The Express Newspaper – August 7, 2014

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Le Moyne College Spring 2014 dean's List

SYRACUSE, NY (07/25/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the dean's list at Le Moyne College for the spring 2014 semester:

Elisa Hannan of Clifton Park (12065), who recently completed senior year, is majoring in Biology.

Michael Jenkins of Clifton Park (12065), who recently completed sophomore year, is majoring in Business Administration: Finance.

Kaitlyn Mullahey of Clifton Park (12065), who recently completed senior year, is majoring in Psychology.

Jenelle Powell of Clifton Park (12065), who recently completed sophomore year, is majoring in Biology.

Joseph Rizzo of Clifton Park (12065), who recently completed junior year, is majoring in English.

Local Residents Achieve Dean's List at SUNY Delhi

 DELHI, NY (07/25/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Spring 2014 semester by achieving the Dean's List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher and take six credit hours or more within the semester.

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park, NY - AS in Liberal Arts - General Studies

Katie Devoe of Clifton Park, NY - BSN in Nursing

Peter Thomsen of Stillwater, NY - CERT in Electrical Instrumentation Certificate

Binghamton University students receive academic honors

BINGHAMTON, NY (07/25/2014)(readMedia)-- Binghamton University students receive academic honors for making the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester:

Kathleen M Klein of Clifton Park NY

Lauren J Ross-Hixson of Johnsonville NY

Katelyn M Finneran of Clifton Park NY

Kate E Silfer of Mechanicville NY

Edward M Cody of Clifton Park NY

Brian P Frodey of Clifton Park NY

Stefan M Grzyboski of Clifton Park NY

Sanjay Achar of Clifton Park NY

Eleanor I Smith-Dufresne of Clifton Park NY

Ashley N Lieberman of Waterford NY

Sheeva Massoudi of Clifton Park NY

News from University of New Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT (07/28/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from the University of New Haven on May 18, 2014:

Amanda Hathaway of Stillwater, NY.

Julian Tsyn of Mechanicville, NY.

Union College students named to 2014 Dean's List

SCHENECTADY, NY (07/29/2014)(readMedia)-- The following Union College students were named to the Dean's List for the 2013-14 academic year.

Alyssa Bonesteel of Melrose, NY; Bonesteel is majoring in Political Science, and a 2013 graduate of Tamarac High School.

Alexander Cavert of Clifton Park, NY; Cavert is majoring in Biology, and a 2011 graduate of Albany Academies.

Gregory Geisel of Clifton Park, NY; Geisel is majoring in Biology, and a 2013 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East.

Mollie Gilchrist of Johnsonville, NY; Gilchrist is majoring in Political Science, and a 2011 graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

Brandon Jones of Mechanicville, NY; Jones is majoring in Biochemistry, and a 2012 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

Daniel Tompkins of Stillwater, NY; Tompkins is majoring in Psychology and Managerial Economics, and a 2013 graduate of Stillwater Central School.

Erin Wade of Waterford, NY; Wade is majoring in English, and a 2012 graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon High School.

Kristopher Woodcock of Clifton Park, NY; Woodcock is majoring in Economics, and a graduate of .

Binghamton University students receive academic honors

BINGHAMTON, NY (07/29/2014)(readMedia)-- Binghamton University students receive academic honors for making the Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester:

Ami S Bhavsar of Halfmoon / Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science

Clayton J Mangette of Clifton Park / Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering and Applied Science

Lauren N Silberstein of Clifton Park / School of Management

Alexander E Duerr of Clifton Park / School of Management

Eric F Hurd of Clifton Park / School of Management

Deborah L Lemonds of Clifton Park / Decker School of Nursing

Andrea R Embrechts of Clifton Park / Decker School of Nursing

Emily Gunner of Clifton Park / Decker School of Nursing

Area students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/30/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 1,450 students have reserved places as freshmen at SUNY Oswego. Fall 2014 classes will begin Aug. 25. Local students include:

Samuel A. Cope of Michelle Drive in Clifton Park.

Tanner M. Cretti of Orchard Park Drive in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Jonathan A. Davis-Taylor of Mapleridge Avenue in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Alexander E. Hochberg of Garden Drive in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Danniel Ismail of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Morgan J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park. She is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Jillian K. Mcgrath of Carriage Road in Clifton Park. She is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Nicholas Quigley of Gloucester Street in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Robert W. Robak of Heritage Lane in Clifton Park. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park. She is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Jillian N. Travis of Ivy Court in Clifton Park. She is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Seth Demos of Cary Road in Mechanicville. He is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Kayla J. Peterson of Silo Drive in Waterford. She is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.


Area transfer students to attend SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (07/30/2014)(readMedia)-- More than 675 transfer students have reserved places at SUNY Oswego for fall 2014. Classes start Aug. 25. Local students include:

Adam Erno of Hudson River Road in Mechanicville. He last studied at Onondaga Community College, and intends to major in business administration at Oswego.

Thaddeus X. Piskutz of Van Ness Road in Mechanicville. He last studied at Adirondack Community College, and intends to major in broadcasting and mass communication at Oswego.

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Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Area Residents Graduate from Siena College

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

The graduates included:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (06/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2014 semester.

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (06/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2014 semester.

Local Residents Graduate from Albany Law School

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

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

Joshua Friedman of Clifton Park (12065)

Amanda Smith of Clifton Park (12065)

Dolores Tedesco of Clifton Park (12065)

Area Students Named to Hartwick College Dean's List

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNY Potsdam Recognizes Area Graduates at 2014 Commencement

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

The following area students were scheduled to complete their studies:

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

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

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

Clifton Park Resident Emily Rocha Graduates From Stonehill College

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Residents Among May Grads at SUNY Oneonta

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

Justin Barnett of Clifton Park, NY

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park, NY

Alex Brown-Santorelli of Clifton Park, NY

Philip Chieco of Clifton Park, NY

Karly DeSimone of Clifton Park, NY

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park, NY

Freya Sagehorn of Clifton Park, NY

Mitchell Todorov of Clifton Park, NY

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville, NY

Lisa Newton of Valley Falls, NY

Loni Lee of Waterford, NY

Jennifer Sanderson of Waterford, NY

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

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

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY

Alex Brown-Santorelli of Clifton Park, NY

Christian Capitula of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley DelGiacco of Johnsonville, NY

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park, NY

Nathan Laing of Waterford, NY

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville, NY

Erin McAuliffe of Clifton Park, NY

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park, NY

Kayleigh Melite of Clifton Park, NY

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park, NY

Kyle Monsees of Clifton Park, NY

Aubrey Moore of Mechanicville, NY

Courtney Murphy of Clifton Park, NY

Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, NY

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY

Allen Rossetti of Clifton Park, NY

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY

Courtney Walsh of Clifton Park, NY

Rebecca Wichelns of Mechanicville, NY

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY

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

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

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

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

Christopher Connors of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sarah Evans of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Miguel Roel of Clifton Park Earns Honors at Skidmore College

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

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

Amanda DeSimone Named to Dean's List at Bryant University

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

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

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

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

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

Ithaca College congratulates Spring 2014 Dean's List Students

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Missouri S&T announces honor list

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

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

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

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

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

Missouri S&T awards degrees at annual commencement

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

The following students earned degrees from Missouri S&T:

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

Ithaca College Congratulates May 2014 Graduates

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

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

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

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

Local Students Earn Degrees from The College of Saint Rose

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Local Residents Receive Degrees at 146th WPI Commencement

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

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

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

Class of 2014 Graduates from Union College

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Area Students Graduate from Hartwick College

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

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

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

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

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

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

Area Residents Named to Dean's List at Providence College

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

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

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

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

Local Students Named to University of Hartford Dean's List

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

Briana Swota of Clifton Park (12065)

Peter Swota of Clifton Park (12065)

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

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

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

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

Area residents named to SUNY Oswego President's List

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Alyssa Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville (sophomore anthropology major)

Area residents named to SUNY Oswego Deans' List

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Area Students Make the Dean's List at RIT

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

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


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

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

Matthew Zitwer Named to Castleton College Dean's List

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

Local Students Graduate from Western New England University

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

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

Douglas Eberle of Clifton Park (12065).

Local Students to Attend Clarkson University

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

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

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

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

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

Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean’s List

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

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

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

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

Joelle DiDomenico, of Mechanicville, NY, class of 2014

Erin Dougherty, of Waterford, NY, class of 2017

Area SUNY Canton Students Earn Dean's List Honors

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Among the students to be awarded were:

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

Mark William Degener – 56

SCHAGHTICOKE -   Mark William Degener, 56, died Thursday, June 26, 2014 at home with his loving family by his side.  He was the husband of Kimberly A. (Mead) Degener.

Born Tuesday, February 18, 1958 in Troy, he was the second child of Robert William Degener of Melrose and the late Anna Delight (Keller) Degener.

Mark grew up on the family farm in Schaghticoke.  An enterprising young man, he raised cows and saved his earnings for college.  He earned a BS degree from Sienna College after graduating from Hoosic Valley High School, class of 1976.

For over 20 years, Mark has been a governmental accountant, working for Rensselaer County One Stop in Troy.

He spent many hours training dogs and working with children as a volunteer with the Rensselaer County 4-H, where he was known as “the hot dog man”.  It was at a dog training session that he and Kim met.  It was love at first sight.  They were married January 1, 1999.

He liked to go fishing though he never caught a fish; was a wiz at building computers but hated cell phones and had a passion for lawn mowers and tractors.

He was a wonderful, compassionate man with a great sense of humor and will be missed by all.

Along with his wife and father, he is survived by a step-son Christian Stanzione-Degener of Schaghticoke; three siblings, Gary (Sandra) Degener of Mechanicville, Karen (Bernard) Cukrovany of Melrose and Kurt (Donna) Degener of Porter Corners; mother-in-law Patricia (Olsen) Mead of Mechanicville and several nieces, nephews and their families.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Sunday, June 29, 2014 from 2 to 5 PM at Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 State Route 40, Schaghticoke. The funeral will begin at 5 PM.

The family requests donations in Mark’s memory be made to Rensselaer County 4-H with checks made to:  Rensselaer County CCE, 61 State Street, Troy, NY 12180.

Arrangements are under the direction of Ackley & Ross Funeral Home, Cambridge, NY.  Please visit www.ackleyrossfuneralhome to share a memory or leave a condolence.