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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.

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Mechanicville Student Athletes Honored – by Sandy McBride

It was a three-step celebration in the Mechanicville High School gym last Tuesday morning. The formal presentation of the Super Bowl High School Honor Roll Gold Football given by the National Football League in Joe Cocozzo’s honor took place, along with the presentation to the Red Raider football team of the plaque won for being the Section 2 Central Division Champions in Class C, and the recognition of the school’s 87 scholar/athletes in fall sports.

Read the entire article in the 02-18 issue.

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Felix G. “Sarge” Farina – 91

STILLWATER – Felix G. “Sarge” Farina, 91, of Railroad Ave., died Tuesday morning, Feb. 16th, at Ellis Hospital, after a brief illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 9:30 AM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So.Main St., Mechanicville, followed by burial with military honors at the Saratoga NationalCemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or the American Heart Assoc. in fond memory of Felix “Sarge” Farina.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Matthew L. Pisculli, Jr. – 26

MECHANICVILLE – Matthew L. Pisculli, Jr., 26, of Stillwater Ave., died unexpectedly Monday, Feb. 15th at home.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20th at 4 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Saturday from 2-4 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Safe Paws, Inc. or any animal shelter in care of the Funeral Home.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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The Express Newspaper February 18, 2016

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Catherine Golden Chauvin – 65

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Catherine Golden Chauvin, 65, former resident of Mechanicville, died Monday, February 8th at Saratoga Hospital in the loving company of her family. Born in Troy, May 30, 1950, she was the daughter of Lucy Fargnoli Golden of Mechanicville and the late Thomas F. Golden, Sr.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 13th at 11AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville. In keeping with Cathy’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Cathy in a special way are asked to make donations to the Saratoga Springs Public Library Endowment Fund, CFGCR, 6 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203 in loving memory of Catherine A. Chauvin.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Joan B. Armer – 80

MECHANICVILLE - Joan B. Armer passed away on Monday, February 08, 2016 at Mary’s Haven in Saratoga Springs. She was 80.

Relatives and friends may call from 10-12 noon on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral service will be conducted at 12 noon in the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot in the Fairmont Cemetery in Quaker Springs.

Kindly consider donations to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or the Community Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

 

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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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Joe Cocozzo & Mechanicville Honored by the NFL

Super Bowl 50 is in the books.  It was a milestone victory for the Denver Broncos in a festive setting with the great, the famous and the legendary gathered for the event in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.  It was a great night for football.

Read the entire article in the 02/11 edition.