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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Oswego lists area recipients of bachelor's degrees

OSWEGO, NY (06/25/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego recently recognized those who completed baccalaureate studies in spring 2015, including several area residents.

A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).

Commencement to honor the more than 1,000 recipients of undergraduate degrees and more than 100 who earned graduate degrees and certificates took place May 16 at Marano Campus Center Convocation Hall.

Allison S. Cady of Barney Road in Clifton Park, bachelor of science degree in childhood education, cum laude

Mike J. Ferraro of Green Meadow Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in communication and social interaction

Thomas J. Goodwin of Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in public justice

Jenna A. Johnson of Trice Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in psychology, magna cum laude

Brian J. Krohl of Heather Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of science degree in business administration

Michael D. Olender of Brookline Drive in Clifton Park, bachelor of arts degree in theater

Domonique M. Valenti of Equinox Court in Clifton Park, bachelor of science degree in adolescence education, cum laude

Connor M. Gannon of Master Street in Johnsonville, bachelor of arts degree in broadcasting and mass communication

Candice L. Knibbs of Hulin Street in Mechanicville, bachelor of arts degree in creative writing

Kyle M. Starks of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, bachelor of arts degree in public justice

Kelsey N. Thomas of Smith Road in Mechanicville, bachelor of science degree in zoology, magna cum laude

Ronald R. McKay of Towpath Lane in Waterford, bachelor of science degree in marketing

Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville, NY Earns master's of social work from Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/25/2015)(readMedia)-- Andrea Mastropietro of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) has earned a master's of social work degree in Social Work from Springfield College for studies completed in 2015.

Renee Loeffel, of Clifton Park, has been named to the Spring Dean's List at the University of New Hampshire

DURHAM, NH (06/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Renee Loeffel, of Clifton Park, has earned Highest Honors for the spring semester of the 2014-2015 academic year at the University of New Hampshire.

Danielle Sullivan of Clifton Park, NY has successfully completed all degree requirements of the Dental Hygiene program and is a Registered Dental Hygienist.

FARMINGDALE, NY (06/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Danielle Sullivan of Clifton Park, NY has successfully completed all degree requirements of the Dental Hygiene program and is a registered Dental Hygienist. This achievement was recognized at the pinning ceremony, a cherished tradition that symbolizes each student's pledge to excellence in the health care profession. Proud family and friends joined to celebrate the pinning of the graduates.

Sara Murphy of Waterford graduates from the University of Rhode Island

KINGSTON, RI (06/29/2015)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island and families recently celebrated the achievements of more than 660 students who received their master's or doctoral degrees at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 16 at the Thomas M. Ryan Center on the Kingston Campus.

Graduate student Sara E Murphy of Waterford, NY, received a Doctor of Philosophy in English.

 

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Performs Well at NEICAAA All-New England Outdoor Track and Field Championships

WORCESTER, MA (05/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski earned NEICAAA All-New England honors and/or set a new school record this past weekend at MIT.

Laura Pumphrey claimed her second NEICAAA high jump crown with a personal-best height of 5-8.75 which is unofficially second on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.

Liz Pellegrini unofficially moved into a tie for 17th on the 100-meter hurdle list with an All-New England performance of 14.53. The fifth place time in the finals was her second PR of the weekend as she clocked a 14.66 to place seventh in the prelims. Pellegrini was .08 seconds shy of another All-New England effort with a ninth-place time of 1:03.45 in the 400-meter hurdles.

The 4x100-meter relay team also earned All-New England laurels as Maya Rhinehart, Pellegrini, Alex Price, and Sara Velleca finished eighth in a time of 48.25. Maggie LaRoche, Gina Capobianco, Emily Newman and Jessica Orr raced to a school record in the 4x800-meter relay (9:39.61) as did the foursome of Velleca, Rhinehart, Lea Strangio and Kimberlee Kocienski in the 4x400-meter relay (3:57.09).

For the men, Andrew Zayac came home fourth in the steeplechase in a school-record time of 9:15.39. The time is also unofficially 17th on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.

The 4x800-meter relay team of Lucas Roy, Ryan Moran, Austin Scott and Thomas Kostelak crossed the finish line in a school-record time of 7:45.11 while the 4x400-meter relay squad of Joey Collins, Ryan Dennis, Paul-Henry Schoenhagen and Warren Staver posted a seventh-place time of 3:18.30 to collect All-New England honors.

David Frederick, who finished fifth overall in the pole vault with a personal-best height of 15-05, was the top Division III finisher in the event.

 

Local Student Wins Award at Hamilton College Class & Charter Day

Clinton, N.Y. -- Mary C. D'Ambro, daughter of Darla and David D'Ambro of Schaghticoke, was named the recipient of The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music at Hamilton College's annual Class & Charter Day, held on May 11.

Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement

HERKIMER, NY (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement to be held Friday, May 15 at 5 pm in the Gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 584 candidates for the associate degree and 52 candidates for certificates. This includes 127 candidates who completed their studies completely online through the College's Internet Academy.

Local students include:

Anne Sophie Champagne of Clifton Park, majoring in Paralegal A.A.S.

Toni Celina Cwiertniewski of Waterford, majoring in Business: Fashion Buying & Merchandising A.A.S.

Tyler C. Mone of Mechanicville, majoring in Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies A.A.

Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park, majoring in Business: Sports & Recreation Management A.A.S.

Lynn A. Sherman of Waterford, majoring in Business: Accounting A.A.S.

 

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