The Express Newspaper – July 31, 2014

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Daniel J. Rabbitt Initiated into OMICRON OMEGA Chapter SUNY on May 10th 2014.

Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society.  Daniel is the son of Nina and Bill Rabbitt and the grandson of Kay Baker.

Amber Howe of Stillwater named to Harding University dean's list

SEARCY, AR (07/11/2014)(readMedia)-- Stillwater resident Amber Howe, a junior at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2014 semester.

Teresa Campbell Named to the President's List at The College at Brockport

BROCKPORT, NY (07/14/2014)(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 spring 2014 semester.

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 (07/14/2014)(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 spring 2014 semester.

Patrick Dell'Anno of Clifton Park (12065)

David Campbell of Clifton Park (12065)

Skylar Hartz of Clifton Park (12065)

Shannon Hastings of Waterford (12188)

Local residents graduate from Grove City College

 GROVE CITY, PA (07/14/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among the 585 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 17, 2014. Delivering this year's Commencement address was former Florida governor Jeb Bush.

Luke Dixon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History. 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.

Sarah Rybaltowski graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Sarah is a 2009 graduate of Mekeel Christian Academy and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rybaltowski (Evelyn) from Mechanicville, NY.

Local Residents Graduate from SUNY Delhi

 DELHI, NY (07/16/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students are graduates for May 2014 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi:

Grace Dolen of Waterford - BBA in Restaurant and Food Service Management

Joshua Kaplan of Clifton Park - BBA in Hotel and Resort Management

Peter Thomsen of Stillwater - CERT in Electrical Instrumentation Certificate

More Than 2,000 Graduates in Hudson Valley Community College's Class of 2014

  TROY, NY (07/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Hudson Valley Community College held its 60th annual Commencement ceremony onSaturday, May 17 at the college's Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY. A total of 2,240 students earn associate degrees and certificates. Of them, 470 graduate with academic honors.

Graduates included:

Noel Allaud of Schaghticoke. Allaud graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Chelsea Ambuhl of Mechanicville. Ambuhl graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Kevin Ashline of Mechanicville. Ashline graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Daniel Barbour of Valley Falls. Barbour graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park. Barnum graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Amber Barton of Waterford. Barton graduated from the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Kathleen Biittig of Clifton Park. Biittig graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Audreanna Boner of Mechanicville. Boner graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Kristopher Briggs of Johnsonville. Briggs graduated from the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Tracey Brock of Johnsonville. Brock graduated from the Accounting academic program.

Timothy Brousseau of Clifton Park. Brousseau graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Kyle Bryans of Clifton Park. Bryans graduated from the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Kevin Bulger of Clifton Park. Bulger graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicholas Burchell of Clifton Park. Burchell graduated from the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Kelsey Burke of Clifton Park. Burke graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicole Carknard of Valley Falls. Carknard graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Jonathan Carlito of Mechanicville. Carlito graduated from the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program.

Kathryn Carola of Mechanicville. Carola graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Cassie Carpenter of Mechanicville. Carpenter graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Adolescent Education academic program.

Jeffrey Carr of Waterford. Carr graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Amy Carroll of Waterford. Carroll graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Elaina Clavin of Clifton Park. Clavin graduated from the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Jacob Connelly of Valley Falls. Connelly graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Raymond Cooke of Waterford. Cooke graduated from the Criminal Investigation academic program.

Donald Cottrell of Clifton Park. Cottrell graduated from the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Cole Crawford of Stillwater. Crawford graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Aaron Crowell of Clifton Park. Crowell graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Jesse Culliton of Stillwater. Culliton graduated from the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

Judy Dahoda of Clifton Park. Dahoda graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Jennifer Danaher of Mechanicville. Danaher graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Cassandra Dano of Schaghticoke. Dano graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Cristina DeCamargo of Clifton Park. DeCamargo graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Austin DeMarco of Mechanicville. DeMarco graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Tina Demers of Clifton Park. Demers graduated from the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Ornela Dhimo of Clifton Park. Dhimo graduated from the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Alicia Diodonet of Clifton Park. Diodonet graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Tyler Dunham of Valley Falls. Dunham graduated from the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program.

Nicholas Dunn of Stillwater. Dunn graduated from the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Matthew Dupuree of Clifton Park. Dupuree graduated from the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Megan Ellsworth of Valley Falls. Ellsworth graduated from the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Phoebe Everson of Mechanicville. Everson graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Alyssa Felitte of Clifton Park. Felitte graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Aaron Fensterer of Waterford. Fensterer graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Daniel Ferraro of Clifton Park. Ferraro graduated from the Nursing academic program.

Robert Flike of Stillwater. Flike graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Stephanie Fronczek of Waterford. Fronczek graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Joshua Fryer of Waterford. Fryer graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Keanna Gang of Waterford. Gang graduated from the Early Childhood academic program.

Keanna Gang of Waterford. Gang graduated from the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Caitlin Garrity of Clifton Park. Garrity graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Samuel Gibbons of Johnsonville. Gibbons graduated from the Architectural Technology academic program.

Erika Glueck Pinney of Mechanicville. Glueck Pinney graduated from the Biological Sciences academic program.

Joan Golden of Clifton Park. Golden graduated from the Nursing academic program.

Ashley Gonyo of Clifton Park. Gonyo graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Devon Graham of Clifton Park. Graham graduated from the Digital Media academic program.

Andrew Halloran of Valley Falls. Halloran graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Shelby Hansen of Melrose. Hansen graduated from the Dental Hygiene academic program.

George Harbeson of Stillwater. Harbeson graduated from the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Erin Harrington of Clifton Park. Harrington graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Mark Harrington of Clifton Park. Harrington graduated from the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Joseph Hilton of Waterford. Hilton graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Jennifer Hines of Waterford. Hines graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Daniel Hoffman of Mechanicville. Hoffman graduated from the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Jeremy Holmes of Valley Falls. Holmes graduated from the Engineering Science academic program.

Peter Hume of Clifton Park. Hume graduated from the Fine Arts academic program.

Michaela Ippolito of Waterford. Ippolito graduated from the Disabilities Studies academic program.

Richard Irla of Waterford. Irla graduated from the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program.

Ibraheem Jara of Clifton Park. Jara graduated from the Fine Arts academic program.

Nabeel John of Clifton Park. John graduated from the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Nicholas Karpovich of Clifton Park. Karpovich graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Grace King of Mechanicville. King graduated from the Nursing academic program.

Brian Lauriano of Clifton Park. Lauriano graduated from the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Katelynn LeClaire of Mechanicville. LeClaire graduated from the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Katelynn LeClaire of Mechanicville. LeClaire graduated from the Early Childhood academic program.

Leslie Lemiesz of Waterford. Lemiesz graduated from the Nursing academic program.

James Loeser of Clifton Park. Loeser graduated from the Digital Media academic program.

Paige Lucas of Johnsonville. Lucas graduated from the Early Childhood academic program.

Paige Lucas of Johnsonville. Lucas graduated from the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Megan Macarelli of Clifton Park. Macarelli graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Guy Machia of Johnsonville. Machia graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Shaun Mackenzie of Waterford. Mackenzie graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Rianna Majzoub of Mechanicville. Majzoub graduated from the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Anthony Malo of Waterford. Malo graduated from the Telecommunications Technology-Verizon academic program.

Faith Marro of Johnsonville. Marro graduated from the Architectural Technology academic program.

Rebecca Marrone of Waterford. Marrone graduated from the Nursing academic program.

Steven Martin of Waterford. Martin graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Meaghan McConkey of Waterford. McConkey graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Amanda McDonnell of Clifton Park. McDonnell graduated from the Biological Sciences academic program.

Michele McElya of Clifton Park. McElya graduated from the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

Reene McGreevy of Waterford. McGreevy graduated from the Nursing academic program.

Ryan McHerron of Clifton Park. McHerron graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Stephany Meltzer of Mechanicville. Meltzer graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Anai Mendivil of Clifton Park. Mendivil graduated from the Dental Assisting academic program.

Gerald Miller of Waterford. Miller graduated from the Telecommunications Technology-Verizon academic program.

Ryan Miller of Waterford. Miller graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Alexandra Moore of Waterford. Moore graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Ashley Moore of Clifton Park. Moore graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Joannie Moronta of Clifton Park. Moronta graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Johnathan Morse of Waterford. Morse graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Samuel Nolan of Stillwater. Nolan graduated from the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Kevin Orlando of Clifton Park. Orlando graduated from the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Steven Orologio of Stillwater. Orologio graduated from the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Service academic program.

Kayla Parkes of Clifton Park. Parkes graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicole Pedone of Clifton Park. Pedone graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Lisa Pelton of Stillwater. Pelton graduated from the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Sarah Perkins of Mechanicville. Perkins graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Matthew Phoenix of Clifton Park. Phoenix graduated from the Digital Media academic program.

Nicholas Pipino of Clifton Park. Pipino graduated from the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Sonila Plaku of Clifton Park. Plaku graduated from the Early Childhood academic program.

Dana Puig of Clifton Park. Puig graduated from the Respiratory Care academic program.

Ghulsoom Rasoully of Clifton Park. Rasoully graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Housna Rasoully of Clifton Park. Rasoully graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Jeffrey Reed of Johnsonville. Reed graduated from the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic academic program.

Andrew Remington of Waterford. Remington graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Leah Remington of Melrose. Remington graduated from the Early Childhood academic program.

Leah Remington of Melrose. Remington graduated from the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Christine Rifenburgh of Johnsonville. Rifenburgh graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Danielle Rizzicone of Clifton Park. Rizzicone graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Elena Robles of Clifton Park. Robles graduated from the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

Sara Roddy of Schaghticoke. Roddy graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Sandi Rose of Melrose. Rose graduated from the Business - Accounting academic program.

Ailene Rosenberg of Clifton Park. Rosenberg graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Tonya Rosseter of Mechanicville. Rosseter graduated from the Dental Assisting academic program.

Victoria Rozycki of Mechanicville. Rozycki graduated from the Environmental Science academic program.

Jami Russell of Waterford. Russell graduated from the Business - Accounting academic program.

Serenna Ryan of Schaghticoke. Ryan graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Victoria Savallo of Clifton Park. Savallo graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Blair Schermerhorn of Clifton Park. Schermerhorn graduated from the Respiratory Care academic program.

Alyssa Schoenthaler of Clifton Park. Schoenthaler graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Theresa Scott of Clifton Park. Scott graduated from the Telecommunications Technology-Verizon academic program.

Ryan Semago of Mechanicville. Semago graduated from the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Christopher Serra of Mechanicville. Serra graduated from the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Brant Simmons of Mechanicville. Simmons graduated from the Advanced Manufacturing Tech academic program.

Paul Sisson of Mechanicville. Sisson graduated from the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Chelsea Smith of Melrose. Smith graduated from the Construction Technology: Building Construction academic program.

Dean Smith of Waterford. Smith graduated from the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Alicia Teal of Mechanicville. Teal graduated from the Physical Sciences academic program.

Steven Tilley of Clifton Park. Tilley graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Zachary Tocco of Waterford. Tocco graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Sara Tudor of Clifton Park. Tudor graduated from the Individual Studies academic program.

Spenser Urdanoff of Clifton Park. Urdanoff graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Joseph Valenti of Clifton Park. Valenti graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Jacqulyne Venditti of Valley Falls. Venditti graduated from the Nursing academic program.

Thomas Vierling of Waterford. Vierling graduated from the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

Brianna Vogt of Waterford. Vogt graduated from the Administrative Information Management and Technology academic program.

Alexandrea Volungus of Mechanicville. Volungus graduated from the Architectural Technology academic program.

Nathalia Walker of Clifton Park. Walker graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Jessica Walsh of Clifton Park. Walsh graduated from the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Aimee Williams of Waterford. Williams graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Lisa Wilson of Waterford. Wilson graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Reginald Wilson of Waterford. Wilson graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke. Wolosen graduated from the Human Services academic program.

Andrew Wright of Mechanicville. Wright graduated from the Criminal Investigation academic program.

Holly Yearsley of Waterford. Yearsley graduated from the Business Administration academic program.

Christopher Zelensky of Waterford. Zelensky graduated from the Criminal Justice academic program.

Eric Zordan of Waterford. Zordan graduated from the Architectural Technology academic program.

Stephanie Zoszak of Schaghticoke. Zoszak graduated from the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

The commencement ceremony took place on Saturday, May 17, at the college's Joseph L. Bruno Stadium. To learn more about the graduating class, click here. A photo gallery from the ceremony can be found here.

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

 BROCKPORT, NY (07/16/2014)(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 spring 2014 semester.

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

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

Skylar Hartz of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List.

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

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

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

Skylar Hartz of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List.

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

Marcel Garbos Graduated summa cum laude from Bard College at Simon's Rock

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (07/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Marcel Garbos, 19, of Clifton Park, NY, has graduated summa cum laude from Bard College at Simon's Rock with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Historical Studies. Marcel attended Shenendehowa High School East before leaving after 10th grade to enter college early.

Marcel was one of 155 students to graduate from Simon's Rock, the early college in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, on Monday, May 26, 2014. Fifty-nine undergraduates received their BA degrees and 96 received their AA degrees.

Shenendehowa High School graduate Jon Zeosky conducts summer research at Colgate University

 HAMILTON, NY (07/17/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 200 Colgate students are conducing innovative research across academic disciplines on campus in Hamilton, N.Y., this summer.

Shenendehowa High School graduate Jonathan Zeosky is conducting Physics and Astronomy; Pre-Engineering research.

Local students graduate from RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (07/21/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology:

Tyler Brogna of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in game design and development from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Daniel Bruton of Waterford, N.Y., (12188) received a Master of Science degree in sustainable systems from RIT's Golisano Institute for Sustainability.

Wendell Carr of Waterford, N.Y., (12188) received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering technology from RIT's College of Applied Science and Technology.

Leonard Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in information technology from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Sarah Thomas of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from RIT's Saunders College of Business.

Shannon Wright of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in visual media from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Kristeen Yee of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) received a Master of Engineering degree in industrial and systems engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Kristeen Yee of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Area Residents Graduate from Siena College

LOUDONVILLE, NY (07/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Siena College held its 74th Commencement ceremony Sunday, May 18 at the Times Union Center in Albany, N.Y. The College awarded 758 Bachelor's and 54 Master in Accounting degrees to the Class of 2014.

The graduates included:

Michael Abele of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Abele received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classics. Abele was the recipient of the Classics major award.

James Allen of Waterford, NY (12188). Allen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

Christina Beaudin of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Beaudin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

Heather Beckenstein of Mechanicville, NY (12118). Beckenstein received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies Education.

Nicholas Belmonte of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Belmonte received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

Alexis Benedetti of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Benedetti received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Sociology.

Eric Brenner of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Brenner received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a certificate in Pre-law.

Dustin Clark of Stillwater, NY (12170). Clark received Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Raquel Cuomo of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Cuomo received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Kerrie Daley of Waterford, NY (12188). Daley received Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Brittany Danko of Schaghticoke, NY (12154). Danko received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

Brian DiCaprio of Clifton Park, NY (12065). DiCaprio received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. DiCaprio was the recipient of the Finance major award.

Fiona Fay of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Fay received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies.

Kylene Fitsik of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Fitsik received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

William Fitzgerald of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Fitzgerald received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

Madeline Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke, NY (12154). Fitzgerald received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

Robert Hamilton of Johnsonville, NY (12094). Hamilton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Management.

Malia Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Hoefer received a Master of Science degree in Accounting.

Bryan Kelly of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Kelly received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

M. Nadir Khan of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Khan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Zachary Lajeunesse of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Lajeunesse received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Courtney Mailloux of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Mailloux received a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

Patrick McGinn of Clifton Park, NY (12065). McGinn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Brice McMahon of Clifton Park, NY (12065). McMahon received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Anthony Melfi of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Melfi received a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies.

Jeffrey Mikula of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Mikula received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Sara Mikula of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Mikula received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and French.

Ali Moosavi of Mechanicville, NY (12118). Moosavi received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Helina Patel of Waterford, NY (12188). Patel received a Master of Science degree in Accounting.

Hannah Pauli of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Pauli received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies.

Francis Prediletto of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Prediletto received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Lydia Provancher of Stillwater, NY (12170). Provancher received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.

Brian Runyon of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Runyon received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. Runyon was the recipient of theCaptain Thomas J. Bergin Memorial Award.

Zachary Schulman of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Schulman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting.

Isabell Shields of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Shields received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

Timothy Sopok of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Sopok received a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.

Gabrielle Tubbs of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Tubbs received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry.

Michael Valiquette of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Valiquette received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Arts.

Michael Williams of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Williams received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.

Jeffrey Yattaw of Waterford, NY (12188). Yattaw received a Master of Science degree in Accounting.

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (06/30/2014)(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 Spring 2014 semester.

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (06/30/2014)(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 Spring 2014 semester.

Local Residents Graduate from Albany Law School

ALBANY, NY (07/01/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents graduated from Albany Law School at the school's 163rd Commencement, held May 16, 2014, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Each graduate earned a J.D. degree from Albany Law School, the oldest independent law school in the nation.

Joshua Friedman of Clifton Park (12065)

Amanda Smith of Clifton Park (12065)

Dolores Tedesco of Clifton Park (12065)

Area Students Named to Hartwick College Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (07/01/2014)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the Hartwick College Dean's List for spring 2014:

Francesca Eisenhauer of Clifton Park, NY. She is the daughter of Ruth and Frank Eisenhauer. Eisenhauer majored in nursing.

Jennifer Knapp of Clifton Park, NY. She is the daughter of Heather and Edward Knapp. Knapp is majoring in psychology.

Morgan McClellan of Waterford, NY. She is the daughter of John and Rebecca McClellan. McClellan is majoring in music.

Nicholas Novotny of Waterford, NY. He is the son of Norma and F Novotny. Novotny is majoring in history.

Alexa Guy of Clifton Park graduates from the University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, RI (07/01/2014)(readMedia)-- At the University of Rhode Island's 128th Commencement on Saturdayand Sunday, May 17-18, 2014, about 3,000 undergraduate and 680 graduate students became the University's newest alumni.

SUNY Potsdam Recognizes Area Graduates at 2014 Commencement

POTSDAM, NY (07/02/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recognized more than 900 candidates for graduation during the College's 2014 Commencement celebrations. At Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year.

The following area students were scheduled to complete their studies:

  • Cheyenne Bauer of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music Education.
  • Patrick Costello of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
  • Rebecca Godfrey of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychology.
  • Matt Goldberg of Waterford, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Music Education.
  • Jarod Grieco of Johnsonville, NY, graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Music Education.
  • Michael Janucik of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Chemistry 7-12 Adolescence Education.
  • Karissa Jump of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology.
  • Julie Koehler of Melrose, NY, graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.
  • Derek Masterson of Waterford, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in English Writing.
  • Alyssa Watroba of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Art Studio.
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.
  • Paige Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing.

Clifton Park Resident Emily Burke Makes the Spring 2014 Dean's List at Pratt Institute

BROOKLYN, NY (07/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Emily Burke, Clifton Park resident and a student at the prestigiousPratt Institute, was among more than 1,000 students who made the Dean's List in the Spring 2014 semester.

Clifton Park Resident Emily Rocha Graduates From Stonehill College

EASTON, MA (07/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Clifton Park resident Emily Marie Rocha earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Stonehill College recently. The College's Commencement ceremony was held on May 18.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2014. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Douglas J. Eberle of Clifton Park, NY (12065).

Alicia K. Lewis of Johnsonville, NY (12094).

Robert H. Halloran of Mechanicville, NY (12118).

Local Residents Among May Grads at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 904 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2014 semester. The college's commencement ceremony was held onSaturday, May 17.

Justin Barnett of Clifton Park, NY

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park, NY

Alex Brown-Santorelli of Clifton Park, NY

Philip Chieco of Clifton Park, NY

Karly DeSimone of Clifton Park, NY

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park, NY

Freya Sagehorn of Clifton Park, NY

Mitchell Todorov of Clifton Park, NY

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville, NY

Lisa Newton of Valley Falls, NY

Loni Lee of Waterford, NY

Jennifer Sanderson of Waterford, NY

Local Residents Named to Spring 2014 Dean's List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 1474 students who earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean's List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more.

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY

Alex Brown-Santorelli of Clifton Park, NY

Christian Capitula of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley DelGiacco of Johnsonville, NY

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park, NY

Nathan Laing of Waterford, NY

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville, NY

Erin McAuliffe of Clifton Park, NY

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park, NY

Kayleigh Melite of Clifton Park, NY

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park, NY

Kyle Monsees of Clifton Park, NY

Aubrey Moore of Mechanicville, NY

Courtney Murphy of Clifton Park, NY

Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, NY

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY

Allen Rossetti of Clifton Park, NY

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY

Courtney Walsh of Clifton Park, NY

Rebecca Wichelns of Mechanicville, NY

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY

Kayla Silvia Among Local Residents on Spring 2014 Provost's List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park, NY, was named to the SUNY Oneonta Provost's List for the spring 2014 semester. Of the more than 5,800 undergraduates enrolled at the college, 143 qualified for the spring 2014 Provost's List by earning a perfect GPA while carrying a course load of at least 12 semester hours.

Local Students Named to President's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the President's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2014. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Christopher Connors of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sarah Evans of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Miguel Roel of Clifton Park Earns Honors at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/27/2014)(readMedia)-- Miguel Roel, a member of the class of 2014 at Skidmore College, earned term honors for the spring semester. He is the son of Michelle Torturo of Clifton Park .

Term honors are awarded for a quality point ratio of 3.650 from a possible 4.0, for students who have completed 14 credit hours.

Amanda DeSimone Named to Dean's List at Bryant University

SMITHFIELD, RI (06/27/2014)(readMedia)-- Amanda DeSimone, a Senior in Marketing, of Mechanicville

Local Clarkson University Student Emma Dixon of Mechanicville Takes Third Place at NYS Pollution Prevention Institute Statewide Competition

POTSDAM, NY (06/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Clarkson University junior Emma L. Dixon of Mechanicville, N.Y., was recently awarded third place at the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute Statewide Competition.

Two Clarkson University teams, Apartment Food Waste and Students and Community Outreach on Renter Efficiency (SCORE), received awards at the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute's (NYSP2I) third-annual R&D student competition, held at Rochester Institute of Technology and sponsored by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Dixon participated in the SCORE team, which received third place in the undergraduate category.

Ithaca College congratulates Spring 2014 Dean's List Students

ITHACA, NY (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- Ithaca College congratulates students named to Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.

Casey Kobylar of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Music for the spring 2014 semester.

John Prendergast of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Business for the spring 2014 semester.

Katharina Deitz of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the spring 2014 semester.

Sierra Vorsheim of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Music for the spring 2014 semester.

Zachary Waldek of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Business for the spring 2014 semester.

Joseph Buttimer of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the spring 2014 semester.

Emily Hensler of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the spring 2014 semester.

Christina Tudor of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the spring 2014 semester.

Jessica Wolfe of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the spring 2014 semester.

Brian Powell of Clifton Park (12065) was named to Dean's List in Ithaca College's School of Business for the spring 2014 semester.

Missouri S&T announces honor list

ROLLA, MO (06/25/2014)(readMedia)-- Missouri University of Science and Technology announces the names of students who made the honor list for the 2014 Spring semester.

  • Zachary Stephen Ciurczak of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior in civil engineering.
  • Randall William Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior in nuclear engineering.

Kirsten Anderson of Clifton Park graduates from the University of Rhode Island

 KINGSTON, RI (06/25/2014)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island and families recently celebrated the achievements of more than 680 students who received their master's or doctoral degrees at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17 at the Thomas M. Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus.

Graduate student Kirsten Anderson of Clifton Park, NY, received a Master of Library and Information Studies.

Missouri S&T awards degrees at annual commencement

ROLLA, MO (06/25/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 1,000 candidates received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during Commencement ceremonies held Friday, May 16, 2014, and Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building on campus. The university awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.

The following students earned degrees from Missouri S&T:

  • Zachary Stephen Ciurczak of Clifton Park, N.Y., earned a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering cum laude.
  • Randall William Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., earned a bachelor of science degree in nuclear engineering .

Ithaca College Congratulates May 2014 Graduates

ITHACA, NY (06/26/2014)(readMedia)-- Ithaca College congratulates May 2014 graduates.

John Cipriani of Mechanicville (12118) graduated from Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance with a degree in exercise science. The degree was awarded in May 2014.

Emily Hensler of Clifton Park (12065) graduated from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences with a degree in biochemistry. The degree was awarded in May 2014.

Danielle Amyot of Clifton Park (12065) graduated from Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications with a degree in television-radio. The degree was awarded in May 2014.

Local Students Earn Degrees from The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (06/23/2014)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 1,687 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the Class of 2014.

Students from our area who earned degrees and/or certificates of advanced study are:

Colin Smith of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Michael Lacombe of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Hannah Fairbanks of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Allison Cochis of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Micaela Cimino of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Amy Student of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Johnalyn Scarati of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Arts

Jennifer McAlonie of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts

Michael Burroughs of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts

Shannen Moore of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Alecia McDermott of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Samuel Trimboli of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Demitria Robbins of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Kyle Charron of Schaghticoke, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Amanda Tyrrell of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Brandee Silloway of Stillwater, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Katie Cahrenger of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Michelle Skomsky of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Elizabeth Ramos of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Alyssa Ventrano of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Ashley Bucci of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Matthew Maguire of Waterford, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Audra Wassenaar of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Stephanie Cerkowski of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Brianna Ryan of Valley Falls, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Chelsea DeStefano of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Samantha Lemay of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Bachelor of Science

Ian Mcshane of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study

Amber Knise of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study

Kellen Roberts of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Certificate of Advanced Study

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

Morgan Mehan of Stillwater, NY, earned a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration

Morgan Mehan of Stillwater, NY, earned a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration

Zachary Olsavicky of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Arts

Michele Cavosie of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration

Kellie Monroe of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration

Elizabeth Suppies of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration

Nirisa Shrestha of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration

Alexander Rufer of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Business Administration

Alexandra Johnson Austin of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science

Christopher Jenkins of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science

Kristin Casucci of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Kara Joyce of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Colleen Swint of Stillwater, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Richard Hoehne of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Marissa Shibley of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Tammy Cozzens of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Alexander Panza of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Erin Madigan of Melrose, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Jessica Sorensen of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Eryn Foster of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Richard Duff of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Jennifer Koury of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Jennifer Diviney of Waterford, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Colleen Trainor of Clifton Park, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Bradley Gregg of Mechanicville, NY, earned a Master of Science in Education

Local Residents Receive Degrees at 146th WPI Commencement

WORCESTER, MA (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

John Favreau of Mechanicville, N.Y. was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree in biomedical engineering.

Kristen Schleier of Waterford, N.Y. was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

Class of 2014 Graduates from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Union College is recognizing the Class of 2014 for their graduation from the College. Students received their degrees on Sunday, June 15 on Hull Plaza.

Nicolette Audino of Clifton Park graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Audino was a Sociology major.

Nolan Flike of Stillwater graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Flike was a History major.

Mathew Hayner of Stillwater graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Hayner was a Arts major.

Jason Lemner of Schaghticoke graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree. Lemner was a Psychology major.

David Masterson of Clifton Park graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Masterson was a Arts major.

Kristopher Woodcock of Clifton Park graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Woodcock was a Economics major.

Area Students Graduate from Hartwick College

ONEONTA, NY (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- The following area students graduated from Hartwick College on May 24, 2014:

Francesca Eisenhauer of Clifton Park, NY. She is the daughter of Ruth and Frank Eisenhauer. At Hartwick, Eisenhauer participated in Honors Program and Multi-Sport Club. She majored in nursing.

Ryan Nadeau of Stillwater, NY. He is the son of Douglas and Diane Nadeau. At Hartwick, Nadeau participated in Ski Club. He majored in business administration.

Shiva Senthil of Clifton Park, NY. He is the son of Vasanthi and Jayapalan Senthil and Senthil Vasanthi. At Hartwick, Senthil participated in Men's Varsity Basketball. He majored in business administration.

Katherine Spass of Clifton Park, NY. She is the daughter of Jaimie and Jane Spass. At Hartwick, Spass participated in Hooks and Needles. She majored in nursing.

Samantha Vedder of Clifton Park, NY. She majored in political science.

Area Residents Named to Dean's List at Providence College

PROVIDENCE, RI (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2014 semester:

Nicholas Arnold of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2017,

Ryan LaFleche of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,

Madeline Mylod of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,

Local Students Named to University of Hartford Dean's List

HARTFORD, CT (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2014.

Briana Swota of Clifton Park (12065)

Peter Swota of Clifton Park (12065)

Empire 8 Names Nazareth College Student Athletes to Spring 2014 President's List

ROCHESTER, NY (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Nazareth student athletes names to Empire 8 President's List for Spring 2014.

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford (12188) is studying Marketing while on Women's Golf team.

Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Physical Therapy while on Women's Soccer team.

Area residents named to SUNY Oswego President's List

OSWEGO, NY (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the President's List for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oswego. Students who achieve grade averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale are named to the President's List, representing the top 7.7 percent of Oswego students..

The honorees, with their class year and major in parentheses, are as follows:

Ryan Baker of Pinehurst Drive in Clifton Park (senior public justice major)

Allison Cady of Barney Road in Clifton Park (senior childhood education major)

Robert Chiappone of Wilton Court in Clifton Park (senior business administration major)

Jenna Johnson of Trice Drive in Clifton Park (senior psychology major)

Helen Krupski of Bayberry Drive in Clifton Park (senior childhood education major)

Ashley Lefebvre of Moe Road in Clifton Park (senior business administration major)

Kelsey Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park (sophomore marketing major)

Alyssa Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville (sophomore anthropology major)

Area residents named to SUNY Oswego Deans' List

OSWEGO, NY (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the Deans' List for the spring 2014 semester at SUNY Oswego.

The President's and Deans' lists represent the academic top 30.3 percent of the Oswego student body. To be included on the Deans' List, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79.

The Deans' List honorees, with their class year and major in parentheses, are as follows:

Megan C. Adelman of Monmouth Way in Clifton Park (sophomore human development major)

Justin A. Brignola of Bernini Drive in Clifton Park (senior business administration major)

Scott G. Buniak of Hidden Crest Court in Clifton Park (senior wellness management major)

Carly A. Burtnick of Cranberry Lane in Clifton Park (junior public justice major)

Morgan C. Clifford of Damask Drive in Clifton Park (sophomore psychology major)

Daniel B. Hoang of Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park (junior computer science major)

Elizabeth A. Kaufman of Gramecy Court in Clifton Park (sophomore biology major)

Matthew P. Murphy of Sugarbush Road in Clifton Park (junior accounting major)

Bernard A. Thibault of Saxony Street in Clifton Park (sophomore electrical and computer engineering major)

John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park (junior marketing major)

Domonique M. Valenti of Equinox Court in Clifton Park (senior adolescence education major)

Candice L. Knibbs of Hulin Street in Mechanicville (senior creative writing major)

Area Students Make the Dean's List at RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List for spring 2013-2014 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology:

  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the new media design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Charles Ayotte of Stillwater, N.Y., (12170), who is in the chemistry program in RIT's College of Science.
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the photographic and imaging arts program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Fang Fang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford, N.Y., (12188), who is in the applied mathematics program in RIT's College of Science.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the computer science program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Chelsea Schadewald of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the 3D digital design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the business administration-accounting program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Sarah Thomas of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the finance program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Christopher Wong of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Shannon Wright of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the visual media program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065), who is in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.


Kathryn Jameson, a resident of Clifton Park, NY, graduates from Fairfield University at its 64th Commencement 

FAIRFIELD, CT (06/20/2014)(readMedia)-- Kathryn Jameson, a resident of Clifton Park, NY, received a Bachelor of Science degree from Fairfield University's School of Nursing at its 64th Commencement exercises, which took place on May 18, 2014, on the campus of Fairfield University.

Matthew Zitwer Named to Castleton College Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (06/23/2014)(readMedia)-- Matthew Zitwer of Clifton Park, NY was recently named to theCastleton College Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2013-14 academic year. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5

Local Students Graduate from Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/23/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees from Western New England University on May 17, 2014.

Christopher Connors of Clifton Park (12065). Connors graduated Cum Laude. This honor signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60.

Douglas Eberle of Clifton Park (12065).

Local Students to Attend Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (06/24/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local students will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., and begin studying in the fall 2014 semester.

Victoria Hathaway of Stillwater, N.Y., a biomolecular science major, who previously attended Hudson Valley Community College.

Ryan Arthur McHerron of Clifton Park, N.Y., a mathematics major, who previously attended Hudson Valley Community College.

Rachel Hazleton named to spring 2014 Dean's List at Bucknell

LEWISBURG, PA (06/24/2014)(readMedia)-- Rachel Hazleton of Clifton Park 12065 has been named to the dean's list at Bucknell University for the spring semester of the 2013-14 academic year. Dean's list students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0. Hazleton is the daughter of Samuel and Joani Hazleton .

Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean’s List

WORCESTER, MA (06/24/2014)(readMedia)-- Recognizing outstanding student academic achievement, Assumption College has named 545 students to the undergraduate Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.

To earn a spot on the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 for a five-class, 15-credit semester. The Dean's List is announced twice every academic year, once at the completion of the fall semester, and again at the completion of the spring semester.

Assumption College posts the complete list of all students named to the Dean's List to the College website and shares news of this honor with students' local newspapers. Students also receive a congratulatory letter from Eloise R. Knowlton, Ph.D., dean of undergraduate studies, and are eligible for a free sixth course the following semester.

The following students were named to the spring 2014 Dean's List:

Joelle DiDomenico, of Mechanicville, NY, class of 2014

Erin Dougherty, of Waterford, NY, class of 2017

Area SUNY Canton Students Earn Dean's List Honors

CANTON, NY (06/24/2014)(readMedia)-- Students were recently recognized for their outstanding achievement at SUNY Canton during the spring 2014 semester. To receive Dean's List honors, full-time students must earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

Among the area students who made Dean's List were:

  • Jennifer L. Bennett of Clifton Park, NY, 12065, a SUNY Canton Liberal Arts-General Studies major. Bennett is a 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Robert J. Coons of Mechanicville, NY, 12118, a SUNY Canton Mechanical Technology major. Coons is a 2007 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
  • Autumn D. Oest of Mechanicville, NY, 12118, a SUNY Canton Early Childhood major. Oest is a 2012 graduate of Stillwater Central School.
  • Robert C. Stevens of Stillwater, NY, 12170, a SUNY Canton Business Administration major. Stevens is a 2012 graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Karen Sweeney named to Spring 2014 Dean's List at Wake Forest University

WINSTON SALEM, NC (06/24/2014)(readMedia)-- Karen Sweeney from Clifton Park, NY was named to the Spring 2014 Dean's List at Wake Forest University.

Area Students Named to the President's List at SUNY Canton

CANTON, NY (06/25/2014)(readMedia)-- Students were recently recognized for their outstanding achievement at SUNY Canton during the spring 2014 semester.

"The college's Provost, deans, faculty members and I take great pride in our students' fantastic work ethic," said SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman. "We are certain that their enthusiasm for learning will serve them well in their future careers."

To receive President's List honors, full-time students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Among the students to be awarded were:

  • Megan M. Mydosh of Clifton Park, NY, (12065). Mydosh is a SUNY Canton Management major who graduated from Warwick Valley High School in 2011.
  • Alexis O. Shine of Clifton Park, NY, (12065). Shine is a SUNY Canton Sports Management major who graduated from Shenendehowa Central School in 2011.
  • Kathryn Daley of Mechanicville, NY, (12118). Daley is a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major who graduated from Mechanicville High School in 2011.
  • Michelle Morse of Stillwater, NY, (12170). Morse is a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major who graduated from Stillwater Central School in 2009.

Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

The State University of New York at New Paltz Confers Undergraduate Degrees

 NEW PALTZ, NY (06/18/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz recently conferred more than 1,000 undergraduate degrees during its 2014 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18.

The May 2014 graduates included the following local residents:

Mariah Johnson of Clifton Park, N.Y., who earned a Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts.

Kate Lyons of Mechanicville, N.Y., who earned a Bachelor of Arts in English.

Eleanor Riccardi of Clifton Park, N.Y., who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art History.

Local Students Graduate from the University of Hartford

 HARTFORD, CT (06/19/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from the University of Hartford during its Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 18:

Peter Swota of Clifton Park graduated cum laude from the University's College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions with a Bachelor of Science in health science.

Jenna Iwaniec of Clifton Park graduated magna cum laude from the University's Hartt School with a Bachelor of Music in music management.

Students Named to Dean's List at Herkimer College

HERKIMER, NY (06/19/2014)(readMedia)-- Herkimer College awarded academic honors to 558 students for the spring 2014 semester. The following local students were among the 355 students named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average from 3.25 to 3.80 for that semester.

Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park

Jessica Kathryn Agostino of Clifton Park

Academic Departments at Hudson Valley Community College Honor Top Students

TROY, NY (06/19/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards recently. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 70 academic programs.

Those honored included:

Timothy Brousseau of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Most Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Technology Student Award, which is given to the most outstanding member of the graduating class in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program.

Elaina Clavin of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Select Dental Staffing Award, which is given as an achievement award to a second year Dental Hygiene student who has embraced the philosophy of professionalism, has outstanding compassion for patients and true dedication to the profession of dental hygiene.

Emmanuel Davis of Waterford, who was given the following honors:

The Kenneth M. Barber Award for Excellence in Experimental Physics, which is given to a student who has shown particular knowledge and excellence in the area of experimental physics.

Samuel Gibbons of Johnsonville, who was given the following honors:

The CK Dennis Design Award, which is given to an Architectural Technology student who submitted the best work in the Design I and Design II couses. The award was established by Professor Chris Dennis, an architect and faculty member.

Richard Irla of Waterford, who was given the following honors:

The Package One Award, which is given to the graduating Manufacturing Technical Systems student who has the fourth highest grade point average.

Faith Marro of Johnsonville, who was given the following honors:

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Award for Excellence, which is given to a student in the graduating class for exemplary achievement in the study of mathematics and science.

Rory McGuire of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Academic Excellence in Biology/Chemistry Award, which is given to a Biological Sciences or Biotechnology student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of biology and chemistry.

Erin Mossey of Waterford, who was given the following honors:

The Raymond J. Richardson Award in Honor of Dr. Frank J. Morgan Jr., which is given to an outstanding student in the Criminal Justice or Forensic Science graduating class. The award is in honor of longtime college administrator Dr. Frank Morgan.

Anna Myers of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Doris and Hy Rosenblum Humanitarian Award, which is given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated the qualities of caring and community service. The recipient must also be an honors student or potential honors student with a cumulative degree index of 3.50 or higher at the end of the fall semester.

Nick Pennacchia of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Sage Transfer Scholarship, which is given by the Sage Colleges to a transfer student from Hudson Valley Community College.

Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls, who was given the following honors:

The English Department Four L Award: Celebrating Language, Literature, Learning and Laughter, which is presented to a graduating senior in a Liberal Arts or Individual Studies program who has excelled in English.

Sarah Rodda of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Award, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the study of anatomy and physiology.

Blair Shermerhorn of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Respiratory Care Student of the Year Award, which is given to a Respiratory Care program graduate who has served as a role model for fellow students and professionals. This student consistently demonstrates conscienciousnes and professionalism in all interactions.

Melissa Stark of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research, second place, which is given to the second most outstanding research paper submitted by a student during the academic year.

Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke, who was given the following honors:

The Academic Excellence Award, which is given to an outstanding member of the Chemical Dependency Counseling or Human Services graduating class.

Jason Zeledon of Clifton Park, who was given the following honors:

The Academic Excellence in Biology/Chemistry Award, which is given to a Biological Sciences or Biotechnology student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of biology and chemistry.

Students are selected for honors by faculty and departmental administrative staff.


Local students to attend St. Bonaventure this fall

ST. BONAVENTURE, NY (06/19/2014)(readMedia)-- St. Bonaventure University is pleased to welcoming our incoming students for Fall 2014, including:

Madeline McDonald of Clifton Park (12065)

Alex Robillard of Clifton Park (12065)

John Novenche of Clifton Park (12065)

Alyssa Santagato Attending SUNY Oswego On President's List

Double major Public Justice & Anthropology with a minor in Forensic Science earned a 3.8 GPA Spring 14 semester and has made Presidents List.

Local Students Named to the Spring 2014 Dean's List at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (06/17/2014)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 779 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 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 the Dean's List.

Students from this area who are on the Dean's List are:

Darian Blanchard of Mechanicville, NY

Michael Burroughs of Clifton Park, NY

Kathryn Fitzmorris of Clifton Park, NY

Eden Loeffel of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer McAlonie of Clifton Park, NY

Nicole Mt. Pleasant of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, NY

Robyn Olmstead of Clifton Park, NY

Emily Ruchlicki of Clifton Park, NY

Johnalyn Scarati of Mechanicville, NY

Amy Student of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Sweet of Melrose, NY

Caroline Wincowski of Clifton Park, NY

Kyle Charron of Schaghticoke, NY

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, NY

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY

Amanda Slivienski of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Bucci of Mechanicville, NY

Catherine Buser of Clifton Park, NY

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, NY

Brittany Duquette of Melrose, NY

Marlene Eckert of Clifton Park, NY

Devon Harris of Clifton Park, NY

Mackenzie Mitchell of Valley Falls, NY

Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, NY

Nicole Skiba of Waterford, NY

Megan Tilley of Clifton Park, NY

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, NY

Jordan Westcott of Waterford, NY

Monica Zecca of Stillwater, NY

Emma Dooley of Clifton Park, NY

Alex Pisanello of Clifton Park, NY

Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, NY

Elizabeth Ramos of Waterford, NY

Scott Whitney of Waterford, NY

Mechanicville Student Joelle DiDomenico Graduates from Assumption College

WORCESTER, MA (06/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Joelle DiDomenico of Mechanicville, NY, was awarded a Bachelor's Degree at Assumption College's 97th Commencement, graduating with a major in Sociology: Criminology Concentration. The ceremony was held May 17 on the campus's H.L. Rocheleau Field, where 463 Bachelor of Arts degrees; 217 graduate studies degrees (Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration) and certificates; and 35 Continuing and Career Education degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, and associates) were awarded.

Students Make Dean's List at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (06/16/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have earned the distinction of Dean's List at The Georgia Institute of Technology for Spring 2014. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Nicole Barcori of Clifton Park (12065)

Liangyu Tao of Clifton Park (12065)

Clifton Park's Paulina Pascual Named to Emerson College Dean's List

BOSTON, MA (06/16/2014)(readMedia)-- Emerson College student Paulina Pascual of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2014 semester. Pascual is majoring in Film Production. The criterion to make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Area Students Graduate from Morrisville State College

 MORRISVILLE, NY (06/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The following area residents were among students to graduate from Morrisville State College in May.

Nicole Lefebvre of Clifton Park (12065)

Michael Pearson of Johnsonville (12094)

Eileen Farrell of Johnsonville (12094)

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced those students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2014 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.

Joseph Snyder of Clifton Park (12065)

Eileen Farrell of Johnsonville (12094)

Jean Morris of Melrose (12121)

Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls (12185)

Abigail Maiello Named to Dean's List at St. Bonaventure University

ST. BONAVENTURE, NY (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Abigail Maiello has been named to the spring 2014 dean's list at St. Bonaventure University. The sport studies student is from Melrose, NY.

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Spring 2014

GENESEO, NY (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the spring semester 2014. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours. Students on the list from this area are:

Hope Andrascik of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Meghan Berman of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cameron Mellow of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Niles of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Bailey Sawyer of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jane Skinner of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cailin Sofko of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Marisa Moore of Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Rachel Moore of Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Mikayla Moore of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Lyndsay Moore of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Steven Rosenzweig of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Zachary Perdek of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Michael Pearson Named to Morrisville State College President's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State recently announced that Michael Pearson of Johnsonville, NY was named to the President's List for the Spring 2014 semester.

SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Spring 2014

GENESEO, NY (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the spring semester 2014. 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. On the list from this area are:

Khali Coulter of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Michael Yee of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

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

NEWARK, DE (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for the 2014 spring semester.

Students from the area include:

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park, NY.

Anna Maio of Mechanicville, NY.

Sarah Weiskopf of Clifton Park, NY.

Danielle daCunha of Clifton Park, NY.

Local Resident Named to Dean's List at Cornell University

ITHACA, NY (06/11/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have been named to the Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences' Dean's List for Spring Semester 2014:

Nicholas Ringelberg, a resident of Clifton Park.

Adam Custer, a resident of Mechanicville.

Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2014 Spring Semester

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2014 Spring Semester.

Rachel Biernik of Clifton Park (12065)

Nicholas Gaetano of Mechanicville (12118)

Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville (12118)

Area Students Accepted to Attend SUNY Potsdam

POTSDAM, NY (06/06/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 800 accepted students have already indicated their commitment to attend SUNY Potsdam by submitting deposits. The group of incoming first-year students hail from across New York State and beyond. SUNY Potsdam's Class of 2018 will begin classes in August 2014.

The accepted students include:

  • Gabrielle Buffoline of Clifton Park, NY, who is set to graduate from Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Kirsten Carlo of Valley Falls, NY, who is set to graduate from Greenwich Central High School.
  • Margaret Carroll of Clifton Park, NY, who is set to graduate from Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Jake Defeciani of Clifton Park, NY, who is set to graduate from Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Riley Lutz of Waterford, NY, who is set to graduate from Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, who is set to graduate from Stillwater Central School.
  • Aaron Newhall of Clifton Park, NY, who is set to graduate from Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Brianna Wood of Mechanicville, NY, who is set to graduate from Shenendehowa Central School.

Autumn Oest of Mechanicville, NY Accepted to Attend SUNY Potsdam

POTSDAM, NY (06/06/2014)(readMedia)-- 175 transfer students have already indicated their commitment to attend SUNY Potsdam in the fall by submitting deposits.

Autumn Oest of Mechanicville, NY is among those who will attend SUNY Potsdam. Oest most recently attended SUNY Canton.

Springfield College Recognizes 2014 Graduates

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/06/2014)(readMedia)-- Springfield College Recognizes 2014 Graduates

Ian Engel of Clifton Park (12065)

Nicholas Gaetano of Mechanicville (12118)

Dominick Corbett of Mechanicville (12118)

Karyn Taber of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville (12118)

Lyndon State College names local students to Spring 2014 Dean's List

LYNDONVILLE, VT (06/09/2014)(readMedia)-- Vermont's Lyndon State College has released the Spring 2014 Dean's List. 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. The following local students were named to the Dean's List:

Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park, a Senior majoring in Music Business and Industry.

Brandon Vianna of Stillwater, a Freshman majoring in Visual Communications.

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

WEST HAVEN, CT (06/09/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven for the spring 2014 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.

Kayla Delano of Schaghticoke, NY

Amanda Hathaway of Stillwater, NY

Julian Tsyn of Mechanicville, NY

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester at Clarkson University:

Erin N. Strack of Waterford, N.Y., a junior majoring in biology.

Taylor Welch of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in chemical engineering.

Evan Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a junior majoring in chemical engineering & electrical engineering.

Zachary R. Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in computer engineering.

Ryan M. Custer of Mechanicville, N.Y., a senior majoring in electrical engineering.

Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in engineering and management.

Samantha Elizabeth Connors of Melrose, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering and management.

Daniel P. Lenney of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in financial information and analysis.

Kevin T. Kruger of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Andrew K. McCarthy of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

James Carl Stevenson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (06/10/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2014 semester at Clarkson University:

Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.

Ryan Joseph McCrudden of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in computer engineering.

Local Students to Attend Clarkson University in Fall 2014

POTSDAM, NY (06/10/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local students will attend Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., as members of the Class of 2018:

Robert Matthew Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, will be majoring in chemical engineering.

Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, will be majoring in computer science.

Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, will be majoring in engineering studies.

Brian P Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Bradley Malmberg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, will be majoring in environmental engineering.

Fred Heyl-Allen Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Stillwater Central School, will be majoring in engineering & management.

Gregory Jonathan O'Brien of Waterford, N.Y., a graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon High School, will be majoring in engineering studies.

Clifton Park Resident Emily Rocha Named to Stonehill College's Spring Semester Dean's List

EASTON, MA (06/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Clifton Park resident Emily M. Rocha has been named to Stonehill College's Spring 2014 Dean's List.

Austin Lane of Clifton Park graduates from James Madison University

 HARRISONBURG, VA (06/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Austin Michael Lane of Clifton Park, NY graduated with a degree(s) in Marketing - BBA from James Madison University during the May 10, 2014 commencement exercises.

Julia F. Korkosz Named to Dean's List at Saint Michael's College

COLCHESTER, VT (06/10/2014)(readMedia)-- Julia F. Korkosz, daughter of Kevin Korkosz of Clifton Park, was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester at Saint Michael's College. Korkosz is a May Graduate Classics & English major at the liberal arts and sciences, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the top 10 college towns in America.

Gaetano Graduates Springfield College

Nicholas Gaetano of Mechanicville, NY graduated from Springfield College on May 18, 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education.  Nick was also appointed to the Dean's List at Springfield
College.  Nick was a Mechanicville high school graduate in 2010 and is presently teaching at Springfield Science and Technology High School. He is the son of Ann and Joe Gaetano.  Grandson of Margaret D'Ambro, Ann

 

Scott McCann Receives Degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (06/04/2014)(readMedia)-- Scott McCann of Clifton Park, NY, has earned a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 10, 2014:

Alexander Jeffery Whitaker of Schaghticoke, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in aeronautical engineering .

Taylor DeWayne Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering, mathematics minor .

Christopher T. Schwarz of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with great distinction in computer engineering, mathematics minor, software engineering minor .

Ryan M. Custer of Mechanicville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with great distinction in electrical engineering, mathematics minor, business minor .

Cody M. Sargood of Valley Falls, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in environmental engineering, sustainable solutions minor .

Daniel P. Lenney of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in financial information and analysis, project management minor .

Kevin T. Kruger of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering .

Maegan Rae Lipinski of Johnsonville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering minor .

Andrew John Ferlo of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with great distinction in mechanical engineering, mathematics minor .

Alyssa Nicole Moore of Mechanicville, N.Y., received a master of science degree in physician assistant studies .

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 355 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2014 semester to the SUNY Potsdam Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education.
  • Alyssa Watroba of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Art Studio.
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education.

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 861 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2014 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by Interim President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner.

The 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).
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education.
  • Jarod Grieco of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is Music Education.
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Biochemistry (Bachelor of Science).
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education.
  • 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.
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance.

Jessi Corrigan Recognized for Community Service at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville, NY, was among the 39 members of the SUNY Oneonta Class of 2014 who received Senior Service Awards recognizing their commitment to volunteerism. Students who completed at least 350 hours of service through the college's Center for Social Responsibility and Community (CSRC) were recognized during a reception in May.

Corrigan, who majored in Child and Family Studies at SUNY Oneonta, logged 628 hours of service as a note taker for the Student Disability Services office.

New students receive scholarships from SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oneonta recently awarded scholarships to 283 freshmen and transfer students who will enroll at the college in the fall 2014 semester.

"SUNY Oneonta scholarships acknowledge the hard work and achievements of incoming students," said Provost Maria Thompson. "The breadth of our scholarship program demonstrates our commitment to the continued growth of award recipients."

Among SUNY Oneonta scholarship winners for 2014 are:

Connor Killane of Clifton Park, who attends Shenendehowa High School, won the college's Presidential Scholarship and will receive $6,170 annually to pursue a bachelor's degree in business economics.

Kathryn Shufon of Johnsonville, who attends Tamarca High School, won the college's Oneonta Auxiliary Services Merit Scholarship and will receive $2,000 annually to pursue a bachelor's degree in dietetics.

Sydney Krastins of Clifton Park, who attends Shenendehowa High School, won the college's Dorothy Wemple Scholarship and will receive $2,000 annually to pursue a bachelor's degree in English.

Courtney Luskin Inducted into Honor Society at Morrisville State College

MORRISVILLE, NY (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, Ny was recently inducted into the Lambda Xi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa honor society at Morrisville State College.

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

CANTON, NY (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been selected for inclusion on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. To be eligible, a student must have completed at least four courses and have grade-point average of 3.6 (based on a 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Emily M. DePoy of Clifton Park. DePoy, a member of the Class of 2016 at St. Lawrence, is majoring in biology. DePoy graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park. Larkin, a member of the Class of 2015 at St. Lawrence, is majoring in International economics -multi-language and mathematics. Larkin graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Clifton Park's John Dentinger graduates from Emerson College in Boston

BOSTON, MA (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- On Sunday, May 11, John Dentinger of Clifton Park, NY graduated Summa Cum Laude from Emerson College. Dentinger earned a BA in Media Studies.

Local Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Some 2,904 students were awarded a variety of bachelor's degrees during the University of Vermont's 213th Commencement ceremonies on May 18. There were some 575 advanced degrees and certificates awarded by the UVM Graduate College and approximately 106 women and men took the oath of Hippocrates following the awarding of their M.D. degrees at ceremonies of the UVM College of Medicine. A list of local students and the degree earned by each follows:

Paige Cornell of Clifton Park, NY, Bachelor of Science, Environmental Sciences, College of Arts & Sciences

Christian Desbiens of Clifton Park, NY, Bachelor of Arts, Film and Television Studies, College of Arts & Sciences

Jessica Goerold of Clifton Park, NY, Master of Science, Historic Preservation, Graduate College

John Leach of Clifton Park, NY, Bachelor of Arts, Biology, College of Arts & Sciences

Rachel Vancavage of Clifton Park, NY, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences

Area Residents Graduate from Marist College

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (06/02/2014)(readMedia)-- The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 23:

Tara Burke of Waterford, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Marist College.

Lourdes Cardona of Waterford, NY received a Master's degree in Public Administration from Marist College.

Jeffery Lovelass of Mechanicville, NY received a Master's degree in Public Administration from Marist College.

Lauren Mazzotta of Clifton Park, NY received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Special Education from Marist College.

Christopher Paul Ferraro, of Clifton Park, earns degree from Clark University

WORCESTER, MA (06/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Christopher Paul Ferraro of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a degree from Clark University on Sunday, May 18. Ferraro graduated with a Master of Science in Geographic Information Sciences for Development and Environment.

Kendra Mazza Named to Dean's List at the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (06/02/2014)(readMedia)-- Kendra Mazza has been named to the dean's list for the Spring 2014 semester at the University of Vermont. Mazza, from Mechanicville, NY, is a Sophomore Social Work major in the College of Education & Social Services.

Local residents make the spring 2014 Dean’s List at SUNY New Paltz

NEW PALTZ, NY (06/03/2014)(readMedia)-- SUNY New Paltz proudly congratulates the following local residents for being named to the spring 2014 Dean's List:

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 Asian Studies.

Emily Hartley, a resident of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Hartley's major is Electrical Engineering.

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.

Nicholas Kaiser, a resident of Waterford, N.Y.. Kaiser's major is Undeclared:Pre-Finance.

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 Adolescence Ed: Social Studies.

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 Management.

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

Aimee Hooper of Clifton Park Named to JMU Dean's List

 HARRISONBURG, VA (06/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Clifton Park, NY resident, Aimee Jordan Hooper, has been named to the dean's list at James Madison University for the spring 2014 semester. Students who earn dean's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of between 3.5 and 3.899. Hooper is a senior whose major is Interdisc Liberal Studies - BS.

Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Spring 2014

ROCHESTER, NY (06/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Spring of 2014 semester.

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford (12188)

Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park (12065)

Cameron Smith of Clifton Park, NY, graduates from Rice University

HOUSTON, TX (06/03/2014)(readMedia)-- Cameron Smith of Clifton Park, NY, graduated May 17 from Rice University.

Smith received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.

Schyler McGuire of Mechanicville Receives Athletic Award
at Southern Vermont College

(Bennington, Vt.) –Schyler McGuire of Mechanicville, N.Y., received the Rookie of the Year Award in Women’s Cross Country at Southern Vermont College’s Athletic Banquet in Bennington, Vt., this spring.

McGuire is majoring in Psychology. She has been named to the First Team All Conference in Women’s Cross Country.

McGuire is a graduate of Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School. She is the daughter of Meg and Mark McGuire of Mechanicville.

 

Local Students Named to President's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (05/28/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 1800 students were named to the President's List at Hudson Valley Community College for the Spring 2014 term. Students named to the President's List earned a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Local students include:

Carl Ankermann of Clifton Park. Ankermann is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Carolyn Archer-Dimura of Clifton Park. Archer-Dimura is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Alexandra Austin of Clifton Park. Austin is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jason Austin of Clifton Park. Austin is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program.

Sarah Barnes of Clifton Park. Barnes is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park. Barnum is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Colton Becker of Clifton Park. Becker is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Stephanie Berbrick of Clifton Park. Berbrick is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Mirsije Berisha of Clifton Park. Berisha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Anthony Blancha of Clifton Park. Blancha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Timothy Brousseau of Clifton Park. Brousseau is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Kyle Bryans of Clifton Park. Bryans is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Deana Casale of Clifton Park. Casale is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Jamie Cestaro of Clifton Park. Cestaro is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

William Charton of Clifton Park. Charton is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Matthew Christopher of Clifton Park. Christopher is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Elaina Clavin of Clifton Park. Clavin is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Maria Cone of Clifton Park. Cone is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Marlene Countermine of Clifton Park. Countermine is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Aaron Crowell of Clifton Park. Crowell is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Abigail Cutler of Clifton Park. Cutler is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Sean Dales of Clifton Park. Dales is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Cristina DeCamargo of Clifton Park. DeCamargo is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Daniel DeRusso of Clifton Park. DeRusso is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Adriana Delker of Clifton Park. Delker is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescent Education academic program.

Alicia Diodonet of Clifton Park. Diodonet is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Natalia Donu of Clifton Park. Donu is studying in the Accounting academic program.

Samuel Dorsey of Clifton Park. Dorsey is studying in the Biotechnology academic program.

Matthew Dupuree of Clifton Park. Dupuree is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Sarrah Essa of Clifton Park. Essa is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Edward Francis of Clifton Park. Francis is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Rachel Garrity of Clifton Park. Garrity is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Michael Giovino of Clifton Park. Giovino is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

James Greg of Clifton Park. Greg is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Shelton Hall of Clifton Park. Hall is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Lauren Halse of Clifton Park. Halse is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Brian Harris of Clifton Park. Harris is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Rebecca Hatter of Clifton Park. Hatter is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program.

Connor Hodgens of Clifton Park. Hodgens is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Kristie Hodgens of Clifton Park. Hodgens is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program.

Dana Hong of Clifton Park. Hong is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Ibraheem Jara of Clifton Park. Jara is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Nicholas Jennings of Clifton Park. Jennings is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kaytlin Jetter of Clifton Park. Jetter is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Matthew Knable of Clifton Park. Knable is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Theodore Koniszewski of Clifton Park. Koniszewski is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Seren Lambertsen of Clifton Park. Lambertsen is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park. Lashombe is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brian Lauriano of Clifton Park. Lauriano is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Feng Lin of Clifton Park. Lin is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

James Loeser of Clifton Park. Loeser is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Eric Loy of Clifton Park. Loy is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Design academic program.

Andrea Lozano of Clifton Park. Lozano is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Alexander Marek of Clifton Park. Marek is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Christopher Marsh of Clifton Park. Marsh is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Timothy Martin of Clifton Park. Martin is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Katherine Mattice of Clifton Park. Mattice is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Amanda McDonnell of Clifton Park. McDonnell is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Rory McGuire of Clifton Park. McGuire is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Ryan McHerron of Clifton Park. McHerron is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Ryan McPartlon of Clifton Park. McPartlon is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Anai Mendivil of Clifton Park. Mendivil is studying in the Dental Assisting academic program.

John Messiha of Clifton Park. Messiha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Catherine Miller of Clifton Park. Miller is studying in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

Sheila Moffre of Clifton Park. Moffre is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Justin Monthie of Clifton Park. Monthie is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ashley Moore of Clifton Park. Moore is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Anna Myers of Clifton Park. Myers is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Andrew Nicoll of Clifton Park. Nicoll is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Marisa Nolan of Clifton Park. Nolan is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Kevin Orlando of Clifton Park. Orlando is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Nicholas Pennacchia of Clifton Park. Pennacchia is studying in the Physical Education academic program.

Michelle Pisarczyk of Clifton Park. Pisarczyk is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program.

Christopher Posporelis of Clifton Park. Posporelis is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Dana Puig of Clifton Park. Puig is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program.

Christopher Purcell of Clifton Park. Purcell is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Housna Rasoully of Clifton Park. Rasoully is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Sarah Rodda of Clifton Park. Rodda is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ailene Rosenberg of Clifton Park. Rosenberg is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Eric Samaniego of Clifton Park. Samaniego is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Otto Samaniego of Clifton Park. Samaniego is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Victoria Savallo of Clifton Park. Savallo is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science Honors academic program.

Theresa Scott of Clifton Park. Scott is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Paul Serapilio of Clifton Park. Serapilio is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program.

Jacob Sherwood of Clifton Park. Sherwood is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Laurence Silberstein of Clifton Park. Silberstein is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Sean Skaskiw of Clifton Park. Skaskiw is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jenna Smith of Clifton Park. Smith is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Daniel Snyder of Clifton Park. Snyder is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Darren Studler of Clifton Park. Studler is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Danielle Sullivan of Clifton Park. Sullivan is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Richard Sutherland of Clifton Park. Sutherland is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Aseel Syed of Clifton Park. Syed is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program.

Brian Ullmann of Clifton Park. Ullmann is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Spenser Urdanoff of Clifton Park. Urdanoff is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Joseph Valenti of Clifton Park. Valenti is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Nathalia Walker of Clifton Park. Walker is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Jeffrey Werther of Clifton Park. Werther is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Meghan West of Clifton Park. West is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Alexander Wollyung of Clifton Park. Wollyung is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Robert Wood of Clifton Park. Wood is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Jason Zeledon of Clifton Park. Zeledon is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Joaris Zimmerman of Clifton Park. Zimmerman is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jason Braun of Johnsonville. Braun is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Tracey Brock of Johnsonville. Brock is studying in the Accounting academic program.

Jesse Burdick of Johnsonville. Burdick is studying in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program.

Samuel Gibbons of Johnsonville. Gibbons is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program.

Joshua Lee of Johnsonville. Lee is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Paige Lucas of Johnsonville. Lucas is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Guy Machia of Johnsonville. Machia is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Zachary Mason of Johnsonville. Mason is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Christine Rifenburgh of Johnsonville. Rifenburgh is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Shelley Young of Johnsonville. Young is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Kevin Ashline of Mechanicville. Ashline is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Stephanie Ayala of Mechanicville. Ayala is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Michael Bove of Mechanicville. Bove is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Jacob Cardinale of Mechanicville. Cardinale is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kathryn Carola of Mechanicville. Carola is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jesalyn Claeys of Mechanicville. Claeys is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

JoAnn Corcoran of Mechanicville. Corcoran is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

William Craigle of Mechanicville. Craigle is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Trevor DeMarco of Mechanicville. DeMarco is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Alyssa Enyeart of Mechanicville. Enyeart is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Alexandra Enzien of Mechanicville. Enzien is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Phoebe Everson of Mechanicville. Everson is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Caleb Foard of Mechanicville. Foard is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Allison Ford of Mechanicville. Ford is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Sarah Fraser of Mechanicville. Fraser is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Kristi Haasma of Mechanicville. Haasma is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Savanna Haner of Mechanicville. Haner is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Jacob Hayner of Mechanicville. Hayner is studying in the Accounting academic program.

Taylor Hines of Mechanicville. Hines is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Micaela Inama of Mechanicville. Inama is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Jae Yun Ko of Mechanicville. Ko is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Breanna Lee of Mechanicville. Lee is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brian Lucia of Mechanicville. Lucia is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Rianna Majzoub of Mechanicville. Majzoub is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Michael McGuirk of Mechanicville. McGuirk is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program.

Sarah Meisel of Mechanicville. Meisel is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Benjamin Meyers of Mechanicville. Meyers is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Amanda Neveu of Mechanicville. Neveu is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Richard Osborne of Mechanicville. Osborne is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program.

Nichole Palmer of Mechanicville. Palmer is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Amber Peters of Mechanicville. Peters is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Tonya Rosseter of Mechanicville. Rosseter is studying in the Dental Assisting academic program.

Cody Schreifels of Mechanicville. Schreifels is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Christopher Serra of Mechanicville. Serra is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Paul Sisson of Mechanicville. Sisson is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Joseph Thomas of Mechanicville. Thomas is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Haile Tuccillo of Mechanicville. Tuccillo is studying in the Administrative Information Management and Technology academic program.

Julie Wallace of Mechanicville. Wallace is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Tatios Barkamian of Melrose. Barkamian is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Sean Davidson of Melrose. Davidson is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Stephanie Gagnon of Melrose. Gagnon is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program.

Shelby Hansen of Melrose. Hansen is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Daniel Reiser of Melrose. Reiser is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Leah Remington of Melrose. Remington is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Sandi Rose of Melrose. Rose is studying in the Accounting academic program.

Samantha Boyce of Schaghticoke. Boyce is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Dustin Dyke of Schaghticoke. Dyke is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Sabrina Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke. Fitzgerald is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Alexandra Gurney of Schaghticoke. Gurney is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Dylan Laporte of Schaghticoke. Laporte is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Ryan Maynard of Schaghticoke. Maynard is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Andrew Morizio of Schaghticoke. Morizio is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Kevin Pallozzi of Schaghticoke. Pallozzi is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Dylan Sanderson of Schaghticoke. Sanderson is studying in the Automotive Technical Service academic program.

Kyle Seymour of Schaghticoke. Seymour is studying in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program.

Lauren Smith of Schaghticoke. Smith is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Megan Walsh of Schaghticoke. Walsh is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Abigail Wilbur of Schaghticoke. Wilbur is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke. Wolosen is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Patrick Baker of Stillwater. Baker is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Zachary Duchesne of Stillwater. Duchesne is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Robert Flike of Stillwater. Flike is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Victoria Hathaway of Stillwater. Hathaway is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Joshua Hunt of Stillwater. Hunt is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Marissa Lockrow of Stillwater. Lockrow is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Victoria Minick of Stillwater. Minick is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Shawn O'Rourke of Stillwater. O'Rourke is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Lisa Pelton of Stillwater. Pelton is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Abigail Radliff of Stillwater. Radliff is studying in the Marketing academic program.

Kierah Wilsey of Stillwater. Wilsey is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program.

Daniel Barbour of Valley Falls. Barbour is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Nathaniel Blomgren of Valley Falls. Blomgren is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Megan Ellsworth of Valley Falls. Ellsworth is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Garrett Grilli of Valley Falls. Grilli is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Andrew Halloran of Valley Falls. Halloran is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls. Ritchie-Liddle is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science Honors academic program.

Christian Stanzione of Valley Falls. Stanzione is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Patrick Turriglio of Valley Falls. Turriglio is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Kaylie Willsey of Valley Falls. Willsey is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Amber Barton of Waterford. Barton is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Michelle Bonnier of Waterford. Bonnier is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Lauren Bruns of Waterford. Bruns is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Dylan Carlton of Waterford. Carlton is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Daniel Cavosie of Waterford. Cavosie is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Christopher Dalpe of Waterford. Dalpe is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Beth Fronczek of Waterford. Fronczek is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Daniel Fudge of Waterford. Fudge is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Keanna Gang of Waterford. Gang is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Ryan Hardy of Waterford. Hardy is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Joseph Hilton of Waterford. Hilton is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jennifer Hines of Waterford. Hines is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Caitlin Irla of Waterford. Irla is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.

Richard Irla of Waterford. Irla is studying in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program.

Francis Julian of Waterford. Julian is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Jeanine Kramek of Waterford. Kramek is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Adam Layh of Waterford. Layh is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Asaad Loiseau of Waterford. Loiseau is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Shaun Mackenzie of Waterford. Mackenzie is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Anthony Malo of Waterford. Malo is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Bettina Martin of Waterford. Martin is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Gerald Miller of Waterford. Miller is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Ryan Miller of Waterford. Miller is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Alexandra Moore of Waterford. Moore is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Meg Murray of Waterford. Murray is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Brandon Mysliwiec of Waterford. Mysliwiec is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jessica Noeth of Waterford. Noeth is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program.

Christopher Pecak of Waterford. Pecak is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.

Ursula Pratico of Waterford. Pratico is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Lorna Prescillas of Waterford. Prescillas is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Patricia Ranucci of Waterford. Ranucci is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Chelsea Reid of Waterford. Reid is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Matthew Roy of Waterford. Roy is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Jennifer Schoenfisch of Waterford. Schoenfisch is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Elizabeth Senecal of Waterford. Senecal is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Dean Smith of Waterford. Smith is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Christine Thompson of Waterford. Thompson is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Aimee Williams of Waterford. Williams is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Christina Wilson of Waterford. Wilson is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Erick Wulff of Waterford. Wulff is studying in the Plant Utilities Technology academic program.

Holly Yearsley of Waterford. Yearsley is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Eric Zordan of Waterford. Zordan is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program.

Schaghticoke Resident, Kimberlee Kocienski Named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Spring 2014 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a freshman majoring in biomedical engineering, was named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the Spring 2014 semester.

Brianna Theresa Jackson of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Clemson University

CLEMSON, SC (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- Editor: This news release replaces one you received last week

Brianna Theresa Jackson of Clifton Park, whose major is Health Science, has been named to the Dean's List at Clemson University for the spring 2014 semester.

Bryan Geary of Clifton Park, NY Graduates from Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY (05/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Bryan Geary, of Clifton Park, NY, received an undergraduate degree during the College's 87th Commencement Exercises held on Sunday, May 11, 2014.

Geary received a bachelor of arts in Psychology.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Clemson University

CLEMSON, SC (05/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Clemson University has announced the names of local students who are on the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester.

Shayne Patrick Buckley of Clifton Park, who is majoring in Construction Science and Management

Brianna Theresa Jackson of Clifton Park, who is majoring in Health Science

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (05/22/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:

Katelyn Peat of Waterford (12188) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Kristin Lawler of Waterford (12188) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Area residents named to President's List

UTICA, NY (05/23/2014)(readMedia)-- SUNYIT students named to the President's List for the spring 2014 semester included the following area residents:

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY

Kevin Rigney of Schaghticoke, NY

Jami Russell of Waterford, NY

Area residents named to Academic Honors List at SUNYIT

UTICA, NY (05/23/2014)(readMedia)-- SUNYIT students named to the Academic Honors List for spring 2014 semester included the following area residents:

Jeffrey King of Clifton Park, NY

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY

Robert Schuchman of Clifton Park, NY

Abbey Hanehan of Mechanicville, NY

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY

Courtney Murphy Inducted into Leadership Honor Society

ONEONTA, NY (05/23/2014)(readMedia)-- Courtney Murphy of Clifton Park, New York, was inducted into the SUNY Oneonta Chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, on May 4. Invitation to apply for membership is based on recommendation, junior or senior standing and an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better. Selection is based on a demonstrated record of scholarship and leadership activity on campus in one or more of the following areas: athletics; campus and community service; social and religious activities; campus government; journalism, speech and mass media; and creative and performing arts.

Murphy, who is majoring in Sociology and English, is a graduate of Shenendehowa Central High School.

Mikayla Gowett Named to Dean's List for Academic Achievement at Elmira College for the Spring 2014 Term

ELMIRA, NY (05/23/2014)(readMedia)-- Mikayla Gowett '17 of Mechanicville is currently studying Biology and Mathematics at Elmira College.

The Express Newspaper – June 19, 2014