The Express Newspaper – October 6, 2016

George E. LeBlanc – 81

 

MELROSE – George E. LeBlanc, 81, passed peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 27th at his home following a prolonged illness.

 

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours will precede from 1-3 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., in memory of George E. LeBlanc.

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

 

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Academic Departments at Hudson Valley Community College Honor Local Students

TROY, NY (07/27/2016)-- Nearly 200 of Hudson Valley Community College's top students were honored with a variety of academic achievement awards this spring. The awards celebrate the depth of student excellence across the college's more than 80 academic programs.

Students are selected for honors by faculty and departmental administrative staff. Local students honored include:

Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, who received the BBL Construction Services Scholarship, which is given to a graduate continuing in the field of civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management and who demonstrates outstanding abilities.

Katherine Greene of Clifton Park, who received the HVCC Dental Hygiene Faculty Memorial Award, which is given to a Dental Hygiene senior who has sustained the highest GPA, and recognizes outstanding academic achievement.

Michael Felthousen of Waterford, who received the Seton Award for Outstanding Patient Care, which is given to a graduating Nursing student who has shown outstanding patient care during his or her studies.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, who received the Award for Academic Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Martika Martin of Mechanicville, who received the Award for Academic Achievement in Anatomy and Physiology, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the areas of anatomy and physiology.

Laura Labbe of Clifton Park, who received the Academic Excellence in Earth Science, which is given to a student who has shown academic excellence in the study of earth science.

Elise Marson of Clifton Park, who received the The English Department Four L Award: Celebrating Language, Literature, Learning and Laughter, which is presented to a graduating senior in a Liberal Arts or Individual Studies program who has excelled in English.

Leah VonFricken of Mechanicville, who received the Threads Writing Award, which is presented to students whose work is considered among the best published in the 2016 edition of Threads, the English Department's literary magazine.

Erica Shudt of Melrose, who received the The Donna Costello Memorial Award for Excellence in Psychology, which is given to the most outstanding member of the graduating class who is pursuing the study of psychology.

Davra Sanangelo of Clifton Park, who received the Award for Excellence in Human Services, which is given to an outstanding member of the Human Services graduating class.

Christine Thompson of Waterford, who received the Award for Excellence in Chemical Dependency Counseling, which is given to an outstanding member of the Chemical Dependency Counseling graduating class.

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke, who received the Clarkson University Transfer Leadership Award, which is given to individuals considering transfer to Clarkson University who will qualify for a partial tuition scholarship should he/she choose to enroll at the university following graduation from Hudson Valley Community College.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Mechanicville resident graduates from Wheaton College

NORTON, Mass.(Grassroots Newswire) July 11, 2016 - Sarah Alexander, a
resident of Mechanicville (12118), was one of 399 members of the Class of
2016 to earn degrees from Wheaton College in Norton, Mass. on May 21,
during the college’s 181st Commencement ceremony. Alexander graduated with
a bachelor of arts in Business and Management. She is the daughter of
Robert Alexander and Ann Alexander.

Area Students Earn Degrees and Certificates as Members of The College of Saint Rose Class of 2016

ALBANY, NY (07/26/2016)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, congratulates the students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the College's Class of 2016.

Students from this area awarded degrees and/or certificates are:

Lindsey Bernard of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Andrew Bisnett of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Darian Blanchard of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts .

Andrea Bollentin of Halfmoon, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Katelyn Bonk of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Elizabeth Campana of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Samantha Charbonneau of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Megan Chew of Clifton Park, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Edward Clairmont of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Sean Crandell of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Bethany Cusick of Halfmoon, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Erin Davenport of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Chelsea DeStefano of Mechanicville, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Anthony DiTroia of Mechanicville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Patrick Difiore of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Emma Dooley of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Cameron Fisher of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Craig Forth of Clifton Park, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Rachael Garrow of Stillwater, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Katherine Greco of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Taylor Grupinski of Halfmoon, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Aishwarya Hanspal of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Mackenzee Hemming of Schaghticoke, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Daniel Kalbfliesh of Johnsonville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Prathyusha Kottireddy of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Howard Kreitsek of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Jessica Lamb of Valley Falls, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Samantha Lemay of Mechanicville, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Eric Lewis of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Jennifer Lopez of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Sara Macaluso of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Ashley Morrissey of Mechanicville, New York, received a Bachelor of Arts .

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Franchesca Nichols of Stillwater, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Lauren Occhiogrosso of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Fine Arts .

Karlyne Osepa of Melrose, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Lisa Quaglino of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Mary Ramos of Waterford, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Shravani Ravikanti of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science .

Mallory Reynolds of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Schaghticoke, New York, received a Bachelor of Science cum laude.

Keri Rosher of Mechanicville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Salma Sinha of Clifton Park, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Nicole Skiba of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Asya Taormina of Mechanicville, New York, received a Certificate of Advanced Study .

Laura Taormina of Halfmoon, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Chloe Tennant of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science magna cum laude.

Amanda Tyrrell of Clifton Park, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Alicia Werner of Melrose, New York, received a Master of Science in Education .

Aaron Whitney of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science .

Scott Whitney of Waterford, New York, received a Bachelor of Science summa cum laude.

Local Students Graduate from Le Moyne College

SYRACUSE, NY (07/26/2016)-- The following students graduated from Le Moyne College onSunday, May 22, on the College's campus. Approximately 635 members of the class of 2016 participated in the 66th commencement ceremony.

Michael Jenkins of Clifton Park (12065), BS in Finance

Heather Sauer of Clifton Park (12065), BA in Communications

Local Residents Receive Faculty Honors from Trinity College

Hartford, Conn. (Grassroots Newswire) July 26, 2016 – The following local
residents were awarded Faculty Honors for the spring 2016 semester at
Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.

* Hunter S. Drews, of Clifton Park (12065).

* Anna G. Bowden, of Halfmoon (12065).

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Emily DePoy of Clifton Park Named to St. Lawrence University Dean's List

CANTON, NY (07/25/2016)-- Emily M. DePoy of Clifton Park has been selected for inclusion on the Dean's List for academic achievement during the Spring 2016 semester at St. Lawrence University.

Le Moyne College Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List

SYRACUSE, NY (07/25/2016)-- The following students have made the Dean's List for the 2016 spring semester at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Jennifer Atkins, a Junior Marketing from Clifton Park NY (12065).

Eric Burdge, a Sophomore Biology from Clifton Park NY (12065).

Michael Jandrisevits, a Sophomore Accounting from Clifton Park NY (12065).

Gabrielle Lounsbury, a Junior Biology from Clifton Park NY (12065).

Elise Netoskie, a Junior Chemistry from Clifton Park NY (12065).

Justin O'Brien, a Junior Political Science from Waterford NY (12188).

Jenelle Powell Graduates and Makes Spring 2016 Dean's List at Le Moyne College

SYRACUSE, NY (07/25/2016)-- Jenelle Powell, from Clifton Park, NY, graduated in May 2016 with a BS degree in Biology and has been named to the Dean's List at Le Moyne College for the Spring 2016 semester. To make the Dean's List, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.

Local Students Named to The Dean’s List at MCPHS University

BOSTON, Massachusetts (Grassroots Newswire) July 21, 2016 – MCPHS
University is pleased to announce the students who have been named to the
Dean’s List for the Spring 2016 semester:

* Nicole Leggieri is a native of Clifton Park (12065), and is pursuing a
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology.  Nicole will graduate in 2017
from the Boston, Massachusetts campus.

* Anusha Sekhar is a native of Clifton Park (12065), and is pursuing a
Doctor of Pharmacy.  Anusha will graduate in 2017 from the Boston,
Massachusetts campus.

* Megan Riley is a native of Waterford (12188), and is pursuing a Bachelor
of Science in Premedical and Health Studies.  Megan will graduate in 2017
from the Boston, Massachusetts campus.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

RIT announces Spring 2016 Dean's List

ROCHESTER, NY (07/18/2016)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring 2016 semester:

  • Catherine Altenburger of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying game design and development.
  • Jenna Ammerall of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying new media design.
  • Dyllan Barnum of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying mechanical engineering technology.
  • Daniel Bissett of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying industrial engineering.
  • Kevin Cosgrove of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying film and animation.
  • Jesse Cutler of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying industrial engineering.
  • Megan Di Benedetto of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying electrical engineering technology.
  • Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying interior design.
  • Samantha Herman of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying graphic design.
  • Miranda Joly of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying professional photographic illustration.
  • Clancy Morgan of Melrose (12121), who is studying film and animation.
  • Jason Myers of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying game design and development.
  • Anna Raleigh of Waterford (12188), who is studying applied mathematics.
  • Andrew Rosario of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying business administration-accounting.
  • Joshua Sangaline of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying computer science.
  • Ryan Stadtlander of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying computing and information technologies.
  • Lori Sze of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying business administration-accounting.
  • Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying interior design.
  • Edward Wong of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying software engineering.
  • Dana Wright of Clifton Park (12065), who is studying film and animation.

Spring 2016 Certified Graduates

ROCHESTER, NY (07/19/2016)-- Rochester Institute of Technology celebrated its 131st Academic Convocation in May. Diplomas were distributed to graduates following the event at separate ceremonies held by each of RIT's nine colleges and two academic centers. Local residents who graduated include:

Catherine Altenburger of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BS in game design and development from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Megan Di Benedetto of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BS in electrical engineering technology from RIT's College of Applied Science and Technology.

Cheryl Fang of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BFA in interior design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Miranda Joly of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BFA in professional photographic illustration from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Anshul Kapoor of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BS in software engineering from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.

Lori Sze of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BS in business administration-accounting from RIT's Saunders College of Business.

Yaohang Wang of Clifton Park (12065), who received a BFA in interior design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

Spring dean's list honors announced at Tufts University

MEDFORD, MA (07/19/2016)-- Tufts University recently announced the dean's list for the Spring 2016 semester.

Among these students are:

  • Jennifer Lucius of Mechanicville, NY, class of 2019
  • Tyler Olney of Clifton Park, NY, class of 2017

SUNY Oswego announces spring 2016 graduates from area

OSWEGO, NY (07/19/2016)-- Several students from the area completed their baccalaureate studies at SUNY Oswego in spring 2016 and were recognized during Commencement in May.

Karlee Brown of Clifton Park graduated with a degree in marketing

Caleb G. Dorn of Clifton Park graduated with a degree in biology

Simone R. Duscha of Clifton Park graduated, cum laude, with a degree in public relations

Jeremy Ellis of Clifton Park graduated with a degree in zoology

Daniel B. Hoang of Clifton Park graduated, cum laude, with a degree in information science

Miles J. Kelly of Clifton Park graduated, cum laude, with a degree in business administration

Jeffrey M. Sitko of Clifton Park graduated with a degree in business administration

John P. Trawinski of Clifton Park graduated, cum laude, with a degree in applied mathematical economics

Robert G. Wolny of Clifton Park graduated with a degree in economics

Perry Kennedy of Stillwater graduated with a degree in zoology

James M. Palmieri of Stillwater graduated with a degree in public justice

Nicholas J. Butto of Waterford graduated with a degree in public justice

Tara Rhatigan Achieves Dean's List at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (07/19/2016)-- Tara Rhatigan of Halfmoon, NY, has been cited for academic achievement for the Spring 2016 semester at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi.

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (07/19/2016)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2016 spring semester Dean's List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0.

Albagli is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Local Students Named to the Spring 2016 Dean's List at The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, NY (07/07/2016)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 721 students have been named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2016 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 the Dean's List.

Students from this area who are on the Dean's List for spring 2016 are:

Joshua Heller of Mechanicville, New York

Caitlin Irla of Waterford, New York

Ahryah Jessop of Clifton Park, New York

Claire Moylan of Waterford, New York

Maria Savino of Waterford, New York

Caroline Wincowski of Clifton Park, New York

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, New York

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, New York

Christopher Posporelis of Clifton Park, New York

Marlene Eckert of Clifton Park, New York

Erin Harrington of Clifton Park, New York

Sophia Laposta of Clifton Park, New York

Ashley Malmberg of Halfmoon, New York

Nicolette Miciotta of Mechanicville, New York

Katherine Poladian of Clifton Park, New York

Elizabeth Senecal of Waterford, New York

Kayla Smith of Melrose, New York

Rachel Ten Eyck of Clifton Park, New York

Erin Davenport of Waterford, New York

Astrid Garcia of Waterford, New York

Katherine Greco of Waterford, New York

Audrey Moylan of Waterford, New York

David Nesich of Valley Falls, New York

Amanda Neveu of Mechanicville, New York

Justine Pascual of Clifton Park, New York

Lauren Wemett of Clifton Park, New York

Scott Whitney of Waterford, New York