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

Senior Jennifer Knapp, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Heather and Edward Knapp, is the recipient of Alice Dornet Award in Psychology and is a member of the Hartwick College Honor Society.

The Alice Dornet Award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement by students in psychology.

Local Students Named to Deans' List for Spring 2015 Term at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1200 students at Hudson Valley Community College were recently named to the college's Deans' List for the Spring 2015 term. Students named to the Dean's List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49.

Local students earning the recognition include:

Shahad Ali of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Robert Andriola of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

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

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

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

Meaghan Bucca of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technology: Paramedic academic program

Ashleigh Byrne of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program

John Campbell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

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

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

Kathryn Crandell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Administrative Information Management and Technology academic program

Jesse Cutler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Jessica Daisak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Erin Dempsey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Olivia Duffy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Skyler Florence of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Joshua Glasheen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

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

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

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

Brandon Hladik of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

Corey Hommel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

Keyra Howery of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Brandon Iacovissi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Gabriella Johnson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program

Mary Kearsing of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

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

William Kent of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Najwa Khater of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Sarah Knapp of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Nicole Kordas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Eric Loy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Max Marciniak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Tiffany Marriner of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Justin Mitchell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Joseph Moffre of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Caroline Nigro of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Harrison Nobel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Katherine Nolan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Melina Pallotolo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Kate Popet of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Tiffany Rosenthal of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program

Daphney Rudolph of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Nicholas Rysedorph of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Maren Saddler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Paul Serapilio of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

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

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

Heather Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program

Nathaniel Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

Rachel TenEyck of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Seema Teymouri of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Christopher Tomlinson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Cristina Torres of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Tam Tran of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program

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

Mikaela Westfall of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Nathan Butler of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Christopher Cahill of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program

Anthony Clements of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Hannah Costanzo of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Colby DeMarco of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Dominic DeVito of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program

Marianna Denier of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Lisa Ehman of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

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

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

Joseph Papura of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Tom Parker of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

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

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

Joseph Madigan of Melrose, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Michael Ratigan of Melrose, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

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

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Alecia Need of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

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

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

Samantha Sanderson of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

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

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

Aaron Allain of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Corey Culliton of Stillwater, who is studying in the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology academic program

Nicholas Culora of Stillwater, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

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

Justin Farnan of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Ethan Kipp of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Chase Lanzone of Stillwater, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Anthony Palage of Stillwater, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Kierah Wilsey of Stillwater, who is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program

Jacob Blomgren of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sara Allen of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

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

Nicholas Baker of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Nicholas Barsigian of Waterford, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Carly Brazill of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Timothy Bressette of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

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

Jeffrey Carr of Waterford, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Joel Caruso of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sheilah Chyko of Waterford, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Scott Costello of Waterford, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Alexis Curry of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Colin Cushine of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Christine Dougherty of Waterford, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Kyle Elliott of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Cameron Gardner of Waterford, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Jared Gardner of Waterford, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Chad Halikias of Waterford, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

Noah Hathaway of Waterford, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Katelyn Jeavons of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Ethan Le of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Kevin Lintz of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Timothy Linville of Waterford, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michelle Ly of Waterford, who is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program

Tyler McNeil of Waterford, who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program

Nico Montello of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science HonorScholar academic program

Meg Murray of Waterford, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Devin Patti of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Matthew Perrotte of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Matthew Schatzberg of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Elizabeth Senecal of Waterford, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Sheree Stewart of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Brendan Suppies of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Megan Surprenant of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Noah Sylvia of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Local Students Named to President's List for Spring 2015 at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1800 students were named to the President's List at Hudson Valley Community College for the Spring 2015 term. Students named to the President's List earned a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Local students recognized include:

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

Wanda Anderson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Scott Baker of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Amanda Balboni of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

Brendan Bellanti of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Christopher Blake of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

Kelly Buttars of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Deana Casale of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Christiana Catchpole of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Michael Cavanaugh of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Melanie Chapman of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

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

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

Adriana Delker of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Adolescent Education academic program

Amanda Done of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Todd Dupuis of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program

Zeinab Duweik of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Aaron Everitt of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Environmental Science academic program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Hoech of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program

Yasira Hussaini of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non-Matriculated academic program

Kayla Hutchinson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Dorothy Ingalls of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Jesse Jacobs of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Brandy Kennedy of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Aaron Kluball of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

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

Mallory Lang of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

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

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

Kira Lombardo of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program

Lisa Lumpkins of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

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

Margaret Markowski of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

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

Brandon Martinez of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

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

Angelia Medick of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Zachary Melite of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Julien Meyers of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Reena Mistry of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program

Janice Monzet of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

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

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

Aileen Noonan of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

Shana Pierro of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

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

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

Nicole Purello of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sarah Rodda of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

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

Andrea Sassone of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

Jonathan Schmidt of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

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

Arati Singh of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program

Kayla Sisson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

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

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

Aubrey Talbot of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Donald Thompson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michael Tiano of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Automotive Management academic program

Mitchell Turiel of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Robert VanNess of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

David Weiner of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Jeffrey Werther of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

Meghan West of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

John Wojtowicz of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services: Autobody Repair academic program

Nicholas Woschanko of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program

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

Jason Braun of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program

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

Daniel Edwards of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program

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

Chad Sheffer of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

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

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

Michael Bove of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Kira Christie of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Nicholas DeVito of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Broadcast Communications 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

James Ehman of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Nermine Elezaby of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

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

Jami Frosell of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Kristi Haasma of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Jacob Hayner of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Augustine Jones of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Bonnie Krasuski of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

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

Michael McGuirk of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program

Sarah Meisel of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michelle Milo of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

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

Brittany Peterson of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Logan Polsinello of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program

Samantha Rioux of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Mikaela Starks of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Brittany Ubrich of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Leah VonFricken of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

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

Matt Wright of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Ginger Bellard of Melrose , who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program

Nicholas Bradley of Melrose , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

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

Kylie Farrell of Melrose , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Jacob Nazarian of Melrose , who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Erica Shudt of Melrose , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Anthony Wasiyo of Melrose , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Alyssa Bonnier of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program

Stacie Cachioli of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Sabrina Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

Greg Goodnough of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Gabrielle Jarosz of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Rachel Mau of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program

Frederic Peffer of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Alexander Dantz of Stillwater , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Lukas Dunn of Stillwater , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Hayley Foutz of Stillwater , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Amanda Frodey of Stillwater , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Samantha Hayner of Stillwater , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Joshua Oxentine of Stillwater , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Abigail Radliff of Stillwater , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

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

Alexius Gardner of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Matthew Moore of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program

Carolyn Stover of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program

Tammy Thomas of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Tessa Waters of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

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

Amy Bedford of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Christina Burniche of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Megan Cheney of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Josh Clendaniel of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Tanya DeShaw of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Lenielyn DelaCruz-Dunavin of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Beth Fronczek of Waterford , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Kelli Gormley of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Destiny Harrigan of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Joseph Hedley of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Erin Howe of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Zachary Hurst of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Caitlin Irla of Waterford , who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program

Michael LaCombe of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Abigail Lanchak of Waterford , who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program

Lynnette Lavigne of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Tuesday Lee of Waterford , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Megan Lemiesz of Waterford , who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Asaad Loiseau of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Taylor Newberry of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Carly Newhouse of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Jessica Noeth of Waterford , who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program

Brian Nosal of Waterford , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Brianna Ogsbury of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Danielle Paske of Waterford , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Christopher Pecak of Waterford , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Alyssa Pew of Waterford , who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program

Lorna Prescillas of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Jamie Raucci of Waterford , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Jenna Rivet of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Matthew Roy of Waterford , who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program

Meredith Rutsky of Waterford , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Steven Sankel of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michela Semenza of Waterford , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Deborah Smith of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Kailyn Stewart of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Courtney Stewart-Steciuk of Waterford , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Christine Thompson of Waterford , who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program

Bradford Westcott of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Christina Wilson of Waterford , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Bradley Wruck of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Christopher Audi of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Michael Pucci of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

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

The Express Newspaper June 11, 2015

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (06/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced the students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 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.

Olivia Logue of Johnsonville, (NY)

Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, (NY)

Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University:

Brian P Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in computer science and mathematics.

Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering & management.

Fred Heyl-Allen Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering & management.

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University:

Robert Matthew Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.

Vincent J. DeChiaro of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in biology.

James Greg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Victoria Hathaway of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering.

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

Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in innovation & entrepreneurship.

Ryan Arthur McHerron of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mathematics.

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

Aaron H Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in biology.

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

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a freshman majoring in environmental engineering.

Dominick Tironi graduates from Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Dominick Tironi of Waterford, N.Y., graduated from Paul Smith's College in May 2015. Tironi earned a bachelor of professional studies degree in culinary arts and service management from Paul Smith's, which is located in the Adirondack Park of New York state.

Kelsey Jo Kromer Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Kutztown University

KUTZTOWN, PA (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Kelsey Jo Kromer of Clifton Park, NY (12065), has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. More than 1,700 students were named to the list.

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

SEARCY, AR (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Stillwater resident Amber Howe, a senior accounting major at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2015 semester.

Rachel Hazleton Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Bucknell University

LEWISBURG, PA (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Hazleton, Clifton Park, NY (12065), was named to the dean's list at Bucknell University for the spring semester of 2014-15 academic year. Dean's list students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.

Schaticoke Residents Express Concerns Over EMS – by C. Barton

An active public hearing took place in the Town of Schaghticoke on May 28th 2015 at 6:35pm. The public hearing was set for the purposes of “hearing all persons interested regarding the proposed contract with the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps.” This proposed contract would assign the Clifton Park and Halfmoon Emergency Corps as the contracted Emergency Medical Service that will provide emergency response to the Hemstreet Park fire district.” The John Ahearn Rescue Squad, which is no longer in operation, formerly served this district. For approximately a year the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad has been responding to the area previously covered by John Ahern.

Read the entire article in the June 4th edition.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Academic Departments at Hudson Valley Community College Honor Top Students
Students Graduate from St. Lawrence University

CANTON, NY (05/28/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received bachelor degrees from St. Lawrence University during commencement ceremonies held on May 17 in Canton, New York.

Henry L. Heed of Clifton Park. Heed received the degree of bachelor of arts. Heed is a member of the Class of 2015 and majored in English. Heed graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park. Larkin received the degree of bachelor of science Magna cum laude. Larkin is a member of the Class of 2015 and majored in international economics-multilanguage and mathematics. Larkin graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Four honorary degree recipients spoke during St. Lawrence University's Commencement, including award-winning songwriter Judy Hart Angelo, hedge fund pioneer John M. Angelo, chair of the Baseball Hall of Fame Jane Clark, and garden historian Peter Hatch.

 

TROY, NY (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 200 of the 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 75 academic programs.

Matthew Roy of Waterford, was given the Kintz Plastics Award, which is given to the graduating Manufacturing Technical Systems student who has the highest grade point average. The award is handed out by the Automotive, Manufacturing and Electrical Engineering academic program.

Melanie Chapman of Clifton Park, was given the Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Award, which is given to a student who has shown particularly high achievement in the study of anatomy and physiology. The award is handed out by the Biology, Chemistry and Physics academic program.

Amanda Frodey of Stillwater, was given the Academic Excellence in Anatomy and Physiology Award, which is given to a student who has shown particularly high achievement in the study of anatomy and physiology. The award is handed out by the Biology, Chemistry and Physics academic program.

Jason Zeledon of Clifton Park, was given the Stephen L. Hyatt Award, which is given to the graduating students who have the highest academic average in sciences over their first three semesters of a degree program at Hudson Valley Community College. The award is handed out by the Biology, Chemistry and Physics academic program.

Kevin Pallozzi of Schaghticoke, was given the Eastman Kodak Engineering Award, which is given to a student studying in the area of civil, mechanical or industrial technology who exhibits outstanding academic achievement and is transferring or continuing his/her education. The award is handed out by the Civil, Construction, Industrial and Mechanical Technologies academic program.

Jessica Noeth of Waterford, was given the Forensic Science Award, which is given to the most outstanding graduate of the Forensic Science Studies graduating class. The award is handed out by the Criminal Justice, Forensic Science and Public Administration Studies academic program.

Jennifer Hoech of Clifton Park, was given the Proctor & Gamble Award for Excellence in Preventive Dentistry, which is awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the behavioral aspects of patient-centered care. The award is handed out by the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Arati Singh of Clifton Park, was given the Troy Dental Society Club Scholarship, which is given to a resident of the greater Capital Region who showed academic excellence in the Dental Hygiene program. The award is handed out by the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Alexander Wollyung of Clifton Park, was given 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. The award is handed out by the English, Foreign Languages and English As A Second Language academic program.

Kaylie Willsey of Valley Falls, was given the Award for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Service in the Broadcast Communications Program, which is given to the most accomplished student in the Broadcast Communications graduating class. The cash prize is made possible through a generous donation by the New School, Hudson Valley's partner in the delivery of the Broadcast Communications degree program. The award is handed out by the Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Broadcast Communications academic program.

Sarah Barnes of Clifton Park, was given the Award for Academic Excellence and Outstanding Service in the Fine Arts Program, which is given to the most accomplished student in the Fine Arts graduating class. The award is handed out by the Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and Broadcast Communications academic program.

Rebecca Hankle of Johnsonville, was given the Patricia Jablonski Award for Caring, Compassion and Commitment, which is given to an outstanding student in the Nursing class in honor of emeritus faculty member Patricia Jablonski. The award is handed out by the Nursing academic program.

Allison Ford of Mechanicville, was given the Award for Excellence in Student Teaching, which is given to a graduating Early Childhood student who has shown excellence in the student teaching portion of their studies. The award is handed out by the Teacher Preparation academic program.

Providence College Awards Undergraduate Degree to Deirdre Joyce, Clifton Park Resident During 97th Commencement ExercisesSUNY Canton Students Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List

CANTON, NY (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 550 students were recently recognized for their outstanding achievement at SUNY Canton during the spring 2015 semester. To receive Dean's List honors, full-time students must earn at least a 3.25 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

Among the students who earned this honor are:

Alexis O. Shine of Clifton Park (12065), a SUNY Canton Sports Management major and a 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.

Jenkin Schmidt of Stillwater (12170), a SUNY Canton Homeland Security major and a 2014 graduate of Ballston Spa High School.

Robert C. Stevens of Stillwater (12170), a SUNY Canton Management major and a 2012 graduate of Stillwater Central School.

URI student Karl Anderson of Clifton Park named a 2015 Orientation Team member

KINGSTON, RI (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island recently selected Karl Anderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., and 40 other URI students to represent the 2015 Orientation Team. Anderson, who is studying Animal Sciences, has been chosen for the Team Leader role.

SUNY Canton Students Named to Spring 2015 President's List

CANTON, NY (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Students are being recognized for their outstanding achievement at SUNY Canton during the spring 2015 semester. More than 400 students made President's List by earning a GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Christopher Lane of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) a SUNY Canton Finance major and a 2006 graduate of Charles W. Baker High School.

Kathryn Daley of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major and a 2011 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

Michelle Morse of Stillwater, NY, (12170) a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major and a 2009 graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta women's track and field team during 2014-15

ONEONTA, NY (06/01/2015)(readMedia)-- 51 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta women's track and field team during 2014-15.

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke (12154)

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)

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

ONEONTA, NY (06/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Jerome Pabulayan, a Biology major from Clifton Park, NY, was a member of the 2014-15 SUNY Oneonta men's track and field team. Jerome was a member of the team and competed in sprints and hurdles. The Red Dragons won the SUNYAC indoor championship and was second at the outdoor championship this year.

Brandon Vianna of Stillwater named to Dean's List at Lyndon State College

LYNDONVILLE, VT (06/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Brandon Vianna was named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List at Lyndon State College. 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.

Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2015 Spring Semester

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2015 Spring Semester.

Joseph Tronco of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Tronco is studying Accounting.

Kimberly Thompson of Mechanicville, NY (12118). Thompson is studying Health Science.

News from Susquehanna University

For more information contact: Victoria Kidd, Associate Director of Advancement Communications, 570-372-4311,kidd@susqu.edu

Shenendehowa High School Graduate Honored at University Awards Luncheon

SELINSGROVE, PA (06/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Parker Adel, of Clifton Park, received the Outstanding Senior Musician Award at Susquehanna University's annual student awards luncheon, held each May in the days leading up to commencement.

This award is given to a senior who represents the finest in music performance.

Adel was a music performance major in the Class of 2015. A 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa, he is the son of Paul Adel and Leticia Ortega.

News from Nazareth College

For more information contact: Julie Long, Chief Public Relations Officer

Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Spring 2015

ROCHESTER, NY (06/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Spring of 2015 semester.

Bridget Geary of Clifton Park (12065) is majoring in Communication Science & Disorders .

Jennifer Lachell of Waterford (12188) is majoring in Marketing .

Brittany Lefebvre of Mechanicville (12118) is majoring in Business Administration .

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

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

Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park (12065) is majoring in Health Sciences .

Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park (12065) is majoring in Physical Therapy .

Autism Awareness – by C. Barton

Schaghticoke- April is recognized throughout the nation as Autism Awareness Month. For over 50 years the Autism Society has encouraged a nationwide effort to educate and work towards creating a society that is appreciative of the “true aspects of all people, including those on the autism spectrum.”  Promoting awareness, inclusion and self-determination for those with autism is one of the many goals of organizations that work to educate society about autism. The goal is to create a partnership with communities that will promote the national movement to ensure that those with autism can achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Read the entire article in the May 28th issue.