The Express Newspaper June 11, 2015
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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Katelyn E. DiBenedetto Receives 2015 Phi Kappa Phi Love of Learning Award
BATON ROUGE, LA (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Katelyn E. DiBenedetto of Clifton Park, N.Y., recently was awarded a Love of Learning award worth $500 from The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi--the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. DiBenedetto is one of 80 recipients nationwide to receive the award.
DiBenedetto, a Ph.D. student in anthropology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, plans to use funds from the award to alleviate travel costs to Cornell University to utilize their stable isotope laboratories.
Clifton Park Resident Rachel Harrison Returns from Zurich Following Intensive Research Project
WORCESTER, MA (06/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Rachel Harrison of Clifton Park, N.Y., a junior majoring in mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), recently completed an intense, hands-on research project in Zurich. The project was titled WPI Analyzing Industrial Service Businesses 2015.
Local Students to Attend Clarkson University
POTSDAM, NY (06/08/2015)(readMedia)-- Read the following about the new students who will attend Clarkson University as members of the Class of 2019:
Austin Gregory Beyer of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in engineering studies.
Sarah Emily Duclos of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in mechanical engineering.
James Ellis Homan of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in engineering and management.
Alexander Lavigne of Waterford, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in business studies.
Bradley Thomas Pearson of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Shenendehowa High School, is majoring in business studies.
Andrew Travis of Stillwater, N.Y., a graduate of Stillwater Central School, is majoring in aeronautical engineering.
Rhein T. Zeronda of Clifton Park, N.Y., a graduate of Mekeel Christian Academy, is majoring in engineering studies.
Mechanicville Resident Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List at Dean College
FRANKLIN, MA (06/05/2015)(readMedia)-- Anna McKenzie from Mechanicville has been named to the Dean's List at Dean College for the spring 2015 semester.
The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
Zachary Stewart of Clifton Park, N.Y., was awarded a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering.
Senthil Jayaseelan of Mechanicville, N.Y., was awarded a master of business administration degree.
Kenneth Angeliu of Clifton Park, N.Y., was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.
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.
Elks Student Recognition – by Audrey Zurlo
The Mechanicville Stillwater Elks Lodge held its annual scholarship dinner to honor students from the three local school districts Mechanicville, Stillwater, and Hoosic Valley. The program was a combined event to recognize the Elks Honor Students from the 2014-2015 school year and the awarding of the Elks Scholarship to one graduating senior from each school. The event was attended by the students, their families, school administrative and guidance staff, and Elks officers and members.
Read the entire article in the May 21st issue.
The Express Newspaper – May 21, 2015
Awards and Achievements – Local College Students
Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Performs Well at NEICAAA All-New England Outdoor Track and Field Championships
WORCESTER, MA (05/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski earned NEICAAA All-New England honors and/or set a new school record this past weekend at MIT.
Laura Pumphrey claimed her second NEICAAA high jump crown with a personal-best height of 5-8.75 which is unofficially second on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.
Liz Pellegrini unofficially moved into a tie for 17th on the 100-meter hurdle list with an All-New England performance of 14.53. The fifth place time in the finals was her second PR of the weekend as she clocked a 14.66 to place seventh in the prelims. Pellegrini was .08 seconds shy of another All-New England effort with a ninth-place time of 1:03.45 in the 400-meter hurdles.
The 4x100-meter relay team also earned All-New England laurels as Maya Rhinehart, Pellegrini, Alex Price, and Sara Velleca finished eighth in a time of 48.25. Maggie LaRoche, Gina Capobianco, Emily Newman and Jessica Orr raced to a school record in the 4x800-meter relay (9:39.61) as did the foursome of Velleca, Rhinehart, Lea Strangio and Kimberlee Kocienski in the 4x400-meter relay (3:57.09).
For the men, Andrew Zayac came home fourth in the steeplechase in a school-record time of 9:15.39. The time is also unofficially 17th on the NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships performance list.
The 4x800-meter relay team of Lucas Roy, Ryan Moran, Austin Scott and Thomas Kostelak crossed the finish line in a school-record time of 7:45.11 while the 4x400-meter relay squad of Joey Collins, Ryan Dennis, Paul-Henry Schoenhagen and Warren Staver posted a seventh-place time of 3:18.30 to collect All-New England honors.
David Frederick, who finished fifth overall in the pole vault with a personal-best height of 15-05, was the top Division III finisher in the event.
Local Student Wins Award at Hamilton College Class & Charter Day
Clinton, N.Y. -- Mary C. D'Ambro, daughter of Darla and David D'Ambro of Schaghticoke, was named the recipient of The Nelson Clark Dale, Jr. Prize in Music at Hamilton College's annual Class & Charter Day, held on May 11.
Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement
HERKIMER, NY (05/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Herkimer County Community College announces candidates for the College's 47th annual commencement to be held Friday, May 15 at 5 pm in the Gymnasium of the Physical Education Building. There are 584 candidates for the associate degree and 52 candidates for certificates. This includes 127 candidates who completed their studies completely online through the College's Internet Academy.
Local students include:
Anne Sophie Champagne of Clifton Park, majoring in Paralegal A.A.S.
Toni Celina Cwiertniewski of Waterford, majoring in Business: Fashion Buying & Merchandising A.A.S.
Tyler C. Mone of Mechanicville, majoring in Liberal Arts & Sciences: General Studies A.A.
Nadia Alexandra Nowak of Clifton Park, majoring in Business: Sports & Recreation Management A.A.S.
Lynn A. Sherman of Waterford, majoring in Business: Accounting A.A.S.
“Opting Out” a Growing Trend – by V. Gallagher
There was a time when it was unheard of for students to refuse to take a school exam, but these days not only is it a possibility, the numbers are actually growing. Stillwater Elementary School principal John Powell says student percentage went up significantly for the district just from this past year.
Read the entire article in the May 14th edition.
The Express Newspaper – May 14, 2015
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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students
Elmira College Dean's List for Term II, 2015
ELMIRA, NY (04/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Elmira College released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for Term II, 2015. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher.
Angelina DeNovellis '15 of Clifton Park NY (12065)
Mikayla Gowett '17 of Mechanicville NY (12118)
Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., Earns NEWMAC Academic All-Conference Laurels
WORCESTER, MA (04/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Kimberlee Kocienski was one of 54 WPI spring student-athletes across five varsity sports to garner NEWMAC Academic All-Conference status, as recently announced.
Of the five teams announced, WPI saw three teams reach double digit recipients, with men's track and field leading the way with 20 honorees. Next was baseball and women's rowing with ten apiece, followed by women's track and field with nine and rounding out the selections was softball with five.
Local Students Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society at Hudson Valley Community College
Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is indicative of academic excellence. Those inducted are matriculated students who have met standards including a grade point average of 3.71 or higher. The college's Alpha Xi Sigma chapter recognizes and promotes scholarship, develops leadership, encourages service and cultivates fellowship among qualified students of the college.
New PTK members inducted at an April 29 ceremony on campus include:
Michael Cavanaugh of Clifton Park who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.
Marlene Countermine of Clifton Park who is studying in the Human Services academic program.
Sean Dales of Clifton Park who is studying in the Business - Business Administraton academic program.
Sabrina Fitzgerald of Schaghticoke who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.
Kelli Gormley of Waterford who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.
Kristian Gutenmann of Clifton Park who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.
Elise Marson of Clifton Park who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Sciences academic program.
Michael Pucci of Clifton Park who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Sciences academic program.
Christine Thompson of Waterford who is studying in the Chemical Dependency Counseling academic program.
Leah VonFricken of Mechanicville who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.
Carolyn Archer-Dimura of Clifton Park who is studying in the Telecommunications Technology - Verizon academic program.
Jason Braun of Johnsonville who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System & Network Administration academic program.
Gabrielle Jarosz of Schaghticoke who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.
Jae Yun Ko of Mechanicville who is studying in the Business - Business Administration academic program.
Feng Lin 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.
Amanda Neveu of Mechanicville who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Sciences academic program.
Traci Scrom of Stillwater who is studying in the Health Information Management & Technology academic program.
Paul Serapilio of Clifton Park who is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Math & Science academic program.
Kaylie Willsey of Valley Falls who is studying in the Broadcast Communications academic program.
Alaina Larkin of Clifton Park Inducted Into Omicron Delta Kappa at St. Lawrence University
CANTON, NY (04/29/2015)(readMedia)-- Alaina E. Larkin of Clifton Park was inducted into the St. Lawrence University chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society.
Larkin is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in international economics-multilanguage and mathematics. She graduated from Shenendehowa High School.
Local Students Honored for Academic Achievement at The College of Saint Rose
ALBANY, NY (04/27/2015)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY, announced that 107 students were honored for outstanding academic achievement at the Honors Convocation held recently on the Saint Rose campus.
These local students received the following awards:
Marlene Eckert of Clifton Park, a junior, received the Mary P. Vanderzee Memorial Award. This award is presented to a sophomore or junior in any degree program who is registered with the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities. A minimum 3.0 grade-point average is required, and applicants must complete an application, which includes a 200-300 word essay.
Deanna Osborn of Clifton Park, a senior, Outstanding Senior in Special Education - Childhood Education Award and the Saint Rose of Lima Award Four-Year Student - Bachelor's Program. Outstanding Senior Awards are presented to graduating seniors who have at least a 3.50 grade-point average and who meet other criteria specified by the departments in which they study. The Saint Rose of Lima Award is presented to two graduating seniors who have maintained the highest cumulative average during their entire course of study at the College. One award is presented to a four-year student; the second award is presented to a transfer student.