The Express Newspaper – July 7, 2016

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Ballston Spa Resident Receives Degree from Simmons College

BOSTON, Mass (Grassroots Newswire) June 28, 2016 - Tiffany Nicole Pierce,
Ballston Spa (12020) resident, earned a Bachelor of Science from the
School of Nursing and Health Sciences in May.Local students earn dean’s list recognition at Norwich University


NORTHFIELD, Vt. (Grassroots Newswire) June 30, 2016 – The following
students from your readership area have been recognized on the dean’s list
at Norwich University for the spring 2016 semester:

* Patrick John Millington of Clifton Park (12065)

* Joseph Thomas Rafferty of Saratoga Springs (12866)

* Jacob Robert Keasbey of Schaghticoke (12154)Daemen College Student Honored for Dean’s List Achievement

AMHERST, N.Y. (Grassroots Newswire) June 30, 2016 - Daemen College Dean
Dr. Michael Brogan announces the following student achieved Dean’s List
status at Daemen College for the Spring 2016 semester.

Brittany Denton of Schaghticoke (12154)

 

Dean's List at University of Delaware

NEWARK, DE (07/01/2016)-- The following local students have been named to the University of Delaware Dean's List for the Spring 2016 semester:

Sara Beidl of Clifton Park (12065)

Christina Capobianco of Clifton Park (12065)

Grace Oliver of Waterford (12188)

 

John Duffy of Clifton Park Earns Spring 2016 High Honors at Pomfret School

POMFRET, CT (06/28/2016)-- John Duffy of Clifton Park, a member of the Pomfret School class of 2016, has earned high honor roll distinction at Pomfret School for the 2016 spring term. A student earns high honors with a grade point average of 3.670 or higher and no grade below a B.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Courtney Luskin Named to Morrisville State College President's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (06/24/2016)-- Morrisville State recently announced that Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, NY was named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 semester.

Students Earn Degrees from the University of Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT (06/24/2016)-- Some 2,329 students were awarded a variety of bachelor's degrees during the University of Vermont's 215th commencement ceremonies on May 22. Approximately 502 advanced degrees were awarded by the UVM Graduate College, and 106 took the oath of Hippocrates following the awarding of their M.D. degrees at ceremonies of the UVM College of Medicine.

The following local students were among the graduates:

Kendra Mazza of Mechanicville graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Abigail Weiskopf of Clifton Park graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education

Class of 2016 graduates from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (06/21/2016)-- Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker offered some practical advice for the Class of 2016. The class included 550 students at Union's 222nd Commencement.

Brandon Jones, of Mechanicville, NY, received a Bachelor of Science majoring in Biochemistry magna cum laude

Nathaniel Parker, of Clifton Park, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Political Science

Erin Wade, of Waterford, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English summa cum laude

Jeffrey Williams, of Waterford, NY, received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Economics

BUFFALO, NY (06/21/2016)-- Students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the dean's list at Buffalo State. We are pleased to recognize the following students who attained this honor in the Spring 2016 semester.

Ashley Maggiacomo of Clifton Park (12065)

Tatayana Gibson of Clifton Park (12065)

Western New England University Congratulates More Than 700 Students at the Spring 2016 Commencement Ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, MA (06/23/2016)-- The following local students were welcomed as alumni on May 21, 2016 at Western New England University's Commencement Ceremony. Congratulations graduates!

Emily Eddy of Schaghticoke (12154) graduated cum laude with a Doctor of Pharmacy .

James Eberle of Clifton Park (12065) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Sport Management and Arts and Entertainment Management.

Sarah Marois of Waterford (12188) graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting and Finance.

The Patio at Prospector’s – by C. Barton

Schaghticoke- Prospectors Restaurant owned and operated by Deanna and Brian Rohloff opened the doors of their establishment at 1544 State Route 40 in Schaghticoke in November of 2015.  The couple currently resides in the area and has lifelong ties to the community. They hope that Prospectors adds to the options that people have in the community.  In addition to Prospectors, the couple also owns Roli’s Auto, also in Schaghticoke, multiple rental properties in Mechanicville and a Nationwide Steel Business. All local vendors and contractors did the work to get the restaurant up and running. “We have awesome, very friendly staff,” says Deanna Rohloff.  Most of the staff employed by Prospectors are from the local community. “We want to support local businesses,” says Deanna.

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Korey Lepage Participated in Student Research and Creativity Celebration

BUFFALO, NY (06/07/2016)-- Korey Lepage of Schaghticoke, NY took advantage of an opportunity provided by the Undergraduate Research Office at Buffalo State to present original research to the campus community and the public.

Katherine Traver Graduates from Castleton University

CASTLETON, VT (06/07/2016)-- Katherine Traver of Waterford, NY graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Castleton University following the successful completion of the spring semester in May 2016.

Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (06/07/2016)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2016 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 mechanical engineering.

Eric Lavan Henderson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering.

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

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

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

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

Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/07/2016)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 semester at Clarkson University:

Robert Matthew Benson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering.

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

James Greg of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering.

Alyssia Marsal of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in innovation & entrepreneurship.

Evan Murray of Schaghticoke, N.Y., a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

Dean's List students must achieve a minimum 3.25 grade-point average and also carry at least 14 credit hours.

Owen Jarem of Clifton Park earns degree

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (06/07/2016)-- Clifton Park (12065) resident Owen Jarem earned a Master of Science in Accounting in at Merrimack College at the college's 66th Commencement Exercises in May 2016.

Schaghticoke Youth Commission – by C. Barton

Schaghticoke- The summer youth program funded and sponsored through the Town and Village of Schaghticoke offers a variety of opportunities for students after the school year comes to a close.  In addition to providing activities for student campers, the camp supports local businesses, promotes valuable work experience for youth and offers job opportunities for district residents.

Article in the 06-09 edition.