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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Samantha Carlo Named to Castleton University Dean's List

CASTLETON, VT (06/01/2016)-- Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke, NY was recently named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2015-16 academic year.

Local athletes compete for SUNY Oneonta women's track and field team during 2015-16

ONEONTA, NY (06/01/2016)-- 53 student athletes competed for the SUNY Oneonta women's track and field team during 2015-16.

Margaret Sanderson of Schaghticoke (12154)

Rachael Shine of Clifton Park (12065)

Local Students Named To Spring 2016 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (05/31/2016)-- Several local students were recently named to the President's List for the Spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. Each fall and spring term, the college's President's List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.5 and 4.0.

Those recognized include:

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

Christian Almeida of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Dylan Altobelli of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Wanda Anderson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

Teresa Araujo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

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

Levi Ashley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Justin Betts of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Gabriella Bliven of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Emma Boers of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicole Brophy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Michael Bryant of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Christopher Carillo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

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

Melanie Chapman of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Sara Clark of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Physical Education Studies academic program.

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

Nicholas DeMarco of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Sophie Dionne-Adam of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

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

Brittani Fay of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

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

Tyler Frisbee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

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

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

Kaitlyn Gunsel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

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

Carrington Hessell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Austin Hughes of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Ositadinma Jon-Nwakalo of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Rebecca Jordan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

Niklas Kaplan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Kole Kibler of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Pavlo Kovalchuk of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

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

Courtnee Kyle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

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

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

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

Matthew Martin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kelly McEvoy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ryan McPartlon of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Dakota Mcgee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jamie Medick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Marketing academic program.

Katherine Murphy of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

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

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

Payal Patel of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Katherine Peters of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

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

Muhammad Qureshi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Aided Drafting academic program.

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

Ryan Rao of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Maria Roberts of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

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

David Sagan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

Sefka Saljanin of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

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

Angel Seamans of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Paul Severence of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

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

Meagan Sherry of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Olivia Shipley of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Sarswoti Shrestha of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Amanda Simpson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Abigail Skarbowski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Rachael Skliutas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Nathaniel Smith of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Daniel Snyder of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

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

Richard Stephan of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Emily Tucker of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Nicolette Wagner of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

James Waller of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Engineering Science academic program.

Ryan Whimple of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Nicholas Willard of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Robert Wood of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Naila Yaqoob of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Teaching Assistant academic program.

Ben Zohn of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kelly Buttars of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Conor Clune of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Jessica Daisak of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems: System and Network Administration academic program.

Nicole Hayner of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Kimberly Levine of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Juan Carlos Rosado of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Ellen Ross of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Danielle Shea of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Lynn Thomas of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

Paige Bala of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Graig Bell of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Mechanical Engineering Technology academic program.

Whitney Burke of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Taylor Champagne of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Jennifer Edwards of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

Isaac Kautz of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Zachary Mason of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Marissa Peters of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

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

Virginia Wickham of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

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

Local Students Named To Dean's List at Hudson Valley Community College

TROY, NY (05/31/2016)-- More than 1,1000 students were recently named to the Dean's List for the spring 2016 term at Hudson Valley Community College. Each fall and spring term, the college's Deans' List honors those students who have a term grade point average between 3.0 and 3.5.

Those honored include:

Yesmin Ahmadi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Mirsije Bashaj of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

Riley Belkevich-Manupella of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Dylan Bruhns of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

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

Benjamin Cerveny of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

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

Brandon Dice of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Biological Sciences academic program.

Tiffany Dobrzenski of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Sean Doran of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Lauren Doyle of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

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

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

Cameron Furey of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services academic program.

William Gaffney of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

April Gendron of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

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

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

Mitchell Haas of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business - Accounting academic program.

Karissa Hatlee of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Early Childhood academic program.

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

Keyra Howery of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

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

Kiernan Johnson of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Samantha Kane of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

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

Jillian Knox of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Sydney Kruth of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Alyssa LaBrecque of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

Rida Mahmood of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Dean Mahunik of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Max Marciniak of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Kenji Marsh of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Angelina Mazza of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Kyle McAlonie of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Jonathan McCormick of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services - Autobody Repair academic program.

Courtney McDonnell of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Amanda Moore of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Forensic Science Studies academic program.

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

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

Andrew Myers of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

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

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

Nibras Qureshi of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Taylor Ray of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Briella Sala of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Architectural Technology academic program.

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

Andrew Thorpe of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Joseph Vega of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Gabrielle Vincent of Clifton Park, who is studying in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography academic program.

Matthew Alverson of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Dehondre Ansley of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Digital Media academic program.

Saad Mawlood of Halfmoon, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Nicole Casale of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Conway Gillespie of Johnsonville, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

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

Michael Buswell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Mathematics and Science academic program.

Anthony Clements of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Mariah Day of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Fine Arts academic program.

John DelBalso of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Criminal Justice 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.

Nicholas Dworak of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Fitness Specialist academic program.

Daniel Farrell of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Lawrence Fiorino of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Mechatronics academic program.

Devin Gaudette of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Alexis Herrington of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Surgical Technology academic program.

Ashleigh Imfeld of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Human Services academic program.

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

Donevan Mysliwiec of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Anthony Salustri of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Andrew Sickels of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Mechatronics academic program.

Laura Sochia-Burkhardt of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Amber VanEpps of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Audreanna Welden of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Destiney Whalen of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Rebecca Wolf of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Liberal Arts and Science: Humanities and Social Science academic program.

Melissa Yusaitis of Mechanicville, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Raffi Barkamian of Melrose, who is studying in the Automotive Technical Services - Autobody Repair academic program.

Sierra Carter of Melrose, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Jacob Catricala of Melrose, who is studying in the Computer Information Systems academic program.

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Raymond Hansen of Melrose, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

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

Robert Jones of Melrose, who is studying in the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic academic program.

Tyler Kehn of Melrose, who is studying in the Criminal Justice academic program.

Jonathan Seim of Melrose, who is studying in the Construction Technology academic program.

Suzen Bickford of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Health Information Management and Technology academic program.

Halle Nightingale of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Nursing academic program.

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

Lauren Smith of Schaghticoke, who is studying in the Dental Hygiene academic program.

Jordan Doughty of Stillwater, who is studying in the Business Administration academic program.

Brandon Marvin of Stillwater, who is studying in the Individual Studies academic program.

Joshua Bevevino of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Mortuary Science academic program.

Elliott Hansen of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Construction and Maintenance academic program.

Matt Simmons of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services academic program.

Raymond Vogel of Valley Falls, who is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technology - Electronics academic program.

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

William Balfe of Waterford, who is studying in the Non-matriculated academic program.

Nazareth College Announces Students on Dean's List for Spring 2016

ROCHESTER, NY (05/26/2016)-- Nazareth College announces its Dean's List for the Spring of 2016 semester.

Brittany Lefebvre of Mechanicville (12118) is majoring in Marketing.

Nicole McGreevy of Schaghticoke (12154) is majoring in Marketing.

Amy Slemp of Clifton Park (12065) is majoring in Health Sciences.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Spring 2016 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (05/26/2016)-- The following local residents were among 1,292 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the spring 2016 semester.

Mary Vierling of Waterford, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in aerospace engineering.

Colin Claus of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in civil engineering.

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical engineering.

Alexandra Wheeler of Mechanicville, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2019 majoring in robotics engineering and computer science.

Graham Irish Named to UVM Dean's List

BURLINGTON, VT (05/26/2016)-- Graham Irish has been named to the dean's list for the spring 2016 semester at the University of Vermont. Irish from Clifton Park, NY, is a(n) Business Administration major in the Grossman School of Business.

Local Students Graduate from St. Lawrence University

CANTON, NY (05/27/2016)-- Nearly 600 students received bachelor degrees from St. Lawrence University during Commencement ceremonies held on May 22 in Canton, New York.

Sarah H. Buck of Mechanicville. Buck is a member of the Class of 2016 and majored in performance and communication arts. Buck received the degree of bachelor of arts. Buck graduated from Stillwater Central School.

Emily M. DePoy of Clifton Park. DePoy is a member of the Class of 2016 and majored in biology. DePoy received the degree of bachelor of science magna cum laude. DePoy graduated from Shenendehowa High School.

Ryan Hendrickson Receives Academic Achievement Award

ONEONTA, NY (05/31/2016)-- Ryan Hendrickson of Clifton Park, NY, was one of 54 outstanding SUNY Oneonta students selected to receive a 2016 Academic Achievement Award this spring. Each academic department or program selected one to three outstanding seniors to receive the award.

Hendrickson received the Political Science Department award.

Jerome Pabulayan competes for the SUNY Oneonta men's track and field team

ONEONTA, NY (06/01/2016)-- Jerome Pabulayan, a Biology major from Clifton Park, NY was a member of the 2015-16 SUNY Oneonta men's track and field team.

The Red Dragons placed fourth (Indoor) and second (Outdoor) at the SUNYAC Track Championships.

Siobhan Kennedy Volunteers with Save the Children in Bolivia

ONEONTA, NY (05/26/2016)-- Siobhan Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY, is spending part of the summer volunteering in Bolivian schools through a unique faculty-led field course in collaboration with Save the Children International.

Twenty-two SUNY Oneonta students arrived in Bolivia on May 17 and will spend two weeks immersing themselves in Bolivian culture and doing service-learning projects in elementary schools, high schools and in the Save the Children offices. They are accompanied by Brett Heindl, associate professor of political science, and Alejandra Escudero, lecturer in Spanish.

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SUNY Potsdam to Recognize Area Graduates at Commencement 2016

POTSDAM, NY (05/18/2016)-- The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize more than 1,000 candidates for graduation during the College's Bicentennial Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 21. The graduating Class of 2016 will be honored at a special ceremony befitting SUNY Potsdam's 200th anniversary.

This year's graduates include:

  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Molly Bonnier of Melrose, NY, graduating magna cum laude with both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Dance
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Nicholas Colletti of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics and Mathematics
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Margaret Dollard of Melrose, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Kayla Fraser of Clifton Park, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • Amy Lynch of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • John Marshall of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Cory Moon of Schaghticoke, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Patrick Mylod of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Christine Reich of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Shauni Sawchuk of Clifton Park, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Matthew Vertefeuille of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and History
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Amanda Walther of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Eric Zalewski of Clifton Park, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
  • Jordynn Zusy of Waterford, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education

Megan Yattaw Recognized for Community Service

ONEONTA, NY (05/18/2016)-- Megan Yattaw of Waterford, NY, was among the 39 members of the SUNY Oneonta Class of 2016 who received Senior Service Awards recognizing their commitment to volunteerism. Students who completed at least 350 hours of service through the college's Center for Social Responsibility and Community (CSRC) were recognized during a reception on May 13.

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

SEARCY, AR (05/18/2016)-- Amber Howe, accounting major at Harding University from Stillwater (12170), is among more than 1,300 University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring 2016 semester.

Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, Earns Graduate Degree from Nazareth College

ROCHESTER, NY (05/17/2016)-- Kristen Swift of Clifton Park, NY, graduated from Nazareth College with a master of science degree in Music Therapy during the 89th Commencement ceremony at the Blue Cross Arena on Sunday, May 8, 2016.

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Local SUNY Potsdam Student-Athletes named to Fall SUNYAC All-Academic Team

POTSDAM, NY (02/12/2016)-- The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has named 53 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to its All-Academic Team for the Fall 2015 semester, the conference announced Wednesday, Feb. 10. Players named to the all-academic team have a minimum 3.3 GPA for the semester. Here is a list of the local athletes that compete for the Potsdam Bears.

Sarah Erno of Mechanicville (12118) is a Freshman member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team.

Madison Mahar of Mechanicville (12118) is a Sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team.

SUNY Potsdam athlete Madison Mahar earns SUNYAC Fall Commissioner's List recognition

POTSDAM, NY (02/12/2016)-- Madison Mahar, a resident of Mechanicville, N.Y. was one of 28 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's List for the Fall 2015 semester, the conference announced Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Mahar is a Sophomore member of the SUNY Potsdam Women's Soccer team. Players named to this list have carried a minimum 3.3 grade-point-average over three consecutive semesters at Potsdam.

 

Local Students from Hudson Valley Community College Named to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities

TROY, NY (02/16/2016)-- Local college students studying at Hudson Valley Community College were recently honored by acceptance in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities.

Who's Who students are chosen by a campus nominating committee for this honor based upon academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities and continued potential for success.

Those honored include:

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

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

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

Erica Shudt of Melrose. Shudt is studying in the Liberal Arts & Sciences - Humanities & Social Science academic program.

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

Worcester Polytechnic Institute Announces Fall 2015 Dean's List

WORCESTER, MA (02/15/2016)-- The following local residents were among 1,238 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) named to the university's Dean's List for academic excellence for the fall 2015 semester.

Kimberlee Kocienski of Schaghticoke, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2017 majoring in mechanical engineering.

Mary Vierling of Waterford, N.Y., is a member of the class of 2018 majoring in aerospace engineering.

Local Student, Allison Reinhardt, Named to Dean's List at Saint Joseph's University

PHILADELPHIA, PA (02/12/2016)-- Allison Reinhardt, of Clifton Park, NY (12065), earned Dean's List honors at Saint Joseph's University for the Fall 2015 semester. Reinhardt studies Professional Studies at the University. Students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or above, a B or greater in all their classes, and complete at least 15 credits to earn dean's list status for a semester.

Clifton Park resident named to Merrimack College Dean's List

NORTH ANDOVER, MA (02/10/2016)-- John Bassett of Clifton Park has achieved the status of Dean's List for the fall 2015 semester at Merrimack College.

Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2015 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/10/2016)-- Local students named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Fall 2015 semester

Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Makala Foley of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education.

Dana Foucault of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Psychology.

Derek Rose of Mechanicville, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Communication.

Local Student Elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College

Clinton, N.Y. — Rachel V. Beamish, daughter of James and Teresa Beamish of Melrose, was recently elected to the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa at Hamilton College.Phi Beta Kappa, which established a chapter at Hamilton in 1870, is the oldest and most prestigious honor society in the country.  Students are elected to membership in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement in fulfilling the goals and purposes of the college.Beamish, a senior majoring in classical studies and English, is a graduate of Hoosic Valley Central School.

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SUNY Geneseo Announces President's List for Fall 2015

GENESEO, NY (02/04/2016)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its President's List for the fall semester 2015. To be on the list, a student must have achieved an A in all coursework (4.0 grade point average) while taking at least 12 credit hours.

Those on the President's List from this area include:

Melissa Frank from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Thomas Hurysz from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Taylor Moore from Stillwater, NY (12170)

SUNY Geneseo Announces Dean's List for Fall Semester 2015

GENESEO, NY (02/04/2016)-- The State University of New York at Geneseo has announced its Dean's List for the fall semester 2015. To be on the list, a student must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Those on the Dean's List from this area include:

Kristen Anderson from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Hope Andrascik from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Meghan Berman from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Feinland from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Hugh Horner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cameron Mellow from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Sara Niles from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Lillian Perry from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Alyssa Signor from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Jane Skinner from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Cailin Sofko from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Allie Wachtel from Clifton Park, NY (12065)

Erin Shinski from Mechanicville, NY (12118)

Marisa Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Rachel Moore from Schaghticoke, NY (12154)

Sarah Phillips from Waterford, NY (12188)

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SUNY Oswego recognizes area students on Fall 2015 Deans’ List

OSWEGO, NY (12/29/2015)-- Several area students received Deans' List recognition at SUNY Oswego in fall 2015. Students on the list earned a grade point average of 3.3 to 3.79 for the semester.

Students on the President's and Deans' lists represent the academic top 28.9 percent of the Oswego student body.

Karlee Brown of Kings Court in Clifton Park, a senior marketing major

Miles J. Kelly of P.O. Box 1022 in Clifton Park, a senior business administration major

Theodore J. McCarthy of Friar Tuck Court in Clifton Park, a junior business administration major

Austin P. Mcgrath of Carriage Road in Clifton Park, a senior business administration major

Zachary Melite of Old Coach Road in Clifton Park, a junior human resource management major

Matthew P. Murphy of Sugarbush Road in Clifton Park, a senior accounting major

Kirstin M. Swartz of Wilden Way in Clifton Park, a sophomore creative writing major

Kelsey L. Thomas of Caceras Court in Clifton Park, a senior marketing major

John P. Trawinski of Fallentree Lane in Clifton Park, a senior applied mathematical economics major

Robert G. Wolny of Esopus Drive in Clifton Park, a senior economics major

Tyler Mone of North Sixth Avenue in Mechanicville, a junior broadcasting and mass communication major

Katelyn Pingelski of Johnson Road in Mechanicville, a junior information science major

Alyssa M. Santagato of Broadway in Mechanicville, a senior anthropology major

Angela R. Tylock of Cavalry Course in Mechanicville, a senior political science major

Perry Kennedy of Franklin Court in Stillwater, a senior zoology major

James M. Palmieri of Lake Street in Stillwater, a senior public justice major

 

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SUNY Oneonta Recognizes 2015 Alumni of Distinction Honorees
ONEONTA, NY (10/16/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oneonta recently recognized nearly 100 alumni during the 2015 Alumni of Distinction Presentation of Honors.

In 2014, the SUNY Oneonta Alumni Association established the Alumni of Distinction program to recognize graduates who have distinguished themselves through their careers, their service to their communities, and their commitment to SUNY Oneonta. The Alumni of Distinction Honor recognizes just a few of the thousands of alumni who have made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have honored the legacy of excellence at the college.

The 2015 Alumni of Distinction honorees were recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 4, 2015. To view the full list of Alumni of Distinction honorees, visit www.oneontaalumni.com/alumniofdistinction.

The following area residents were named SUNY Oneonta Alumni of Distinction this year:

Robert Degnan of Mechanicville, NY, President/Chief Operating Officer/Board of Directors of Sysmenx America, Inc., and a 1979 graduate of SUNY Oneonta;

Michael Kopp of Stillwater, NY, Retired Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Electronic Data Resources, and a 1987 graduate of SUNY Oneonta;

Katie O'Gorman honored for Academics

ONEONTA, NY (10/19/2015)(readMedia)-- Katie O'Gorman, a Sophomore Business Economics from Clifton Park, NY was selected as an All-American Scholar Athlete by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) for the 2014-15 academic year. There were a total of 5,493 softball players from across seven membership divisions who were honored including 1,018 student athletes from NCAA Division III.

O'Gorman had a huge offensive season in her second season with Oneonta. She hit .385 while slugging a team best .661. O'Gorman had 42 hits including 13 doubles, four triples and three home runs while driving in 23 runs and scoring 28 times.

The team finished with a 25-14 record overall. The Red Dragons were 12-6 in the SUNYAC and qualified for the conference tournament.

The 2015 season kicks off in Florida on Saturday, Mar. 5, 2016. Opponents and game times have yet to be determined.

 

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SUNY Oswego announces August graduates

OSWEGO, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- Several area residents completed their baccalaureate studies at SUNY Oswego in August 2015.

A student who graduates with honors is indicated by the traditional Latin phrases summa cum laude, with highest honor (grade averages of 3.8 to 4.0); magna cum laude, with great honor (grade averages of 3.6 to 3.79); and cum laude, with honor (grade averages of 3.30 to 3.59).

Anthony A. Barone of Damask Drive in Clifton Park earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration

Helen G. Krupski of Bayberry Drive in Clifton Park earned her bachelor of science degree in childhood education, magna cum laude

SUNY New Paltz Fall 2015 Enrollment

NEW PALTZ, NY (09/23/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY New Paltz welcomes more than 1,800 students to campus for the 2015-16 academic year. Among the newest members of the New Paltz campus community are:

Morgan Clifford of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Eleanor Condelles of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Brandon Fiege of Waterford, N.Y. (12188)

Ariane Manolopoulos of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Julia Olson of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Sarah Sherman of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Jenna Smith of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

Alex Wollyung of Clifton Park, N.Y. (12065)

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Area students earn Deans' Awards at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has made Deans' Awards to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.

The scholarships are $6,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $38,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Adam Knapp of Nadeau Road in Clifton Park, a freshman majoring in adolescence education who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.

Kassadee C. Paulo of Russell Drive in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in journalism who last studied at Stillwater Central School.

SUNY Oswego Awards Merit Scholarships

OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded Merit Scholarships to a select group of students who are starting at the college in fall 2015.

The Merit awards are $3,000 over four years. For non-New York state students, the total award can increase to as much as $35,000 in combination with a Destination Oswego scholarship.

Alexandria F. Willard of P.O. Box 435 in Stillwater, a freshman majoring in zoology who last studied at Stillwater Central School.

Matthew V. Pugliano of Copperfield Drive in Waterford, a freshman majoring in chemistry who last studied at Shenendehowa High School.

Ryan Mchale of Clifton Park receives Presidential Scholarship at SUNY Oswego

OSWEGO, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Oswego has awarded a Presidential Scholarship to Ryan T. Mchale of Clifton Park. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.

Area SUNY Potsdam Students Complete Spring 2015 Internships

POTSDAM, NY (08/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Nearly 250 SUNY Potsdam students completed internship placements at companies, non-profits or campus departments in Spring 2015.

SUNY Potsdam's internship program places students with employers whose interests align with their studies. Each student intern has a faculty sponsor, and earns between 1 and 12 credits toward their degree requirements.

Last semester's successful student interns included:

  • Margaret Dollard from Melrose, NY, who interned with the SUNY Potsdam Department of Modern Languages in Potsdam, NY
  • Geoffrey Lyman from Stillwater, NY, who interned with the Adirondack Mountain Club's ADK Loj in Lake Placid, NY
  • Amy Lynch from Schaghticoke, NY, who interned with St. Lawrence Valley Renewal House in Canton, NY

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Local residents graduate from RIT

ROCHESTER, NY (07/15/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students graduated from RIT in the spring 2014-2015 semester:

  • Chelsea Schadewald of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 3D digital design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Leah Hofgesang of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in medical illustration from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Nathan Burrell of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Kayla Wheeler of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering from RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering.
  • Matthew Zeosky of Clifton Park (12065) received a Bachelor of Science degree in game design and development from RIT's B. Thomas Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences.
  • Michael Chaszczewski of Stillwater (12170) received a Master of Fine Arts degree in visual communication design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
  • Timothy Bromm of Valley Falls (12185) received a Master of Fine Arts degree in industrial design from RIT's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.
Local Residents Achieve Dean's List at SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students have been cited for academic achievement for the Spring 2015 semester by achieving the Dean's List at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi. To qualify for the Dean's List, students must have an academic average of 3.50 or higher within the semester.

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park - BSN in Nursing

Shawna Mason of Mechanicville - AAS in Veterinary Science Technology

Benjamin Thomsen of Stillwater - AAS in Electrical Construction and Controls

Local Residents Graduate from SUNY Delhi

DELHI, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students are graduates for May 2015 at the State University of New York College of Technology at Delhi:

Brittany Hurd of Clifton Park - BSN in Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Shawna Mason of Mechanicville - AAS in Veterinary Science Technology

Benjamin Thomsen of Stillwater - AAS in Electrical Construction and Controls

Ryan McGrath graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University

MADISON, NJ (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Ryan McGrath, of Waterford, NY, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus, located in Teaneck, NJ, has graduated with a BS in Business Administration as of May 2015.

Students Named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2015 Semester

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the Marist College Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester:

Molly Costello of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Makala Foley of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2018 and is majoring in Psychology/Special Education.

Dana Foucault of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Social Work.

Shannon McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2016 and is majoring in Psychology.

Megan McCormack of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in Communication.

Megan Romer of Clifton Park, NY is a member of the Class of 2015 and is majoring in Biochemistry.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute congratulates students at the 2015 Commencement Ceremony

TROY, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute held their 209th Commencement ceremonies on May 30 in the East Campus Athletic Village Stadium. The ceremonies included an address by Admiral Michelle Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations.

The following students were recognized during the 2015 commencement exercise:

Jacqueline Doll of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a BS in Communication

Georgeanna Foley of Melrose, NY, graduated with a BA in Architecture

Brendan Howell of Clifton Park, NY, graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Industrial & Management Engr

Colin Hughes of Clifton Park, NY, graduated with a BS in Business and Management

Jonathan Matla of Melrose, NY, graduated with a BS in Industrial & Management Engr

Monica Patel of Clifton Park, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Biology

Kyle Wood of Mechanicville, NY, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS in Electrical Engineering

Rensselaer Students Named to Spring 2015 Dean's List

TROY, NY (07/14/2015)(readMedia)-- Approximately 2,700 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester. The Dean's List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below "C."

Katelyn Angeliu of Clifton Park, NY, studies Mechanical Engineering

Tatios Barkamian of Melrose, NY, studies Information Tech & Web Science

Evan Bernstein of Waterford, NY, studies Chemical Engineering

Hailey Beyer of Clifton Park, NY, studies Architecture

Kirthana Bhat of Clifton Park, NY, studies Chemical Engineering

Ryan Buss of Clifton Park, NY, studies Biomedical Engineering

Thomas Carter of Waterford, NY, studies Mathematics

Ethan Connor of Stillwater, NY, studies Business and Management

Sarah Farnham of Clifton Park, NY, studies Architecture

Georgeanna Foley of Melrose, NY, studies Architecture

Jared Garrow of Stillwater, NY, studies Environmental Science

Paul Horner of Waterford, NY, studies Computer Science

Aaron Kalish of Clifton Park, NY, studies Industrial & Management Engr

Adam Kalish of Clifton Park, NY, studies Mechanical Engineering

Okan Kaya of Clifton Park, NY, studies Biomedical Engineering

Faith Marro of Johnsonville, NY, studies Architecture

Jonathan Matla of Melrose, NY, studies Industrial & Management Engr

Peter Matla of Melrose, NY, studies Information Tech & Web Science

Monica Patel of Clifton Park, NY, studies Biology

Timothy Saia of Clifton Park, NY, studies Chemical Engineering

Bilal Salam of Waterford, NY, studies Computer Science

Daniel Sze of Clifton Park, NY, studies Computer Science

Eric Tsui of Clifton Park, NY, studies Computer & Systems Engineering

Colton Wicks of Mechanicville, NY, studies Computer Science