05/2014)(readMedia)-- The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the President's List for the fall 2013 semester.

Jesse Elliott of Clifton Park, NY was named to the President's List.

Emily Wagner of Waterford, NY was named to the President's List.

Teresa Campbell of Clifton Park, NY was named to the President's List.

Students Named to the Dean's List at The College at Brockport

BROCKPORT, NY (02/05/2014)(readMedia)-- The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester.

William McCarthy of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

Patrick Dell'Anno of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

Kristen Brewster of Stillwater, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

Shannon Hastings of Waterford, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

David Campbell of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List.

Sandy Sze of Clifton Park Earns Honors at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Sandy Sze, a member of the class of 2014 at Skidmore College, earned term honors for the fall semester. She is the daughter of Eddie Sze and Yun Zhu of Clifton Park.

Local students named to Springfield College dean's list

SPRINGFIELD, MA (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Springfield College has named the following local residents to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2013 term.

Rachel Biernik of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Biernik is studying Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville, NY (12118). Mastropietro is studying Sociology.

 

Students Named to The College of Saint Rose Dean's List for Fall 2013

ALBANY, NY (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, today announced that 809 students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester.

Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

Students from this area named to the Dean's List are:

Hannah Fairbanks of Clifton Park, NY.

Kathryn Fitzmorris of Clifton Park, NY.

Taylor Grupinski of Clifton Park, NY.

Jennifer McAlonie of Clifton Park, NY.

Nicole Mt. Pleasant of Clifton Park, NY.

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, NY.

Emily Ruchlicki of Clifton Park, NY.

Caroline Wincowski of Clifton Park, NY.

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, NY.

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY.

Ashley Bucci of Mechanicville, NY.

Katie Cahrenger of Waterford, NY.

Sara Crowley of Stillwater, NY.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, NY.

Brittany Duquette of Melrose, NY.

Marlene Eckert of Clifton Park, NY.

Devon Harris of Clifton Park, NY.

Jessica Lopez of Clifton Park, NY.

Sara Macaluso of Clifton Park, NY.

Mackenzie Mitchell of Valley Falls, NY.

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, NY.

Amanda Tyrrell of Clifton Park, NY.

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, NY.

Jordan Westcott of Waterford, NY.

Courtney Bryan of Mechanicville, NY.

Connor Bryant of Stillwater, NY.

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, NY.

Emma Dooley of Clifton Park, NY.

Alex Pisanello of Clifton Park, NY.

Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, NY.

Elizabeth Ramos of Waterford, NY.

Kelly Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY.

Scott Whitney of Waterford, NY.

 

Karen Sweeney named to Fall 2013 Dean's List at Wake Forest University

WINSTON SALEM, NC (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Karen Sweeney from Clifton Park, NY was named to the Fall 2013 Dean's List at Wake Forest University.

 

UAlbany Announces Dean's Commendation Recipients

ALBANY, N.Y. (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students earned the University at Albany's fall 2013 Dean's Commendation for outstanding academic achievement:

Jared Demarco of Clifton Park, NY

James Boyle of Clifton Park, NY

Michelle Kats of Clifton Park, NY

Adegbolahan Shokunbi of Waterford, NY

Shayne Buckley of Clifton Park Named to Clemson University Dean's List

CLEMSON, SC (02/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Shayne Buckley of Clifton Park, whose major is Construction Science and Magement, has been named to the Dean's List at Clemson University for the fall 2013 semester.

 

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Amanda DeSimone Named to Dean's List at Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, RI (01/15/2014)(readMedia)-- Amanda DeSimone, a Senior in Marketing from Mechanicville was named to the fall semester Dean's List at Bryant University.

SUNY Oneonta Fall 2013 Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (01/15/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 1569 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours of more.

The following area students were named to the Dean's List:

Justin Barnett of Clifton Park (12065)

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park (12065)

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville (12118)

Emily Carter of Clifton Park (12065)

Philip Chieco of Clifton Park (12065)

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville (12118)

Ashley DelGiacco of Johnsonville (12094)

Thomas Dell'Anno of Clifton Park (12065)

Jessica Flood of Clifton Park (12065)

Abby Fusco of Stillwater (12170)

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park (12065)

Aliah Joslin of Mechanicville (12118)

Siobhan Kennedy of Clifton Park (12065)

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188)

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville (12118)

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park (12065)

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park (12065)

Kyle Monsees of Clifton Park (12065)

Aubrey Moore of Mechanicville (12118)

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park (12065)

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park (12065)

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke (12154)

Jennifer Sanderson of Waterford (12188)

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park (12065)

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park (12065)

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park (12065)

Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park (12065)

Jenna Hoefer of Clifton Park named to Dean's List at Mansfield University

MANSFIELD, PA (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Jenna Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY (12065) has been named to the fall 2013 Dean's List at Mansfield University.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must be attending the university full-time and attain at least a 3.5 GPA for the semester.

Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lyndon State College

LYNDONVILLE, VT (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park was named to the Dean's List at Lyndon State College for the fall 2013 semester. For inclusion on the Dean's List, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits with no incomplete or failing grades and a minimum grade-point average of 3.50. Loryn is a Junior and is majoring in Music Business and Industry - Concentration in Production.

Emily Eddy Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke, NY, has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2013. Eddy is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Alfred University names Waterford resident to Dean’s List

ALFRED, NY - Kelly J. Bly, a resident of Waterford, NY, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester at Alfred University.  She is a senior in the College of Professn'l Studies.  Students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average to qualify for Dean’s List.

Bly is an Athletic Training major at Alfred University, which is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top regional universities in the North.  In its “America’s Best Colleges” guide, the magazine rates Alfred University as “a great school at a great price,” ranking it as the number one best value in the Northeast among institutions that offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

A graduate of Mechanicville High School, Bly is the daughter of James and Betsy Bly of Waterford, NY. Alfred University offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees through its Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Business, as well as through its Schools of Engineering and Art and Design.

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Fall 2013

GENESEO, NY (01/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the fall semester 2013. To be on the list, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Students on the list from this area are:

Kristen Anderson from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Hope Andrascik from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Joseph Boyajian from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Khali Coulter from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Laura Duclos from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cameron Mellow from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Adam Murray from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sarah Nafis from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Niles from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Steven Rosenzweig from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Bailey Sawyer from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jane Skinner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cailin Sofko from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kimberly Willey from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Rachel Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Michael Yee from Clifton Park Named to SUNY Geneseo's President's List for Fall 2013

GENESEO, NY (01/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Michael Yee from Clifton Park, NY (12065) was named to the President's List at The State University of New York at Geneseo for the fall semester 2013. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Clifton Park Resident Scott Pulvirent Earns Honors at Connecticut College

NEW LONDON, CONN. (01/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Scott Pulvirent, a member of the class of 2014 at Connecticut College and a resident of Clifton Park, has been named to the Dean's Honors list for the 2013 fall semester.

 SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 412 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2013 semester to the Dean's List.

The SUNY Potsdam students included:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Patrick Costello of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration (Bachelor of Science)
  • Matt Goldberg of Waterford, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Jarod Grieco of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Alyssa Watroba of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Art Studio

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Earn Spots on President's List

POTSDAM, NY (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 851 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2013 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner.

The students included:

  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Rebecca Godfrey of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Chemistry
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amna Siddiqui of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Politics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Local Students Make Dean's List at Messiah College

GRANTHAM, PA (01/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the dean's list for the 2013 fall semester at Messiah College:

Melrose resident Luke Barton is a senior majoring in engineering.

Clifton Park resident Michael Stephan is a senior majoring in biology.

SUNY Oneonta Fall 2013 Provost's List

ONEONTA, NY (01/15/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 153 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the fall 2013 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

Justin Barnett of Clifton Park (12065)

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park (12065)

Nathan Laing of Waterford (12188)

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park (12065)

 

Awards and Achievements – November 2013

Local Students Earn Scholarships at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (11/08/2013)(readMedia)-- Local students were among those honored Nov. 1 at the National Philanthropy Day® Celebration and Scholarship Reception at Hudson Valley Community College. The event honors and recognizes all HVCC Foundation scholarship recipients for the current academic year.

Amanda Done of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the John R. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship.

Kathryn Carola of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies program, was the recipient of the Women in Enterprise (WE) @ HVCC Scholarship.

Chelsea Smith of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the Abbott L. Wiley Scholarship.

Chelsea Smith of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the Rensselaer County Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Scholarship.

Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Human Services program, was the recipient of the Patty Walsh '92 Memorial Scholarship.

Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology program, was the recipient of the John & Marguerite LaPan Memorial Scholarship.

Kristopher Briggs of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies program, was the recipient of the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship.

Leah Remington of Melrose, who is studying in the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the NYS Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship-Saratoga.

Leah Remington of Melrose, who is studying in the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the Women in Enterprise (WE) @ HVCC Scholarship.

Stephanie Gagnon of Melrose, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Micaela Inama of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Victoria Savallo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.

Kathryn Stead of Clifton Park inducted into college's Athletic Hall of Fame

OSWEGO -- Kathryn "Kat" Stead of Clifton Park, a 2004 alumna of SUNY Oswego, joined the ranks of 78 other accomplished individuals who have been voted into the SUNY Oswego Athletic Hall of Fame, forever solidifying themselves in the college's athletic history. Stead and three fellow Oswego alumni were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony Nov.  2 in Sheldon Hall ballroom on campus. Others inducted were baseball player Bob Brutsch '71 of Crested Butte, Colo., wrestler Brian V. McGann '70 of Cutler Bay, Fla., and swimmer Anne Sarkissian DeRue '04 of Oswego.  "This year's honorees represent some of the best athletes in Oswego State's long athletic history," said event organizer Laura Pavlus '09, interim director of alumni and parent relations. "We are honored to recognize them today." Stead graduated as the school's premier scorer in women's lacrosse and among the top five scorers in women's soccer. She holds every career offensive record in women's lacrosse, having scored 304 points on 221 goals and 83 assists.

Abigail Lee member of SUNY Adirondack NJCAA Women's Volleyball 2013 Region III Championship Team

QUEENSBURY, NY (11/05/2013)(readMedia)-- The SUNY Adirondack women's volleyball team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2013 Region III championship Sunday, Nov. 3 with a 3-2 win over defending champion Jamestown Community College at the regional tournament in Buffalo.  Abigail Lee, of Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the championship team. The win marks the first regional volleyball title in the history of the college. Karly Daly was named tournament MVP, and Kara Tecl and Madison Paquin were named to the All-Tournament Team.The Timberwolves will travel to Rochester, MN, to compete in the national tournament Nov. 15 and 16, 2013.

 

 

Area Students Awards and Achievements

Maegan Lipinski of Johnsonville Receives Scholarship at Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (10/30/2013)(readMedia)-- Maegan R. Lipinski of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at Clarkson University, received the Deneka Family Endowed Scholarship during the 2013-2014 academic year.

The following students were recently awarded a degree from Binghamton University

BINGHAMTON, NY (10/18/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were recently awarded a degree from Binghamton University.

Brian Douglas Davis from Mechanicville, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individual Major Program Humanities from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.

Brian David Sorel from Clifton Park, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Environ Studies Ecosystems from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.

Nicholas J. Campanella from Clifton Park, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Finance from the School of Management at Binghamton University.

Abigail Rose Purdy from Clifton Park, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Baccalaureate from the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University.

Lauren Elisabeth Smith from Mechanicville, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University.

Patricia Mary Bullis from Stillwater, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in ElectricalEngineering SUNY IT from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University.

More than 1,100 First-Time Full-Time Students attend SUNY Adirondack this fall

QUEENSBURY, NY (10/02/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury, NY, a comprehensive two-year community college and part of the State University of New York system, welcomed more than 1,100 first-time full-time students to its Bay Road and Wilton campuses this fall.

Christopher Akin of Johnsonville, NY

Abigail Caldwell of Clifton Park, NY

MaryFrances Chmielewski of Mechanicville, NY

Jake McCumber of Mechanicville, NY

Hannah Tironi of Mechanicville, NY

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY Earns Second Team All-Conference for Empire 8

ROCHESTER, NY (09/26/2013)(readMedia)-- Junior Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY earned Second Team All-Conference for the third year in a row. Lachell paced the Golden Flyers with rounds of 87 and 92 for a 179 total, good for a tie for seventh place individually.

Nazareth's women's golf team rallied Sunday to take second place at the Empire 8 Conference Tournament played at Blue Heron Hills Country Club.

 

Lachell is a Marketing major at Nazareth College.

More than 900 First Time, Full-Time Students to attend SUNY Adirondack for Fall 2013

QUEENSBURY, NY (09/24/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Adirondack welcomed more than 900 first-time, full-time students to its Queensbury and Wilton campuses for the Fall 2013 semester.

Frank Acker, of Melrose, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Casey Bills, of Waterford, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Caitlin Ching, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Darbie Clegg, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Jennifer Collet, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Ryan Dickinson, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Adrienne Dinardi, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Kathryn Eads, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Michaela Farrell, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Leah Frosceno, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Brendon Gandron, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Joshua Garland, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Ashley Hayner, of Waterford, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Abigail Lee, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Scott Leonard, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Brittani Manny, of Stillwater, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Michelle Milo, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Jessie Murray-Peaslee, of Waterford, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Sara Pascale, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Justine Pascual, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Emily Smith, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Robert Stickney, of Stillwater, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

Ami Thomas, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.

 

Local Student Wins Award at Hamilton College Convocation

Clinton, N.Y. – Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, was awarded The Phi Beta Kappa Book Prize at Hamilton College’s annual Convocation, held on August 28. The Convocation ceremony officially marked the beginning of Hamilton’s 202nd academic year.
The Phi Beta Kappa Book Prizes were established by an alumnus and his wife to recognize and to encourage students who have completed their first year at Hamilton and are likely to become eventual candidates for election to Phi Beta Kappa. The prizes are awarded to the 10 students who have the highest grade point averages at the conclusion of their first year of study.
Beamish, a sophomore, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.
Hamilton College is a highly selective residential college offering its 1,800 students a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Students are challenged to think, write and speak critically, creatively and analytically, so that upon graduation they may distinguish themselves in both their professions and their communities.

SUNY Oneonta Class of 2017

The SUNY Oneonta Class of 2017 is exceptionally talented and diverse, said Roger Sullivan, the college's associate vice president for enrollment management. The freshman class has an average high school grade-point average of 91 and an average combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1135. Acceptances of AALANA (African American, Latino, Asian and Native American) students were up 11.3% this year, and for the first time, AALANA students accounted for 1 in 5 new freshmen and transfer students.

The following local students have been admitted to SUNY Oneonta:

Gregory Chieco of Clifton Park, NY;

Thomas Dell'Anno of Clifton Park, NY;

Jessica Flood of Clifton Park, NY;

Kaitlin Gaug of Clifton Park, NY;

Kelli Gormley of Waterford, NY;

Candace Haskell of Schaghticoke, NY;

Siobhan Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY;

Nathan Laing of Waterford, NY;

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY;

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park, NY;

Brooke Retell of Mechanicville, NY;

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY;

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY;

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY;

Jamie Wiener of Clifton Park, NY;

Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park, NY;

Elizabeth Morris Named to Coker College Dean's List

HARTSVILLE, S.C. - (08/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Morris of Stillwater, N.Y., has been named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Coker College for earning a 3.75 or higher grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).

Siena College Announces May 2013 Graduates

LOUDONVILLE, NY (08/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents graduated from Siena College in May:

Jessica Bagley of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing.

Kyle Brownell of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance.

John Bushell of Stillwater, NY (12170) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in marketing.

Casey Chiusano of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.

Stephen Ciulla of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.

Mitchel Clow of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in creative arts.

Brooke Connelly of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Justin Deitz of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in creative arts.

Tyler Derrick of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Kyle Emigh of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.

Amanda Ferro of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in history.

Michael Figliomeni of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.

Joel Franceski of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Paul Hilston of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English.

Gregory Hitchko of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance.

Malia Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Kayla Hutchinson of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.

Elizabeth Ives of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in English.

Jennifer Kreitsek of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English.

Anthony Luca of Stillwater, NY (12170) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biochemsitry.

Christi Martin of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.

Emily Mastrianni of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.

Joseph Miner of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.

Sarah Mohamed of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Michael Murphy of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

Dennis Newhart of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.

Matthew Rogers of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.

James Saddlemire of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in finance.

Elizabeth Schlegel of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Sarika Sharma of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.

Jessica Tedesco of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in history education.

Cullen Vumbaco of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in history.

Jeffrey Yattaw of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Andrew Zurlo of Stillwater, NY (12170) graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance.

 

Area Students Awards and Achievements

Peter Thomsen Graduates from SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (08/09/2013)(readMedia)-- Peter Thomsen of Stillwater, NY, graduated May 2013 from the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi with AOS degree in Plumbing and Refrigeration.

Spring 2013 Graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TROY, NY (08/07/2013)(readMedia)-- Students who earned degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute -- May, 2013

Samhita Bhat of Clifton Park earned a BS in Biology (12065)

Michael Chaszczewski of Stillwater earned a BS in Elect Media, Arts, & Comm (12170)

Nathan Hofgesang of Clifton Park earned a BS in Chemical Engineering (12065)

Andrew Janucik of Clifton Park earned a BS in Electrical Engineering (12065)

Mahwish Khan of Clifton Park earned a MS in Chemistry (12065)

Daniel Kimball of Clifton Park earned a MS in Computer Science (12065)

Matthew Klompas of Clifton Park earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (12065)

Ming Ma of Clifton Park earned a PHD in Materials Engineering (12065)

Kyle Moise of Clifton Park earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (12065)

Patrick Nelson of Clifton Park earned a MS in Finl Engr and Risk Analytics (12065)

Kristen Petty of Clifton Park earned a ME in Nuclear Engineering (12065)

Joseph Saia of Clifton Park earned a BS in Physics (12065)

Kyle Wright of Clifton Park earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering (12065)

Local high school students win Saint Michael's College Book Award - For Leadership in Volunteer Service & Academic Achievement

COLCHESTER, VT (08/06/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local high school students were awarded the 2013 Saint Michael's College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience:

Toluwanimi Akinyemi of Clifton Parks, a student at Shenendehowa High School.

Joseph Davila of Clifton Park, a student at Shenendehowa High School.

Audrey Moylan of Waterford, a student at Catholic Central High School.

Allyssa-Mae Quick of Stillwater, a student at Stillwater High School.

Area Students Earn Degrees as Members of the Class of 2013 at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (08/01/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area residents are among the 1,617 students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the Class of 2013 at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY:

Anja Barnes of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Domonica Crawford-Farley of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Edward Falzo of Johnsonville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Shelbi Messick of Melrose, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Barbara Hoenzsch of Stillwater, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Christopher Cushing of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Andrew Ouimet of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Nicholas Hulse of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Ryan Lansing of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Amanda Amyot of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Antonio Caban of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Leah Snyder of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Colleen Hanlon of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Lauren Bergeron of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Michael Hickey of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Alexis Doin of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Nicholas Johnson of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Brittany Burns of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Arielle Lanzillo of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sarah McKinney of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Rebecca August of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Hannah August of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Mary Claeys of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Anne Halloran of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Malana Jojo of Melrose, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jennica Showalter of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

David Dickinson Jr of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jessica Pipino of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Adam Forshey of Stillwater, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Carlee Chapko of Valley Falls, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Paige Maguire of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Steven Stargensky of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Allyson Faroni of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Pamela Dudoff of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Catherine Brewer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Jeffrey Palmer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Karen Sciolino of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Wayne Grignon of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Caitlin Brauer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.

Caitlin Brauer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.

Margaret Armenia of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Arts degree.

Kelly Deerfield of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Ross Pancoe of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Catherine Brewer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Jodie Murray of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Stephen Booth of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Danielle Godin of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Leonard Ashley of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration degree.

Joseph Bachinsky of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science degree.

Holly Martin of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Deborah Dixon of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Erika Erano of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Brittany Fitsik of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

KellyAnn Olsen of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Crystal Jones-Howe of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Meaghan Brauer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Lindsey Clinton of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Esma Simohamed of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Rachael Dickinson of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Shedaya Keels of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Heather Garcia of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Jenine Butler of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Caitlin Fort of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Stacie Defruscio of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Mallorey Carpenter of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kristelle Everts of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Carla Calicchia of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Katie Brammer of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Nicholas Toole of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Sarah Bouchard of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education degree.

Local residents receive Presidential Scholarships at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/31/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded merit scholarships to more than 600 incoming students, including $18,800 Presidential Scholarships to the following local residents. They are, with the high school name in parentheses, if applicable:

Bernard A. Thibault of Saxony Street in Clifton Park (Shenendehowa High School)

Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville (Mechanicville High School)

Dylan K. Lavigne of Lape Road in Waterford (Shenendehowa High School)

Spring 2013 Dean's List Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

TROY, NY (07/30/2013)(readMedia)-- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute students named to spring 2013 Dean's List for academic achievement

Jamila Balooch of Clifton Park (12065)

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park (12065)

Kirthana Bhat of Clifton Park (12065)

Samhita Bhat of Clifton Park (12065)

Christopher Carr of Clifton Park (12065)

Thomas Carter of Waterford (12188)

Robert Centore of Clifton Park (12065)

Michael Chaszczewski of Stillwater (12170)

Andrew Choi of Clifton Park (12065)

Georgeanna Foley of Melrose (12121)

Brandon Galluppi of Clifton Park (12065)

Jonathan Harrison of Clifton Park (12065)

Nathan Hofgesang of Clifton Park (12065)

Brendan Howell of Clifton Park (12065)

Colin Hughes of Clifton Park (12065)

Adam Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park (12065)

Matthew Klompas of Clifton Park (12065)

David Krupanich of Clifton Park (12065)

Shivanthi Narendran of Clifton Park (12065)

Zysnia Osepa of Melrose (12121)

Monica Patel of Clifton Park (12065)

Joseph Saia of Clifton Park (12065)

Bilal Salam of Waterford (12188)

Kyle Wood of Mechanicville (12118)

Kyle Wright of Clifton Park (12065)

 

Local Residents Among May Grads at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (07/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 998 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2013 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held on Saturday, May 18.

Emily Defeciani of Clifton Park, NY. Emily earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.

Anna Donnelly of Clifton Park, NY. Anna earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.

Alyssa Labrecque of Clifton Park, NY. Alyssa earned a BA degree in Anthropology.

Noel Letourneau of Clifton Park, NY. Noel earned a BS degree in Mass Communications.

Raychele Kirker of Mechanicville, NY. Raychele earned a BS degree in Geography.

Amy Nicholas of Stillwater, NY. Amy earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.

Nicholas DeMarco of Waterford, NY. Nicholas earned a MA degree in History Museum Studies.

Amanda Lee of Waterford, NY. Amanda earned a BS degree in Sociology.

Jean Nielsen of Waterford, NY. Jean earned a BS degree in Communication Studies.

Carly Stargensky of Waterford, NY. Carly earned a BS degree in Sociology.

Jessica Young Graduates from Morrisville State College

MORRISVILLE, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Jessica Young, a resident of Clifton Park, NY graduated from Morrisville State College in May with a degree in Human Perfrmnc & Health Promot.

 Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced those students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Christopher Walrath, a resident of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Snyder, a resident of Clifton Park, NY

Area students named to dean's list at St. Bonaventure University

ST. BONAVENTURE, NY (07/29/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the spring 2013 dean's list at St. Bonaventure University:

  • Kerry Caher, a student from Clifton Park, NY. Caher's major is education.
  • Abigail Maiello, a student from Melrose, NY. Maiello's major is sport studies.