Awards and Achievements – Local College Students

Local Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

Jonathan Askew of Valley Falls, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Matthew S Bartow of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in business studies.

Jonathan Tyler Burroughs of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering studies.

Samantha Elizabeth Connors of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering and management.

Joseph Fraser of Halfmoon, N.Y., a freshman majoring in financial information and analysis.

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

Jessica Kipp of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in civil engineering.

Aneeq Ali Manzoor of Halfmoon, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.

Ryan Joseph McCrudden of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in computer engineering.

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Fall Semester 2016

GENESEO, NY (02/09/2017)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the Fall Semester 2016. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Sarah Phillips from Waterford, NY (12188)

Sophia Phillips from Waterford, NY (12188)

Taylor Moore from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Marisa Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Samantha Schmeer from Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Leah Constable from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Matthew Cotroneo from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Hayley Crouth from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Hannah Elmer from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Feinland from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Thomas Hurysz from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Brianna Kelly from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Lillian Perry from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Laura Ricci from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Emma Smith from Halfmoon, NY (12065)

Taylor VanTine from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Amanda Tracy makes the Fall 2016 Dean's List at Delaware Valley University

DOYLESTOWN, PA (02/08/2017)-- Amanda Tracy, a resident of Stillwater, NY, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean's List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2016 semester.

Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

Adam Joseph Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

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

Sarah Emily Duclos of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

Evan Laing of Waterford, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.

Brendan Richard Martin of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in aeronautical engineering.

Rachel Colby Martin of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

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

Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering and management.

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2016 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students were named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester:

Madison Bizzarro of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Business Administration.

Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Megan McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Noah Hathaway Named to Becker College Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (02/03/2017)-- Noah Hathaway, of Waterford, NY, was named to the Becker College Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester. Hathaway is pursing a/an Bachelor of Arts degree in Interactive Media Design.

SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Fall 2016

GENESEO, NY (02/07/2017)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the fall semester 2016. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

The following students are on the President's List from this area:

Melissa Frank from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Niles from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Alyssa Signor from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cailin Sofko from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Liangyu Tao Named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (02/06/2017)-- Liangyu Tao of Clifton Park, NY, made the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.

Nicole Barcori Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (02/06/2017)-- Nicole Barcori of Clifton Park, NY, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2016 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.

Carolyn Corcoran Inducted into Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society

ELMIRA, NY (02/02/2017)-- Carolyn Corcoran of Mechanicville (12118) was one of more than 30 students who were inducted into the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society during a ceremony recently held in Peterson Chapel.

335 Graduates Honored at December Recognition Ceremony

ONEONTA, NY (02/01/2017)-- More than 300 students met requirements for graduation from SUNY Oneonta following the Fall 2016 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by College President Nancy Kleniewski and held in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 13.

The following area students graduated from SUNY Oneonta in December 2016:

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY, earned a BS in English;

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY, earned a BS in Computer Art;

Kevin DeMarco Receives Degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (01/30/2017)-- Kevin DeMarco of Waterford, NY, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Computer Engr from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

DeMarco was among approximately 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech's 252nd Commencement exercises on December 16-17, 2016, at the McCamish Pavilion.

Local Student, Allison Reinhardt, Earn Dean's List Honors at Saint Joseph's University

PHILADELPHIA, PA (01/30/2017)-- Allison Reinhardt, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the Fall 2016 semester. Reinhardt studies Professional and Liberal Stud in the University's Professional Liberal Studies. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean's list status for a semester.

Erin Dougherty, of Halfmoon, Earns Coveted Spot on the Assumption College Women's Swimming and Diving

WORCESTER, MA (01/30/2017)-- The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that Erin Dougherty, of Halfmoon, has earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Swimming and Diving team. Dougherty, Class of 2017, is competing during the Greyhounds' season.

The team is led by seniors Erin Dougherty, Rachel Gagnon, McKenzie Johnson, Rachel Lanam, Tricia Lee, and Allie Wuerfl under Stuart Cromarty's ninth season as head coach. The Greyhounds have placed either first or second in every swim meet this season, including second at the WPI Gompei Invitational. The Hounds look forward to hopefully clinching their fourth consecutive Northeast-10 Confrence Championship title.

Paul Smith's College students named to Dean's List for fall 2016 semester

PAUL SMITHS, NY (01/30/2017)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the fall 2016 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Dylan Klippel of Waterford, N.Y.. Klippel, who is majoring in fisheries and wildlife sciences, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Kyle Salway of Stillwater, N.Y.. Salway, who is majoring in park and conservation management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Adam Snyder of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Snyder, who is majoring in forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

Sarah LaPidus Named to Dean's List at University of Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN (01/30/2017)-- Sarah Janne LaPidus of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List at the University of Memphis for the fall 2016 semester.

The Dean's List is composed of students who have earned 12 or more hours in either the fall or spring semester with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for that semester.

Robert R. Gooley – 87

Latham, NY – Robert R. Gooley, formerly of Stillwater, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was 87.

Relatives and friends may called from 4 to 7pm Sunday, February 12, 2017 at The Chase – Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Ave., Mechanicville.??A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11am Monday, February 13, 2017 at All Saints-on-the-Hudson (South Church) 121 North Main St., Mechanicville by the Rev. Thomas Morrette, pastor.

Burial with military honors followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.??Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).??In lieu of flowers, Bob’s family has asked that donations in his memory be made to a charity of one’s choice.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Alfred A. Perrotta – 96

MECHANICVILLE – Alfred A. Perrotta, 96, of Chestnut St., died Wednesday, Feb. 8th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a brief illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St.Mechanicville.  Burial with military honors will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project or a charity on one’s choice, in respectful memory of Alfred A. Perrotta.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

Donald R. Gilgallon – 79

Donald R. Gilgallon, 79, lifelong resident of Stillwater, NY died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his home.

kindness and interest in others, especially his family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 1pm Monday, February 13, 2017 at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.  Burial will follow at 2pm in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Friends may call on Sunday from 3-6pm at the funeral home.

Memorials can be made in his memory to the Stillwater Food Pantry, PO Box 480, Stillwater, NY 12170 or the American Cancer Society, Attn:  Relay for Life of Saratoga Springs, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110.

Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com

Justin L. Ford – 52

SCHAGHTICOKE –  Justin L. Ford, 52, of Hansen Road, died peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on February 4th, surrounded by his loving family.

A burial service will be held at Noon on Friday at Hudson View Cemetery, Mechanicville with a gathering to follow at the home of Justin’s brother Maynard Ford, 1052 State Route 40, Melrose NY12121 starting at 1:30PM.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Seton Health Foundation, Hildegard Medicus Cancer Center, 310 South Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208 in Justin’s memory would be appreciated.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com