Article on page 32 of the 02-16 Express.
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Nine Men from Mechanicville Fought at Iwo Jima – by Sandy McBride
Article on page 14 of the 02-16 Express.
Letter to the Editor – Change at Golf Course
Letter on page 4 of the 02/16 Express.
The Express Newspaper February 16, 2017
Awards and Achievements – Local College Students
Local Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List
POTSDAM, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University:
Jonathan Askew of Valley Falls, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Matthew S Bartow of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in business studies.
Jonathan Tyler Burroughs of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in engineering studies.
Samantha Elizabeth Connors of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering and management.
Joseph Fraser of Halfmoon, N.Y., a freshman majoring in financial information and analysis.
Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Jessica Kipp of Clifton Park, N.Y., a freshman majoring in civil engineering.
Aneeq Ali Manzoor of Halfmoon, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering.
Ryan Joseph McCrudden of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in computer engineering.
SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Fall Semester 2016
GENESEO, NY (02/09/2017)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the Fall 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.
Sarah Phillips from Waterford, NY (12188)
Sophia Phillips from Waterford, NY (12188)
Taylor Moore from Stillwater, NY (12170)
Marisa Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)
Samantha Schmeer from Mechanicville, NY (12118)
Leah Constable from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Matthew Cotroneo from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Hayley Crouth from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Hannah Elmer from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Sara Feinland from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Thomas Hurysz from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Brianna Kelly from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Lillian Perry from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Laura Ricci from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Emma Smith from Halfmoon, NY (12065)
Taylor VanTine from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Amanda Tracy makes the Fall 2016 Dean's List at Delaware Valley University
DOYLESTOWN, PA (02/08/2017)-- Amanda Tracy, a resident of Stillwater, NY, was honored for academic achievement by being named to the Dean's List at Delaware Valley University for the Fall 2016 semester.
Local Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars
POTSDAM, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University:
Adam Joseph Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Brian P Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Sarah Emily Duclos of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Evan Laing of Waterford, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering.
Brendan Richard Martin of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in aeronautical engineering.
Rachel Colby Martin of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in computer science & mathematics.
Madison Irene Shea of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in engineering and management.
Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.
Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2016 Semester
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students were named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester:
Madison Bizzarro of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2020 and is majoring in Business Administration.
Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.
Megan McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.
Noah Hathaway Named to Becker College Dean's List
WORCESTER, MA (02/03/2017)-- Noah Hathaway, of Waterford, NY, was named to the Becker College Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester. Hathaway is pursing a/an Bachelor of Arts degree in Interactive Media Design.
SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Fall 2016
GENESEO, NY (02/07/2017)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the fall 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.
The following students are on the President's List from this area:
Melissa Frank from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Sara Niles from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Alyssa Signor from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Cailin Sofko from Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Liangyu Tao Named to Dean's List at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, GA (02/06/2017)-- Liangyu Tao of Clifton Park, NY, made the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.
Nicole Barcori Earns Faculty Honors at Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, GA (02/06/2017)-- Nicole Barcori of Clifton Park, NY, earned the distinction of Faculty Honors for Fall 2016 at the Georgia Institute of Technology. This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have a 4.0 academic average for the semester.
Carolyn Corcoran Inducted into Beta Beta Beta National Honor Society
ELMIRA, NY (02/02/2017)-- Carolyn Corcoran of Mechanicville (12118) was one of more than 30 students who were inducted into the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society during a ceremony recently held in Peterson Chapel.
335 Graduates Honored at December Recognition Ceremony
ONEONTA, NY (02/01/2017)-- More than 300 students met requirements for graduation from SUNY Oneonta following the Fall 2016 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by College President Nancy Kleniewski and held in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 13.
The following area students graduated from SUNY Oneonta in December 2016:
Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY, earned a BS in English;
Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY, earned a BS in Computer Art;
Kevin DeMarco Receives Degree from Georgia Tech
ATLANTA, GA (01/30/2017)-- Kevin DeMarco of Waterford, NY, has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical & Computer Engr from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
DeMarco was among approximately 3,200 undergraduate and graduate students who received degrees during Georgia Tech's 252nd Commencement exercises on December 16-17, 2016, at the McCamish Pavilion.
Local Student, Allison Reinhardt, Earn Dean's List Honors at Saint Joseph's University
PHILADELPHIA, PA (01/30/2017)-- Allison Reinhardt, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the Fall 2016 semester. Reinhardt studies Professional and Liberal Stud in the University's Professional Liberal Studies. 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.
Erin Dougherty, of Halfmoon, Earns Coveted Spot on the Assumption College Women's Swimming and Diving
WORCESTER, MA (01/30/2017)-- The Assumption College Department of Athletics has announced that Erin Dougherty, of Halfmoon, has earned a coveted spot on the 2016-17 Assumption College Women's Swimming and Diving team. Dougherty, Class of 2017, is competing during the Greyhounds' season.
The team is led by seniors Erin Dougherty, Rachel Gagnon, McKenzie Johnson, Rachel Lanam, Tricia Lee, and Allie Wuerfl under Stuart Cromarty's ninth season as head coach. The Greyhounds have placed either first or second in every swim meet this season, including second at the WPI Gompei Invitational. The Hounds look forward to hopefully clinching their fourth consecutive Northeast-10 Confrence Championship title.
Paul Smith's College students named to Dean's List for fall 2016 semester
PAUL SMITHS, NY (01/30/2017)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List at Paul Smith's College during the fall 2016 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
Dylan Klippel of Waterford, N.Y.. Klippel, who is majoring in fisheries and wildlife sciences, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
Kyle Salway of Stillwater, N.Y.. Salway, who is majoring in park and conservation management, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
Adam Snyder of Clifton Park, N.Y.. Snyder, who is majoring in forestry, earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.
Sarah LaPidus Named to Dean's List at University of Memphis
MEMPHIS, TN (01/30/2017)-- Sarah Janne LaPidus of Clifton Park, NY was named to the Dean's List at the University of Memphis for the fall 2016 semester.
The Dean's List is composed of students who have earned 12 or more hours in either the fall or spring semester with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for that semester.
Alfred A. Perrotta – 96
MECHANICVILLE – Alfred A. Perrotta, 96, of Chestnut St., died Wednesday, Feb. 8th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St.Mechanicville. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, Wounded Warrior Project or a charity on one’s choice, in respectful memory of Alfred A. Perrotta.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
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Gloria J. Zullo – 81
MECHANICVILLE – Gloria J. Zullo, 81, of East Street, died Saturday, Jan 28th at Samaritan Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial will follow at Saratoga National Cemetery.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Tuesday from 4-7 PM.
Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc. or an Animal Shelter or Rescue facility.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www: devito-salvadorefh.com
Awards and Achievements – Local Area College Students
Student Named to Dean’s List at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
ALBANY, N.Y. – February 17, 2017 – Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is pleased to announce that Katrina Dean from Johnsonville earned a place on the school’s Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester.
News from Nazareth College
For more information contact: Julie Long, Chief Public Relations Officer
Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Fall 2016
ROCHESTER, NY (01/19/2017)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Fall of 2016 semester.
Bridget Geary of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Communication Science & Disorders.
Nicole McGreevy of Schaghticoke (12154) is studying Marketing.
Rosalie Pizziketti of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Health Sciences.
Amy Slemp of Clifton Park (12065) is studying Health Sciences.
News from University of Scranton
For more information contact: Stan Zygmunt, stan.zygmunt@scranton.edu
Ruth Martin of Stillwater Named to The University of Scranton Fall 2016 Dean's List
SCRANTON, PA (01/19/2017)-- Ruth Martin of Stillwater is among the more than 1,500 students named to The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the 2016 fall semester. The Dean's List recognizes students for academic excellence. A student must have a grade point average of 3.5 or better with a minimum number of credit hours during the fall semester to make the Dean's List.
News from SUNY Oswego
For more information contact: Jeff Rea, 315-312-2265, proffice@oswego.edu
Area students named to SUNY Oswego's fall 2016 President's List
OSWEGO, NY (01/23/2017)-- SUNY Oswego has named high-performing area students to the President's List for fall 2016 for earning grade point averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.00 scale.
Morgan J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a junior childhood education major
Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a senior business administration major
Ryan T. Mchale of Lincoln Town Drive in Clifton Park, a junior public justice major
Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park, a senior human resource management major
Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a senior marketing major
Katelyn Pingelski of Johnson Road in Mechanicville, a senior information science major
Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a senior anthropology major
Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a junior journalism major
News from SUNY Oswego
For more information contact: Jeff Rea, 315-312-2265, proffice@oswego.edu
SUNY Oswego names area students to fall 2016 Deans' List
OSWEGO, NY (01/23/2017)-- Area students earning a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 appear on SUNY Oswego's fall 2016 Deans' List.
The Deans' List recognizes students who received a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79. Oswego students receiving a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 earn President's List recognition.
Tanner M. Cretti of Orchard Park Drive in Clifton Park, a junior marketing major
Leah E. Goodcoff of Avenue of the Oaks in Clifton Park, a senior broadcasting and mass communication major
Audrey K. Meany of Greensboro Boulevard in Clifton Park, a sophomore wellness management major
Shawn M. Rousseau of Waite Road in Clifton Park, a sophomore finance major
Taylor J. Vavruick of Saxony Street in Clifton Park, a junior wellness management major
Taylor N. Macdougall of Shafer Drive in Halfmoon, a senior wellness management major
Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a senior political science major
Justin Akin of Madigan Road in Schaghticoke, a sophomore finance major
News from Roger Williams University
For more information contact: Edward Fitzpatrick, efitzpatrick@rwu.edu
Brianna Smith Earns Fall 2016 Dean's List Honors at Roger Williams University
BRISTOL, RI (01/23/2017)-- Brianna Smith, a resident of Schaghticoke, has been named to the Fall 2016 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. 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.
News from SUNY New Paltz
For more information contact: Melissa Kaczmarek, (845) 257-3454, kaczmarm@newpaltz.edu
Local Students Named to SUNY New Paltz Fall 2016 Dean's List
NEW PALTZ, NY (01/24/2017)-- SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean's List for the fall 2016 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.
The College congratulates the following students for making the Dean's List:
Aimee Becker of Waterford (12188)
Morgan Clifford of Clifton Park (12065)
Kennedy Coltey of Schaghticoke (12154)
Brandon Fiege of Waterford (12188)
Gabrielle Jarosz of Schaghticoke (12154)
Miranda Kent of Clifton Park (12065)
Eric Knapp of Clifton Park (12065)
Kyle Marra of Clifton Park (12065)
Julia Olson of Clifton Park (12065)
Shon Qureshi of Clifton Park (12065)
Siena College President's List, Fall 2016
LOUDONVILLE, NY (01/25/2017)-- Siena College names students to the President's List for the Fall 2016 semester.
The President's List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher.
Ifeoluwa Adelugba of Clifton Park (12065), Biology BA major.
Michael Bove of Mechanicville (12118), Finance major.
Adelina Cekic of Clifton Park (12065), Psychology major.
Kristen Connors of Clifton Park (12065), Psychology major.
Kristina Gallo of Clifton Park (12065), Finance major.
Kalynne Green of Clifton Park (12065), Biology BS major.
Ian Haff of Clifton Park (12065), Finance major.
Michael Morrissey of Clifton Park (12065), Actuarial Science major.
Matthew Rebel of Waterford (12188), Biology BS major.
Emma Rupert of Clifton Park (12065), Actuarial Science major.
Siena College Dean's List, Fall 2016
LOUDONVILLE, NY (01/25/2017)-- Siena College names students to the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student's grade point average for the semester must be between 3.5 and 3.89.
Michael Andrews of Clifton Park (12065), Management major.
Rebecca Arnold of Clifton Park (12065), American Studies major.
Kaitlyn Bonventre of Mechanicville (12118), Finance major.
Michaela Breen of Mechanicville (12118), History major.
London Brunell of Mechanicville (12118), Computer Science major.
Alicia Bryan of Mechanicville (12118), Political Science major.
Daniel Cohen of Clifton Park (12065), English major.
Emily De Lorenzo of Clifton Park (12065), Computer Science major.
Brianna Denier of Mechanicville (12118), Psychology major.
Nicolas Dumas of Melrose (12121), Finance major.
Amanda Farley of Clifton Park (12065), Management major.
Hannah Hurley of Clifton Park (12065), Exploring Business major.
Matthew Jacques of Clifton Park (12065), Finance major.
Scott LaBarge of Clifton Park (12065), Finance major.
Sean Mahar of Clifton Park (12065), English Education major.
Lauren McClure of Clifton Park (12065), Exploring Arts major.
Alexandra McDonald of Clifton Park (12065), Marketing major.
Grace Nicastro of Clifton Park (12065), Finance major.
James O'Brien of Clifton Park (12065), Management major.
Samuel Occhiogrosso of Clifton Park (12065), Marketing major.
Joseph Tronco of Clifton Park (12065), Finance major.
Lucian Williams of Clifton Park (12065), Biochemistry major.
News from Coastal Carolina University
For more information contact: Mona Prufer, 843-349-2087, mprufer@coastal.edu
Coastal Carolina University announces Dean's List for Fall 2016
CONWAY 28528, SC (01/25/2017)-- Approximately 2,253 students have made the Fall Semester 2016 Dean's List for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University.
To qualify for the Dean's List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average. To qualify for the President's List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average. All students must be enrolled full time.
The Dean's List includes:
Mattison Drinkwater, a freshman majoring in special education - multi-categorical, of Mechanicville, NY (12118)
Madison Fama, a sophomore majoring in sociology, of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
Kyle Keis, a junior majoring in management, of Clifton Park, NY (12065)
News from University of Delaware
For more information contact: Andrea Boyle 302-831-1421, aboyle@udel.edu
Dean's List at University of Delaware
NEWARK, DE (01/26/2017)-- Students from your region have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester:
Christina Capobianco of Clifton Park, NY, (12065)
Tessa Nichols of Clifton Park, NY, (12065)
Grace Oliver of Waterford, NY, (12188)
News from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
For more information contact: Cheryl Sullivan, Communications Associate, csullivan@wpi.edu
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List
WORCESTER, MA (01/27/2017)-- The following local residents were among 1,424 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2016 semester.
Colin Claus of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in civil engineering.
Alyssa Paul of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in biomedical engineering.
Kyle Reese of Clifton Park, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2020 majoring in robotics engineering.
Alexandra Wheeler of Mechanicville, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in robotics engineering and computer science.