Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (06/02/2016)-- 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.

Heather Brown of Clifton Park (12065) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Christopher Dunham of Valley Falls (12185) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Gregory Dunham of Valley Falls (12185) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Amanda Griffiths of Stillwater (12170) initiated at The Sage Colleges

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 370 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2016 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kiersten Dice of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Rebecca Emmerick of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Art History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is History

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 920 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2016 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Forest Ashley of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Creative Writing (Bachelor of Fine Arts program)
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Margaret Carroll of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Speech Communication
  • Sarah Erno of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exercise Science
  • Emily Moniere of Halfmoon, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration

SUNY Oswego names area students to President's List

OSWEGO, NY (06/06/2016)-- SUNY Oswego has named several high-performing students from the area to the President's List for spring 2016 for earning grade point averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale.

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

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

Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park, a sophomore majoring in public justice

Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in human resource management

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

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a sophomore majoring in journalism

Oswego students who achieve GPAs of 3.30 to 3.79 are named to the Deans' List.

Clifton Park Native Christina Tudor Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

ITHACA, NY (06/06/2016)-- Christina Tudor of Clifton Park, N.Y., a Writing major at Ithaca College, was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, one of the country's oldest and most selective honor societies.

SUNY Oswego recognizes area students on Deans' List

OSWEGO, NY (06/06/2016)-- Several area students at SUNY Oswego achieved Deans' List recognition for earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 in spring 2016.

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

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

Morgan J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in childhood education

Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in business administration

Jillian K. McGrath of Carriage Road in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in chemistry

Jeffrey M. Sitko of Willowbrook Terrace in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in business administration

Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in creative writing

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

Taylor N. Macdougall of Shafer Drive in Halfmoon, a senior majoring in wellness management

Katelyn Pingelski of Johnson Road in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in information science

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

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

Perry Kennedy of Franklin Court in Stillwater, a senior majoring in zoology

Oswego students earning a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 were recognized on the college's President's List.

Brandon Vianna named to Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester

LYNDONVILLE, VT (06/06/2016)-- Brandon Vianna, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Lyndon State College. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 while enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.

Bryant & Stratton College

Kelly Liberatore of Mechanicville, daughter of Mary and William Root Sr., in the medical assisting program, summa cum laude; and Sherri Marshall of Saratoga Springs, daughter of Mary and William Root Sr., in the medical assisting program, magna cum laude

Associate of Applied Science degrees were awarded to:

Mark Callahan of Stillwater, in the accounting program, cum laude; and Lisa Stewart-Green of Stillwater, in the medical administrative assistant program, magna cum laude.

Jay Haney Helps Make-A-Wish Come True

Since Christin DiCintio was a little girl, she loved riding in her grandfather's golf car. The sense of speed and air rushing past made every ride an adventure for Christin, who was diagnosed with a nervous system disorder.On Saturday, May 21, 16-year-old Christin received her wish of her own golf car – one customized especially for her. “Now she can enjoy riding in her very own vehicle around our home's property,” said her parents.

Article in the 06-09 issue.

The Express Newspaper June 9, 2016

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Samantha Carlo Named to Castleton University Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (06/01/2016)-- Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke, NY was recently named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year.

Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta women's track and field team during 2015-16

ONEONTA, NY (06/01/2016)-- 53 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta women's track and field team during 2015-16.

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke (12154)

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)

Local Students Named To Spring 2016 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (05/31/2016)-- Several local students were recently named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Each fall and spring term, the college's President's List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Those recognized include:

Michael Almaviva of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Christian Almeida of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Dylan Altobelli of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Wanda Anderson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

Teresa Araujo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

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

Levi Ashley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Justin Betts of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Gabriella Bliven of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Emma Boers of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicole Brophy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Michael Bryant of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Christopher Carillo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Michael Cavanaugh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Melanie Chapman of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Sara Clark of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Dana Collado of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Nicholas DeMarco of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Sophie Dionne-Adam of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

Michael Favreau of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brittani Fay of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Brianna Feldmaier of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Tyler Frisbee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

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

Katherine Greene of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Kaitlyn Gunsel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Stephen Hatalla of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Carrington Hessell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Austin Hughes of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ositadinma Jon-Nwakalo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Rebecca Jordan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Niklas Kaplan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Kole Kibler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Pavlo Kovalchuk of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

Julie Kunkle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Courtnee Kyle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Elena Lipnitskaia of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Justin Mandl of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Elise Marson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Matthew Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kelly McEvoy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ryan McPartlon of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Dakota Mcgee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jamie Medick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Marketing academic program.

Katherine Murphy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Zachary Nelsen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Joseph Pastore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Payal Patel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Katherine Peters of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Eric Prescott of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Muhammad Qureshi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

Shannon Ragone of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ryan Rao of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Maria Roberts of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Alina Rodriguez of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

David Sagan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

Sefka Saljanin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Maria Savallo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Angel Seamans of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Paul Severence of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Sadiya Shams of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

Meagan Sherry of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Olivia Shipley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Amanda Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Abigail Skarbowski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Rachael Skliutas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Nathaniel Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

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

Larissa Squires of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Richard Stephan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Emily Tucker of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicolette Wagner of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

James Waller of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Ryan Whimple of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Nicholas Willard of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

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

Naila Yaqoob of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Ben Zohn of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kelly Buttars of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Conor Clune of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Jessica Daisak of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Nicole Hayner of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Kimberly Levine of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Juan Carlos Rosado of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ellen Ross of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Danielle Shea of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Lynn Thomas of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Paige Bala of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Graig Bell of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Whitney Burke of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Taylor Champagne of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Jennifer Edwards of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Isaac Kautz of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

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

Marissa Peters of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Matthew Roden of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Virginia Wickham of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Kaitlyn Bonventre of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Local Students Named To Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (05/31/2016)-- More than 1,1000 students were recently named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college's Deans' List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.

Those honored include:

Yesmin Ahmadi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Mirsije Bashaj of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

Riley Belkevich-Manupella of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Dylan Bruhns of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Nicholas Cavanaugh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Benjamin Cerveny of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Kendra Cole of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Brandon Dice of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Tiffany Dobrzenski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Sean Doran of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Lauren Doyle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Ryan Espinal of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Robert Feagin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program.

Cameron Furey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

William Gaffney of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

April Gendron of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Mariya Gorbunova of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Kristian Gutenmann of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Mitchell Haas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

Karissa Hatlee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Kayla Hildenbrandt of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Keyra Howery of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Danielle Hyland of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Kiernan Johnson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Samantha Kane of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Megan Kluball of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Jillian Knox of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Sydney Kruth of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Alyssa LaBrecque of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Rida Mahmood of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Dean Mahunik of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Max Marciniak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kenji Marsh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Angelina Mazza of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kyle McAlonie of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jonathan McCormick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services - Autobody Repair academic program.

Courtney McDonnell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Amanda Moore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program.

Douglas Morrison of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program.

Alyssia Mullenix of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program.

Andrew Myers of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Aaron Newhall of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Matthew Nicoll of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program.

Nibras Qureshi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Taylor Ray of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Briella Sala of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program.

Connor Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Andrew Thorpe of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Joseph Vega of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Matthew Alverson of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Dehondre Ansley of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Saad Mawlood of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Nicole Casale of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Conway Gillespie of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Gabrielle Bouyea of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Michael Buswell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Mathematics and Science academic program.

Anthony Clements of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Mariah Day of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

John DelBalso of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Taylar Delisle of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Seth Dunn of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Nicholas Dworak of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Fitness Specialist academic program.

Daniel Farrell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Lawrence Fiorino of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Mechatronics academic program.

Devin Gaudette of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Alexis Herrington of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

Ashleigh Imfeld of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Hunter Lape of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Donevan Mysliwiec of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Anthony Salustri of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Andrew Sickels of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Mechatronics academic program.

Laura Sochia-Burkhardt of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Amber VanEpps of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Audreanna Welden of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Destiney Whalen of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Rebecca Wolf of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Melissa Yusaitis of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Raffi Barkamian of Melrose, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services - Autobody Repair academic program.

Sierra Carter of Melrose, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jacob Catricala of Melrose, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Raymond Hansen of Melrose, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brett Herkert of Melrose, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

Robert Jones of Melrose, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic academic program.

Tyler Kehn of Melrose, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Jonathan Seim of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Suzen Bickford of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Halle Nightingale of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Christopher Richardson of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Lauren Smith of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Jordan Doughty of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brandon Marvin of Stillwater, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Joshua Bevevino of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Mortuary Science academic program.

Elliott Hansen of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Matt Simmons of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Raymond Vogel of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

Emily Aubin of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

William Balfe of Waterford, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Spring 2016

ROCHESTER, NY (05/26/2016)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Spring of 2016 semester.

Brittany Lefebvre of Mechanicville (12118) is majoring in Marketing.

Nicole McGreevy of Schaghticoke (12154) is majoring in Marketing.

Amy Slemp of Clifton Park (12065) is majoring in Health Sciences.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (05/26/2016)-- The following local residents were among 1,292 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2016 semester.

Mary Vierling of Waterford, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in aerospace engineering.

Colin Claus of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in civil engineering.

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical engineering.

Alexandra Wheeler of Mechanicville, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in robotics engineering and computer science.

Graham Irish Named to UVM Dean's List

BURLINGTON, VT (05/26/2016)-- Graham Irish has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2016 semester at the University of Vermont. Irish from Clifton Park, NY, is a(n) Business Administration major in the Grossman School of Business.

Local Students Graduate from St. Lawrence University

CANTON, NY (05/27/2016)-- Nearly 600 students received bachelor degrees from St. Lawrence University during Commencement ceremonies held on May 22 in Canton, New York.

Sarah H. Buck of Mechanicville. Buck is a member of the Class of 2016 and majored in performance and communication arts. Buck received the degree of bachelor of arts. Buck graduated from Stillwater Central School.

Emily M. DePoy of Clifton Park. DePoy is a member of the Class of 2016 and majored in biology. DePoy received the degree of bachelor of science magna cum laude. DePoy graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Ryan Hendrickson Receives Academic Achievement Award

ONEONTA, NY (05/31/2016)-- Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park, NY, was one of 54 outstanding SUNY Oneonta students selected to receive a 2016 Academic Achievement Award this spring. Each academic department or program selected one to three outstanding seniors to receive the award.

Hendrickson received the Political Science Department award.

Jerome Pabulayan competes for the SUNY Oneonta men's track and field team

ONEONTA, NY (06/01/2016)-- Jerome Pabulayan, a Biology major from Clifton Park, NY was a member of the 2015-16 SUNY Oneonta men's track and field team.

The Red Dragons placed fourth (Indoor) and second (Outdoor) at the SUNYAC Track Championships.

Siobhan Kennedy Volunteers with Save the Children in Bolivia

ONEONTA, NY (05/26/2016)-- Siobhan Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY, is spending part of the summer volunteering in Bolivian schools through a unique faculty-led field course in collaboration with Save the Children International.

Twenty-two SUNY Oneonta students arrived in Bolivia on May 17 and will spend two weeks immersing themselves in Bolivian culture and doing service-learning projects in elementary schools, high schools and in the Save the Children offices. They are accompanied by Brett Heindl, associate professor of political science, and Alejandra Escudero, lecturer in Spanish.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts University at Albany Students

ALBANY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, founded in 1776. It celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities. The Alpha Alpha Chapter of New York at the University at Albany invites seniors who have a high GPA and who have taken courses across the arts and sciences to become members of this prestigious honor society.

Adam Opitz-Leewe of Clifton Park (12065)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.

Alexandra Payne of Schaghticoke (12154)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.

Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Students

TROY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic scholarships recently. The scholarships celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Those receiving scholarships include:

Lauren Brodeur of Clifton Park, who was given the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship. Brodeur is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Brianna Castracani of Waterford, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Castracani is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the Aimee Lynn Pyskadlo Memorial Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Jamie Raucci of Halfmoon, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Raucci is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Shrestha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

William Stevenson of Clifton Park, who was given the HonorScholar Scholarship. Stevenson is studying in the Business Administation academic program.

Stephen Urban of Clifton Park, who was given the New York Propane Gas Association Scholarship. Urban is studying in the Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Michael J. Torello and Janet Atwater Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans and Gold Star Mothers Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Demonstrating Academic Excellence, Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (05/25/2016)-- Assumption College has announced that 561 students were named to the College's undergraduate Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester.

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

"The Dean's List is a recognition of students who have attained significant academic achievements," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "The College is proud to formally recognize its top scholars whose dedication, hard work and commitment to their studies, are forming them to become effective leaders whom others will seek to emulate.

Local students named to the Dean's List were:

Gabriella Beamish of Melrose, NY, a member of the Class of 2019

Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the Class of 2017

Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/25/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 7:

Ryan Arthur Mcherron of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics .

Aaron Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology .

Curtis Benson Taylor of Johnsonville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering .

Joseph M. Rooney of Melrose, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering .

Evan M. Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering .

Zachary Ryan Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in computer engineering, with a software engineering minor .

Logan James King of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in mechanical engineering, with a mathematics minor .

Students named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Grove City College.

Kaitlin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..

Kristin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List with High Distinction for the Spring 2016 semester. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..

Julie Fijal, a junior Exercise Science major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY..

 

Local residents graduate from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following local residents were among the 595 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 14, 2016. Delivering this year's Commencement address was Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate. The Class of 2016 was the second largest class in Grove City College history, coming in just shy of the 596-member Class of 2010. In recent years, the Grove City College's four-year graduation rate has climbed to 78 percent, while its six-year graduation rate has reached 85 percent. The average graduation rate in the U.S. is 59 percent.

Kaitlin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology-BS. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .

Kristin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Baldwin Named to Dean's List

Zachary Baldwin, son of Mark and Jennifer Baldwin, has been named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List at St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Baldwin, a sophomore, is a Pharmacy major.

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Stillwater resident to complete summer mission trip to New Zealand and Fiji

SEARCY, AR (05/16/2016)-- Amber Howe of Stillwater (12170) will spend the summer with Harding University's Global Outreach program, completing a mission trip to New Zealand and Fiji.

 

Rachael Shine Inducted into Psi Chi

ONEONTA, NY (05/16/2016)-- Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY, was inducted into Psi Chi, the national honor society in psychology, during SUNY Oneonta's thirty-seventh annual induction ceremony on May 1, 2016.

 

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Jacob Melite of Clifton Park Honored by Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/11/2016)-- Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior at Clarkson University majoring in computer science and mathematics, received the following award(s) at the during the spring semester:

James Lynch/Jan Searleman Sophomore For Computer Science: Given to the sophomore computer science major who has made a noteworthy contribution in computer science while at Clarkson.

BATON ROUGE, LA (05/13/2016)-- Carolyn Valada of Clifton Park, N.Y., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Valada is pursuing a degree in History at State University of New York College at Plattsburg.

Owen Jarem Earns Masters Degree at Merrimack College

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (05/13/2016)-- Merrimack College will celebrate the achievements of more than 260 students who will receive their masters degree at the Graduate Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Merrimack Athletics Complex on the North Andover campus.

Barbara Pierce Bush will present the Commencement Speech.

Clifton Park resident Owen Jarem will receive a Accounting Masters degree.

Clifton Park's Samantha Buntich graduates from Emerson College in Boston

BOSTON, MA (05/13/2016)-- On Sunday, May 8, Samantha Buntich of Clifton Park, NY graduated from Emerson College. Buntich earned a BA in Theatre Studies: Acting.

At Emerson's 136th Commencement ceremony, approximately 970 bachelor's degrees were conferred during the undergraduate exercises and more than 350 master's degrees were conferred during the graduate exercises.

Halfmoon's Sarah Gariepy Named to Emerson College's Dean's List for spring 2016

BOSTON, MA (05/13/2016)-- Sarah Gariepy of Halfmoon, NY was named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. Gariepy is majoring in Design/Technology. The requirement to make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

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

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (04/20/2016)-- 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.

Lena Ernst of Clifton Park (12065) initiated at East Carolina University

Zachary Melite of Clifton Park (12065) initiated at State University of New York at Oswego

Dean Smith of Waterford (12188) initiated at Alfred State College