Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Amber Howe of Stillwater graduates from Harding University

SEARCY, AR (06/09/2016)-- Amber Howe of Stillwater (12170) is one of more than 750 graduates who received a diploma at Harding University's commencement exercises May 7, 2016.

Howe received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting.

Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2016 Spring Semester

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/10/2016)-- Springfield College has named the following area students to the dean's list for academic excellence for the spring 2016 term. Criteria for selection to the dean's list requires that the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the semester, the student must not have any incompletes in the designated semester, and the student must have a minimum semester grade point average of 3.500 for the semester.

Benjamin Ryan of Clifton Park, NY (12065). Ryan is studying Communications/Sports Journalism.

Kimberly Thompson of Mechanicville, NY (12118). Thompson is studying Health Science.

Area Residents Graduate from Marist College

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (06/10/2016)-- The following residents graduated from Marist College the weekend of May 20:

Dana Foucault of Clifton Park, NY, received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Derek Rose of Mechanicville, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.

More than 4,986 University of Rhode Island students are named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List

KINGSTON, RI (06/10/2016)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2016 Dean's List. The students represent nearly all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, other states and 25 countries.

The following students from your area were named to URI's Spring 2016 Dean's List:

Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY

Mary E Shaffer of Clifton Park, NY

Victoria Larose of Clifton Park, NY

Angela Ferlo of Clifton Park, NY

Elizabeth Rose Miles of Clifton Park, NY

Lindsey Rokjer of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Lawson of Clifton Park, NY

Justin Michael Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY

Brianna C Kobylar of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Chan of Mechanicville Received a Degree from University of the Sciences

PHILADELPHIA, PA (06/14/2016)-- Erin Chan of Mechanicville, NY (12118), was among the graduates recognized during University of the Sciences' 195th commencement celebration on Wednesday, May 25, 2016, in Philadelphia, Pa.

Chan graduated with a bachelor of science in health science degree .

162 Students Named to Spring 2016 Provost's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/15/2016)-- A total of 162 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the spring 2016 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the spring 2016 SUNY Oneonta Provost's List:

Emma Cohen of Stillwater, NY, (12170);

Alexandra DeCarlo of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Connor Killane of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Sydney Krastins of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

SUNY Canton Announces the President's List for Spring 2016

CANTON, NY (06/15/2016)-- More than 450 students earned President's List honors for the spring 2016 semester.

The President's List recognizes students who earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Among those to achieve the college's top award for overall academic achievement were:

  • Allie Troischt of Clifton Park (NY) 12065. Troischt is a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major who graduated from Shenendehowa Central School in 2015.
  • Robert C. Stevens of Stillwater (NY) 12170. Stevens is a SUNY Canton Management major who graduated from Stillwater Central School in 2012.

More than 1,400 Students Named to Spring 2016 Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/15/2016)-- A total of 1,469 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2016 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the spring 2016 SUNY Oneonta Dean's List:

Justin Babbino of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Connor Chapman of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Gregory Chieco of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Taylor Cox of Melrose, NY (12121);

Danielle Darrow of Stillwater, NY (12170);

Alyssa Garrison of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Kaitlin Gaug of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Emily Gillespie of Johnsonville, NY (12094);

Jordan Gougler of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Elizabeth Hill of Johnsonville, NY (12094);

Aliah Joslin of Mechanicville, NY (12118);

Constance Krause of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Nathan Laing of Waterford, NY (12188);

Joshua Louden of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Alyssa Moran of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Jennifer Phelps of Waterford, NY (12188);

Tiffany Rosenthal of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Allen Rossetti of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY (12154);

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Kathryn Shufon of Johnsonville, NY (12094);

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Evelyn Trawinski of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY (12188);

Jenkin Schmidt of Stillwater Made the Dean's List at SUNY Canton

CANTON, NY (06/15/2016)-- Jenkin Schmidt, a SUNY Canton Homeland Security major from Stillwater (NY) 12170, made the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. Schmidt is a 2014 graduate of Ballston Spa High School.

SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Spring Semester 2016

GENESEO, NY (06/16/2016)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the spring 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. On the list from this area are:

Sara Niles of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Mikayla Moore of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Allison King of Clifton Park (12065) named to the Spring 2016 President's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/16/2016)-- Allison King has been named to the President's List at Western New England University for Spring semester of 2016. King is working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Spring Semester 2016

GENESEO, NY (06/16/2016)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the Spring 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.

Sara Feinland of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Melissa Frank of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Thomas Hurysz of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Adam Murray of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Laura Ricci of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Shayna Ross of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Victoria Savallo of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Alyssa Signor of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cailin Sofko of Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Marisa Moore of Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Rachel Moore of Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Taylor Moore of Stillwater, NY (12170)

Briana Swota of Clifton Park Named to the University of Hartford Dean's List

WEST HARTFORD, CT (06/16/2016)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce Briana Swota of Clifton Park has been named to its Dean's List for Spring 2016.

Clifton Park resident graduates from James Madison University

HARRISONBURG, VA (06/17/2016)-- Aimee Jordan Hooper of Clifton Park, NY graduated with a degree in special education from James Madison University during the May 6, 2016 commencement exercises.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Korey Lepage Participated in Student Research and Creativity Celebration

BUFFALO, NY (06/07/2016)-- Korey Lepage of Schaghticoke, NY took advantage of an opportunity provided by the Undergraduate Research Office at Buffalo State to present original research to the campus community and the public.

Katherine Traver Graduates from Castleton University

CASTLETON, VT (06/07/2016)-- Katherine Traver of Waterford, NY graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Castleton University following the successful completion of the spring semester in May 2016.

Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (06/07/2016)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

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

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

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

James Ellis Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering & management.

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

Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in engineering & management.

Fred Heyl-Allen Tracy of Stillwater, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering & management.

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

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/07/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

Robert Matthew Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering.

Austin Gregory Beyer of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.

James Greg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in innovation & entrepreneurship.

Evan Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Owen Jarem of Clifton Park earns degree

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (06/07/2016)-- Clifton Park (12065) resident Owen Jarem earned a Master of Science in Accounting in at Merrimack College at the college's 66th Commencement Exercises in May 2016.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BATON ROUGE, LA (06/02/2016)-- The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

Heather Brown of Clifton Park (12065) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Christopher Dunham of Valley Falls (12185) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Gregory Dunham of Valley Falls (12185) initiated at The Sage Colleges

Amanda Griffiths of Stillwater (12170) initiated at The Sage Colleges

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 370 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2016 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kiersten Dice of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Rebecca Emmerick of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Art History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is History

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 920 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2016 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Forest Ashley of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Creative Writing (Bachelor of Fine Arts program)
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Margaret Carroll of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Speech Communication
  • Sarah Erno of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exploratory/Undeclared
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exercise Science
  • Emily Moniere of Halfmoon, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration

SUNY Oswego names area students to President's List

OSWEGO, NY (06/06/2016)-- SUNY Oswego has named several high-performing students from the area to the President's List for spring 2016 for earning grade point averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale.

Megan C. Adelman of Monmouth Way in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in human development

Simone R. Duscha of Christine Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in public relations

Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park, a sophomore majoring in public justice

Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in human resource management

Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in marketing

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a sophomore majoring in journalism

Oswego students who achieve GPAs of 3.30 to 3.79 are named to the Deans' List.

Clifton Park Native Christina Tudor Inducted into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

ITHACA, NY (06/06/2016)-- Christina Tudor of Clifton Park, N.Y., a Writing major at Ithaca College, was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, one of the country's oldest and most selective honor societies.

SUNY Oswego recognizes area students on Deans' List

OSWEGO, NY (06/06/2016)-- Several area students at SUNY Oswego achieved Deans' List recognition for earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 in spring 2016.

Leah E. Goodcoff of Avenue of the Oaks in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in broadcasting and mass communication

Daniel B. Hoang of C Keepsake Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in information science

Morgan J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in childhood education

Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in business administration

Jillian K. McGrath of Carriage Road in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in chemistry

Jeffrey M. Sitko of Willowbrook Terrace in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in business administration

Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park, a junior majoring in creative writing

John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park, a senior majoring in applied mathematical economics

Taylor N. Macdougall of Shafer Drive in Halfmoon, a senior majoring in wellness management

Katelyn Pingelski of Johnson Road in Mechanicville, a junior majoring in information science

Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a senior majoring in anthropology

Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a senior majoring in political science

Perry Kennedy of Franklin Court in Stillwater, a senior majoring in zoology

Oswego students earning a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 were recognized on the college's President's List.

Brandon Vianna named to Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester

LYNDONVILLE, VT (06/06/2016)-- Brandon Vianna, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Lyndon State College. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve a semester grade-point average (GPA) of 3.5 while enrolled in 12 or more credits per semester.

Bryant & Stratton College

Kelly Liberatore of Mechanicville, daughter of Mary and William Root Sr., in the medical assisting program, summa cum laude; and Sherri Marshall of Saratoga Springs, daughter of Mary and William Root Sr., in the medical assisting program, magna cum laude

Associate of Applied Science degrees were awarded to:

Mark Callahan of Stillwater, in the accounting program, cum laude; and Lisa Stewart-Green of Stillwater, in the medical administrative assistant program, magna cum laude.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts University at Albany Students

ALBANY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest academic honor society, founded in 1776. It celebrates and advocates excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. Its campus chapters invite for induction the most outstanding arts and sciences students at America's leading colleges and universities. The Alpha Alpha Chapter of New York at the University at Albany invites seniors who have a high GPA and who have taken courses across the arts and sciences to become members of this prestigious honor society.

Adam Opitz-Leewe of Clifton Park (12065)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.

Alexandra Payne of Schaghticoke (12154)has earned the honor of being inducted into Phi Beta Kappa based upon the breadth of courses taken and the quality of the work done in those course.

Hudson Valley Community College Foundation Awards Scholarships to Local Students

TROY, NY (05/25/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic scholarships recently. The scholarships celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Those receiving scholarships include:

Lauren Brodeur of Clifton Park, who was given the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship. Brodeur is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Brianna Castracani of Waterford, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Castracani is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the Aimee Lynn Pyskadlo Memorial Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Victoria Filkins of Waterford, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Filkins is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Jamie Raucci of Halfmoon, who was given the The Women's Fund of the Capital Region Scholarship. Raucci is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who was given the Second Chance Scholarship. Shrestha is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

William Stevenson of Clifton Park, who was given the HonorScholar Scholarship. Stevenson is studying in the Business Administation academic program.

Stephen Urban of Clifton Park, who was given the New York Propane Gas Association Scholarship. Urban is studying in the Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Michael J. Torello and Janet Atwater Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who was given the Tri-County Council of Vietnam Era Veterans and Gold Star Mothers Scholarship. Vincent is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Demonstrating Academic Excellence, Local Students Named to Assumption College Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (05/25/2016)-- Assumption College has announced that 561 students were named to the College's undergraduate Dean's List for the spring 2016 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.

"The Dean's List is a recognition of students who have attained significant academic achievements," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "The College is proud to formally recognize its top scholars whose dedication, hard work and commitment to their studies, are forming them to become effective leaders whom others will seek to emulate.

Local students named to the Dean's List were:

Gabriella Beamish of Melrose, NY, a member of the Class of 2019

Erin Dougherty of Waterford, NY, a member of the Class of 2017

Local Students Graduate from Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/25/2016)-- The following students graduated from Clarkson University on May 7:

Ryan Arthur Mcherron of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in mathematics .

Aaron Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in biology .

Curtis Benson Taylor of Johnsonville, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering .

Joseph M. Rooney of Melrose, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering .

Evan M. Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in chemical engineering .

Zachary Ryan Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in computer engineering, with a software engineering minor .

Logan James King of Stillwater, N.Y., received a bachelor of science degree with distinction in mechanical engineering, with a mathematics minor .

Students named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester at Grove City College.

Kaitlin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..

Kristin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List with High Distinction for the Spring 2016 semester. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY..

Julie Fijal, a junior Exercise Science major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY..

 

Local residents graduate from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (05/25/2016)-- The following local residents were among the 595 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 14, 2016. Delivering this year's Commencement address was Dr. Ben Carson, renowned pediatric neurosurgeon and former 2016 Republican presidential candidate. The Class of 2016 was the second largest class in Grove City College history, coming in just shy of the 596-member Class of 2010. In recent years, the Grove City College's four-year graduation rate has climbed to 78 percent, while its six-year graduation rate has reached 85 percent. The average graduation rate in the U.S. is 59 percent.

Kaitlin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Psychology-BS. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .

Kristin Bartlett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. .

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Area Graduates at Commencement 2016

POTSDAM, NY (05/18/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College's Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The graduating Class of 2016 will be honored at a special ceremony befitting SUNY Potsdam's 200th anniversary.

This year's graduates include:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Megan Yattaw Recognized for Community Service

ONEONTA, NY (05/18/2016)-- Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY, was among the 39 members of the SUNY Oneonta Class of 2016 who received Senior Service Awards recognizing their commitment to volunteerism. Students who completed at least 350 hours of service through the college's Center for Social Responsibility and Community (CSRC) were recognized during a reception on May 13.

Amber Howe of Stillwater named to Harding University dean's list

SEARCY, AR (05/18/2016)-- Amber Howe, accounting major at Harding University from Stillwater (12170), is among more than 1,300 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2016 semester.

Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, Earns Graduate Degree from Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY (05/17/2016)-- Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, graduated from Nazareth College with a master of science degree in Music Therapy during the 89th Commencement ceremony at the Blue Cross Arena on Sunday, May 8, 2016.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Jacob Melite of Clifton Park Honored by Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (05/11/2016)-- Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior at Clarkson University majoring in computer science and mathematics, received the following award(s) at the during the spring semester:

James Lynch/Jan Searleman Sophomore For Computer Science: Given to the sophomore computer science major who has made a noteworthy contribution in computer science while at Clarkson.

BATON ROUGE, LA (05/13/2016)-- Carolyn Valada of Clifton Park, N.Y., was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Valada is pursuing a degree in History at State University of New York College at Plattsburg.

Owen Jarem Earns Masters Degree at Merrimack College

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (05/13/2016)-- Merrimack College will celebrate the achievements of more than 260 students who will receive their masters degree at the Graduate Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the Merrimack Athletics Complex on the North Andover campus.

Barbara Pierce Bush will present the Commencement Speech.

Clifton Park resident Owen Jarem will receive a Accounting Masters degree.

Clifton Park's Samantha Buntich graduates from Emerson College in Boston

BOSTON, MA (05/13/2016)-- On Sunday, May 8, Samantha Buntich of Clifton Park, NY graduated from Emerson College. Buntich earned a BA in Theatre Studies: Acting.

At Emerson's 136th Commencement ceremony, approximately 970 bachelor's degrees were conferred during the undergraduate exercises and more than 350 master's degrees were conferred during the graduate exercises.

Halfmoon's Sarah Gariepy Named to Emerson College's Dean's List for spring 2016

BOSTON, MA (05/13/2016)-- Sarah Gariepy of Halfmoon, NY was named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester. Gariepy is majoring in Design/Technology. The requirement to make Emerson's Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

180 Students Present Research and Creative Projects

ONEONTA, NY (05/05/2016)-- Nearly 200 SUNY Oneonta students presented original research and creative projects at the college's 2016 Student Research and Creative Activity Day on April 20.

Created to recognize and promote undergraduate scholarship and creative activity, Student Research & Creative Activity Day has become the premier on-campus event for scholarly student exhibition. A total of 180 students, supported by 66 faculty sponsors, participated in this year's event, which featured presentations on a wide variety of topics across academic disciplines.

The following area students were among the presenters:

Joshua Louden, a senior from Clifton Park, NY; Louden worked with Joshua Nollenberg of the Physics and Astronomy Department on a project titled "Searching the Outer Solar System for Trans-Neptunian Objects."

Alyssa Moran, a sophomore from Clifton Park, NY; Moran worked with Jonathan Brown of the Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department on a project titled "Mathematical Discovery in Elementary Classrooms."

Rachael Shine honored by SUNY Oneonta Athletics Department

ONEONTA, NY (05/06/2016)-- The SUNY Oneonta athletics department held its 27th annual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3 and honored 14 student athletes as major award recipients.

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY was one of the major award winners for the 2015-16 year.

Shine was the recipient of the Lee Abbott Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. Shine is majoring in Psychology and has earned numerous accolades for her performance in the classroom and on the track. Shine was an All-Conference and All-Region runner during this past cross country season and was named a USTFCCCA Scholar Athlete. She has also been inducted into both Chi Alpha Sigma and Psi Chi Honor Societies. Including last spring, she is a five-time SUNYAC champion while earning the Most Outstanding Track Athlete for both the 2015 outdoor and 2016 indoor championships. She is the current SUNYAC record holder in the indoor and outdoor 800-meter run and outdoor 1500-meter run.

Margaret Sanderson Recognized for Leadership at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (05/09/2016)-- Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY, has completed Gold Level requirements in the SUNY Oneonta's Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) program.

Aaron Kalish Earns League Award

TROY, NY (05/09/2016)-- The Liberty League has announced its weekly award winners from baseball and Rensselaer Polytechnic Student (RPI) student-athlete Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park was among the award winners.

A sophomore, Kalish delivered 7.0 innings of three-hit pitching, in Game 2 against the Saints on Sunday, leading the Engineers to a 7-0 victory in a must-win game. He struck out seven without a walk, helping RPI clinch the fourth and final Liberty League Tournament spot. SLU batters hit just .120 off of him in the contest. Kalish has appeared in 11 games this season (all starts), going 2-5 with a 5.60 earned run average. Recording two combined shutouts, the former Shenendehowa High School standout has allowed 69 hits in 54.1 innings, with 43 strikeouts and 16 walks. The opposition is hitting .308 off the righthander. In 21 career games at RPI (16 starts), Kalish is 5-7 with a 5.58 ERA in 98.1 innings. He has two complete games and has surrendered 124 hits with 62 strikeouts and a .309 opponent batting average.

 

Sean Kennedy candidate for degree from Emporia State University

EMPORIA, KS (05/10/2016)-- Hats off to the more than 1,000 candidates for spring graduation at Emporia State University on May 14. Sean Edward Kennedy of Stillwater, New York, will graduate May 14 with a Master of Science degree in Health, Physical Education & Recreation .

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

ALBANY, N.Y. – February 26, 2016 – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Matthew Higgs from Mechanicville, NY earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester.

Dean’s List status is awarded to students who have successfully completed their course work with a semester grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 score.

Emerson College Announces Local Dean's List Honorees

BOSTON, MA (02/25/2016)-- The following local residents have been named to Emerson College's Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The requirement to make the Dean's List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

Samantha Buntich of Clifton Park 12065

Sarah Gariepy of Halfmoon 12065

Willow Lautenberg of Stillwater 12170

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (02/25/2016)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2015 fall semester Dean's List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0.

Albagli is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Rensselaer Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's Honors List

TROY, NY (02/25/2016)-- Approximately 2,000 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's Honor List for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean's Honor List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.50 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Katelyn Angeliu of Clifton Park (12065)

Tatios Barkamian of Melrose (12121)

Luke Bateman of Schaghticoke (12154)

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park (12065)

Pierre Fabris of Clifton Park (12065)

Sarah Farnham of Halfmoon (12065)

Aidan Gorby of Clifton Park (12065)

Jiyu Hu of Mechanicville (12118)

Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park (12065)

Harrison Ma of Clifton Park (12065)

Peter Matla of Melrose (12121)

Sydney Ruzicka of Waterford (12188)

Bilal Salam of Waterford (12188)

Daniel Sze of Clifton Park (12065)

Andrew Travis of Stillwater (12170)

Eric Tsui of Clifton Park (12065)

Colton Wicks of Mechanicville (12118)

Rensselaer Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List

TROY, NY (02/25/2016)-- Over 900 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Stuart Curtis of Clifton Park (12065)

Paul Horner of Waterford (12188)

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park (12065)

Rachael King of Mechanicville (12118)

Faith Marro of Johnsonville (12094)

Local Residents Named to RIT Dean's List

ROCHESTER, NY (02/24/2016)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for fall semester 2015-2016. Degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.

  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford (12188), who is studying in the applied mathematics program.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the business administration-accounting program.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the computer science program.
  • Joshua Sangaline of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the computer science program.
  • Matthew McGarvey of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the electrical engineering program.
  • Ethan Koval of Waterford (12188), who is studying in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program.
  • Clancy Morgan of Melrose (12121), who is studying in the film and animation program.
  • Dana Wright of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the film and animation program.
  • Erin Logan of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the game design and development program.
  • Jason Myers of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the game design and development program.
  • Samantha Herman of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the graphic design program.
  • Daniel Bissett of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Jesse Cutler of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Schuyler Radliff of Stillwater (12170), who is studying in the industrial engineering program.
  • Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the interior design program.
  • Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the interior design program.
  • Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the mechanical engineering technology program.
  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the new media design program.
  • Meghan Connor of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying in the photographic and imaging technologies program.

Brooke Retell Inducted into Chi Alpha Epsilon Honor Society

ONEONTA, NY (02/24/2016)-- Brooke Retell of Mechanicville, NY, was inducted into SUNY Oneonta's Beta Eta Chapter of the Chi Alpha Epsilon national honor society during a ceremony on Feb. 17.

Erin Chan Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List at University of the Sciences

PHILADELPHIA, PA (02/24/2016)-- Erin Chan has been named to the fall 2015 Dean's List at University of the Sciences. Selection for this award is based on completing and passing all assigned courses with no grade below a "C" and attaining an academic average of at least 3.4 for courses taken in the fall of 2015.

Chan of Mechanicville, NY (12118), is a health science student.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Student Named to Hamilton College Dean's List

Clinton, N.Y. -- Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, has been named to the Dean's List at Hamilton College for the 2015 fall semester.

Students Named to Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (01/08/2016)-- More than 1,000 students were named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College.

Those honored at the college include:

Victoria Antoine of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Adam Arar of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Christopher Audi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Wajahat Awan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Paige Bala of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Shane Bala of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ashley Barron of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ashley Bell of Stillwater, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Ashley Berry of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Zachery Betters of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Christopher Bevevino of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Jonathan Binner of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Kaitlyn Bonventre of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Gabrielle Bouyea of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Timothy Bressette of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Tyler Brisson of Waterford, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Gabriela Britos-Gutierrez of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Lauren Brodeur of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Tyler Brundige of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Cody Bryans of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Christopher Budd of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program.

Christina Burniche of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Taylor Cairns of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Brian Carlo of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Nicholas Cavanaugh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Megan Cheney of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Sara Clark of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Kendra Cole of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Catherine Cole of Waterford, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Dana Collado of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Brandon Cook of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic academic program.

Donald Cottrell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Kasie Couser of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Investigation academic program.

Nicholas Crodelle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Alexander Dantz of Stillwater, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Clare DeCota of Stillwater, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Jennifer Delano of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

John DelBalso of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Erin Dempsey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Michael Diaco of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Brandon Dice of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program.

Van Dinh of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Sean Doran of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Lauren Doyle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Nicholas Dworak of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Fitness Specialist academic program.

Daniel Edwards of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Daniel Farrell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Michael Favreau of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brittani Fay of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Robert Feagin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program.

Thomas Foley of Melrose, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Cameron Gardner of Waterford, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Alexis Gomez of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Mariya Gorbunova of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Mitchell Haas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Danielle Halstead of Waterford, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Raymond Hansen of Melrose, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Elliott Hansen of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Destiny Harrigan of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ryan Hassett of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction academic program.

Rebecca Healey of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Brett Herkert of Melrose, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

Alexis Herrington of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

Carrington Hessell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jordan Holmes of Waterford, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Dorothy Ingalls of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Alicia Johnsen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Christian Jones of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Ositadinma Jon-Nwakalo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Tyler Kehn of Melrose, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Jillian Knox of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Samuel Kobylar of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Kateri Krulls of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Courtnee Kyle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Alyssa LaBrecque of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Leslie LaBrecque of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Jacob LaMere of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Hunter Lape of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Morgyn LeClaire of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Megan Lemiesz of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Christopher Lewis of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology: Electronics academic program.

Elena Lipnitskaia of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Rida Mahmood of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Dean Mahunik of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Kenji Marsh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Andrew Matturro of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Andrew McConkey of Waterford, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Courtney McDonnell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Drew McHale of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Logan McHerron of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Jamie Medick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Marketing academic program.

Julien Meyers of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Carissa Mirella of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Nico Montello of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science HonorScholar academic program.

Matthew Moore of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Technology academic program.

SummerRay Morrow of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Caitlin Mosher of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Alyssia Mullenix of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Elizabeth Murphy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Michael Napolitano of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Katelyn Neff of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Zachary Nelsen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Matthew Nicoll of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program.

Shirin Nikfetrat of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Brandon Pandossi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Kathleen Ratigan of Melrose, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Ashlee Roylance of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Health Sciences academic program.

Brandon Russell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Cory Ryan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Sefka Saljanin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Mackayla Schmidt of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Emily Schumaker of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

James Scott of Melrose, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Michela Semenza of Waterford, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Connor Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jahn Skinner-Ligon of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Nathaniel Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Max Sokol of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology: Electronics academic program.

Andrew Thorpe of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Marcus Van Heusen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Eric Vandenburgh of Waterford, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

Michael Vaughn of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Brian Wade of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Derek Walton of Waterford, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Anthony Wasiyo of Melrose, who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program.

Madelyn Welch of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Math and Science academic program.

Ryan Whimple of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program.

Anjanae Williams-Moore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Rebecca Wolf of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Sara Wood of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Katelynn Wulff of Waterford, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Melissa Yusaitis of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Hayden Zielinski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Graham Irish Named to UVM Dean's List

BURLINGTON, VT (01/06/2016)-- Graham Irish, from Clifton Park, NY, has been named to the dean's list for the fall 2015 semester at the University of Vermont. Irish is a Class of 2019 Business Administration major in the Grossman School of Business.

Colby-Sawyer College Names Anthony Romeo to Dean's List

NEW LONDON, NH (01/08/2016)-- Colby-Sawyer College has named Anthony Romeo of Waterford, N.Y., to the Dean's List for academic achievement. To qualify for the Dean's List students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours in graded courses. Romeo is majoring in Athletic Training and is a member of the class of 2019.

Students Named to President's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (01/08/2016)-- More than 1,900 students were named to the Fall 2015 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College.

Those honored include:

Michael Lewis of Waterford, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program.

Ryan McPartlon of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Laura Labbe of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Christian Almeida of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Kristina Czajkowski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Keyra Howery of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Tyler Frisbee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Jing Luo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Sadiya Shams of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Levi Ashley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Benjamin Cerveny of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jonathan King of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Rebecca Jordan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

William Stevenson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Dylan Altobelli of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Melanie Chapman of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health Sciences academic program.

Katherine Greene of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Alicia Diodonet of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health Sciences academic program.

James Hanley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Kiernan Johnson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Jonathan Schmidt of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Christopher Purcell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Naila Yaqoob of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Edward Carroll of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Olivia Gustafson of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Michael Bryant of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Jamie Raucci of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Richard Christine of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Timothy Joyce of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Philip Lockenvitz of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

Davra Sanangelo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Zeinab Duweik of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Mirsije Berisha of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Jesse Jacobs of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Ryan Rao of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Nicholas Willard of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

David Sagan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology: Electronics academic program.

Katherine Murphy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Nicholas Crozzoli of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Christopher Schoenthaler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Physical Sciences academic program.

Willow Kogelschatz of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Angel Seamans of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Conor Clune of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Lucrecia Wells of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicole Hayner of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Larissa Squires of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Justin Mandl of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Stephen Hatalla of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Emily Tucker of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kaitlyn Gunsel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Nathaniel Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Timothy Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Meagan Sherry of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicholas DeMarco of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Ryan Espinal of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Pavlo Kovalchuk of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology: Electronics academic program.

Robert VanNess of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

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

Eric Prescott of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Shana Vasconcellos of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Sophia Brown of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Dylan Bruhns of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Elise Marson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Justin Mitchell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Najwa Khater of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Julie Kunkle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Cameron Furey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

Michael Almaviva of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Kelly Buttars of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Carlos Riebel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program.

Ariana Medick of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ashlan Bergh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program.

Dakota Mcgee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Kayla Hildenbrandt of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Amanda Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Alyssa Kramer of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Alina Rodriguez of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Wanda Anderson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

James Waller of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Otto Samaniego of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Ben Zohn of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nickolas DeLuca of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Megan Kluball of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Nicole Purello of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Gregory Riley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Sophie Dionne-Adam of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Daniel Snyder of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Audrey Guyatte of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kimberly Levine of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Thomas Czurlanis of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Abigail Skarbowski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

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

Saad Mawlood of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ellen Ross of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Lynn Thomas of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Matthew Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Joseph Campo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Maria Savallo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Jennifer Edwards of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Zachary Mason of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Matthew Roden of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Pierson Keefe of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Isaac Kautz of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Nadia Yaqoob of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Alexandra McLaughlin of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Graig Bell of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Virginia Wickham of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Whitney Burke of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Amanda Moore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program.

Michael McGuirk of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program.

Hannah Costanzo of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Matthew Larson of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Sarah Hines of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program.

Danielle O'Connor of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Joseph Thomas of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Gabrielle Mastropietro of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Seth Dunn of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Mikala Gleason of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Brooke Shinski of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kristi Haasma of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program.

Quoc Pham of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jesse Rock of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Matthew Lindop of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Taylar Delisle of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Anthony Salustri of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Early College High School academic program.

Bonnie Krasuski of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Joseph Papura of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Jami Frosell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Augustine Jones of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Nicholas Jones of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicole Lucarelli of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Hannah Feldman of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

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

Erynn Murphy of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

James Ehman of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Lisa Ehman of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Amanda Abel of Melrose, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Sean Davidson of Melrose, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Erica Shudt of Melrose, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Alison LaPointe of Melrose, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jacob Nazarian of Melrose, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Deirdre Werner of Melrose, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Daniel Conley of Melrose, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kate Kennelly of Melrose, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Jonathan Seim of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Kylie Farrell of Melrose, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Joseph Moore of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies academic program.

Woodrow Miller of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program.

Rachel Mau of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program.

Zachary LaBrake of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Sara Moore of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Christopher Payne of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program.

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

Douglas Morrison of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program.

Gabrielle Jarosz of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Frederic Peffer of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Blaine Neary of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Bruce Bussing of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Halle Nightingale of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Joshua Oxentine of Stillwater, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Corey Culliton of Stillwater, who is studying in the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology academic program.

Justin Farnan of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Caitlin Hyra of Stillwater, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Abigail Radliff of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program.

Lukas Dunn of Stillwater, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Sarah Geertgens of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Luke Richardson of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Emily Connolly of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Raymond Vogel of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology: Electronics academic program.

Nicole Bahan of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Tammy Thomas of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Anna Gerwin of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Carolyn Stover of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program.

Kylie Vaughn of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Owen Connolly of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Jessica Kehn of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Jenna Rivet of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Brian Nosal of Waterford, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Chad Halikias of Waterford, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

Abigail Lanchak of Waterford, who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Alyssa Pew of Waterford, who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program.

Justin Bedford of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Brian Guilder of Waterford, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kevin Lintz of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Connor Terrell of Waterford, who is studying in the Business-Accounting academic program.

Noah Hathaway of Waterford, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Brendan Suppies of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Zachary Hurst of Waterford, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Amanda Briell of Waterford, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Nathaniel Hines of Waterford, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Caleb Bentley of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Courtney Stewart-Steciuk of Waterford, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Kerim Sandul of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program.

Gurjot Singh of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Ken Powers of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Meghan Iachetta of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Katelyn Jeavons of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brendan Ratigan of Waterford, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Theresa Masse of Waterford, who is studying in the Mortuary Science academic program.

Ross Niegarzy of Waterford, who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Technology academic program.

Erin Sullivan of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

James Allen of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Scott Costello of Waterford, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Lisa Brady of Waterford, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Erin Shay of Waterford, who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.

Lauren Smith of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Deborah Smith of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

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

126 Students Named to Fall 2015 Provost's List

ONEONTA, NY (01/11/2016)-- A total of 126 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the Fall 2015 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the fall 2015 Provost's List at SUNY Oneonta:

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY, (12118);

Connor Chapman of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Connor Killane of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

More than 1,500 Students Named to Fall 2015 Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (01/11/2016)-- A total of 1,513 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the fall 2015 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the fall 2015 dean's list at SUNY Oneonta:

Victoria Barone of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Gregory Chieco of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Emma Cohen of Stillwater, NY (12170);

Alexandra DeCarlo of Schaghticoke, NY (12154);

Alyssa Garrison of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Kaitlin Gaug of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Elizabeth Hill of Johnsonville, NY (12094);

Aliah Joslin of Mechanicville, NY (12118);

Jessica Koury of Stillwater, NY (12170);

Sydney Krastins of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Nathan Laing of Waterford, NY (12188);

Emma Larkin of Waterford, NY (12188);

Joshua Louden of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville, NY (12118);

Kelsie Moinzadeh of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Alyssa Moran of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Jennifer Phelps of Waterford, NY (12188);

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY (12154);

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Kathryn Shufon of Johnsonville, NY (12094);

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Evelyn Trawinski of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY (12065);

Marissa Warner of Mechanicville, NY (12118);

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY (12188);

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (01/11/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 375 students who excelled academically in the Fall 2015 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Madeline Coons of Johnsonville, NY, who is majoring in Music Education
  • Kiersten Dice of Clifton Park, NY, who is majoring in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Riley Lutz of Waterford, NY, who is majoring in Psychology

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (01/11/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 908 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2015 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Forest Ashley of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is English and Creative Writing
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Sarah Erno of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Liberal Arts
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Torie Keeton of Waterford, NY, whose major is Community Health
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Exercise Science
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance
Clifton Park Resident Theodore Slepski Earns Dean's List Honors For Fall 2015 Semester at Stonehill College

EASTON, MA (01/11/2016)-- Clifton Park resident Theodore J. Slepski, a member of the Class of 2019 at Stonehill College, earned Dean's List honors for the Fall 2015 semester.

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)