New Director at SACC- by V. Gallagher

Stillwater Area Community Center (SACC) has a clear vision: to maximize the educational and community service benefit of the center by providing a range of programs that share resources, integrate activities where possible, and meet varying needs of the community as a whole.

Read the entire article in the June 18th edition.

The Express Newspaper June 18, 2015

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Morris Graduates from Coker College

HARTSVILLE, SC (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Elizabeth Morris of Stillwater, N.Y., graduated Magan Cum Laude from Coker College May 16 with a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Pre-Medical).

Class of 2015 graduates from Union College

SCHENECTADY, NY (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Members of the Union College Class of 2015 received their diplomas Sunday, June 14. About 500 students received their degrees at the College's 221st Commencement on Hull Plaza.

Union's Commencement speaker was eBay CEO-designate Devin Wenig, a 1988 alum of the college. He urged graduates to pursue their passion and to embrace the ample opportunities in one of the most exciting times in history. To learn more about the Commencement ceremony and Wenig's speech, click here.

Alexander Cavert of Clifton Park, NY; Cavert graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Biology.

Mollie Gilchrist of Johnsonville, NY; Gilchrist graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Political Science.

Samantha Griffiths of Stillwater, NY; Griffiths graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Electrical Engineering and English.

Michael Koberger of Schaghticoke, NY; Koberger graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Mechanical Engineering.

Molly Maloney of Waterford, NY; Maloney graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in Psychology. She was also class co-valedictorian.

Alexa Passer of Waterford, NY; Passer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Visual Arts.

Amy Melnik graduates from Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- Amy Melnik graduated from Grove City College on May 16, 2015. Amy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in PreK-8 Special Education and PreK-4 Elementary Education. Amy is a 2011 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY.. (12065)

More than 1,500 Students Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- A total of 1,553 SUNY Oneonta students earned Dean's List honors for the spring 2015 semester. To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the spring 2015 SUNY Oneonta Dean's List:

Justin Babbino of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Christian Capitula of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Gregory Chieco of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Benjamin Coyle of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Thomas Dell'Anno of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Madeline Gribben of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Connor Killane of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Elise Moinzadeh of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Alyssa Moran of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Kathleen O'Gorman of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Jerome Pabulayan of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Allison Proctor of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Ashley DelGiacco of Johnsonville, NY, (12094);

Elizabeth Hill of Johnsonville, NY, (12094);

Kathryn Shufon of Johnsonville, NY, (12094);

Alexis Bolesky of Mechanicville, NY, (12118);

Emily Malinowski of Mechanicville, NY, (12118);

Alexander D'Urso of Melrose, NY, (12121);

Alexandra DeCarlo of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Lindsay Nightingale of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Elana Zinoman of Valley Falls, NY, (12185);

Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY, (12188);

141 Students Named to Spring 2015 Provost's List

ONEONTA, NY (06/15/2015)(readMedia)-- A total of 141 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the spring 2015 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.

The following area students were named to the spring 2015 SUNY Oneonta Provost's List:

Connor Chapman of Clifton Park, NY, (12065);

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke, NY, (12154);

Hofstra Congratulates Local Students on Spring 2015 Dean's List

HEMPSTEAD, NY (06/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean's List.

Among the local students who earned a spot on the Dean's List were:

Angelina Purcell of Mechanicville.

Naledi Ushe of Clifton Park.

Jenna Hoefer named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Mansfield University

MANSFIELD, PA (06/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Jenna Hoefer of Clifton Park, NY has been named to the spring 2015 Dean's List at Mansfield University.

 

 

 

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Senior Jennifer Knapp, of Clifton Park, NY, daughter of Heather and Edward Knapp, is the recipient of Alice Dornet Award in Psychology and is a member of the Hartwick College Honor Society.

The Alice Dornet Award was established to recognize outstanding academic achievement by students in psychology.

Local Students Named to Deans' List for Spring 2015 Term at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1200 students at Hudson Valley Community College were recently named to the college's Deans' List for the Spring 2015 term. Students named to the Dean's List have a term grade point average between 3.0 to 3.49.

Local students earning the recognition include:

Shahad Ali of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Robert Andriola of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Carl Ankermann of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Stephanie Berbrick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Aaron Brogna of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program

Meaghan Bucca of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technology: Paramedic academic program

Ashleigh Byrne of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program

John Campbell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Kendra Cole of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Dana Collado of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Kathryn Crandell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Administrative Information Management and Technology academic program

Jesse Cutler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Jessica Daisak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Erin Dempsey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Olivia Duffy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Brianna Feldmaier of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Skyler Florence of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Joshua Glasheen of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Lauren Halse of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Danielle Halstead of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Kayla Hildenbrandt of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Brandon Hladik of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Kristie Hodgens of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program

Corey Hommel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Dana Hong of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Keyra Howery of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Brandon Iacovissi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Gabriella Johnson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program

Mary Kearsing of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Shannon Kennedy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

William Kent of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Najwa Khater of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Sarah Knapp of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Nicole Kordas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Eric Loy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Max Marciniak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Tiffany Marriner of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Justin Mitchell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Joseph Moffre of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Matthew Nicoll of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program

Caroline Nigro of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Harrison Nobel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Katherine Nolan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Melina Pallotolo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Kate Popet of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Christopher Posporelis of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Tiffany Rosenthal of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program

Daphney Rudolph of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Nicholas Rysedorph of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Maren Saddler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Paul Serapilio of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

Connor Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sean Skaskiw of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Heather Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Respiratory Care academic program

Nathaniel Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Darren Studler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Rachel TenEyck of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Seema Teymouri of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Christopher Tomlinson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Cristina Torres of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Tam Tran of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program

Brian Ullmann of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Mikaela Westfall of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Kaitlyn Bonventre of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Nathan Butler of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Christopher Cahill of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program

Anthony Clements of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Hannah Costanzo of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Colby DeMarco of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Dominic DeVito of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Civil Engineering Technology academic program

Marianna Denier of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Lisa Ehman of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Caleb Foard of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Micaela Inama of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Brian Lucia of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Joseph Papura of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Tom Parker of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Amber Peters of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Brett Herkert of Melrose, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

Joseph Madigan of Melrose, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Michael Ratigan of Melrose, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Daniel Reiser of Melrose, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Alecia Need of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Kevin Pallozzi of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program

Christopher Richardson of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Samantha Sanderson of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

Megan Walsh of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

Abigail Wilbur of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Aaron Allain of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Corey Culliton of Stillwater, who is studying in the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology academic program

Nicholas Culora of Stillwater, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Zachary Duchesne of Stillwater, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Justin Farnan of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Ethan Kipp of Stillwater, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Chase Lanzone of Stillwater, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Anthony Palage of Stillwater, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Kierah Wilsey of Stillwater, who is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program

Jacob Blomgren of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sara Allen of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Emily Aubin of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Nicholas Baker of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Nicholas Barsigian of Waterford, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Carly Brazill of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Timothy Bressette of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Lauren Bruns of Waterford, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Jeffrey Carr of Waterford, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Joel Caruso of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sheilah Chyko of Waterford, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Scott Costello of Waterford, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Alexis Curry of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Colin Cushine of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Christine Dougherty of Waterford, who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Kyle Elliott of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Cameron Gardner of Waterford, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Jared Gardner of Waterford, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Chad Halikias of Waterford, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

Noah Hathaway of Waterford, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Katelyn Jeavons of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Ethan Le of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Kevin Lintz of Waterford, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Timothy Linville of Waterford, who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michelle Ly of Waterford, who is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program

Tyler McNeil of Waterford, who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program

Nico Montello of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science HonorScholar academic program

Meg Murray of Waterford, who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Devin Patti of Waterford, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Matthew Perrotte of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Matthew Schatzberg of Waterford, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Elizabeth Senecal of Waterford, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Sheree Stewart of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Brendan Suppies of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Megan Surprenant of Waterford, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Noah Sylvia of Waterford, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Local Students Named to President's List for Spring 2015 at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- More than 1800 students were named to the President's List at Hudson Valley Community College for the Spring 2015 term. Students named to the President's List earned a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Local students recognized include:

Michael Almaviva of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Wanda Anderson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Carolyn Archer-Dimura of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Scott Baker of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Amanda Balboni of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Sarah Barnes of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Brendan Bellanti of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Christopher Blake of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Anthony Blancha of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Kelly Buttars of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Deana Casale of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Christiana Catchpole of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Michael Cavanaugh of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Melanie Chapman of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Matthew Christopher of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program

Marlene Countermine of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Daniel DeRusso of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Adriana Delker of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Adolescent Education academic program

Amanda Done of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Todd Dupuis of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program

Zeinab Duweik of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Aaron Everitt of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Environmental Science academic program

Michael Favreau of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Robert Feagin of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program

Michael Giovino of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Mariya Gorbunova of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Katherine Greene of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program

Kristian Gutenmann of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

Shelton Hall of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology academic program

Stephen Hatalla of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Jennifer Hoech of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program

Yasira Hussaini of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non-Matriculated academic program

Kayla Hutchinson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Dorothy Ingalls of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Jesse Jacobs of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Brandy Kennedy of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Aaron Kluball of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Megan Kluball of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Julie Kunkle of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Mallory Lang of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Andrew Lashombe of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Feng Lin of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Elena Lipnitskaia of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Polysomnography academic program

Kira Lombardo of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program

Lisa Lumpkins of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Justin Mandl of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Margaret Markowski of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Elise Marson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Brandon Martinez of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Ryan McPartlon of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Angelia Medick of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Zachary Melite of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Julien Meyers of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Reena Mistry of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program

Janice Monzet of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Douglas Morrison of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: Web Design and WWW Programming academic program

Zachary Nelsen of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Aileen Noonan of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Joseph Pastore of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program

Shana Pierro of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Michelle Pisarczyk of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program

Nicholas Pishkula of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Eric Prescott of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program

Nicole Purello of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Sarah Rodda of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Alina Rodriguez of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Otto Samaniego of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Andrea Sassone of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Maria Savallo of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Jonathan Schmidt of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Sadiya Shams of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Arati Singh of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program

Kayla Sisson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Jenna Smith of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Larissa Squires of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Richard Sutherland of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program

Aubrey Talbot of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Donald Thompson of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michael Tiano of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Automotive Management academic program

Mitchell Turiel of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Robert VanNess of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

David Weiner of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Jeffrey Werther of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program

Meghan West of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

John Wojtowicz of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services: Autobody Repair academic program

Nicholas Woschanko of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program

Jason Zeledon of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program

Jason Braun of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program

Jesse Burdick of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Manufacturing Technical Systems academic program

Daniel Edwards of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program

Matthew Roden of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Chad Sheffer of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Shelley Young of Johnsonville , who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program

Gabrielle Bouyea of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program

Michael Bove of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Kira Christie of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Nicholas DeVito of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program

Taylar Delisle of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Seth Dunn of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

James Ehman of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Nermine Elezaby of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Allison Ford of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Jami Frosell of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Kristi Haasma of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Jacob Hayner of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Augustine Jones of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Bonnie Krasuski of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Hunter Lape of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Michael McGuirk of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Entrepreneurship academic program

Sarah Meisel of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michelle Milo of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program

Amanda Neveu of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Brittany Peterson of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Logan Polsinello of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program

Samantha Rioux of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Mikaela Starks of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Joseph Thomas of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Brittany Ubrich of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Leah VonFricken of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Julie Wallace of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program

Matt Wright of Mechanicville , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Ginger Bellard of Melrose , who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program

Nicholas Bradley of Melrose , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Sean Davidson of Melrose , who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Kylie Farrell of Melrose , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Jacob Nazarian of Melrose , who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program

Erica Shudt of Melrose , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Anthony Wasiyo of Melrose , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Alyssa Bonnier of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Samaritan Hospital Nursing academic program

Stacie Cachioli of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Sabrina Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Joshua Fontana of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program

Greg Goodnough of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Gabrielle Jarosz of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Rachel Mau of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Theatre Arts academic program

Frederic Peffer of Schaghticoke , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Alexander Dantz of Stillwater , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Lukas Dunn of Stillwater , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Hayley Foutz of Stillwater , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Amanda Frodey of Stillwater , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Samantha Hayner of Stillwater , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Joshua Oxentine of Stillwater , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Abigail Radliff of Stillwater , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Nathaniel Blomgren of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Alexius Gardner of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Business-Marketing academic program

Matthew Moore of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program

Carolyn Stover of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Biotechnology academic program

Tammy Thomas of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Tessa Waters of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Kaylie Willsey of Valley Falls , who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program

Amy Bedford of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Christina Burniche of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Megan Cheney of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Josh Clendaniel of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Tanya DeShaw of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Lenielyn DelaCruz-Dunavin of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Beth Fronczek of Waterford , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Kelli Gormley of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Destiny Harrigan of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Joseph Hedley of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Erin Howe of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Zachary Hurst of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Caitlin Irla of Waterford , who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program

Michael LaCombe of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Abigail Lanchak of Waterford , who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program

Lynnette Lavigne of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Tuesday Lee of Waterford , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Megan Lemiesz of Waterford , who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program

Asaad Loiseau of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Taylor Newberry of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Carly Newhouse of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Jessica Noeth of Waterford , who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program

Brian Nosal of Waterford , who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program

Brianna Ogsbury of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Danielle Paske of Waterford , who is studying in the Accounting academic program

Christopher Pecak of Waterford , who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology: Verizon academic program

Alyssa Pew of Waterford , who is studying in the Radiologic Technology academic program

Lorna Prescillas of Waterford , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Jamie Raucci of Waterford , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Jenna Rivet of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Matthew Roy of Waterford , who is studying in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology academic program

Meredith Rutsky of Waterford , who is studying in the Nursing academic program

Steven Sankel of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Michela Semenza of Waterford , who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program

Deborah Smith of Waterford , who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program

Kailyn Stewart of Waterford , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Courtney Stewart-Steciuk of Waterford , who is studying in the Digital Media academic program

Christine Thompson of Waterford , who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program

Bradford Westcott of Waterford , who is studying in the Non Matriculated academic program

Christina Wilson of Waterford , who is studying in the Human Services academic program

Bradley Wruck of Waterford , who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program

Christopher Audi of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Business Administration academic program

Michael Pucci of Clifton Park , who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program

Arrest Reports for the June 11, 2015 Issue

Mechanicville Police Department Arrest Reports

04/13/15

Joseph M. Mikalonis, 27, of Averill Park was charged April 13th, 2015 with Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree, possession of a hypodermic needle and unlawful possession of marijuana following traffic stop.

04/14/15

Jason R. Sapienza, 35, of Mechanicville was charged April 14th, 2015 with assault third degree.

04/17/15

Kevin D. Cunningham, 19, of Mechanicville was charged April 17th, 2015 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

04/17/15

Cody J. Letourneau, 18, of Mechanicville was charged April 17th, 2015 with failure to appear after a bench warrant was issued for failing to appear on a previous charge.

04/17/15

Cheryl M Trant, 45, of Mechanicville was charged April 17th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle second degree.

04/18/15

Amanda G. Ippoliti, 21, of Ballston Spa was charged April 18th, 2015 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle third degree following a traffic stop.

04/21/15

Earl F. Lussier II, 28, of Mechanicville was charged April 21st, 2015 with unlawful possession of marijuana.

04/24/15

Peter J. Dubois, 22, of Mechanicville was charged April 24th, 2015 with criminal possession of a controlled substance seventh degree and unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop.

04/27/15

Cody J. Letourneau, 18, of Waterford was charged April 27th, 2015 with unlawful possession of marijuana as well as violating conditions of probation.

04/27/15

Jason D. Hohn, 40, of Mechanicville was charged April 27th, 2015 with criminal mischief fourth degree and unlawful imprisonment second degree.

04/28/15

Joshua R. Cromie, 21, of Mechanicville was charged April 28th, 2015 with criminal possession of marijuana fifth degree.

04/28/15

Tina M. Hayes, 44, of Mechanicville was charged April 28th, 2015 with making a punishable false written statement.

04/30/15

Brendan R. Park, 28, of Cambridge was charged April 30th, 2015 unlawful possession of marijuana.

04/30/15

Vincent Laware, 18, of Troy was charged April 30th, 2015 with assault third degree.

05/03/15

Kevin P. Foley, 40, of Schenectady was charged May 3rd, 2015 with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration.

 

Stillwater Police Department Arrest Report

05/28/15

Stillwater Police arrested Benjamin T. Brewer (age 19) of Mechanicville and charged him with Unlawful Dumping (violation) following an incident in which he dumped debris on private property located on West St. He was issued an appearance ticket for Stillwater Town Court. The arrest was handled by Ptl. Michael Sharadin.

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area residents received degrees at SUNY Poly Commencement

UTICA, NY (06/11/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students received degrees at SUNY Polytechnic Institute's 41st annual spring commencement May 9 in the Wildcat Field House on the SUNY Poly campus in Marcy, N.Y.

Brian Soeller of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wesley Mahunik of Clifton Park, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Kyle Dickinson of Schaghticoke, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Jared Rivet of Waterford, NY - BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 367 students who excelled academically in the Spring 2015 semester to the College's Dean's List.

The students included:

  • Kirsten Carlo of Valley Falls, NY, whose major is Art Studio
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Business Administration
Area SUNY Potsdam Students Named to President's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 907 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Spring 2015 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Kristin G. Esterberg.

The students included:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, whose major is Dance
  • Gabrielle Buffoline of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Taylor Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Biochemistry
  • Alexandria Kosek of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • John Kosowsky of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Computer Science
  • Robert Krupanich of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Madison Mahar of Mechanicville, NY, whose major is Biology
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, whose major is Music Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Mathematics
  • Stephen Whimple of Clifton Park, NY, whose major is Music Performance

Miss Veronica M. Kushneir – 101

STILLWATER, NY – Miss Veronica M. Kushneir, 101, former longtime resident of Blizzard Road, died Saturday, June 6th at Elderwood at Birchwood, Liverpool, NY, after an extended illness.   A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 12th at 2 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Peter’s) No. Hudson Ave., Stillwater. Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the Church on Friday from Noon till Mass time.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church, 52 William St., Mechanicville in memory of Veronica M. Kushneir. To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

Read the entire obituary in the June 18th issue.

 

The Express Newspaper June 11, 2015

Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Area Students Named to Morrisville State College Dean's List

MORRISVILLE, NY (06/04/2015)(readMedia)-- Morrisville State College recently announced the students who were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours.

Olivia Logue of Johnsonville, (NY)

Courtney Luskin of Valley Falls, (NY)

Students Named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University:

Brian P Chrzan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering.

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

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

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

Students Named to Clarkson University Dean's List

POTSDAM, NY (06/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University:

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

Vincent J. DeChiaro of Clifton Park, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in biology.

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

Victoria Hathaway of Stillwater, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in chemical engineering.

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

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

Ryan Arthur McHerron of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mathematics.

Erin N. Strack of Waterford, N.Y., a senior majoring in biology.

Aaron H Tong of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in biology.

Taylor Welch of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in chemical engineering.

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a freshman majoring in environmental engineering.

Dominick Tironi graduates from Paul Smith's College

PAUL SMITHS, NY (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Dominick Tironi of Waterford, N.Y., graduated from Paul Smith's College in May 2015. Tironi earned a bachelor of professional studies degree in culinary arts and service management from Paul Smith's, which is located in the Adirondack Park of New York state.

Kelsey Jo Kromer Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Kutztown University

KUTZTOWN, PA (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Kelsey Jo Kromer of Clifton Park, NY (12065), has been named to the Spring 2015 Dean's List at Kutztown University. To be eligible for Dean's List, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade point average of 3.60. More than 1,700 students were named to the list.

Amber Howe of Stillwater named to Harding University dean's list

SEARCY, AR (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Stillwater resident Amber Howe, a senior accounting major at Harding University, is among more than 1,200 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2015 semester.

Rachel Hazleton Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Bucknell University

LEWISBURG, PA (06/03/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Hazleton, Clifton Park, NY (12065), was named to the dean's list at Bucknell University for the spring semester of 2014-15 academic year. Dean's list students have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0.