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Albany Law School Celebrates 2015 Graduates

ALBANY, NY (07/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Albany Law School celebrated its most recent graduates at the school's 164th Commencement, held May 15, 2015, at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

The following students earned their J.D. degree from the law school:

Jacqueline Goralczyk of Clifton Park (12065)

Carole Ann Kinnaw of Clifton Park (12065)

Danielle Quinn of Clifton Park (12065)

SUNY Cortland

Ryan McBride of Mechanicville has been named to the Dean's List at SUNY Cortland.

Local Students Named to The College of Saint Rose Dean's List for Spring 2015

ALBANY, NY (07/01/2015)(readMedia)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, today announced that 733 students have been named to the Dean's List for the spring 2015 semester.

Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for the Dean's List.

Students from this area who are on the Dean's List for spring 2015 are:

Corrine Furjanic of Clifton Park, NY

Taylor Grupinski of Clifton Park, NY

Eden Loeffel of Clifton Park, NY

Jennifer Nelson of Clifton Park, NY

Emily Ruchlicki of Clifton Park, NY

Christina Destefano of Mechanicville, NY

James Kennedy of Clifton Park, NY

Leah Dugrenier of Melrose, NY

Rachael Garrow of Stillwater, NY

Sophia Laposta of Clifton Park, NY

Jessica Lopez of Clifton Park, NY

Nicolette Miciotta of Mechanicville, NY

MacKenzie Mitchell of Valley Falls, NY

Marissa Napolitano of Clifton Park, NY

Eric Treacy of Clifton Park, NY

Sarah Watson of Clifton Park, NY

Francesca Connelly of Clifton Park, NY

Sharon Denman of Clifton Park, NY

Katherine Greco of Waterford, NY

Audrey Moylan of Waterford, NY

Daniel Priddle of Mechanicville, NY

Sydney Ritchie-liddle of Valley Falls, NY

Scott Whitney of Waterford, NY

 

Former Shenendehowa High School student graduates from Colgate University

HAMILTON, NY (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Joshua Ellis, a Philosophy major, from Clifton Park, NY, 12065 is a member of the Colgate University Class of 2015.

Students named to Dean's List at Grove City College

GROVE CITY, PA (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2015 semester at Grove City College.

Students eligible for the Dean's List have a GPA of 3.40 to 3.59; for the Dean's List with Distinction a GPA of 3.60 to 3.84 and for the Dean's List with High Distinction a GPA of 3.85 to 4.0.

Kaitlin Bartlett was named to the Dean's List with Distinction. Kaitlin was a junior Psychology-BS major. Kaitlin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Kristin Bartlett was named to the Dean's List with Distinction. Kristin was a junior Biology major. Kristin is a 2012 graduate of Shenendehowa High School East and is the daughter of Ms. Annette Bartlett from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Julie Fijal was named to the Dean's List with Distinction. Julie was a sophmore Exercise Science major. Julie is a 2013 graduate of Loudonville Christian School and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Fijal (Elizabeth) from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Amy Melnik was named to the Dean's List with High Distinction. Amy was a senior PreK-8 Special Education major. Amy is a 2011 graduate of Homeschooled and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Melnik (Lisabeth) from Clifton Park, NY. (12065)

Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park Named to Dean's List at Lafayette College

EASTON, PA (07/02/2015)(readMedia)-- Kevin Albagli of Clifton Park (12065) has been named to the 2015 spring semester Dean's List at Lafayette College for outstanding academic achievement. To qualify for Dean's List, a student must achieve at least a 3.60 semester grade point average on a scale of 4.0. Albagli is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School.

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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.

 

 

 

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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

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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.

 

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