Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local SUNY Potsdam Student-Athletes named to Fall SUNYAC All-Academic Team

POTSDAM, NY (02/12/2016)-- The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has named 53 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to its All-Academic Team for the Fall 2015 semester, the conference announced Wednesday, Feb. 10. Players named to the all-academic team have a minimum 3.3 GPA for the semester. Here is a list of the local athletes that compete for the Potsdam Bears.

Sarah Erno of Mechanicville (12118) is a Freshman member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team.

Madison Mahar of Mechanicville (12118) is a Sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team.

SUNY Potsdam athlete Madison Mahar earns SUNYAC Fall Commissioner's List recognition

POTSDAM, NY (02/12/2016)-- Madison Mahar, a resident of Mechanicville, N.Y. was one of 28 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's List for the Fall 2015 semester, the conference announced Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Mahar is a Sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team. Players named to this list have carried a minimum 3.3 grade-point-average over three consecutive semesters at Potsdam.

 

Local Students from Hudson Valley Community College Named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

TROY, NY (02/16/2016)-- Local college students studying at Hudson Valley Community College were recently honored by acceptance in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

Who's Who students are chosen by a campus nominating committee for this honor based upon academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and continued potential for success.

Those honored include:

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

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

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

Erica Shudt of Melrose. Shudt is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Science academic program.

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

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (02/15/2016)-- The following local residents were among 1,238 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester.

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical engineering.

Mary Vierling of Waterford, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in aerospace engineering.

Local Student, Allison Reinhardt, Named to Dean's List at Saint Joseph's University

PHILADELPHIA, PA (02/12/2016)-- Allison Reinhardt, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the Fall 2015 semester. Reinhardt studies Professional Studies at the University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean's list status for a semester.

Clifton Park resident named to Merrimack College Dean's List

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (02/10/2016)-- John Bassett of Clifton Park has achieved the status of Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Merrimack College.

Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2015 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/10/2016)-- Local students named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester

Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Makala Foley of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education.

Dana Foucault of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Psychology.

Derek Rose of Mechanicville, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Communication.

Local Student Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College

Clinton, N.Y. — Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, was recently elected to the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College.Phi Beta Kappa, which established a chapter at Hamilton in 1870, is the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the country.  Students are elected to membership in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the college.Beamish, a senior majoring in classical studies and English, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

Eagle Scout Honored – by C. Barton

JOHNSONVILLE- Ryan Gannon of Boy Scout Troop #49 out of Valley Falls celebrated his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony on Saturday February 6th. The Eagle Court of Honor is a ceremony the marks the recognition of the scout's achievement of reaching the rank of Eagle.  His parents, with the support of the troop put on the ceremony.

Read the entire article in the 02/18 issue.

The Express Newspaper February 18, 2016

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Dean's List at Bryant & Stratton College

Geena DiNardo - Mechanicville

Krystal King - Clifton Park

Local Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (02/09/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Clarkson University:

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

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

Brian Pfeil of Mechanicville, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

Erin N. Strack of Waterford, N.Y., a senior majoring in biology.

Curtis B. Taylor of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in civil engineering.

Aaron H Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in biology.

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

Zachary R. Willard of Stillwater, N.Y., a senior majoring in computer engineering.

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in environmental engineering.

Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (02/09/2016)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2015 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 chemical engineering.

Bradley Malmberg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

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

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

Saint Francis University student, Hannah Kutny, named to Dean's List

LORETTO, PA (02/08/2016)-- Hannah Kutny, a Health Science (OT) major from Clifton Park, NY, was named to the Dean's List, among the more than 700 students named to the Saint Francis University Provost's or Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester.

Kristin Bartlett Named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (02/08/2016)-- Kristin Bartlett, a senior Biology major at Grove City College, has been named to the Dean's List with High Distinction for the Fall 2015 semester. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY.

Ashley Maggiacomo Named to SUNY Buffalo State Fall 2015 Dean's List

BUFFALO, NY (02/05/2016)-- Ashley Maggiacomo of Clifton Park, NY, has been named to the Fall 2015 dean's list at SUNY Buffalo State. Maggiacomo is majoring in interior design.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Bryan Ruderman of Clifton Park graduates from SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (01/27/2016)-- Bryan Ruderman of Clifton Park completed his baccalaureate studies in broadcasting and mass communication, cum laude in fall 2015 at SUNY Oswego and was recognized at the college's Commencement in December.

Local Students Receive Scholarships at Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (01/27/2016)-- Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in environmental engineering received the Clarkson University Parents Endowed Scholarship.

Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering and management received the J.R. Weston Endowed Scholarship and the Gus '82 and Magda Mininberg Endowed Scholarship.

Fall 2015 Dean's List at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/22/2016)-- Western New England University congratulates 749 students who were named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List. The following students are named to the Dean's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher:

James W. Eberle of Clifton Park, NY majoring in Sport Management (12065)

Alicia K. Lewis of Johnsonville, NY majoring in Management and Leadership (12094)

SUNY New Paltz fall 2015 Dean's List

NEW PALTZ, NY (01/27/2016)-- The State University of New York at New Paltz has announced its Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester. Dean's List designation is reserved for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.

New Paltz proudly congratulates the following students for earning placement on the fall 2015 Dean's List:

Kathryn Christensen of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Frankie Dineen of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Joshua Falk of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Cassandra Goldman of Waterford, N.Y. (12188)

Chrisanne Pierson of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

McKenna Robinson of Mechanicville, N.Y. (12118)

Kimberly Thompson of Mechanicville, NY Named to Springfield College Dean's List

SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/22/2016)-- Springfield College has named Kimberly Thompson of Mechanicville, NY (12118) to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2015 term. Thompson is studying Health Science.

318 Students Graduate from SUNY Oneonta

ONEONTA, NY (01/22/2016)-- More than 300 students met requirements for graduation from SUNY Oneonta following the fall 2015 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by college President Nancy Kleniewski. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 14.

The following area students graduated from SUNY Oneonta in December:

Christian Capitula of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in Computer Art;

Lyndsay Moore of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) graduated with a MSED degree in Special Ed: Adolescence Ed;

Cassidy Wachtel of Clifton Park, NY, (12065) graduated with a BS degree in Meteorology;

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Criminal Justice;

Marissa Warner of Mechanicville, NY, (12118) graduated with a BS degree in Biology;

Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154) graduated Cum Laude with a BS degree in Childhood Education (1-6);

Area Students Named to President's Achievement List at SUNY Polytechnic Institute

UTICA, NY (01/25/2016)-- The following SUNY Polytechnic Institute students have been named to the President's Achievement List for the Fall 2015 semester.

A semester grade point average of 3.6 to 3.79 qualifies full-time matriculated students for inclusion on the President's Achievement List.

Riley Christopher of Clifton Park, NY - Electrical & Computer Engineering

Timothy Brousseau of Clifton Park, NY - Mechanical Engineering Technology

Hofstra Congratulates Fall 2015 Dean's List Students

HEMPSTEAD, NY (01/25/2016)-- Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.

The local students who earned a spot on the Dean's List include:

Angelina Purcell of Mechanicville

Naledi Ushe of Clifton Park

More Than 400 Students Named to Castleton's Fall 2015 Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (01/25/2016)-- The following students were named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2015-16 academic year. To qualify for this academic honor, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5.

Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke (12154)

Kirsten Kruk of Clifton Park (12065)

Brandon Vianna named to Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester

LYNDONVILLE, VT (01/25/2016)-- Brandon Vianna, of Stillwater, NY, has been named to Dean's List for the Fall 2015 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.

Local Students Named to Assumption College's Fall 2015 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (01/25/2016)-- Recognizing outstanding student academic achievement, Assumption College has named 509 students to the undergraduate Dean's List for the fall 2015 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.

"Earning a position on the Dean's List is a testament to hard work, a sharp mind, and a commitment to academic excellence," said Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo, Ph.D. "These students' dedication to their studies reflects the seriousness with which they take the formation of their intellectual and academic lives, an important aspect of the College's mission."

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

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

Christopher Foley Receives Degree from Georgia Tech

ATLANTA, GA (01/25/2016)-- Christopher Foley of Clifton Park, NY (12065) has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

More than 4,900 University of Rhode Island students are named to the Dean's List

KINGSTON, RI (01/25/2016)-- The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that 4,986 undergraduates have qualified for the Fall 2015 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 18 countries.

The following students from your area were named to the Dean's List:

Mary E Shaffer of Clifton Park, NY

Caitlin V Runyon of Clifton Park, NY

Victoria Larose of Clifton Park, NY

Angela Ferlo of Clifton Park, NY

Elizabeth Rose Miles of Clifton Park, NY

Michael Lawson of Clifton Park, NY

Justin Michael Rohrwasser of Clifton Park, NY

Brianna C Kobylar of Clifton Park, NY

Allen Rossetti Inducted Into Leadership Honor Society

ONEONTA, NY (01/26/2016)-- Allen Rossetti of Clifton Park, NY, was inducted into the SUNY Oneonta chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society, in December 2015. Invitation to apply for membership is based on recommendation, junior or senior standing and an overall grade-point average of 3.0 or better.

Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Fall 2015

ROCHESTER, NY (01/26/2016)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Fall of 2015 semester.

Kelsey Jesaitis of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Nursing.

Brittany Lefebvre of Mechanicville (12118) is studying Marketing.

Rosalie Pizziketti of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Health Sciences Leading to a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

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