Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Oswego announces August graduates

OSWEGO, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents completed their baccalaureate studies at SUNY Oswego in August 2015.

A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).

Anthony A. Barone of Damask Drive in Clifton Park earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration

Helen G. Krupski of Bayberry Drive in Clifton Park earned her bachelor of science degree in childhood education, magna cum laude

SUNY New Paltz Fall 2015 Enrollment

NEW PALTZ, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY New Paltz welcomes more than 1,800 students to campus for the 2015-16 academic year. Among the newest members of the New Paltz campus community are:

Morgan Clifford of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Eleanor Condelles of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Brandon Fiege of Waterford, N.Y. (12188)

Ariane Manolopoulos of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Julia Olson of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Sarah Sherman of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Jenna Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Alex Wollyung of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Rev. Dan Nolan Inducted into Hall of Fame – S. McBride

On August 1, one of the most esteemed athletes ever to play sports at Mechanicville High School was inducted posthumously into the Capital Region Football Hall of Fame in a ceremony held at Michael’s Banquet House in Latham.  Rev. J. Daniel Nolan played football at Mechanicville High School, graduated in 1954 and went on to star at Lehigh University where he led his team to 22 victories in 27 games over a three year career.  He was drafted by the Washington Redskins and signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.

Halfmoon Fall Festival – by M. LeMay

HALFMOON SEPTEMBER 19 - It was a beautiful breezy fall afternoon at the Halfmoon Town Park on Saturday, where the Halfmoon Celebrations Committee held their 7th Annual Fall Festival. Over forty five vendors and non for profit organizations filled the recreations building and the park grounds.

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.

Brown’s Beach Attracts 75,000 Visitors – H. Wessell

TOWN OF STILLWATER, September 17 – Stillwater Supervisor Ed Kinowski extended a "HUGE Thank you to all those who visited and enjoyed the old style ‘fun in the sun' at Stillwater's Brown's Beach!   There is no doubt, with well over 75,000 visitors, Brown's Beach became a Mecca for beach goers in the Capital area and beyond.  Our park facilities offered a daily clean, groomed, sandy beach, two large picnic areas, a canoe and kayak launch area, a Marina for up to 120 slips, the delightful Dock Brown's Tavern and the elegant Nest for sleeping accommodations. "

Read the entire article in the Sept. 24th issue.

social Security Workshop Coming to Stillwater Library – J. Dugan

The Stillwater Free Library will hold a special presentation, “Making the Most of Social Security” on Wednesday, September 30 at 6pm. This registration required educational presentation will be put on by David Massaroni and John Kalil, professional Financial Planners with MetLife.

The entire article is in the Sept. 24th edition.

The Express Newspaper September 24, 2015