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The Express Newspaper August 4, 2016

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Academic Departments at Hudson Valley Community College Honor Local Students

TROY, NY (07/27/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards this spring. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Students are selected for honors by faculty and departmental administrative staff. Local students honored include:

Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, who received the BBL Construction Services Scholarship, which is given to a graduate continuing in the field of civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management and who demonstrates outstanding abilities.

Katherine Greene of Clifton Park, who received the HVCC Dental Hygiene Faculty Memorial Award, which is given to a Dental Hygiene senior who has sustained the highest GPA, and recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

Michael Felthousen of Waterford, who received the Seton Award for Outstanding Patient Care, which is given to a graduating Nursing student who has shown outstanding patient care during his or her studies.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, who received the Award for Academic Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Martika Martin of Mechanicville, who received the Award for Academic Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Laura Labbe of Clifton Park, who received the Academic Excellence in Earth Science, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the study of earth science.

Elise Marson of Clifton Park, who received the 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.

Leah VonFricken of Mechanicville, who received the Threads Writing Award, which is presented to students whose work is considered among the best published in the 2016 edition of Threads, the English Department's literary magazine.

Erica Shudt of Melrose, who received the The Donna Costello Memorial Award for Excellence in Psychology, which is given to the most outstanding member of the graduating class who is pursuing the study of psychology.

Davra Sanangelo of Clifton Park, who received the Award for Excellence in Human Services, which is given to an outstanding member of the Human Services graduating class.

Christine Thompson of Waterford, who received the Award for Excellence in Chemical Dependency Counseling, which is given to an outstanding member of the Chemical Dependency Counseling graduating class.

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, who received the Clarkson University Transfer Leadership Award, which is given to individuals considering transfer to Clarkson University who will qualify for a partial tuition scholarship should he/she choose to enroll at the university following graduation from Hudson Valley Community College.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Mechanicville resident graduates from Wheaton College

NORTON, Mass.(Grassroots Newswire) July 11, 2016 - Sarah Alexander, a
resident of Mechanicville (12118), was one of 399 members of the Class of
2016 to earn degrees from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. on May 21,
during the college’s 181st Commencement ceremony. Alexander graduated with
a bachelor of arts in Business and Management. She is the daughter of
Robert Alexander and Ann Alexander.

Area Students Earn Degrees and Certificates as Members of The College of Saint Rose Class of 2016

ALBANY, NY (07/26/2016)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, congratulates the students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the College's Class of 2016.

Students from this area awarded degrees and/or certificates are:

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Andrew Bisnett of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Darian Blanchard of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts .

Andrea Bollentin of Halfmoon, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Katelyn Bonk of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Elizabeth Campana of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Samantha Charbonneau of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Megan Chew of Clifton Park, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Edward Clairmont of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Sean Crandell of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Bethany Cusick of Halfmoon, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Erin Davenport of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Chelsea DeStefano of Mechanicville, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Anthony DiTroia of Mechanicville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Patrick Difiore of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Emma Dooley of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Cameron Fisher of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Craig Forth of Clifton Park, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Rachael Garrow of Stillwater, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Katherine Greco of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Taylor Grupinski of Halfmoon, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Aishwarya Hanspal of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Mackenzee Hemming of Schaghticoke, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Daniel Kalbfliesh of Johnsonville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Prathyusha Kottireddy of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Howard Kreitsek of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Jessica Lamb of Valley Falls, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Samantha Lemay of Mechanicville, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Eric Lewis of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Jennifer Lopez of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Sara Macaluso of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Ashley Morrissey of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Arts .

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Franchesca Nichols of Stillwater, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Lauren Occhiogrosso of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts .

Karlyne Osepa of Melrose, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Lisa Quaglino of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Mary Ramos of Waterford, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Shravani Ravikanti of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Mallory Reynolds of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Schaghticoke, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Keri Rosher of Mechanicville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Salma Sinha of Clifton Park, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Nicole Skiba of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Asya Taormina of Mechanicville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Laura Taormina of Halfmoon, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Chloe Tennant of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Amanda Tyrrell of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Alicia Werner of Melrose, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Aaron Whitney of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Scott Whitney of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Local Students Graduate from Le Moyne College

SYRACUSE, NY (07/26/2016)-- The following students graduated from Le Moyne College onSunday, May 22, on the College's campus. Approximately 635 members of the class of 2016 participated in the 66th commencement ceremony.

Michael Jenkins of Clifton Park (12065), BS in Finance

Heather Sauer of Clifton Park (12065), BA in Communications

Local Residents Receive Faculty Honors from Trinity College

Hartford, Conn. (Grassroots Newswire) July 26, 2016 – The following local
residents were awarded Faculty Honors for the spring 2016 semester at
Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

* Hunter S. Drews, of Clifton Park (12065).

* Anna G. Bowden, of Halfmoon (12065).

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Tracey Lynn Russom – 48

STILLWATER – Tracey Lynn Russom, 48, of Watervliet and longtime resident of Stillwater, died suddenly Monday July 25th.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 7 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in Tracey’s name to a charity of one’s choice.

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