Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Area Graduates at Commencement 2016

POTSDAM, NY (05/18/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College's Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The graduating Class of 2016 will be honored at a special ceremony befitting SUNY Potsdam's 200th anniversary.

This year's graduates include:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Megan Yattaw Recognized for Community Service

ONEONTA, NY (05/18/2016)-- Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY, was among the 39 members of the SUNY Oneonta Class of 2016 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 on May 13.

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

SEARCY, AR (05/18/2016)-- Amber Howe, accounting major at Harding University from Stillwater (12170), is among more than 1,300 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2016 semester.

Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, Earns Graduate Degree from Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY (05/17/2016)-- Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, graduated from Nazareth College with a master of science degree in Music Therapy during the 89th Commencement ceremony at the Blue Cross Arena on Sunday, May 8, 2016.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Elmira College Dean's List for Term II, Winter 2016

ELMIRA, NY (05/03/2016)-- Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for Term II, Winter 2016. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

Carolyn Corcoran of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Mikayla Gowett of Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Amanda Campbell of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Kendra Mazza, of Mechanicville, Named to Phi Alpha Honor Society

BURLINGTON, VT (05/04/2016)-- Kendra Mazza, of Mechanicville, NY, has been named to the University of Vermont chapter of the national Phi Alpha Honor Society for social work students. Members have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work, as they promote humanitarian goals and ideals.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Spring Semester 2015

GENESEO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the spring semester 2015. 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.

Adam Murray of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Marisa Moore of Schaghticoke, NY(12154)

Cameron Mellow of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Sara Niles of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Kristen Anderson of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Rachel Moore of Schaghticoke, NY(12154)

Hope Andrascik of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Cailin Sofko of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Lillian Perry of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Erin Shinski of Mechanicville, NY(12118)

Sarah Nafis of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Meghan Berman of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

Jane Skinner of Clifton Park, NY(12065)

SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Spring 2015

GENESEO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the spring semester 2015. 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.

Those on the President's List from this area include:

Michael Yee of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Mikayla Moore of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Thomas Hurysz of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Local Students Earn Degrees as Members of The College of Saint Rose Class of 2015

ALBANY, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 1,510 students earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the College's Class of 2015.

Students from this area awarded degrees are:

Emily Giroux of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Nicole Mt. Pleasant of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Ashley Sweet of Melrose, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Eden Loeffel of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Gregory Leguire of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Heidi Pangratis of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Michelle Bousquet of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Ralph Blond of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kaleb Catricala of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Elizabeth Devane of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Alexandra Post of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Juliana Wuerdeman of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, NY, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

John Young of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Brittany Duquette of Melrose, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jordan Westcott of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Justine Glynn of Valley Falls, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Monica Zecca of Stillwater, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kathryn Fitzmorris of Clifton Park, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Kelly Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Megan Tilley of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Catherine Buser of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, NY, graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sabrina Anatriello of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jessica Lopez of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Amanda Slivienski of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Sharon Denman of Clifton Park, NY, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree.

Jesse Oliver of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Daniel Kalbfliesh of Johnsonville, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Donald Bernat of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Amber Knise of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Melinda Rose of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Virginia Hollner of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Certificate of Advanced Study degree.

Taylor Farrell of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Vicki DiLorenzo of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Taylor Farrell of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Vicki DiLorenzo of Waterford, NY, graduated cum laude with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Business Administration degree.

Brittany Mayer of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.

Brittany Mayer of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science degree.

Nathan Stone of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Arts degree.

Ryan Tamasi of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Petra Kulhankova of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Ruchita Patel of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree.

Samantha Brown of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Jacklyn Postulka of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Prameela Manda of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science degree.

Audra Wassenaar of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Carlee Chapko of Valley Falls, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Faith Beidl of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Malana Jojo of Melrose, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Asya Taormina of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Emily Arnett of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Alexandra Williams of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kate Beidl of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Alexis Doin of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Barbara Hoenzsch of Stillwater, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Jessica Tedesco of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Rebecca Brown of Stillwater, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Paige Maguire of Waterford, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Allison McKenzie of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Meghan Salmon of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Laura Knapp of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kelli Bolton of Stillwater, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Virginia Hollner of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Melinda Rose of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Kevin Walsh of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Diana Balcacer of Mechanicville, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

Richard Thompson II of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a Master of Science in Education degree.

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

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke, NY has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2015. Eddy is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

Area students named to SUNY Oswego President's List

OSWEGO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the President's List for the spring 2015 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, the top 7.3 percent of Oswego students.

Simone R. Duscha of Christine Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in public relations

Daniel B. Hoang of Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in information science

John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in applied mathematical economics

Area residents named to SUNY Oswego Deans' List

OSWEGO, NY (06/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents have been named to the Deans' List for the spring 2015 semester at SUNY Oswego. To be included on the Deans' List, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79.

The President's and Deans' lists represent the academic top 28.5 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.

Megan C. Adelman of Monmouth Way in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in human development

Karlee Brown of Kings Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in marketing

Leah E. Goodcoff of Avenue of the Oaks in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Jenna A. Johnson of Trice Drive in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in psychology

Miles J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in business administration

Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a sophomore majoring in accounting

Max Papele of Old Harbor Drive in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in accounting

Bryan Ruderman of Via Da Vinci in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Bernard A. Thibault of Saxony Street in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in electrical and computer engineering

Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in marketing

Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in anthropology

Kelsey N. Thomas of Smith Road in Mechanicville, a senior majoring in zoology

Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in political science

Eberle Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/24/2015)(readMedia)-- James W. Eberle of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2015. Eberle is working towards a degree in Sport Management. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

51 students selected for the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) at the University of New Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT (06/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Fifty one students at the University of New Haven have been selected to receive a $3,000 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship award. The SURF program is supported by a generous donation from Frank Carrubba '69, '79 M.S. and his wife, Pat. Since the program began in 2007, more than 130 students have been selected to participate. Students selected for SURF will submit a research proposal,conduct their research over the summer,submit a final paper and present their findings at a campus research symposium. The grant allows the students to work with UNH faculty over the summer on a research project and to live on campus.

Nicole Richard of Clifton Park 12065

Kayla Delano of Schaghticoke 12154

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Morris Graduates from Coker College

HARTSVILLE, SC (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Morris of Stillwater, N.Y., graduated Magan Cum Laude from Coker College May 16 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Pre-Medical).

Class of 2015 graduates from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Members of the Union College Class of 2015 received their diplomas Sunday, June 14. About 500 students received their degrees at the College's 221st Commencement on Hull Plaza.

Union's Commencement speaker was eBay CEO-designate Devin Wenig, a 1988 alum of the college. He urged graduates to pursue their passion and to embrace the ample opportunities in one of the most exciting times in history. To learn more about the Commencement ceremony and Wenig's speech, click here.

Alexander Cavert of Clifton Park, NY; Cavert graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology.

Mollie Gilchrist of Johnsonville, NY; Gilchrist graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Political Science.

Samantha Griffiths of Stillwater, NY; Griffiths graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Electrical Engineering and English.

Michael Koberger of Schaghticoke, NY; Koberger graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Molly Maloney of Waterford, NY; Maloney graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Psychology. She was also class co-valedictorian.

Alexa Passer of Waterford, NY; Passer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Visual Arts.

Amy Melnik graduates from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Amy Melnik graduated from Grove City College on May 16, 2015. Amy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in PreK-8 Special Education and PreK-4 Elementary Education. Amy is a 2011 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY.. (12065)

More than 1,500 Students Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- A total of 1,553 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2015 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the spring 2015 SUNY Oneonta Dean's List:

Justin Babbino of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Christian Capitula of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Gregory Chieco of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Benjamin Coyle of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Thomas Dell'Anno of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Connor Killane of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Alyssa Moran of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Ashley DelGiacco of Johnsonville, NY, (12094);

Elizabeth Hill of Johnsonville, NY, (12094);

Kathryn Shufon of Johnsonville, NY, (12094);

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY, (12118);

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville, NY, (12118);

Alexander D'Urso of Melrose, NY, (12121);

Alexandra DeCarlo of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Elana Zinoman of Valley Falls, NY, (12185);

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY, (12188);

141 Students Named to Spring 2015 Provost's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- A total of 141 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the spring 2015 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the spring 2015 SUNY Oneonta Provost's List:

Connor Chapman of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Hofstra Congratulates Local Students on Spring 2015 Dean's List

HEMPSTEAD, NY (06/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.

Among the local students who earned a spot on the Dean's List were:

Angelina Purcell of Mechanicville.

Naledi Ushe of Clifton Park.

Jenna Hoefer named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Mansfield University

MANSFIELD, PA (06/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Jenna Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the spring 2015 Dean's List at Mansfield University.

 

 

 

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area residents received degrees at SUNY Poly Commencement

UTICA, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 41st annual spring commencement May 9 in the Wildcat Field House on the SUNY Poly campus in Marcy, N.Y.

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 367 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2015 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kirsten Carlo of Valley Falls, NY, whose major is Art Studio
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration
Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 907 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2015 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Gabrielle Buffoline of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Biochemistry
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

McBride Makes Dean's List

Ryan McBride, 2012 graduate of Mechanicville High School A community health major at SUNY Cortland, Dean's List for Fall 2014 semester.Son of Steve and Vicki McBride of Mechanicville.

St. Bonaventure University students named to dean's list for fall 2014

ST. BONAVENTURE, NY (01/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Congratulations to the following St. Bonaventure University students who were named to the dean's list for fall 2014:

  • Madeline McDonald. The accounting major is from Clifton Park, NY.
  • Kerry Caher. The elementary and early childhood education major is from Clifton Park, NY.
  • Abigail Maiello. The sport studies major with a specialization in human movement sciences is from Melrose, NY.

Emily DePoy of Clifton Park Studying Abroad Through St. Lawrence University

CANTON, NY (01/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Emily M. DePoy of Clifton Park is participating in St. Lawrence University's Study Abroad Program for the Spring 2015 semester.

DePoy is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in biology. She attended Shenendehowa High School. She is participating in our Spring off-campus Italy- LDM Program.

Local Residents Among December Grads at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (01/26/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 334 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the Fall 2014 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by College President Nancy Kleniewski and held in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 16.

Nicholas Connor of Clifton Park, NY received a BS in English

Brandon Frey of Clifton Park, NY received a BS in Business Economics

Elizabeth Morris of Clifton Park, NY received a MSED in Educational Technology Specialist

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park, NY received a BA in Anthropology

Aubrey Moore of Mechanicville, NY received a BS in Early Child/Childhood Education (B-6)

Sara Crudo of Clifton Park graduates from SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (01/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Sara E. Crudo of Clifton Park completed her baccalaureate studies in childhood education in December at SUNY Oswego and was recognized at the college's Commencement.

Samantha Carlo Named to Castleton Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (01/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke, NY was recently named to the Castleton College Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year.

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (01/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced the students who were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 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.

Kristina Graves of Clifton Park (NY)

Matthew Hartunian of Clifton Park (NY)

Olivia Logue of Johnsonville (NY)

Jean Morris of Melrose (NY)

Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls (NY)

Congratulations to Sarah Dougherty on making the Fall 2014 Dean's List

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ (01/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Seton Hall University is pleased to announce that Sarah Dougherty, class of 2015, qualified for the Fall 2014 Dean's List. Sarah is a Special Ed - Speech-Lang Conc major from Waterford, NY.

SUNY Oneonta Welcomes 249 New Students

ONEONTA, NY (01/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Approximately 250 new transfer students began their studies at SUNY Oneonta at the start of the spring semester on Jan. 21.

SUNY Oneonta welcomed the following area students:

Blake Campanella of Clifton Park (12065), NY, majoring in Chemistry;

Matthew Knable of Clifton Park (12065), NY, majoring in Business Economics;

Joshua Louden of Clifton Park (12065), NY, majoring in Physics;

 

 

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.

Local Area College Students Awards and Achievements July, 2013

College Graduates and Honors

 

Local residents receive Dean's List honors from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (07/24/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were awarded Dean's List honors from Union College for the 2012-13 academic year:

Heather Brown '16, a resident of Clifton Park, NY. Brown is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East.

Brandon Jones '16, a resident of Mechanicville, NY. Jones is a 2012 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

Erin Wade '16, a resident of Waterford, NY. Wade is a 2012 graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon High School.

Kristopher Woodcock '14, a resident of Clifton Park, NY. Woodcock is a graduate of .

 

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

TEANECK, NJ (07/25/2013)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, N.J. has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2013 Semester.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2013 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 15 credits. The following local students have achieved this honor:

• Sarah Karpovich, a member of the class of 2013 from Clifton Park

• Maggie Seligman, a member of the class of 2013 from Clifton Park

 

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

ALBANY, NY (07/22/2013)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, today announced that 812 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester.

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

The Dean's List includes the following area students:

Lauren Bergeron of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Burroughs of Clifton Park, NY

Christopher Cushing of Waterford, NY

Patrick Difiore of Clifton Park, NY

Hannah Fairbanks of Clifton Park, NY

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY

Taylor Grupinski of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Hickey 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

Joshua Opitz of Clifton Park, NY

Leah Snyder of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Sweet of Melrose, NY

Audra Wassenaar of Clifton Park, NY

Kyle Charron of Schaghticoke, NY

Allyson Faroni of Waterford, NY

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY

Hannah August of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Bucci of Mechanicville, NY

Katie Cahrenger of Waterford, NY

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, NY

Brittany Duquette of Melrose, NY

Anne Halloran of Mechanicville, NY

Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, NY

Chloe Tennant of Clifton Park, NY

Megan Tilley of Clifton Park, NY

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, NY

Amanda Tyrrell of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, NY

Courtney Bryan of Mechanicville, NY

Micaela Cimino of Mechanicville, NY

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, NY

Mackenzee Hemming of Schaghticoke, NY

Emma Leblanc of Clifton Park, NY

Franchesca Nichols of Stillwater, NY

Kelly Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY

Scott Whitney of Waterford, NY

Jonathan Zeosky Earns Dean's Award at Colgate University

The Dean's award was given in the Spring Academic year

HAMILTON, NY (07/22/2013)-- Jonathan Zeosky was a recipient of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2013 spring term at Colgate University, where Zeosky just finished the first-year at Colgate and is a member of the Class of 2016

 

 Emma D'Ambro Graduates LeMoyne

Emma D'Ambro daughter of David & Darla D'Ambro of Schaghticoke  was a member of the graduating class of 2013 at LeMoyne College in Syracuse.  Emma is a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School in Schaghticoke and was slo named to the 2013 spring dean's list.  She was a chemistry major and received a bachelor of Science degree, Summa Cum Laude.  Emma will be pursuing her graduate studies at the University of Washington/Seattle this September.

 

Area students graduate from Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students graduated from Paul Smith's College in May 2013:

Alexandra Fodera of Clifton Park, N.Y., graduated with a bachelor of science degree in fisheries and wildlife sciences.

Ashlee Lansing of Waterford, N.Y., graduated with a bachelor of science degree in hotel, resort and tourism management.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Ithaca College

ITHACA, NY (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College for the spring 2013 semester.

Jessica Deyoe, a resident of Clifton Park and a Legal Studies major in the class of 2015, was named to Dean's list in Ithaca College's School of Business for the Spring 2013 semester.

Emily Hensler, a resident of Clifton Park and a Biochemistry major in the class of 2014, was named to Dean's list in Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the Spring 2013 semester.

Kacey Scanlon, a resident of Clifton Park and a Occupational Therapy major in the class of 2013, was named to Dean's list in Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the Spring 2013 semester.

 

Students Graduated from Ithaca College

ITHACA, NY (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among 1,371 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the College's commencement ceremony held in May 2013.

Jonathan Keefner, a resident of Clifton Park, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Music with a major in Performance/Music Education.

Kacey Scanlon, a resident of Clifton Park, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance with a major in Occupational Therapy.

Edward Meyersburg, a resident of Clifton Park, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in History.

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

BURLINGTON, VT (07/18/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2013 semester at the University of Vermont:

Callie A. Reinker of Clifton Park, NY, a senior majoring in Middle Level Education in the College of Education & Social Services.

Abigail M. Weiskopf of Clifton Park, NY, a sophomore majoring in Athletic Training Education in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

Kendra F. Mazza of Mechanicville, NY, a first-year student majoring in Social Work in the College of Education & Social Services.

 

Jenn Lachell of Waterford, NY is named a Nazareth College Orientation Leader

ROCHESTER, NY (07/17/2013)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College has named Jenn Lachell of Waterford, NY to its Orientation Staff that will help welcome the Class of 2017 to campus in August. Lachell's position is Student Orientation Coordinator.

 

 

Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. (07/12/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the spring 2013 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:

Shiva Senthil of Clifton Park, N.Y.; Senthil majors in business management and entrepreneurial studies. Senthil was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

Alexandra Fodera of Clifton Park, N.Y.; Fodera majors in fisheries and wildlife sciences.

Ashlee Lansing of Waterford, N.Y.; Lansing majors in hotel, resort and tourism management.

Gregory Redling of Waterford, N.Y.; Redling majors in environmental studies.

Dominick Tironi of Waterford, N.Y.; Tironi majors in culinary arts and service management.

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

HARTFORD, CT (07/17/2013)(readMedia)-- Hunter Drews of Clifton Park, NY, a member of the class of 2016 at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., has received Faculty Honors for the 2013 spring semester.

Students Graduate from RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the spring 2013 quarter:

Alissa Anderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Tyler Gilbert of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and animation from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Ryan Knapp of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in software engineering from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences5.

Elizabeth Purcell of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Isaac Robison of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in game design and development from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences5.

University of Rhode Island names more than 3,700 to the Spring 2013 Dean's List

KINGSTON, RI (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 3,700 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2013 Dean's List. The students represent all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, many other states and more than a dozen countries. The list includes the following students:

  • Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY
  • Karl Eric Anderson of Clifton Park, NY
  • Michael P Morgan of Clifton Park, NY
  • Jeffrey A Reinker of Clifton Park, NY

Joelle DiDomenico Named to Assumption College Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Joelle DiDomenico of Mechanicville, NY, class of 2014, has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester at Assumption College. To make the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

UAlbany Announces Dean's List

ALBANY, N.Y. (07/09/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the University at Albany's spring 2013 Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement:

Eric Adamchick of Clifton Park, NY

Ethan Adams of Clifton Park, NY

Aneta Barszczewska of Clifton Park, NY

Caleb Barton of Melrose, NY

Brittanie Battista of Waterford, NY

Kaitlin Beam of Clifton Park, NY

Margaret Brenenstuhl of Melrose, NY

Nicole Brophy of Clifton Park, NY

Bridgette Bryan of Waterford, NY

Jonathan Brzozowski of Clifton Park, NY

Nicole Cardinale of Clifton Park, NY

Devin Coleman of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Colvin of Clifton Park, NY

Bryan D'Angelo of Clifton Park, NY

Ryan Decota of Stillwater, NY

Katherine Duffy of Clifton Park, NY

Timothy Durie of Stillwater, NY

Samantha Favreau of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Gardner of Clifton Park, NY

Adam Goodcoff of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Goss of Clifton Park, NY

Kelsey Hanson of Clifton Park, NY

Samuel Hazleton of Clifton Park, NY

Eddie Hernandez of Clifton Park, NY

Julia Hoffman of Mechanicville, NY

Dwane Hoyt of Mechanicville, NY

Tina Hudson of Clifton Park, NY

David Huggins of Mechanicville, NY

Michael Kenyon of Clifton Park, NY

Zaher Khan of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer Law of Clifton Park, NY

Krista Luckett of Mechanicville, NY

James Maglaras of Clifton Park, NY

Karlie Mangette of Clifton Park, NY

Martika Martin of Mechanicville, NY

Gabriel Martinez of Clifton Park, NY

Kelly McCarville of Clifton Park, NY

John Mickel of Clifton Park, NY

Atry Moats of Mechanicville, NY

Kyle Pallozzi of Schaghticoke, NY

Payal Patel of Clifton Park, NY

Marissa Ray of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Roberts of Clifton Park, NY

Joshua Rosenstein of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Rousseau of Clifton Park, NY

Benjamin Russell of Clifton Park, NY

Tiffany Savoca of Waterford, NY

Adegbolahan Shokunbi of Waterford, NY

Michelle Silvi of Clifton Park, NY

Sheila Smith of Valley Falls, NY

Deanna Soucie of Mechanicville, NY

Carolyn Stover of Valley Falls, NY

Donald Thompson of Clifton Park, NY

Daniel Twardowski of Waterford, NY

Zachary Van Cleef of Clifton Park, NY

Brittney Weaver of Mechanicville, NY

Denis Weinfurtner of Clifton Park, NY

Thomas Yocono of Clifton Park, NY

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

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (07/08/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester:

Rachel Bridges, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2014 and is majoring in Psychology - Special Education.

Katherine Daugherty, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2013 and is majoring in Communication.

Ian Dorset, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2014 and is majoring in English - Writing Concentration.

Dana Foucault, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Psychology.

Elizabeth Newman, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2013 and is majoring in Business Administration.

Derek Rose, Mechanicville, NY, is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Communication.

Local Residents Graduate from Albany Law School

ALBANY, NY (07/09/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students graduated from Albany Law School at the school's 162nd Commencement, held May 17, 2012, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Marc Casale of Waterford earned a JD degree.

Justin Rutherford of Clifton Park earned a JD degree.

 

Alexander Kugler of Valley Falls Awarded Degree at Sacred Heart University

FAIRFIELD, CT (07/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Alexander Kugler of Valley Falls was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, at Sacred Heart University's Annual Commencement on May 18th and 19th. Approximately 1,500 graduates received degrees from Sacred Heart University this year.

Local Student Named Russell Sage College Kellas Scholar

TROY - Patricia Hill from Stillwater, a nursing major at Russell Sage, has been named a Kellas Scholar for the spring 2013 semester.

Melrose Resident Elise Barker Graduates From Stonehill College

EASTON, MA (07/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Melrose resident Elise Barker graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

 SUNY Canton Recognizes Area President's List Students

  • Lisa M. Lavery a SUNY Canton Dental Hygiene major from Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Lavery is a 1998 graduate of Gloversville High School.
  • Lindsey R. Tremblay a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major from Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Tremblay is a 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Kathryn Daley a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major from Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Daley is a 2011 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
  • Amanda R. Bitting a SUNY Canton Practical Nursing major from Stillwater, NY, 12170. Bitting is a 2009 graduate of Stillwater Central School.
  • Thomas Hallum a SUNY Canton Engineering Science major from Stillwater, NY, 12170. Hallum is a unknown graduate of Stillwater Central School.

SUNY Canton Recognizes Area Dean's List Students

CANTON, NY-- Area students were recently named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2013 semester at SUNY Canton.

  • Alexis O. Shine a SUNY Canton Sports Management major from Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Shine is a 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Robert J. Coons a SUNY Canton Mechanical Technology major from Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Coons is a 2007 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

  Local Resident Named to Dean’s List at Dickinson College

Katherine Nicole Mooradian, a rising sophomore at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. A graduate of Shenendehowa High School, she is the daughter of  Bill and Ellen Mooradian of Clifton Park, N.Y.

Local Students Named to University of Hartford Dean's List

WEST HARTFORD, CT (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2013.

Briana Swota of Clifton Park

Jenna Iwaniec of Clifton Park

Peter Swota of Clifton Park

Samantha Crisafulli of Clifton Park

SUNY Potsdam Honors Area Bachelor's and Master's Graduates

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam awarded nearly 900 undergraduate and graduate degrees during its 2013 Commencement ceremonies on May 18 and 19. SUNY Potsdam honored about 750 students who earned baccalaureate degrees, while another 140 graduate students earned their master's at the College's Commencement weekend.

The May 2013 graduates included:

  • Mark DePaul of Mechanicville, NY, who earned a degree in Business Administration.
  • Carrie Laurenzo of Clifton Park, NY, who earned a degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.
  • Nicholas Lear of Clifton Park, NY, who earned a degree in Business Administration.
  • Jennifer Spear of Johnsonville, NY, who earned a degree in English & Creative Writing.

Jessica Kathryn Agostino Named to President's List at Herkimer County Community College

HERKIMER, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College awarded academic honors to 555 students for the spring 2013 semester. Jessica Kathryn Agostino of Clifton Park, Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S., was one of 205 students named to the President's List for earning a grade point average of 3.80 and higher.

 SUNY Potsdam Names Local Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 377 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2013 semester to the SUNY Potsdam Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Jarod Grieco of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Carrie Laurenzo of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Jennifer Spear of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is English & Creative Writing
  • Paige Zusy of Waterford, NY, whose major is English & Creative Writing

 

Local SUNY Potsdam Students Earn Spots on President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 827 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2013 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students have been honored for earning top marks by Interim President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner.

The students included:

  • Mark DePaul of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Business Administration
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance

Herkimer County Community Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2013

HERKIMER, NY (06/27/2013)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College awarded academic honors to 555 students for the spring 2013 semester. Included are 305 students named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79.

The following students were named to the President's list:

Emily-Mae Rose Marcy of Clifton Park, Business: Accounting A.S.

Jade L. Sherman of Waterford, Criminal Justice A.A.S.

 

Owen Jarem Named to Dean's List at Merrimack College

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (06/24/2013)(readMedia)-- Owen Jarem, a resident of Clifton Park, NY, was named to the Spring Semester 2013 Dean's List at Merrimack College. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.25 grade point average or higher, based on a 4.0 grading system.

Owen is a Junior at the College.

Area Students Make the Dean's List at RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (06/24/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List for Spring 2013 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology:

  • Catherine Altenburger of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a first-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Fang Fang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Tyler Gilbert of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) is a fourth-year student in the film and animation program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Ethan Herrington of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) is a fourth-year student in the professional photographic illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Elizabeth Purcell of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the computer science program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Jared Rutnik of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the new media interactive development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Leonard Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the business administration accounting program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Sarah Thomas of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the finance program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Christopher Wong of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Kristeen Yee of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the industrial engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

 

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

BROCKPORT, NY (06/25/2013)(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 2013 semester.

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

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

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

Serena Parker of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List.

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

McBride Named to President's List at Siena

Meghan McBride of Mechanicville was named to the President's List at Siena College for the spring semester. Meghan, a psychology major and 2010 graduate of Mechanicville High School, is entering her senior year in September. She is the daughter of Dana and Tom McBride and the granddaughter of Sandy and Tom McBride and Peggy and Joe DeChiro.

 

Anthony Marois named to Wake Forest University's Spring 2013 Dean's List

WINSTON SALEM, NC (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- Anthony Marois from Waterford, NY was named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Wake Forest University.

Area Students Named to Hartwick College Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the spring term Dean's List at Hartwick:

Hartwick College senior Brandon Batch, of Mechanicville, NY, son of John and Mary Batch. Batch is majoring in political science.

Hartwick College senior Kate Beidl, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Peter and Mary Beidl. Beidl is majoring in Spanish.

Hartwick College senior Sean Hoyt, of Stillwater, NY, son of Kevin and Katrina Hoyt. Hoyt is majoring in business administration.

Hartwick College junior Francesca Eisenhauer, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Ruth and Frank Eisenhauer. Eisenhauer is majoring in nursing.

Hartwick College sophmore Rebecca Christoffel, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Ann and Thomas Christoffel. Christoffel is majoring in business administration.

Hartwick College first-year student Jennifer Knapp, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Heather and Edward Knapp. Knapp is majoring in psychology.

Hartwick College first-year student Morgan McClellan, of Waterford, NY, daughter of John and Rebecca McClellan. McClellan is majoring in music.

Hartwick College first-year student Nicholas Novotny, of Waterford, NY, son of Norma and F Novotny. Novotny is majoring in history.

 

Area Students Graduate from Hartwick College

ONEONTA, NY (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have graduated from Hartwick College:

Brandon Batch of Mechanicville, NY, son of John and Mary Batch, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Batch majored in political science.

Kate Beidl of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Peter and Mary Beidl, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Beidl majored in Spanish.

Samantha Boyce of Schaghticoke, NY, daughter of Lisa and John Boyce, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Boyce majored in biochemistry.

Sean Hoyt of Stillwater, NY, son of Kevin and Katrina Hoyt, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Hoyt majored in business administration.

Daniel Dunn of Stillwater, NY, son of David Dunn and Renee Brookley-Dunn, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Dunn majored in psychology.

Courtney Mann on Dean's List

Courtney Mann of Melrose has been named to the Deans List at Alfred University for the second semester of 2012.    Deans List students must obtain at least a 3.5 out of 4.0. A 2010 graduate of Hoosic Valley High School,  Courtney just completed her sophmore year in the School of Art and Design at Alfred.  She has also been selected by portfolio review as a summer intern at Salem Art Works in Salem, NY.

LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/20/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have been named to Siena College's President's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

Stephanie Carroll, a/an Undeclared Business major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dustin Clark, a/an Mathematics major from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Raquel Cuomo, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Waleed Ijaz, a/an Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Meghan McBride, a/an Psychology major from Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Michael Murphy, a/an Chemistry major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Olivia Osborn, a/an Psychology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Tyler Rajeski, a/an Finance major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

James Saddlemire, a/an Finance major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Isabell Shields, a/an History Education major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jessica Tedesco, a/an History Education major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Area Students Named to Siena College Dean's List

LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Siena College names local students to its Spring 2013 Dean's List:

Alexis Benedetti, a/an Psychology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Alyssa Choppy, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Mitchel Clow, a/an Creative Arts major from Waterford, NY (12188)

Brooke Connelly, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Justin Deitz, a/an Creative Arts major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Amanda Ferro, a/an History major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kayla Hutchinson, a/an Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dominick Iachetta, a/an Undeclared Business major from Waterford, NY (12188)

Jennifer Kreitsek, a/an English major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Abbey Lavazzo, a/an Spanish major from Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Anthony Luca, a/an Biochemistry major from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Joseph Miner, a/an Management major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dennis Newhart, a/an Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Connor Rutherford, a/an Undeclared Business major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Brian Sopok, a/an Computer Science major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Christopher Sutton, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Danielle Thompson, a/an Management major from Clifton Park (12065)

Brandon Valvo, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Ashley Vankempen, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Louis Walsh, a/an Marketing major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Andrew Zurlo, a/an Finance major from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Alexis Mone Earns Spring 2013 Dean's List Honors at Roger Williams University

BRISTOL, RI (06/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Alexis Mone, a resident of Mechanicville, NY, has been named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Alexis is a Marine Biology major. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.

McBride Named to Dean's List at Cortland

Ryan McBride, a freshman majoring in community health, has been named to the Dean's List by the State University of New York at Cortland.  The son of Vicki and Steve McBride, he is a 2012 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

 

Mitchell Allen of Clifton Pk Achieves Honors at Kent School

KENT, CT (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Mitchell Allen, a student in the 5th form (11th-grade) at Kent School in Kent, Connecticut, was named to the honor roll for the spring term of 2012-2013.

More than 250 students received degrees at 187th Commencement

CAZENOVIA, NY (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Cazenovia College, an undergraduate liberal arts college in Central New York, honored the class of 2013 on May 18, 2013.

Hilary Hext, of Clifton Park, N.Y., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a communication studies minor. Hext received the Howe Award for Mathematics.

Ariel M. Little, of Mechanicville, N.Y., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human services, specializing as a generalist .

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

WEST HAVEN, CT (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven for the spring 2013 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean's List.

Kayla Delano of Schaghticoke, NY

Amanda Hathaway of Stillwater, NY

Julian Tsyn of Mechanicville, NY

 

Stillwater, NY Resident Dustin Clark to Receive Scholarship

LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Dustin Clark, a resident of Stillwater, NY, has been awarded Siena College's Faculty Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-14 school year. The scholarship is given in memory of former Siena College Professor of Physics Leonard Merrill, Ph.D.

Clark, a graduate of Stillwater Central School, is a senior Math and Computer Science major at Siena.

Wilkes University Names Brittaney Costigan of Clifton Park, N.Y., to the Spring 2013 Dean's List

WILKES-BARRE, PA (06/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Wilkes University Interim Provost Terese Wignot announces the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 Semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 GPA and carry at least 12 credits.

The university extends its congratulations to the following student: Brittaney Costigan of Clifton Park, N.Y..

University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (06/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2013.

Those students include:

Sara Beidl, of Clifton Park, NY.

Sarah Weiskopf, of Clifton Park, NY.

 

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

Local Student Makes MCLA Dean's List

NORTH ADAMS, MA - Niocle Hansen of Johnsonville was placed on the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

 SUNY Oneonta

Larissa Fox-Kondas  of Schuylerville has been placed on the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester

Local students graduate from Messiah College

GRANTHAM, PA (06/17/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students were among the 651 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 18 during the College's annual commencement.

Waterford resident Sarah Adkins. Adkins graduated magna cum laude with a degree in education dual certification: preK and special education.

Valley Falls resident Brooke Hutchins. Hutchins graduated cum laude with a degree in theatre.

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

CANTON, NY (06/14/2013)(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 for the Dean's List at St. Lawrence University, a student must have completed at least four semester units and have an academic average of 3.6 (based on a perfect 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park; is a member of the class of 2015, and majors in international economics-multi-language. Larkin graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Kelly A. Nolan of Mechanicville; is a member of the class of 2014, and majors in biology. Nolan graduated from Ballston Spa High School.

Kyle Hunter Receives Degree from Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Kyle A. Hunter of Waterford, NY, received aBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from Western New England University on May 18, 2013.

Perfect GPA Lands Local Residents on Spring 2013 Provost's List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the SUNY Oneonta Provost's List for the spring 2013 semester. Of the more than 5,800 undergraduates enrolled at the college, 140 qualified for the spring 2013 Provost's List by earning a perfect GPA while carrying a course load of at least 12 semester hours.

Michelle Desalvatore of Clifton Park, NY;

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park, NY;

Local Residents Named to Spring 2013 Dean's List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 1528 students who earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2013 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.

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park, NY;

Philip Chieco of Clifton Park, NY;

Emily Defeciani of Clifton Park, NY;

Michelle Desalvatore 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;

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY;

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park, NY;

Courtney Walsh of Clifton Park, NY;

Thomas Bee of Mechanicville, NY;

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY;

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville, NY;

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY;

Abby Fusco of Stillwater, NY;

Amy Nicholas of Stillwater, NY;

Jessica Pelcher of Waterford, NY;

Joe Walek of Waterford, NY;

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY;

Local residents graduate from Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have earned degrees from Springfield College (Mass.) for studies completed in 2013.

Gina Tedesco, of Troy, NY (12121), bachelor's of science in Biology.

Ashley Callander, of Mechanicville, NY (12118), bachelor's of science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Kayleigh Mohr, of Waterford, NY (12188), master's of science in Art Therapy Counseling.

Melanie Scuderi, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), bachelor's of science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Aubrey Chow Earns Degree from Drew University

MADISON, NJ (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Aubrey Chow of Waterford (12188) received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the university's 145th commencement. Drew President Vivian A. Bull presided over the ceremony, which featured a keynote address by Shakespeare scholar Frank Occhiogrosso.

Area Residents Named to Dean's List at Providence College

PROVIDENCE, RI (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2013 semester:

Andrew Frain of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2014,

Deirdre Joyce of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2015,

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

Abigail Miles, of Waterford Graduates From Castleton

CASTLETON, VT (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Abigail Miles of Waterford, NY graduated from Castleton College during the 226th commencement on May 18, 2013. Miles earned a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology.

Abby Fusco On Dean's List

Abby Fusco, a 2010 graduate of Stillwater High School, was placed on the Dean's List for the Spring Semester, 2013 at the State University College at Oneonta.  Abby will begin her senior year at the College in the fall. The award was announce by E. Maria Thompson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Oneonta.

 

Jing Dai Receives Degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Jing Dai of Clifton Park has earned a MS in Economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Dai was among approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech's 245th commencement exercises in May.

Local Residents Graduate from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (06/12/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among the 592 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 18, 2013.

Delivering this year's Commencement address was retiring Dean for the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters Dr. John Sparks '66.

Kathryn Bissett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Kathryn is a 2009 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Bissett (Laurel) from Clifton Park, NY.

Peter Melnik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Peter is a 2009 graduate of Homeschooled and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY.

 

Anthony Marois Graduates from Wake Forest University

WINSTON SALEM, NC (06/12/2013)(readMedia)-- Anthony Marois from Waterford graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Angela Goforth Graduates

ALBANY – Angela Goforth of Mechanicville was awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree in the paralegal studies program, summa cum laude, at the 156th commencement of Bryant & Stratton College on Saturday, April 27, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany.  She received the course award for the highest average in her program.

 

Local Students to Attend Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (06/11/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students will be attending Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., during the fall as members of the Class of 2017:

Andrew Knight Zlogar of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in communication.

James Carl Stevenson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Timothy S. Rousselle of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Schuylerville Central School, who will be majoring in chemical engineering.

Mark Ethan Alexander Ross-Hixson of Johnsonville, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Ryan Joseph McCrudden of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in computer engineering.

Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in business studies.

Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Brenden Michael Harat of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

John T. Hanley of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in arête.

Samantha Elizabeth Connors of Melrose, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in science studies.

Jonathan Douglas Brewster of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Stillwater Central School, who will be majoring in civil engineering.

Mitchell Scott Beyer of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in computer engineering.

Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in chemical engineering.

Christopher Glenn Akin of Johnsonville, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in chemical engineering.

 

Local Students Named to Hamilton College Dean’s List

Clinton, N.Y. – The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2013 spring semester:

  • Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose. Beamish, a rising sophomore, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.
  • Mary C. D'Ambro, daughter of Darla and David D'Ambro of Schaghticoke. D'Ambro, a rising junior majoring in French and government, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

Emily E. Moore, daughter of Eva and John Moore of Valley Falls. Moore, a rising junior majoring in classical languages and philosophy, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

 

Rives of Mechanicville Named to Spring Dean's List at Southwestern University

GEORGETOWN, TX -  Delaney Rives of Mechanicville (12118) has been named to the Dean's List at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, for the spring 2013 semester.

Cuomo to Dean's List at Saint Michael's College

COLCHESTER, VT -  Spring 2013 Dean's List at Saint Michael's College, a liberal arts and sciences, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the top 10 college towns in America: Lexi M. Cuomo, daughter of Michael and Terri Cuomo of Waterford, a Senior History and Secondary Education major, who graduated from Catholic Central High School before coming to Saint Michael's.

Ryan Cureau Graduates from Villanova University

VILLANOVA, PA -  Ryan Cureau, from Clifton Park, N.Y., graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Business Administration during a spring commencement ceremony, held on Sunday, May 19.

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

SPRINGFIELD, MA -  The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

David G. Clements of Mechanicville, NY, majoring in General Biology.

Robert H. Halloran of Mechanicville, NY, majoring in Pre-Pharmacy.

 

Melrose Resident Elise Barker Named to

Stonehill College's Spring 2013 Dean's List

EASTON, MA -  Stonehill College recently named Melrose resident Elise M. Barker, a member of the Class of 2013, to its Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

Weaver Received Academic Honors at Siena

LOUDONVILLE – Christopher T. Weaver, son of Lori and Thomas D. Weaver of Saratoga Springs, graduated with a BS degree in Marketing, Cum Laude.  He will attend Union Graduate College in the fall.  Weaver is a 2009 graduate of Stillwater.

Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY Named to Dean's List at Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, CT -  Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac University for the Spring 2013 semester.

Kyle Hunter Named to President's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA -  Kyle A. Hunter of Waterford, NY, has been named to the President's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Hunter is majoring in Electrical Engineering. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

 

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Spring 2013

GENESEO, NY -  The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the spring semester 2013. 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 from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Laura Bulger from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Erin Dorset from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kevin Frodey from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cameron Mellow from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sarah Nafis from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jane Skinner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kimberly Willey from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Michael Yee from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

 

Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY Named to Dean's List at Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, CT  -  Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac University for the Spring 2013 semester.

 

Local Area Students Awards and Achievements

Graduates/Dean’s List

 

Easton, N.Y., Resident Awarded Degree

at Manhattan College’s 171st Commencement

Jayme Lynne Muir graduated on May 19.

RIVERDALE, N.Y., June 6, 2013 – Jayme Lynne Muir, a resident of Easton, N.Y., was among the graduates at Manhattan College on May 19. Manhattan College awarded more than 700 degrees at its 171st Commencement ceremony in the College’s Draddy Gymnasium. Charles H. Thornton ’61, Ph.D., P.E., chairman of Charles H. Thornton & Company, LLC, delivered the keynote address and was awarded an honorary doctoral degree.

The graduates received degrees in some 40 major fields of study from the College’s five Schools in Arts, Business, Education and Health, Engineering and Science.

Muir received a B.A. in communication on May 19.

SUNY Adirondack Graduates 373 in Commencement Ceremonies May 16

QUEENSBURY, NY -  SUNY Adirondack graduated 373 students in commencement ceremonies May 16 at the Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, NY.

Noah Hebert, of Schaghticoke, earned a Mechanical Technology AAS degree .

Japhid Moses, of Schaghticoke, , earned an AA degree in Liberal Arts/Humanities and Social Science .

Charles Showalter, of Schaghticoke, earned a Mechanical Technology AAS degree .

Nancy Benn, of Stillwater, earned a Business Administration AAS degree and graduated magna cum laude.

Teresa Krefting, of Stillwater, , earned a Nursing AAS degree and graduated cum laude.

Rachael Stanley, of Stillwater, , earned an AA degree in Liberal Arts/Humanities and Social Science .

Taras Yakymiv, of Stillwater, earned a Nursing AAS degree .

 

SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Spring 2013

GENESEO, NY (06/07/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the spring semester 2013. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

On the list from this area are:

Laura Duclos from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Steven Rosenzweig from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Nicole Swift from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Local Resident Named To Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA  Sarah Rybaltowski was named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester at Grove City College.

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

Area Residents Named To President's List at SUNYIT

UTICA, NY (-The following students were named to the President's List for the spring 2013 semester at SUNYIT:

Matthew Clickner of Melrose, NY

Kevin Rigney of Schaghticoke, NY

Jami Russell of Waterford, NY

Thomas on SUNY Oswego Deans' List

OSWEGO – Kelsey Thomas of Smith Road in Mechanicville (junior, zoology) was named to the Dean’s List at SUNY Oswego.

Robert Tabone of Mechanicville Graduates From Clean Technologies and Sustainable Industries Early College High School at TEC-SMART

Patricia Bullis Named to Academic Honors List at SUNYIT

UTICA, -  Patricia Bullis of Stillwater, NY has been named to the Honors List for the spring 2013 semester at SUNYIT. A semester grade point average of 3.20-3.59 qualifies full-time, matriculated students for inclusion on the Honors List.

 

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM - The following students were named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester at Clarkson University:

Zachary Willard of Stillwater, a freshman majoring in computer engineering.

Alec Vozzy of Mechanicville, a junior majoring in electrical engineering.

 

Local Resident Receive Degrees at 145th WPI Commencement

WORCESTER, MA -  Stephen Kicienski of Schaghticoke, recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering with distinction.

Local Students Named To Spring 2013 President’s List at Hudson Valley Community College

Lidia Altarac of Johnsonville, New York. Altarac is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.;    Tracey Brock of Johnsonville, New York. Brock is in the Administrative Information Management and Technology academic program at the college.
Kyle Dandeneau of Johnsonville, New York. Dandeneau is in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program at the college.
Sydney Daurio of Johnsonville, New York. Daurio is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Jarrod Ford of Johnsonville, New York. Ford is in the Marketing academic program at the college.
Samuel Gibbons of Johnsonville, New York. Gibbons is in the Architectural Technology academic program at the college.
Owen Hankle of Johnsonville, New York. Hankle is in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program at the college.                                                                                                            Guy Machia of Johnsonville, New York. Machia is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the college.

Shelley Young of Johnsonville, New York. Young is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the college.
Kevin Ashline of Mechanicville, New York. Ashline is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Alexandria Beeche of Mechanicville, New York. Beeche is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Cassie Carpenter of Mechanicville, New York. Carpenter is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Adolesence Education academic program at the college.
Jesalyn Claeys of Mechanicville, New York. Claeys is in the Early College High School academic program at the college.
Tyler Cook of Mechanicville, New York. Cook is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Emily Corbett of Mechanicville, New York. Corbett is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Robert Delisle of Mechanicville, New York. Delisle is in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program at the college.
Phoebe Everson of Mechanicville, New York. Everson is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Robert Greene of Mechanicville, New York. Greene is in the Fine Arts academic program at the college.
Andrew Guthorn of Mechanicville, New York. Guthorn is in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program at the college.
Daniel Hoffman of Mechanicville, New York. Hoffman is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Nicholas Jones of Mechanicville, New York. Jones is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Katelynn LeClaire of Mechanicville, New York. LeClaire is in the Early Childhood academic program at the college.
Emma Leonowitz of Mechanicville, New York. Leonowitz is in the Public Administration Studies academic program at the college.
Danielle Meehan of Mechanicville, New York. Meehan is in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program at the college.
Nicole Monroe of Mechanicville, New York. Monroe is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Russell Montour of Mechanicville, New York. Montour is in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program at the college.
Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, New York. Osborne is in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program at the college.
Laura Partyka of Mechanicville, New York. Partyka is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Maggie Powers of Mechanicville, New York. Powers is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, New York. Priddle is in the Computer Information Systems academic program at the college.
Veronica Shklyar of Mechanicville, New York. Shklyar is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Nathan Spain of Mechanicville, New York. Spain is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Ashley Sweeney of Mechanicville, New York. Sweeney is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Robert Tabone of Mechanicville, New York. Tabone is in the Early College High School academic program at the college.
Haile Tuccillo of Mechanicville, New York. Tuccillo is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Mary VanHoesen of Mechanicville, New York. VanHoesen is in the Forensic Science Studies academic program at the college.
Royce Vermette of Mechanicville, New York. Vermette is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Julie Wallace of Mechanicville, New York. Wallace is in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program at the college.
Sara Wood of Mechanicville, New York. Wood is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Josalyne Woodward of Mechanicville, New York. Woodward is in the Early Childhood academic program at the college.
Matt Wright of Mechanicville, New York. Wright is in the Marketing academic program at the college.
Daniel Young of Mechanicville, New York. Young is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Ernie Yue of Mechanicville, New York. Yue is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Charles Adams of Melrose, New York. Adams is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Patrick Clum of Melrose, New York. Clum is in the Echocardiography academic program at the college.
Kayleigh Cox of Melrose, New York. Cox is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Nicholas Feldmaier of Melrose, New York. Feldmaier is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Kirstie Matheson of Melrose, New York. Matheson is in the Early Childhood academic program at the college.
Leah Remington of Melrose, New York. Remington is in the Early Childhood academic program at the college.

Aaron Roberts of Melrose, New York. Roberts is in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program at the college.
Sandi Rose of Melrose, New York. Rose is in the Accounting academic program at the college.
Chelsea Smith of Melrose, New York. Smith is in the Construction Technology academic program at the college.
Noel Allaud of Schaghticoke, New York. Allaud is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the college.
Eamon Bulger of Schaghticoke, New York. Bulger is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Jennifer Delano of Schaghticoke, New York. Delano is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Nicholas Falco of Schaghticoke, New York. Falco is in the Architectural Technology academic program at the college.
Nicholas Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke, New York. Fitzgerald is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Courtney French of Schaghticoke, New York. French is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Lyndzie Klein of Schaghticoke, New York. Klein is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the college.
Mackenzie Klein of Schaghticoke, New York. Klein is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the college.
Dylan Laporte of Schaghticoke, New York. Laporte is in the Computer Information Systems academic program at the college.
Andrew Morizio of Schaghticoke, New York. Morizio is in the Engineering Science academic program at the college.
Evan Murray of Schaghticoke, New York. Murray is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program at the college.
Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, New York. Nightingale is in the Honors Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Dylan Sanderson of Schaghticoke, New York. Sanderson is in the Automotive Technical Services academic program at the college.
Kyle Seymour of Schaghticoke, New York. Seymour is in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program at the college.
Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke, New York. Wolosen is in the Human Services academic program at the college.
Joseph DeMarco of Stillwater, New York. DeMarco is in the Early College High School academic program at the college.
Lukas Dunn of Stillwater, New York. Dunn is in the Early College High School academic program at the college.
Nicholas Dunn of Stillwater, New York. Dunn is in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program at the college.
Joshua Hunt of Stillwater, New York. Hunt is in the Computer Information Systems academic program at the college.
Justin Macfarlane of Stillwater, New York. Macfarlane is in the Theatre Arts academic program at the college.
Lisa Pelton of Stillwater, New York. Pelton is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the college.
Jenna-Marie Quick of Stillwater, New York. Quick is in the Early Childhood academic program at the college.
Tiffani Scrom of Stillwater, New York. Scrom is in the Early Childhood academic program at the college.
Traci Scrom of Stillwater, New York. Scrom is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Frank Zink of Stillwater, New York. Zink is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Erik Backstrom of Valley Falls, New York. Backstrom is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Ryan Bromm of Valley Falls, New York. Bromm is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Gregory Dunham of Valley Falls, New York. Dunham is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Tyler Dunham of Valley Falls, New York. Dunham is in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program at the college.
Megan Ellsworth of Valley Falls, New York. Ellsworth is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the college.
Andrew Halloran of Valley Falls, New York. Halloran is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the college.
Anneliese Holmes of Valley Falls, New York. Holmes is in the Fine Arts academic program at the college.
Lisa Newton of Valley Falls, New York. Newton is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls, New York. Ritchie-Liddle is in the Honors Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Lucas Sestito of Valley Falls, New York. Sestito is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Jason Baird of Waterford, New York. Baird is in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program at the college.
Katrina Baker of Waterford, New York. Baker is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Amber Barton of Waterford, New York. Barton is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the college.
Michael Brandt of Waterford, New York. Brandt is in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program at the college.
Aaron Buckley of Waterford, New York. Buckley is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Melissa Buckley of Waterford, New York. Buckley is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.
Amy Carroll of Waterford, New York. Carroll is in the Individual Studies academic program at the college.

Daniel Cavosie of Waterford, New York. Cavosie is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the college.
Anthony Cubano of Waterford, New York. Cubano is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
James DeConno of Waterford, New York. DeConno is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Lenielyn DelaCruz-Dunavin of Waterford, New York. DelaCruz-Dunavin is in the Accounting academic program at the college.
Aaron Fensterer of Waterford, New York. Fensterer is in the Criminal Justice academic program at the college.
Beth Fronczek of Waterford, New York. Fronczek is in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program at the college.
Natasha Herchenroder of Waterford, New York. Herchenroder is in the Mortuary Science academic program at the college.
Joseph Hilton of Waterford, New York. Hilton is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Nathaniel Hines of Waterford, New York. Hines is in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Richard Irla of Waterford, New York. Irla is in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program at the college.
Rafal Jurczynski of Waterford, New York. Jurczynski is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Amanda LaPlante of Waterford, New York. LaPlante is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Tyler Mabee of Waterford, New York. Mabee is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the college.
Anthony Malo of Waterford, New York. Malo is in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program at the college.
Mary Christina Marcy of Waterford, New York. Marcy is in the Accounting academic program at the college.
Bettina Martin of Waterford, New York. Martin is in the Fine Arts academic program at the college.
Ryan McNeil of Waterford, New York. McNeil is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Andrew Mesick of Waterford, New York. Mesick is in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program at the college.
Cody Miller of Waterford, New York. Miller is in the Computer Information Systems academic program at the college.
Ryan Miller of Waterford, New York. Miller is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the college.
Brian Nosal of Waterford, New York. Nosal is in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program at the college.
Wendy Paquin Gladd of Waterford, New York. Paquin Gladd is in the Human Services academic program at the college.
Alyssa Pew of Waterford, New York. Pew is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Sara Pinti of Waterford, New York. Pinti is in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program at the college.
Lorna Prescillas of Waterford, New York. Prescillas is in the Accounting academic program at the college.
Tanya Purcell of Waterford, New York. Purcell is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Emily Sanderson of Waterford, New York. Sanderson is in the Business Administration academic program at the college.
Geraldine Shea of Waterford, New York. Shea is in the Non-matriculated academic program at the college.
Jordan Simpson of Waterford, New York. Simpson is in the Physical Education Studies academic program at the college.
Dean Smith of Waterford, New York. Smith is in the Honors Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program at the college.
Kari Wilde of Waterford, New York. Wilde is in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program at the college.
Eric Zordan of Waterford, New York. Zordan is in the Architectural Technology academic program at the college.