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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Elmira College Dean's List for Term II, 2015

ELMIRA, NY (04/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for Term II, 2015. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.

Angelina DeNovellis '15 of Clifton Park NY (12065)

Mikayla Gowett '17 of Mechanicville NY (12118)

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Earns NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Laurels

WORCESTER, MA (04/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski was one of 54 WPI spring student-athletes across five varsity sports to garner NEWMAC Academic All-Conference status, as recently announced.

Of the five teams announced, WPI saw three teams reach double digit recipients, with men's track and field leading the way with 20 honorees. Next was baseball and women's rowing with ten apiece, followed by women's track and field with nine and rounding out the selections was softball with five.

Local Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society at Hudson Valley Community College

Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is indicative of academic excellence. Those inducted are matriculated students who have met standards including a grade point average of 3.71 or higher. The college's Alpha Xi Sigma chapter recognizes and promotes scholarship, develops leadership, encourages service and cultivates fellowship among qualified students of the college.

New PTK members inducted at an April 29 ceremony on campus include:

Michael Cavanaugh of Clifton Park who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

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

Sean Dales of Clifton Park who is studying in the Business - Business Administraton academic program.

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

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

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

Elise Marson of Clifton Park who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Sciences academic program.

Michael Pucci of Clifton Park who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Sciences academic program.

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

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

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

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

Gabrielle Jarosz of Schaghticoke who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Jae Yun Ko of Mechanicville who is studying in the Business - Business Administration academic program.

Feng Lin 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.

Amanda Neveu of Mechanicville who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Sciences academic program.

Traci Scrom of Stillwater who is studying in the Health Information Management & Technology academic program.

Paul Serapilio of Clifton Park who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Math & Science academic program.

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

Alaina Larkin of Clifton Park Inducted Into Omicron Delta Kappa at St. Lawrence University

CANTON, NY (04/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park was inducted into the St. Lawrence University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society.

Larkin is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in international economics-multilanguage and mathematics. She graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

 

Local Students Honored for Academic Achievement at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (04/27/2015)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, announced that 107 students were honored for outstanding academic achievement at the Honors Convocation held recently on the Saint Rose campus.

These local students received the following awards:

Marlene Eckert of Clifton Park, a junior, received the Mary P. Vanderzee Memorial Award. This award is presented to a sophomore or junior in any degree program who is registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. A minimum 3.0 grade-point average is required, and applicants must complete an application, which includes a 200-300 word essay.

Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, a senior, Outstanding Senior in Special Education - Childhood Education Award and the Saint Rose of Lima Award Four-Year Student - Bachelor's Program. Outstanding Senior Awards are presented to graduating seniors who have at least a 3.50 grade-point average and who meet other criteria specified by the departments in which they study. The Saint Rose of Lima Award is presented to two graduating seniors who have maintained the highest cumulative average during their entire course of study at the College. One award is presented to a four-year student; the second award is presented to a transfer student.

 

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Wilfred E. “Bill” Duchesne – 86

HALFMOON – Wilfred E. “Bill” Duchesne, 86 of Cemetery Road, died Tuesday, April 28th at his home, after an illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors in Hudson View Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home Friday from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the ELKS National Foundation, c/o M-S Elks Lodge 1403, PO Box 649, Mechanicville, NY 12118.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

The entire obituary will be in the May 7th issue

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Harvey “Jun” Peek Jr. – 81

CLIFTON PARK – Harvey “Jun” Peek, Jr., 81, of Vosburgh Mobile Home Park, died Friday, April 24, 2015, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after being stricken.

Born in Schenectady, Oct. 31, 1933, son of Harvey and Frances Horton Peek, he and family lived in his hometown before moving to Clifton Parkyears ago.

An expert wall paper taper, he plied his craft with G.E. in Schenectady for 27 years, retiring in 1993.  Previously he had been sought after by many contractors to work with them, getting home construction work.

Read the entire obituary in the April 30th issue.

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Joseph Michael Scerbo

MECHANICVILLE - Joseph Michael Scerbo was born to Angelina and Severio (“Sam”) Scerbo on February 14, 1944 in Hoosick Falls, New York. When Joseph was young, the Scerbo family relocated to Mechanicville, New York where he attended school. His high school experience was decorated with academic, athletic, and leadership honors, including president of the student council, captain of the cross-country running team, prom king, and honors in debate, public speaking, and french horn performance. In his memoir, Always Forward (to be released in May), Joe explained, “At the core of my being, I knew God’s hand was upon me.” And so, upon his graduation from Mechanicville High School in 1961, Joseph declined full scholarships to Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, and Marquette Universities to become a priest in the Roman Catholic church. He enter the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement in July of 1961 where he experienced “the joy of Franciscan fraternity”.

Read the entire obituary in the April 30th issue.

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April 1865, Two Journeys – by S. McBride

In today’s world, John Wilkes Booth would be called a “rock star”.  He was handsome, talented and well-paid.  He came from a prominent family of thespians.  He may have been an indifferent student, but he was skilled at fencing and horsemanship.  He was well-known in Washington, D. C. from his many performances on the stage, and his stunning good looks certainly caught the attention of many.

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Hoosic Valley School Budget 0% Tax Levy Increase – by C. Barton

Hoosic Valley- The Board of Education unanimously adopted a budget of $20,475,511 at the April 21st Board of Education meeting.  The proposed 2015-2016 proposed budget is at a 0% tax levy increase. Mr. Anthony Cammarata, Business Administrator presented an overview of the preliminary budget highlights at a workshop held on April 13th. The final version of the proposed budget was formally approved by the Board of Education at the meeting on April 21st. The formal adoption of the budget will await voter approval on May 19th.

Read the entire article in the April 30th edition.

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Thomas Jourdain Honored by County – by H. Wessell

BALLSTON SPA, April 21, 2015 -  Many of its deceased veterans that Saratoga County has honored in a monthly ceremony since 1999 have come back home, raised families, actively participated in their communities. It was very different for those gathered this day.

Read the entire article in the April 30th issue.

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Erin Maloney Signs Letter of Intent – by S. McBride

Erin Maloney, a senior four-sport athlete at Mechanicville High School, signed a letter of intent to attend the College of St. Rose in Albany next year where she will play softball. Gathered in the high school’s library and media center last Friday for the signing were Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michael J. McCarthy, Assistant Principal Craig Forth, Athletic Director Bob Young, Coaches Don Arceneaux and Dallas Foard, her parents, sister, teachers, teammates and friends.

Read the entire article in the April 23rd edition.

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Mechanicville: 1947 – by S. McBride

   The 1947 Hudson Valley Firemen’s Association Convention booklet in which I found the tributes to the firemen of our community who died serving our nation in World War II (The Express- April 8) provides us with a vivid perception of Mechanicville as it was in postwar days.

   A global war with profound consequences for all mankind had ended just two years earlier. All over the world, soldiers had resumed their lives as citizens while cities, towns and industries were being rebuilt. Most of the people who had been displaced from the war zones had relocated and life had settled into a new “normal”.

Read the entire article in the April 23 edition.