The Express Newspaper – December 12, 2013
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Radiant Tree Lighting – by Christine Barton
Schaghticoke-“May the radiance of these tress bring you peace this holiday season.” November 30th marked the first annual Radiant Peace tree lighting memorial held at the Schaghticoke Town Hall. 36 trees were simultaneously lit following a 5pm ceremony in remembrance of lost loved ones. The ceremony offered songs and poetry performed by local talent, refreshments, music, and a blessing, followed by a reading of the memorial tree dedications. The ceremony ended with the lighting of the trees. Hundreds of people from Schaghticoke, and surrounding communities including Mechanicville, Stillwater and Albany gathered together on the Town Hall lawn to support this first ever event.
Read the full article in the Dec. 5 issue of The Express
The Express Newspaper – December 5, 2013
Alice Keyishian
SCHAGHTICOKE – On Wednesday, Nov. 27th, Alice Keyishian passed away peacefully and with grace, surrounded by the love of her family.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 11 Am at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Memory’s Garden, Colonie. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.
Remembrances may be made to either Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad or Community Hospice of Rensselaer in loving memory of Alice Keyishian. To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.
Full obituary will appear in the 12/05 issue of the Express
The Express Newspaper – November 28, 2013
Awards and Achievements – November 2013
Local Students Earn Scholarships at Hudson Valley Community College
TROY, NY (11/08/2013)(readMedia)-- Local students were among those honored Nov. 1 at the National Philanthropy Day® Celebration and Scholarship Reception at Hudson Valley Community College. The event honors and recognizes all HVCC Foundation scholarship recipients for the current academic year.
Amanda Done of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the John R. Fletcher Memorial Scholarship.
Kathryn Carola of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies program, was the recipient of the Women in Enterprise (WE) @ HVCC Scholarship.
Chelsea Smith of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the Abbott L. Wiley Scholarship.
Chelsea Smith of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology program, was the recipient of the Rensselaer County Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Scholarship.
Natalia Wolosen of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Human Services program, was the recipient of the Patty Walsh '92 Memorial Scholarship.
Richard Osborne of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology program, was the recipient of the John & Marguerite LaPan Memorial Scholarship.
Kristopher Briggs of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies program, was the recipient of the Otto V. Guenther Scholarship.
Leah Remington of Melrose, who is studying in the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the NYS Federation of Home Bureaus, Inc. Scholarship-Saratoga.
Leah Remington of Melrose, who is studying in the Early Childhood program, was the recipient of the Women in Enterprise (WE) @ HVCC Scholarship.
Stephanie Gagnon of Melrose, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.
Micaela Inama of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.
Sydney Ritchie-Liddle of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.
Victoria Savallo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Humanities and Social Science: Liberal Arts and Science program, was the recipient of the Presidential Honors Scholarship.
Kathryn Stead of Clifton Park inducted into college's Athletic Hall of Fame
OSWEGO -- Kathryn "Kat" Stead of Clifton Park, a 2004 alumna of SUNY Oswego, joined the ranks of 78 other accomplished individuals who have been voted into the SUNY Oswego Athletic Hall of Fame, forever solidifying themselves in the college's athletic history. Stead and three fellow Oswego alumni were officially inducted into the Hall of Fame during a ceremony Nov. 2 in Sheldon Hall ballroom on campus. Others inducted were baseball player Bob Brutsch '71 of Crested Butte, Colo., wrestler Brian V. McGann '70 of Cutler Bay, Fla., and swimmer Anne Sarkissian DeRue '04 of Oswego. "This year's honorees represent some of the best athletes in Oswego State's long athletic history," said event organizer Laura Pavlus '09, interim director of alumni and parent relations. "We are honored to recognize them today." Stead graduated as the school's premier scorer in women's lacrosse and among the top five scorers in women's soccer. She holds every career offensive record in women's lacrosse, having scored 304 points on 221 goals and 83 assists.
Abigail Lee member of SUNY Adirondack NJCAA Women's Volleyball 2013 Region III Championship Team
QUEENSBURY, NY (11/05/2013)(readMedia)-- The SUNY Adirondack women's volleyball team captured the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) 2013 Region III championship Sunday, Nov. 3 with a 3-2 win over defending champion Jamestown Community College at the regional tournament in Buffalo. Abigail Lee, of Clifton Park, NY, is a member of the championship team. The win marks the first regional volleyball title in the history of the college. Karly Daly was named tournament MVP, and Kara Tecl and Madison Paquin were named to the All-Tournament Team.The Timberwolves will travel to Rochester, MN, to compete in the national tournament Nov. 15 and 16, 2013.
The Express Newspaper – November 7, 2013
Area Students Awards and Achievements
Maegan Lipinski of Johnsonville Receives Scholarship at Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY (10/30/2013)(readMedia)-- Maegan R. Lipinski of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at Clarkson University, received the Deneka Family Endowed Scholarship during the 2013-2014 academic year.
The following students were recently awarded a degree from Binghamton University
BINGHAMTON, NY (10/18/2013)(readMedia)-- The following students were recently awarded a degree from Binghamton University.
Brian Douglas Davis from Mechanicville, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Individual Major Program Humanities from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.
Brian David Sorel from Clifton Park, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Environ Studies Ecosystems from the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University.
Nicholas J. Campanella from Clifton Park, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Finance from the School of Management at Binghamton University.
Abigail Rose Purdy from Clifton Park, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing Baccalaureate from the Decker School of Nursing at Binghamton University.
Lauren Elisabeth Smith from Mechanicville, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Systems Engineering from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University.
Patricia Mary Bullis from Stillwater, NY, was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in ElectricalEngineering SUNY IT from the Thomas J. Watson School of Engineering at Binghamton University.
More than 1,100 First-Time Full-Time Students attend SUNY Adirondack this fall
QUEENSBURY, NY (10/02/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury, NY, a comprehensive two-year community college and part of the State University of New York system, welcomed more than 1,100 first-time full-time students to its Bay Road and Wilton campuses this fall.
Christopher Akin of Johnsonville, NY
Abigail Caldwell of Clifton Park, NY
MaryFrances Chmielewski of Mechanicville, NY
Jake McCumber of Mechanicville, NY
Hannah Tironi of Mechanicville, NY
Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY Earns Second Team All-Conference for Empire 8
ROCHESTER, NY (09/26/2013)(readMedia)-- Junior Jennifer Lachell of Waterford, NY earned Second Team All-Conference for the third year in a row. Lachell paced the Golden Flyers with rounds of 87 and 92 for a 179 total, good for a tie for seventh place individually.
Nazareth's women's golf team rallied Sunday to take second place at the Empire 8 Conference Tournament played at Blue Heron Hills Country Club.
Lachell is a Marketing major at Nazareth College.
More than 900 First Time, Full-Time Students to attend SUNY Adirondack for Fall 2013
QUEENSBURY, NY (09/24/2013)(readMedia)-- SUNY Adirondack welcomed more than 900 first-time, full-time students to its Queensbury and Wilton campuses for the Fall 2013 semester.
Frank Acker, of Melrose, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Casey Bills, of Waterford, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Caitlin Ching, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Darbie Clegg, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Jennifer Collet, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Ryan Dickinson, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Adrienne Dinardi, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Kathryn Eads, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Michaela Farrell, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Leah Frosceno, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Brendon Gandron, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Joshua Garland, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Ashley Hayner, of Waterford, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Abigail Lee, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Scott Leonard, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Brittani Manny, of Stillwater, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Michelle Milo, of Mechanicville, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Jessie Murray-Peaslee, of Waterford, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Sara Pascale, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Justine Pascual, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Emily Smith, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Robert Stickney, of Stillwater, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Ami Thomas, of Clifton Park, NY, is attending SUNY Adirondack this fall.
Local Student Wins Award at Hamilton College Convocation
Clinton, N.Y. – Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, was awarded The Phi Beta Kappa Book Prize at Hamilton College’s annual Convocation, held on August 28. The Convocation ceremony officially marked the beginning of Hamilton’s 202nd academic year.
The Phi Beta Kappa Book Prizes were established by an alumnus and his wife to recognize and to encourage students who have completed their first year at Hamilton and are likely to become eventual candidates for election to Phi Beta Kappa. The prizes are awarded to the 10 students who have the highest grade point averages at the conclusion of their first year of study.
Beamish, a sophomore, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.
Hamilton College is a highly selective residential college offering its 1,800 students a rigorous liberal arts curriculum. Students are challenged to think, write and speak critically, creatively and analytically, so that upon graduation they may distinguish themselves in both their professions and their communities.
SUNY Oneonta Class of 2017
The SUNY Oneonta Class of 2017 is exceptionally talented and diverse, said Roger Sullivan, the college's associate vice president for enrollment management. The freshman class has an average high school grade-point average of 91 and an average combined math and critical reading SAT score of 1135. Acceptances of AALANA (African American, Latino, Asian and Native American) students were up 11.3% this year, and for the first time, AALANA students accounted for 1 in 5 new freshmen and transfer students.
The following local students have been admitted to SUNY Oneonta:
Gregory Chieco of Clifton Park, NY;
Thomas Dell'Anno of Clifton Park, NY;
Jessica Flood of Clifton Park, NY;
Kaitlin Gaug of Clifton Park, NY;
Kelli Gormley of Waterford, NY;
Candace Haskell of Schaghticoke, NY;
Siobhan Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY;
Nathan Laing of Waterford, NY;
Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY;
Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park, NY;
Brooke Retell of Mechanicville, NY;
Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY;
Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY;
Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY;
Jamie Wiener of Clifton Park, NY;
Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park, NY;
Elizabeth Morris Named to Coker College Dean's List
HARTSVILLE, S.C. - (08/14/2013)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Morris of Stillwater, N.Y., has been named to the Spring 2013 Dean's List at Coker College for earning a 3.75 or higher grade point average (on a 4.0 scale).
Siena College Announces May 2013 Graduates
LOUDONVILLE, NY (08/14/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents graduated from Siena College in May:
Jessica Bagley of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing.
Kyle Brownell of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance.
John Bushell of Stillwater, NY (12170) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in marketing.
Casey Chiusano of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.
Stephen Ciulla of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.
Mitchel Clow of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in creative arts.
Brooke Connelly of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Justin Deitz of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in creative arts.
Tyler Derrick of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Kyle Emigh of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.
Amanda Ferro of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in history.
Michael Figliomeni of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Joel Franceski of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Paul Hilston of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English.
Gregory Hitchko of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance.
Malia Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Kayla Hutchinson of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Elizabeth Ives of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in English.
Jennifer Kreitsek of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English.
Anthony Luca of Stillwater, NY (12170) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biochemsitry.
Christi Martin of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.
Emily Mastrianni of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.
Joseph Miner of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in management.
Sarah Mohamed of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Michael Murphy of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry.
Dennis Newhart of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Matthew Rogers of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a master's degree in accounting.
James Saddlemire of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in finance.
Elizabeth Schlegel of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Sarika Sharma of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology.
Jessica Tedesco of Clifton Park, NY (12065) graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in history education.
Cullen Vumbaco of Mechanicville, NY (12118) graduated with a bachelor's degree in history.
Jeffrey Yattaw of Waterford, NY (12188) graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting.
Andrew Zurlo of Stillwater, NY (12170) graduated with a bachelor's degree in finance.
The Express Newspaper – October 31, 2013
Schaghticoke to Hold Tree Lighting – By Christine Barton
Schaghticoke-“Remembering those that can’t be with us this holiday season,” is the goal for the first ever tree lighting memorial that will run this year in Schaghticoke throughout the 2013 holiday season. The memorial is titled the “Radiant Peace Tree Lighting Memorial.” The trees will serve as a remembrance of loved ones that have passed. After much creative brainstorming, the committee unanimously agreed on this title because it best describes the sentiment behind the event, which is to “bring a sense of peace to the holidays that are sometimes a difficult time for people,” says Gabrielle Pruso, committee member. The event is made possible through the shared vision and combined efforts of the Hoosic Valley Community Partners and the Schaghticoke Entertainment Committee. The Radiant Peace Committee is actively working to design, develop and make this first ever event possible in the town of Schaghticoke.
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