The Express Newspaper – May 21, 2015
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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Keene State Student Aubree Williams Earns a Spot on the College's Dean's List
KEENE, NH (05/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Congratulations to Aubree Williams of Mechanicville, who was recently named to the spring 2015 dean's list at Keene State College. Williams , majoring in Safety and Occupational Health Science, was among 1,411 students who were honored for academic excellence in the spring 2015 semester.
Nazareth College Announces 2015 Graduates
ROCHESTER, NY (05/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College undergraduate students earned their bachelor's degrees at the 88th Annual Commencement ceremony that took place at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, on May 10, 2015.
Jennifer Lachell of Waterford (12188) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a minor in Information Technology.
Kathryn Trainor of Clifton Park (12065) graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences leading to a doctorate in Physical Therapy with a minor in Psychology.
Molly Maloney inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
SCHENECTADY, NY (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Molly Maloney, of Waterford, NY, was recently inducted into Union College's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.
Maloney majors in Non-Matric.
Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta softball team during spring season
ONEONTA, NY (05/14/2015)(readMedia)-- 20 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta softball team during the 2015 spring season.
Ashley Lefebvre of Waterford (12188)
Katie O'Gorman of Clifton Park (12065)
Loryn Atkinson Graduates from Lyndon State College
LYNDONVILLE, VT (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Lyndon State College held its 103rd Commencement ceremony on May 17, 2015. More than 270 graduates and their families packed the tent on the Lyndon soccer pitch. Robert Shetterly gave the commencement address; Mason Brewer '15 was the student speaker.
Lyndon State President Joe Bertolino exhorted the crowd to "exercise an ethic of care." Bonnie Hiladis '15 won the Alumni Council Award for Outstanding Senior. The processional and recessional were led by Ian McDonald '14 and the Catamount Pipe Band.
Loryn Atkinson of Clifton Park received a Bachelor of Science in Music Business & Industry & Arts in Management.
Makenzie Barry of Clifton Park Graduates From the University of New Hampshire
DURHAM, NH (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Makenzie Barry of Clifton Park graduated from the University of New Hampshire during the Commencement Ceremony held Saturday, May 16, 2015, on the Durham, NH campus. He/she earned a BA degree in Psychology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2015 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, MA (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were among 1,166 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2015 semester.
Rachel Harrison of Clifton Park, N.Y., is a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.
Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.
Mary Vierling of Waterford, N.Y., is a first year student majoring in aerospace engineering.
Lehigh University Confers More Than 1,900 Degrees During Spring Commencement Exercises
BETHLEHEM, PA (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1,900 Lehigh University students were awarded bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degrees during the 147th Spring 2015 Commencement ceremonies at Goodman Stadium in Bethlehem, PA.
Austin Meys of Clifton Park, NY (12065) received a B S In Earth & Envirnmntl Sci.
Kimberly Hughes of Clifton Park, NY (12065) received a B S In Industrial & Systm Engr.
Frederick F. Thompson, Jr. – 40
MECHANICVILLE – Frederick F. Thompson, Jr., 40, of East Street, died unexpectedly Monday morning, May 18th, after A Funeral Service will be conducted Thursday evening at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Hudson View Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in loving memory of Fred Thompson, Jr.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Edward Ronald Markiewicz – 73
MECHANICVILLE – Edward Ronald Markiewicz, 73. of So. Railroad St., died suddenly Monday, May 18th, at Samaritan Hospital, after being stricken at home.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 1 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 11AM – 1 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to either American Diabetes or American Heart Assocs.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Mrs. Marie ‘Net’ Kitrick – 94
MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Marie “Net” Kitrick, 94, longtime resident of her hometown of Mechanicville, died Saturday, May 16th in Nashua, NH, after an extended illness.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 21st at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, (St. Paul’s) 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial at Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Pickett Family Foundation, 5 Enterprise Ave., Clifton Park, 12065 or Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk, PO Box 5, Mechanicville, 12118. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com. Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.
Bernard P. “Bernie” Nocito – 81
MECHANICVILLE – Bernard P. “Bernie” Nocito, 81, longtime area resident, diedThursday morning, May 14th at Saratoga Hospital, after an extended illness.
Born Sept. 20, 1933, son of the late Peter and Florence Nocito, lived in Whitehalluntil moving in his youth to Chestnut St., Mechanicville.
A gathering of friends will be held on Monday from 5-7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Read the entire obituary in the May 21 edition.
Awards and Achievements – Local College Students
Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Performs Well at NEICAAA All-New England Outdoor Track and Field Championships
WORCESTER, MA (05/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski earned NEICAAA All-New England honors and/or set a new school record this past weekend at MIT.
Laura Pumphrey claimed her second NEICAAA high jump crown with a personal-best height of 5-8.75 which is unofficially second on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.
Liz Pellegrini unofficially moved into a tie for 17th on the 100-meter hurdle list with an All-New England performance of 14.53. The fifth place time in the finals was her second PR of the weekend as she clocked a 14.66 to place seventh in the prelims. Pellegrini was .08 seconds shy of another All-New England effort with a ninth-place time of 1:03.45 in the 400-meter hurdles.
The 4x100-meter relay team also earned All-New England laurels as Maya Rhinehart, Pellegrini, Alex Price, and Sara Velleca finished eighth in a time of 48.25. Maggie LaRoche, Gina Capobianco, Emily Newman and Jessica Orr raced to a school record in the 4x800-meter relay (9:39.61) as did the foursome of Velleca, Rhinehart, Lea Strangio and Kimberlee Kocienski in the 4x400-meter relay (3:57.09).
For the men, Andrew Zayac came home fourth in the steeplechase in a school-record time of 9:15.39. The time is also unofficially 17th on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.
The 4x800-meter relay team of Lucas Roy, Ryan Moran, Austin Scott and Thomas Kostelak crossed the finish line in a school-record time of 7:45.11 while the 4x400-meter relay squad of Joey Collins, Ryan Dennis, Paul-Henry Schoenhagen and Warren Staver posted a seventh-place time of 3:18.30 to collect All-New England honors.
David Frederick, who finished fifth overall in the pole vault with a personal-best height of 15-05, was the top Division III finisher in the event.
Local Student Wins Award at Hamilton College Class & Charter Day
Clinton, N.Y. -- Mary C. D'Ambro, daughter of Darla and David D'Ambro of Schaghticoke, was named the recipient of The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music at Hamilton College's annual Class & Charter Day, held on May 11.
Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement
HERKIMER, NY (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement to be held Friday, May 15 at 5 pm in the Gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 584 candidates for the associate degree and 52 candidates for certificates. This includes 127 candidates who completed their studies completely online through the College's Internet Academy.
Local students include:
Anne Sophie Champagne of Clifton Park, majoring in Paralegal A.A.S.
Toni Celina Cwiertniewski of Waterford, majoring in Business: Fashion Buying & Merchandising A.A.S.
Tyler C. Mone of Mechanicville, majoring in Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies A.A.
Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park, majoring in Business: Sports & Recreation Management A.A.S.
Lynn A. Sherman of Waterford, majoring in Business: Accounting A.A.S.
Mechanicville Senior Prom – May 8th, 2015
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