Local Area College Students Awards and Achievements July, 2013

College Graduates and Honors

 

Local residents receive Dean's List honors from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (07/24/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were awarded Dean's List honors from Union College for the 2012-13 academic year:

Heather Brown '16, a resident of Clifton Park, NY. Brown is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East.

Brandon Jones '16, a resident of Mechanicville, NY. Jones is a 2012 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

Erin Wade '16, a resident of Waterford, NY. Wade is a 2012 graduate of Waterford-Halfmoon High School.

Kristopher Woodcock '14, a resident of Clifton Park, NY. Woodcock is a graduate of .

 

Ryan McGrath Named to the Honors List at Fairleigh Dickinson University

TEANECK, NJ (07/25/2013)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, N.J. has been named to the Honors List for the Spring 2013 Semester.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Loyola University Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2013 Dean's List. In order to qualify for the Dean's List at Loyola, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 15 credits. The following local students have achieved this honor:

• Sarah Karpovich, a member of the class of 2013 from Clifton Park

• Maggie Seligman, a member of the class of 2013 from Clifton Park

 

Local Students Named to Dean's List at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (07/22/2013)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, today announced that 812 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester.

Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for inclusion on the Dean's List.

The Dean's List includes the following area students:

Lauren Bergeron of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Burroughs of Clifton Park, NY

Christopher Cushing of Waterford, NY

Patrick Difiore of Clifton Park, NY

Hannah Fairbanks of Clifton Park, NY

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY

Taylor Grupinski of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Hickey of Clifton Park, NY

Eden Loeffel of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer McAlonie of Clifton Park, NY

Nicole Mt. Pleasant of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, NY

Joshua Opitz of Clifton Park, NY

Leah Snyder of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Sweet of Melrose, NY

Audra Wassenaar of Clifton Park, NY

Kyle Charron of Schaghticoke, NY

Allyson Faroni of Waterford, NY

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY

Hannah August of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Bucci of Mechanicville, NY

Katie Cahrenger of Waterford, NY

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, NY

Brittany Duquette of Melrose, NY

Anne Halloran of Mechanicville, NY

Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, NY

Chloe Tennant of Clifton Park, NY

Megan Tilley of Clifton Park, NY

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, NY

Amanda Tyrrell of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, NY

Courtney Bryan of Mechanicville, NY

Micaela Cimino of Mechanicville, NY

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, NY

Mackenzee Hemming of Schaghticoke, NY

Emma Leblanc of Clifton Park, NY

Franchesca Nichols of Stillwater, NY

Kelly Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY

Scott Whitney of Waterford, NY

Jonathan Zeosky Earns Dean's Award at Colgate University

The Dean's award was given in the Spring Academic year

HAMILTON, NY (07/22/2013)-- Jonathan Zeosky was a recipient of the Dean's Award for academic excellence during the 2013 spring term at Colgate University, where Zeosky just finished the first-year at Colgate and is a member of the Class of 2016

 

 Emma D'Ambro Graduates LeMoyne

Emma D'Ambro daughter of David & Darla D'Ambro of Schaghticoke  was a member of the graduating class of 2013 at LeMoyne College in Syracuse.  Emma is a graduate of Hoosic Valley High School in Schaghticoke and was slo named to the 2013 spring dean's list.  She was a chemistry major and received a bachelor of Science degree, Summa Cum Laude.  Emma will be pursuing her graduate studies at the University of Washington/Seattle this September.

 

Area students graduate from Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students graduated from Paul Smith's College in May 2013:

Alexandra Fodera of Clifton Park, N.Y., graduated with a bachelor of science degree in fisheries and wildlife sciences.

Ashlee Lansing of Waterford, N.Y., graduated with a bachelor of science degree in hotel, resort and tourism management.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Ithaca College

ITHACA, NY (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were named to the Dean's List at Ithaca College for the spring 2013 semester.

Jessica Deyoe, a resident of Clifton Park and a Legal Studies major in the class of 2015, was named to Dean's list in Ithaca College's School of Business for the Spring 2013 semester.

Emily Hensler, a resident of Clifton Park and a Biochemistry major in the class of 2014, was named to Dean's list in Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences for the Spring 2013 semester.

Kacey Scanlon, a resident of Clifton Park and a Occupational Therapy major in the class of 2013, was named to Dean's list in Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance for the Spring 2013 semester.

 

Students Graduated from Ithaca College

ITHACA, NY (07/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among 1,371 students from Ithaca College who received degrees during the College's commencement ceremony held in May 2013.

Jonathan Keefner, a resident of Clifton Park, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Music with a major in Performance/Music Education.

Kacey Scanlon, a resident of Clifton Park, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Health Sciences and Human Performance with a major in Occupational Therapy.

Edward Meyersburg, a resident of Clifton Park, graduated from Ithaca College's School of Humanities and Sciences with a major in History.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (07/18/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2013 semester at the University of Vermont:

Callie A. Reinker of Clifton Park, NY, a senior majoring in Middle Level Education in the College of Education & Social Services.

Abigail M. Weiskopf of Clifton Park, NY, a sophomore majoring in Athletic Training Education in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences.

Kendra F. Mazza of Mechanicville, NY, a first-year student majoring in Social Work in the College of Education & Social Services.

 

Jenn Lachell of Waterford, NY is named a Nazareth College Orientation Leader

ROCHESTER, NY (07/17/2013)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College has named Jenn Lachell of Waterford, NY to its Orientation Staff that will help welcome the Class of 2017 to campus in August. Lachell's position is Student Orientation Coordinator.

 

 

Area students named to Dean's List at Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. (07/12/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the spring 2013 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:

Shiva Senthil of Clifton Park, N.Y.; Senthil majors in business management and entrepreneurial studies. Senthil was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

Alexandra Fodera of Clifton Park, N.Y.; Fodera majors in fisheries and wildlife sciences.

Ashlee Lansing of Waterford, N.Y.; Lansing majors in hotel, resort and tourism management.

Gregory Redling of Waterford, N.Y.; Redling majors in environmental studies.

Dominick Tironi of Waterford, N.Y.; Tironi majors in culinary arts and service management.

Hunter Drews Receives Faculty Honors at Trinity College for Spring 2013 Semester

HARTFORD, CT (07/17/2013)(readMedia)-- Hunter Drews of Clifton Park, NY, a member of the class of 2016 at Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., has received Faculty Honors for the 2013 spring semester.

Students Graduate from RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in the spring 2013 quarter:

Alissa Anderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering and a Master of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.

Tyler Gilbert of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in film and animation from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Ryan Knapp of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in software engineering from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences5.

Elizabeth Purcell of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in interior design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Isaac Robison of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) earned a Bachelor of Science degree in game design and development from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences5.

University of Rhode Island names more than 3,700 to the Spring 2013 Dean's List

KINGSTON, RI (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 3,700 undergraduates have qualified for the Spring 2013 Dean's List. The students represent all of Rhode Island's cities and towns, all six New England states, New York and New Jersey, many other states and more than a dozen countries. The list includes the following students:

  • Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY
  • Karl Eric Anderson of Clifton Park, NY
  • Michael P Morgan of Clifton Park, NY
  • Jeffrey A Reinker of Clifton Park, NY

Joelle DiDomenico Named to Assumption College Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (07/16/2013)(readMedia)-- Joelle DiDomenico of Mechanicville, NY, class of 2014, has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester at Assumption College. To make the Dean's List, Assumption students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

UAlbany Announces Dean's List

ALBANY, N.Y. (07/09/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the University at Albany's spring 2013 Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement:

Eric Adamchick of Clifton Park, NY

Ethan Adams of Clifton Park, NY

Aneta Barszczewska of Clifton Park, NY

Caleb Barton of Melrose, NY

Brittanie Battista of Waterford, NY

Kaitlin Beam of Clifton Park, NY

Margaret Brenenstuhl of Melrose, NY

Nicole Brophy of Clifton Park, NY

Bridgette Bryan of Waterford, NY

Jonathan Brzozowski of Clifton Park, NY

Nicole Cardinale of Clifton Park, NY

Devin Coleman of Clifton Park, NY

Ashley Colvin of Clifton Park, NY

Bryan D'Angelo of Clifton Park, NY

Ryan Decota of Stillwater, NY

Katherine Duffy of Clifton Park, NY

Timothy Durie of Stillwater, NY

Samantha Favreau of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Gardner of Clifton Park, NY

Adam Goodcoff of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Goss of Clifton Park, NY

Kelsey Hanson of Clifton Park, NY

Samuel Hazleton of Clifton Park, NY

Eddie Hernandez of Clifton Park, NY

Julia Hoffman of Mechanicville, NY

Dwane Hoyt of Mechanicville, NY

Tina Hudson of Clifton Park, NY

David Huggins of Mechanicville, NY

Michael Kenyon of Clifton Park, NY

Zaher Khan of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer Law of Clifton Park, NY

Krista Luckett of Mechanicville, NY

James Maglaras of Clifton Park, NY

Karlie Mangette of Clifton Park, NY

Martika Martin of Mechanicville, NY

Gabriel Martinez of Clifton Park, NY

Kelly McCarville of Clifton Park, NY

John Mickel of Clifton Park, NY

Atry Moats of Mechanicville, NY

Kyle Pallozzi of Schaghticoke, NY

Payal Patel of Clifton Park, NY

Marissa Ray of Clifton Park, NY

Joseph Roberts of Clifton Park, NY

Joshua Rosenstein of Clifton Park, NY

Erin Rousseau of Clifton Park, NY

Benjamin Russell of Clifton Park, NY

Tiffany Savoca of Waterford, NY

Adegbolahan Shokunbi of Waterford, NY

Michelle Silvi of Clifton Park, NY

Sheila Smith of Valley Falls, NY

Deanna Soucie of Mechanicville, NY

Carolyn Stover of Valley Falls, NY

Donald Thompson of Clifton Park, NY

Daniel Twardowski of Waterford, NY

Zachary Van Cleef of Clifton Park, NY

Brittney Weaver of Mechanicville, NY

Denis Weinfurtner of Clifton Park, NY

Thomas Yocono of Clifton Park, NY

Local Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2013 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (07/08/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester:

Rachel Bridges, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2014 and is majoring in Psychology - Special Education.

Katherine Daugherty, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2013 and is majoring in Communication.

Ian Dorset, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2014 and is majoring in English - Writing Concentration.

Dana Foucault, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Psychology.

Elizabeth Newman, Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the Class of 2013 and is majoring in Business Administration.

Derek Rose, Mechanicville, NY, is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Communication.

Local Residents Graduate from Albany Law School

ALBANY, NY (07/09/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students graduated from Albany Law School at the school's 162nd Commencement, held May 17, 2012, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Marc Casale of Waterford earned a JD degree.

Justin Rutherford of Clifton Park earned a JD degree.

 

Alexander Kugler of Valley Falls Awarded Degree at Sacred Heart University

FAIRFIELD, CT (07/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Alexander Kugler of Valley Falls was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, at Sacred Heart University's Annual Commencement on May 18th and 19th. Approximately 1,500 graduates received degrees from Sacred Heart University this year.

Local Student Named Russell Sage College Kellas Scholar

TROY - Patricia Hill from Stillwater, a nursing major at Russell Sage, has been named a Kellas Scholar for the spring 2013 semester.

Melrose Resident Elise Barker Graduates From Stonehill College

EASTON, MA (07/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Melrose resident Elise Barker graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree.

 SUNY Canton Recognizes Area President's List Students

  • Lisa M. Lavery a SUNY Canton Dental Hygiene major from Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Lavery is a 1998 graduate of Gloversville High School.
  • Lindsey R. Tremblay a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major from Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Tremblay is a 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Kathryn Daley a SUNY Canton Veterinary Technology major from Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Daley is a 2011 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
  • Amanda R. Bitting a SUNY Canton Practical Nursing major from Stillwater, NY, 12170. Bitting is a 2009 graduate of Stillwater Central School.
  • Thomas Hallum a SUNY Canton Engineering Science major from Stillwater, NY, 12170. Hallum is a unknown graduate of Stillwater Central School.

SUNY Canton Recognizes Area Dean's List Students

CANTON, NY-- Area students were recently named to the Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2013 semester at SUNY Canton.

  • Alexis O. Shine a SUNY Canton Sports Management major from Clifton Park, NY, 12065. Shine is a 2011 graduate of Shenendehowa Central School.
  • Robert J. Coons a SUNY Canton Mechanical Technology major from Mechanicville, NY, 12118. Coons is a 2007 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

  Local Resident Named to Dean’s List at Dickinson College

Katherine Nicole Mooradian, a rising sophomore at Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pa., has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2013 semester. A graduate of Shenendehowa High School, she is the daughter of  Bill and Ellen Mooradian of Clifton Park, N.Y.

Local Students Named to University of Hartford Dean's List

WEST HARTFORD, CT (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The University of Hartford is pleased to announce the following local students have been named to the Dean's List for Spring 2013.

Briana Swota of Clifton Park

Jenna Iwaniec of Clifton Park

Peter Swota of Clifton Park

Samantha Crisafulli of Clifton Park

SUNY Potsdam Honors Area Bachelor's and Master's Graduates

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam awarded nearly 900 undergraduate and graduate degrees during its 2013 Commencement ceremonies on May 18 and 19. SUNY Potsdam honored about 750 students who earned baccalaureate degrees, while another 140 graduate students earned their master's at the College's Commencement weekend.

The May 2013 graduates included:

  • Mark DePaul of Mechanicville, NY, who earned a degree in Business Administration.
  • Carrie Laurenzo of Clifton Park, NY, who earned a degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.
  • Nicholas Lear of Clifton Park, NY, who earned a degree in Business Administration.
  • Jennifer Spear of Johnsonville, NY, who earned a degree in English & Creative Writing.

Jessica Kathryn Agostino Named to President's List at Herkimer County Community College

HERKIMER, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College awarded academic honors to 555 students for the spring 2013 semester. Jessica Kathryn Agostino of Clifton Park, Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S., was one of 205 students named to the President's List for earning a grade point average of 3.80 and higher.

 SUNY Potsdam Names Local Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 377 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2013 semester to the SUNY Potsdam Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Jarod Grieco of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Carrie Laurenzo of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Psychology
  • Jennifer Spear of Johnsonville, NY, whose major is English & Creative Writing
  • Paige Zusy of Waterford, NY, whose major is English & Creative Writing

 

Local SUNY Potsdam Students Earn Spots on President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/26/2013)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 827 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2013 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students have been honored for earning top marks by Interim President Dr. Dennis L. Hefner.

The students included:

  • Mark DePaul of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Business Administration
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance

Herkimer County Community Students Named to Dean's List for Spring 2013

HERKIMER, NY (06/27/2013)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College awarded academic honors to 555 students for the spring 2013 semester. Included are 305 students named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average between 3.25 and 3.79.

The following students were named to the President's list:

Emily-Mae Rose Marcy of Clifton Park, Business: Accounting A.S.

Jade L. Sherman of Waterford, Criminal Justice A.A.S.

 

Owen Jarem Named to Dean's List at Merrimack College

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (06/24/2013)(readMedia)-- Owen Jarem, a resident of Clifton Park, NY, was named to the Spring Semester 2013 Dean's List at Merrimack College. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.25 grade point average or higher, based on a 4.0 grading system.

Owen is a Junior at the College.

Area Students Make the Dean's List at RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (06/24/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List for Spring 2013 quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology:

  • Catherine Altenburger of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a first-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Fang Fang of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Tyler Gilbert of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) is a fourth-year student in the film and animation program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Ethan Herrington of Johnsonville, N.Y., (12094) is a fourth-year student in the professional photographic illustration program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Elizabeth Purcell of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the interior design program in RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Jordan Rosario of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the computer science program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Jared Rutnik of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the new media interactive development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Leonard Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a second-year student in the business administration accounting program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Sarah Thomas of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fourth-year student in the finance program in RIT's Saunders College of Business.
  • Christopher Wong of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the information technology program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Kristeen Yee of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a fifth-year student in the industrial engineering program in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park, N.Y., (12065) is a third-year student in the game design and development program in RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

 

Students Named to the Dean's List at The College at Brockport

BROCKPORT, NY (06/25/2013)(readMedia)-- The College at Brockport, State University of New York, recently honored students who excelled academically by naming them to the Dean's List for the spring 2013 semester.

Danielle Bonville of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

Andrew LaMastra of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

Kristen Vandervoort of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List with Honors.

Serena Parker of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List.

Kristen Brewster of Stillwater, NY was named to the Dean's List.

McBride Named to President's List at Siena

Meghan McBride of Mechanicville was named to the President's List at Siena College for the spring semester. Meghan, a psychology major and 2010 graduate of Mechanicville High School, is entering her senior year in September. She is the daughter of Dana and Tom McBride and the granddaughter of Sandy and Tom McBride and Peggy and Joe DeChiro.

 

Anthony Marois named to Wake Forest University's Spring 2013 Dean's List

WINSTON SALEM, NC (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- Anthony Marois from Waterford, NY was named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Wake Forest University.

Area Students Named to Hartwick College Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have been named to the spring term Dean's List at Hartwick:

Hartwick College senior Brandon Batch, of Mechanicville, NY, son of John and Mary Batch. Batch is majoring in political science.

Hartwick College senior Kate Beidl, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Peter and Mary Beidl. Beidl is majoring in Spanish.

Hartwick College senior Sean Hoyt, of Stillwater, NY, son of Kevin and Katrina Hoyt. Hoyt is majoring in business administration.

Hartwick College junior Francesca Eisenhauer, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Ruth and Frank Eisenhauer. Eisenhauer is majoring in nursing.

Hartwick College sophmore Rebecca Christoffel, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Ann and Thomas Christoffel. Christoffel is majoring in business administration.

Hartwick College first-year student Jennifer Knapp, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Heather and Edward Knapp. Knapp is majoring in psychology.

Hartwick College first-year student Morgan McClellan, of Waterford, NY, daughter of John and Rebecca McClellan. McClellan is majoring in music.

Hartwick College first-year student Nicholas Novotny, of Waterford, NY, son of Norma and F Novotny. Novotny is majoring in history.

 

Area Students Graduate from Hartwick College

ONEONTA, NY (06/21/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area students have graduated from Hartwick College:

Brandon Batch of Mechanicville, NY, son of John and Mary Batch, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Batch majored in political science.

Kate Beidl of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Peter and Mary Beidl, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Beidl majored in Spanish.

Samantha Boyce of Schaghticoke, NY, daughter of Lisa and John Boyce, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Boyce majored in biochemistry.

Sean Hoyt of Stillwater, NY, son of Kevin and Katrina Hoyt, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Hoyt majored in business administration.

Daniel Dunn of Stillwater, NY, son of David Dunn and Renee Brookley-Dunn, graduated from Hartwick College on May 25, 2013. Dunn majored in psychology.

Courtney Mann on Dean's List

Courtney Mann of Melrose has been named to the Deans List at Alfred University for the second semester of 2012.    Deans List students must obtain at least a 3.5 out of 4.0. A 2010 graduate of Hoosic Valley High School,  Courtney just completed her sophmore year in the School of Art and Design at Alfred.  She has also been selected by portfolio review as a summer intern at Salem Art Works in Salem, NY.

LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/20/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have been named to Siena College's President's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

Stephanie Carroll, a/an Undeclared Business major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dustin Clark, a/an Mathematics major from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Raquel Cuomo, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Waleed Ijaz, a/an Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Meghan McBride, a/an Psychology major from Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Michael Murphy, a/an Chemistry major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Olivia Osborn, a/an Psychology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Tyler Rajeski, a/an Finance major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

James Saddlemire, a/an Finance major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Isabell Shields, a/an History Education major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jessica Tedesco, a/an History Education major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Area Students Named to Siena College Dean's List

LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Siena College names local students to its Spring 2013 Dean's List:

Alexis Benedetti, a/an Psychology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Alyssa Choppy, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Mitchel Clow, a/an Creative Arts major from Waterford, NY (12188)

Brooke Connelly, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Justin Deitz, a/an Creative Arts major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Amanda Ferro, a/an History major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kayla Hutchinson, a/an Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dominick Iachetta, a/an Undeclared Business major from Waterford, NY (12188)

Jennifer Kreitsek, a/an English major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Abbey Lavazzo, a/an Spanish major from Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Anthony Luca, a/an Biochemistry major from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Joseph Miner, a/an Management major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Dennis Newhart, a/an Biology major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Connor Rutherford, a/an Undeclared Business major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Brian Sopok, a/an Computer Science major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Christopher Sutton, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Danielle Thompson, a/an Management major from Clifton Park (12065)

Brandon Valvo, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Ashley Vankempen, a/an Accounting major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Louis Walsh, a/an Marketing major from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Andrew Zurlo, a/an Finance major from Stillwater, NY (12170)

Alexis Mone Earns Spring 2013 Dean's List Honors at Roger Williams University

BRISTOL, RI (06/20/2013)(readMedia)-- Alexis Mone, a resident of Mechanicville, NY, has been named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Alexis is a Marine Biology major. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean's List that semester.

McBride Named to Dean's List at Cortland

Ryan McBride, a freshman majoring in community health, has been named to the Dean's List by the State University of New York at Cortland.  The son of Vicki and Steve McBride, he is a 2012 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

 

Mitchell Allen of Clifton Pk Achieves Honors at Kent School

KENT, CT (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Mitchell Allen, a student in the 5th form (11th-grade) at Kent School in Kent, Connecticut, was named to the honor roll for the spring term of 2012-2013.

More than 250 students received degrees at 187th Commencement

CAZENOVIA, NY (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Cazenovia College, an undergraduate liberal arts college in Central New York, honored the class of 2013 on May 18, 2013.

Hilary Hext, of Clifton Park, N.Y., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a communication studies minor. Hext received the Howe Award for Mathematics.

Ariel M. Little, of Mechanicville, N.Y., earned a Bachelor of Science degree in human services, specializing as a generalist .

Local Students Named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at the University of New Haven for the spring 2013 semester. Full-time undergraduate students must have a 3.50 or better cumulative GPA for the semester to be eligible for the Dean's List.

Kayla Delano of Schaghticoke, NY

Amanda Hathaway of Stillwater, NY

Julian Tsyn of Mechanicville, NY

 

Stillwater, NY Resident Dustin Clark to Receive Scholarship

LOUDONVILLE, NY (06/19/2013)(readMedia)-- Dustin Clark, a resident of Stillwater, NY, has been awarded Siena College's Faculty Memorial Scholarship for the 2013-14 school year. The scholarship is given in memory of former Siena College Professor of Physics Leonard Merrill, Ph.D.

Clark, a graduate of Stillwater Central School, is a senior Math and Computer Science major at Siena.

Wilkes University Names Brittaney Costigan of Clifton Park, N.Y., to the Spring 2013 Dean's List

WILKES-BARRE, PA (06/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Wilkes University Interim Provost Terese Wignot announces the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 Semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must obtain a minimum 3.4 GPA and carry at least 12 credits.

The university extends its congratulations to the following student: Brittaney Costigan of Clifton Park, N.Y..

University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (06/18/2013)(readMedia)-- Several local students have been named to the University of Delaware's Dean's List for Spring 2013.

Those students include:

Sara Beidl, of Clifton Park, NY.

Sarah Weiskopf, of Clifton Park, NY.

 

 Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park Named to the President's List at Lyndon State College

Local Student Makes MCLA Dean's List

NORTH ADAMS, MA - Niocle Hansen of Johnsonville was placed on the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

 SUNY Oneonta

Larissa Fox-Kondas  of Schuylerville has been placed on the Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester

Local students graduate from Messiah College

GRANTHAM, PA (06/17/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students were among the 651 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 18 during the College's annual commencement.

Waterford resident Sarah Adkins. Adkins graduated magna cum laude with a degree in education dual certification: preK and special education.

Valley Falls resident Brooke Hutchins. Hutchins graduated cum laude with a degree in theatre.

Local Students Named To St. Lawrence University Dean's List

CANTON, NY (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students have been selected for inclusion on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the spring semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. To be eligible for the Dean's List at St. Lawrence University, a student must have completed at least four semester units and have an academic average of 3.6 (based on a perfect 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park; is a member of the class of 2015, and majors in international economics-multi-language. Larkin graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Kelly A. Nolan of Mechanicville; is a member of the class of 2014, and majors in biology. Nolan graduated from Ballston Spa High School.

Kyle Hunter Receives Degree from Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Kyle A. Hunter of Waterford, NY, received aBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from Western New England University on May 18, 2013.

Perfect GPA Lands Local Residents on Spring 2013 Provost's List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the SUNY Oneonta Provost's List for the spring 2013 semester. Of the more than 5,800 undergraduates enrolled at the college, 140 qualified for the spring 2013 Provost's List by earning a perfect GPA while carrying a course load of at least 12 semester hours.

Michelle Desalvatore of Clifton Park, NY;

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park, NY;

Local Residents Named to Spring 2013 Dean's List at SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (06/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents are among the 1528 students who earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2013 semester at SUNY Oneonta. To qualify for the Dean's List, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 semester hours or more.

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park, NY;

Philip Chieco of Clifton Park, NY;

Emily Defeciani of Clifton Park, NY;

Michelle Desalvatore of Clifton Park, NY;

Peter McPherson of Clifton Park, NY;

Kayleigh Melite of Clifton Park, NY;

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park, NY;

Kyle Monsees of Clifton Park, NY;

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY;

Kayla Silvia of Clifton Park, NY;

Courtney Walsh of Clifton Park, NY;

Thomas Bee of Mechanicville, NY;

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY;

Jessi Corrigan of Mechanicville, NY;

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY;

Abby Fusco of Stillwater, NY;

Amy Nicholas of Stillwater, NY;

Jessica Pelcher of Waterford, NY;

Joe Walek of Waterford, NY;

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY;

Local residents graduate from Springfield College

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents have earned degrees from Springfield College (Mass.) for studies completed in 2013.

Gina Tedesco, of Troy, NY (12121), bachelor's of science in Biology.

Ashley Callander, of Mechanicville, NY (12118), bachelor's of science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Kayleigh Mohr, of Waterford, NY (12188), master's of science in Art Therapy Counseling.

Melanie Scuderi, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), bachelor's of science in Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Aubrey Chow Earns Degree from Drew University

MADISON, NJ (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Aubrey Chow of Waterford (12188) received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Drew University on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at the university's 145th commencement. Drew President Vivian A. Bull presided over the ceremony, which featured a keynote address by Shakespeare scholar Frank Occhiogrosso.

Area Residents Named to Dean's List at Providence College

PROVIDENCE, RI (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- The following area residents have been named to the Dean's List at Providence College for the Spring 2013 semester:

Andrew Frain of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2014,

Deirdre Joyce of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2015,

Madeline Mylod of Clifton Park, NY and a member of the class of 2016,

Abigail Miles, of Waterford Graduates From Castleton

CASTLETON, VT (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Abigail Miles of Waterford, NY graduated from Castleton College during the 226th commencement on May 18, 2013. Miles earned a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology.

Abby Fusco On Dean's List

Abby Fusco, a 2010 graduate of Stillwater High School, was placed on the Dean's List for the Spring Semester, 2013 at the State University College at Oneonta.  Abby will begin her senior year at the College in the fall. The award was announce by E. Maria Thompson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY Oneonta.

 

Jing Dai Receives Degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (06/13/2013)(readMedia)-- Jing Dai of Clifton Park has earned a MS in Economics from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Dai was among approximately 2,700 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech's 245th commencement exercises in May.

Local Residents Graduate from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (06/12/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among the 592 students who received degrees during Commencement exercises at Grove City College on May 18, 2013.

Delivering this year's Commencement address was retiring Dean for the Alva J. Calderwood School of Arts and Letters Dr. John Sparks '66.

Kathryn Bissett earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Kathryn is a 2009 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs. David Bissett (Laurel) from Clifton Park, NY.

Peter Melnik earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Peter is a 2009 graduate of Homeschooled and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY.

 

Anthony Marois Graduates from Wake Forest University

WINSTON SALEM, NC (06/12/2013)(readMedia)-- Anthony Marois from Waterford graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Angela Goforth Graduates

ALBANY – Angela Goforth of Mechanicville was awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree in the paralegal studies program, summa cum laude, at the 156th commencement of Bryant & Stratton College on Saturday, April 27, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, Albany.  She received the course award for the highest average in her program.

 

Local Students to Attend Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (06/11/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students will be attending Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y., during the fall as members of the Class of 2017:

Andrew Knight Zlogar of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in communication.

James Carl Stevenson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Timothy S. Rousselle of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Schuylerville Central School, who will be majoring in chemical engineering.

Mark Ethan Alexander Ross-Hixson of Johnsonville, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Ryan Joseph McCrudden of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in computer engineering.

Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in business studies.

Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

Brenden Michael Harat of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in mechanical engineering.

John T. Hanley of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in arête.

Samantha Elizabeth Connors of Melrose, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in science studies.

Jonathan Douglas Brewster of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Stillwater Central School, who will be majoring in civil engineering.

Mitchell Scott Beyer of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, who will be majoring in computer engineering.

Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in chemical engineering.

Christopher Glenn Akin of Johnsonville, N.Y., a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School, who will be majoring in chemical engineering.

 

Local Students Named to Hamilton College Dean’s List

Clinton, N.Y. – The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2013 spring semester:

  • Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose. Beamish, a rising sophomore, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.
  • Mary C. D'Ambro, daughter of Darla and David D'Ambro of Schaghticoke. D'Ambro, a rising junior majoring in French and government, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

Emily E. Moore, daughter of Eva and John Moore of Valley Falls. Moore, a rising junior majoring in classical languages and philosophy, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

 

Rives of Mechanicville Named to Spring Dean's List at Southwestern University

GEORGETOWN, TX -  Delaney Rives of Mechanicville (12118) has been named to the Dean's List at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, for the spring 2013 semester.

Cuomo to Dean's List at Saint Michael's College

COLCHESTER, VT -  Spring 2013 Dean's List at Saint Michael's College, a liberal arts and sciences, residential Catholic college located in Burlington, Vermont, one of the top 10 college towns in America: Lexi M. Cuomo, daughter of Michael and Terri Cuomo of Waterford, a Senior History and Secondary Education major, who graduated from Catholic Central High School before coming to Saint Michael's.

Ryan Cureau Graduates from Villanova University

VILLANOVA, PA -  Ryan Cureau, from Clifton Park, N.Y., graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelor of Business Administration during a spring commencement ceremony, held on Sunday, May 19.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA -  The following students have been named to Dean's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

David G. Clements of Mechanicville, NY, majoring in General Biology.

Robert H. Halloran of Mechanicville, NY, majoring in Pre-Pharmacy.

 

Melrose Resident Elise Barker Named to

Stonehill College's Spring 2013 Dean's List

EASTON, MA -  Stonehill College recently named Melrose resident Elise M. Barker, a member of the Class of 2013, to its Dean's List for the Spring 2013 semester.

Weaver Received Academic Honors at Siena

LOUDONVILLE – Christopher T. Weaver, son of Lori and Thomas D. Weaver of Saratoga Springs, graduated with a BS degree in Marketing, Cum Laude.  He will attend Union Graduate College in the fall.  Weaver is a 2009 graduate of Stillwater.

Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY Named to Dean's List at Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, CT -  Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac University for the Spring 2013 semester.

Kyle Hunter Named to President's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA -  Kyle A. Hunter of Waterford, NY, has been named to the President's List at Western New England for the spring semester of 2013. Hunter is majoring in Electrical Engineering. Students are named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.

 

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Spring 2013

GENESEO, NY -  The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the spring semester 2013. 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.

Students on the list from this area are:

Hope Andrascik from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Laura Bulger from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Erin Dorset from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kevin Frodey from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cameron Mellow from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sarah Nafis from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jane Skinner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Kimberly Willey from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Michael Yee from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

 

Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY Named to Dean's List at Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, CT  -  Emily Lamm of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the dean's list at Quinnipiac University for the Spring 2013 semester.