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GCC's Kristen Schuth named NACDA 2023-24 Athletics Director of the Year

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Photo of Kristen Schuth, courtesy of Genesee Community College.

Genesee Community College is thrilled to announce that Kristen Schuth has been named National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY). The award spans seven divisions (NCAA FBS, FCS, Division I-AAA, II, III, NAIA/Other Four-Year Institutions, and Junior College/Community Colleges).

Kristen, who serves as the Administrator in Charge of Student and Enrollment Services and Director of Athletics at GCC, has been recognized for her commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, GCC, and the surrounding communities. Winners will be recognized in conjunction with the 59th Annual NACDA & Affiliates Convention at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday, June 11.

Kristen was appointed as GCC's Director of Athletics in 2013. Under her leadership, the college has achieved incredible success, capturing many regional & conference titles and two national championships. The athletic department has produced numerous All-Americans, Academic All-Americans, and placed in the Daktronics Cup for the first time ever in school history, a testament to Schuth's dedication to both athletics and academics.

Beyond her contributions to GCC, Kristen is involved at the regional and national levels, serving as the NJCAA Region 3 Women's Director, Region 3 Board of Regents Representative, and Board of Regents Secretary. 

She is the NATYCAA secretary and executive committee member, and chairs several NJCAA Division III committees, including the D3 Oversight Committee, putting her at the forefront of decision-making processes that influence the direction of D3 athletics. 

She also played a crucial role in hosting several regional and national championship events at GCC. Schuth is a two-time recipient of the Region 3 Athletic Director of the Year award and was previously named the NACDA Athletics Director of the Year in 2021. 

In 2023, Kristen was the recipient of the prestigious NJCAA George Killian Award of Excellence for her outstanding commitment to voluntarism, service, leadership, and excellence.

"Receiving the NACDA Athletics Director of the Year award is a tremendous honor, not just for me personally, but for the entire Genesee Community College family. This recognition underscores our collective commitment to excellence in both athletics and academics, and I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the success of our student-athletes and our institution. I am truly humbled and excited to continue supporting our athletes as we strive for even greater achievements in the future," said Schuth.

The ADOY Award program is in its 26th year and has recognized a total of 584 deserving athletic directors to date.

All NACDA-member directors of athletics in the United States, Canada, and Mexico who met the criteria were eligible for the award. Among the criteria were service as an AD for a minimum of five academic years; demonstration of commitment to higher education and student-athletes; continuous teamwork, loyalty, and excellence; and the ability to inspire individuals or groups to high levels of accomplishments. Additionally, each AD's institution must have passed a compliance check through its appropriate governing body (i.e., NCAA, NAIA, etc.), in which the institution could not have been on probation or cited for a lack of institutional control during the tenure of the current athletics director.

Nominators were NACDA-member directors of athletics, institutional presidents, and conference commissioners, as well as other respected intercollegiate athletics administrators. Special Divisional Selection Committees composed of current and former directors of athletics, current and former commissioners, and other key athletics administrators voted on nominees for the award. Additional history surrounding the ADOY award, including a list of past winners, can be found here.

For more information contact Vice President, Development and External Affairs Justin Johnston at (585) 345-6809, or via email: jmjohnston@genesee.edu.

Local students on SUNY Oswego honor rolls

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SUNY Oswego recently recognized several Genesee County residents as high academic achievers on its President’s List and Deans’ List for the fall 2023 semester.

President's List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages of 3.8 or higher while carrying required academic credits. Students on the President’s List include:

  • Cassidy C. Ball, Bergen, undeclared

Deans' List students are those attaining semester grade-point averages between 3.3 and 3.79 while carrying required academic credits. Students on the Dean's List include:

  • Cooper J. Fix, Batavia, wellness management
  • Ty C. Kornow, Basom, psychology
  • Mackenzie E. Lavrey, Batavia, cinema and screen studies

Madeira Keister of Le Roy named to dean's list at Youngstown State University

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Madeira Keister of Le Roy, Psychology major, has been named to the Dean's List at Youngstown State University for Fall Semester 2023.

Dean's List recognition is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have earned at least a 3.4 grade point average for not less than 12 semester hours of credit in the Fall semester.

Madeira Keister of Le Roy, named to Fall 2023 president's list at Youngstown State University

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Madeira Keister, of Le Roy, a Psychology major, has been named to Youngstown State University's President's List for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average in the Fall Semester of 2023.

To be eligible for the President's List, honorees must be full-time undergraduate students with a 4.0 GPA for at least 12 semester hours of classes.

Johanna Knickerbocker inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society

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Submitted photo of students inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa on Feb. 17 along with their honor society advisors.

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Johanna Knickerbocker, of Linwood, was one of 25 students inducted into the Elmira College circle, or chapter, of Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the National Leadership Honor Society.

The Society recognizes achievement in scholarship; athletics; campus or community service, social and religious activities, campus government; journalism, speech, and the mass media; and the creative and performing arts. Emphasis is placed on the development of the whole person, both as a member of the college community and as a contribution to a better society.

Alumna Michele Johnson MSEd '11 gave the keynote address during the induction ceremony.

"I know you're a diverse group that has knocked it out of the park academically while at the same time exemplifying the leadership values of ODK across campus," said Johnson to the inductees. "The ODK leadership values of Collaboration, Inclusivity, Integrity, Scholarship, and Service will be the foundation from which you grow and build when you start your careers."

Genesee Community College announces its Fall 2023 Provost's list

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216 students from Genesee Community College were named to the Provost's List. Students honored on the Provost's List have maintained part-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better.

  • Ian Edmonds of Alexander 
  • Ryan Macdonald of Batavia
  • Olivia Tobias of Batavia
  • Jessie Leone of Batavia
  • Daniel DiMartino of Batavia 
  • Jennifer Kula of Batavia
  • Alexis Balduf of Batavia
  • Chantal Hickman of Batavia
  • Shamiqua Hickman of Batavia
  • Jill Yasses of Batavia 
  • Scott Little of Batavia
  • Nathan McMaster of Batavia 
  • Amanda Kent of Batavia
  • Catherine Richardson of Batavia
  • Alexander Frank of Batavia
  • Jessica Wilcox of Batavia
  • Don Buckel of Batavia 
  • Leah Buckel of Batavia 
  • Brenden Bujnowski of Batavia 
  • Katie Abaire of Batavia 
  • Corrie Paine of Batavia
  • Maria Linares of Batavia 
  • Maia Hoffman-Miller of Batavia 
  • Sara Smith of Batavia 
  • Samantha Conibear of Batavia 
  • Edward Storrs of Corfu
  • Raymond Vanelli of Corfu 
  • Jennifer Miller of Corfu 
  • Amanda Miller of Darien Center
  • Trenton Woods of East Bethany 
  • Francine Stringham of East Bethany
  • Sonja Linder of East Pembroke 
  • Daniel Nickerson of Elba 
  • John Jones of Elba
  • Lilliana Thompson of Elba
  • Henry Stratton of Elba 
  • Genevieve Roman of Oakfield
  • Rebecca Sheets of Oakfield
  • Gina Giuliani of Oakfield 
  • Brittany Kessler of Oakfield 
  • Jacob Cone of Stafford 
  • Michael Malecki of Bergen 
  • Tammy Bushman of Bergen
  • Jennifer Hoehn of Bergen
  • Kaitlyn Windhauser of Bergen 
  • Tiffany Snyder of Bergen 
  • Dawn Donnelly of Byron 
  • Marshall Schultz of Le Roy

University at Albany announces fall 2023 dean's list

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The Dean's List at the University at Albany recognizes the outstanding academic achievements of full-time undergraduate students.

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or higher in their first semester of study and a GPA of 3.50 or higher in subsequent semesters.

The following students have been named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List:

  • Tania Cortes Gutierrez of Pavilion
  • Carlos Melgarejo of Oakfield 
  • Danica Porter of Basom 
  • Lauren Reimer of Batavia
  • Ashley Schiefer of Batavia
  • Alexandra Zanghi of East Pembroke 

Byron-Bergen announces second quarter honor and high honor roll

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The 2nd quarter High Honor and Honor Rolls have been released for Byron-Bergen Jr./Sr. High School by Principal Paul Hazard. Hazard and the Byron-Bergen Central School District staff offer their congratulations to these students. 

GRADE 7:
HIGH HONOR ROLL – Charlotte Bloom, Riley Boland, Evelyn Borycki, Madison Carson, Alyssa Chupp, June Dorman, Katherine Erion, Leland Fregoe, Aaiden Gaiser, Olivia Galdun, Connor Hoopengardner, Hunter Jarosinski, Isabella Kessler, Delilah Malin, Sophia Matthews, Jack Miller, Maylee Moore, Trevor O'Brien, Lia Ray, William Scharvogel, Miranda Stanton, Landon Starkweather, Frank Trigilio, Contessa Vander Wyst, Benjamin Vargas, Kaylanah White, Teagan Williams, Dahlia Wolff

HONOR ROLL Tristen Davidson, Ce'Andre Johnson, Emmarose Michaels, Kelly Parsons, Caleb Rassel, Ava Smith, Gunner Starowitz, Connar Tuerk

GRADE 8: 
HIGH HONOR ROLL - Evan Bannister, Eala Coniglio, Samantha Copani, Emily Diehl, William Duell, Mason Farner, Zachary Gay, Cambria Goodenbery, Lila Graff, Ainsley Kent, Ruth Kuipers, Alexander Kuszlyk, Isabella Lewis, Taylor Louis, Levi McGrath, Lillian Meier, Liliana Moore, Parker Moore, Brook Pagels, Evan Phillips, Alexandra Pocock, Natalie Randall, Lucy Rea, Jenna Redick, Audrey Rimmerman, Michael Rogoyski, Cooper Sandow, Owen Sinclair, Genevieve Smith, Madeline Smith, Miley Stalica, Xavier Vargas, Jillian Weaver, Carson Wells, Willow Wilder, Paige Winkler

HONOR ROLL - Ryanna Armstrong, Cole Carroll, Brooklynn Culmo, Stryker Emrich, Colton Erion, Carter Fogg, Annabelle Haywood, Josiah Hiscutt, Annabella Madera, Olivia Mundell, Laney Niedzwiecki, Dominik Redmon, Dylan Utter

GRADE 9: 
HIGH HONOR ROLL - Nataly Barrera Zuniga, Zoey Bower, Rylee Burch, Emalyn Canfield, Cody Carlson, Gianna Cicatelli, Lauren Gartz, Isabella Gifford, Wyatt Lewis, Taylor Lundfelt, Logan Marou, Emma Matthews, Hannah Riedmiller, Brandon Schuck, Kyle Smith, Elliana Tanner, Jack Walker, Rena Wilson 

HONOR ROLL - Tyler Barberio, Joseph Brumsted, Audrey Dorman, Brayden Gelsomino, Ian MacMillen, Seth Prefontaine, Theodore Schelemanow, Bradley Tatar 

GRADE 10:
HIGH HONOR ROLL - Sara Bishop, Sarah Campbell, Adam Cardenas, Gianna Clark, Connor Copani, Addison Cummings, Justin Deleo, Gary Donofrio, Gianna Graff, Mia Gray, Megan Jarkiewicz, Pearl Jolliff, Carter Kuipers, Malacai McGrath, Maryn Meier, Grace Mundell, Paige O'Brien, Evan Orto, Bradley Pocock, Colin Rea, Katherine Rogoyski, Simone Scharvogel, Rayne Sheard, Solomon Smith, Hayden Starkweather, Elizabeth Starowitz, Aubrey Stein, Emma Wolfe 

HONOR ROLL - Katelyn Ball, Liam Boyle, Laura Curts, Logan Czachorowski, Grace DiQuattro, Ava Goff, Hayleigh Griffin, Abigail Mattern, Allison Rimmerman, Kane Tyson, Andrea White, Evan Williams 

GRADE 11:
HIGH HONOR ROLL - Aiden Barberio, Ryan Benstead, Jake Carlson, Deborah Catalino, Kendall Chase, Abigail Cook, Lea Donofrio, Ava Gray, Rachel Hanel, Ella Lewis, Jackson Lundfelt, Anna McLaughlin, Connor Moran, Meghan Muscarella, Ian Pulcini, Sydney Salmonds, Ashley Schlenker-Stephens, Lily Stalica, Rose Wilson, Jade Wolff, Mikayla Yohon 

HONOR ROLL - Zachary Brookhart, Noah Clare, Isabella Davidson, Craig DiQuattro, Annabelle Erion, Jack Farner, Chesney Fregoe, Logan Fregoe, Haylee Gartz, Peyton Goodenbery, Samuel Hersom, Eli Kupfer, Martin Mac Connell, Arianne McLaughlin, Kasey Pagels, Adam Piper, Rayden Robinson, Trent Sheard, Roman Smith, Shawna Spinks, James Starowitz, Hannah Wittman 

GRADE 12: 
HIGH HONOR ROLL - HannahRae Amador, Emma Balduf, Carlee Barons, Brody Baubie, Jeffrey Borycki, Tyler Chapman, Gabrielle Graff, Autumn Hafner, Mackenzie Hagen, Makala Hoopengardner, Kaidance Kimble, Hanna Loewke, Lincoln McGrath, Dru Nowatchik, Stephanie Onderdonk, Jillian Peters, Novalee Pocock, Carter Prinzi, Quintin Rich, Victoria Rogoyski, Travis Shallenberger, Riley Sharpe, Malachi Smith, Lydia Zaffrann 

HONOR ROLL - Trevor Beale, Chloe Gilbert, James Heick, Colin Martin, Brendan Pimm, Andrew Smith, Emma Starowitz, Connor Windhauser, Megan Zwerka 

Cassidy Crawford recognized as Elmira College Scholar

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The Elmira College Office of Admissions recently announced that Cassidy Crawford of Batavia was among the awardees for this year's Elmira College Scholars Program.

The Scholars Program awards full-tuition scholarships to first-year, full-time students through an application process. Eligible applicants need to have a 3.7 unweighted academic GPA. A committee reviewed the applications, which included letters of recommendation, personal statements, and a 500-700-word essay based on a prompt. The Elmira Scholars will receive a full-tuition scholarship, renewable at the level of the entering year for up to four years, upon enrollment at Elmira College.

University of Mississippi celebrates December 2023 graduate Zachery Greer

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Zachery Greer, of East Bethany, is among the more than 670 students who graduated from the University of Mississippi in December 2023.

Greer, who majored in Criminal Justice, received a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree in the School of Applied Sciences.

"Congratulations to our December 2023 graduates who are distinguished by their dedication to academic success," UM Chancellor Glenn Boyce said. "They accomplished so much during their years at the university. I applaud them and can't wait to see all the ways they will continue building their legacies that began here."

December 2023 graduates are invited to walk across the stage at the University of Mississippi 2024 Commencement exercises, which will be held May 8-12. Morning Convocation will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. in the Grove. In the case of inclement weather, Morning Convocation will be held at 9 a.m. in the Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss.

Local residents named to RIT dean's list

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The following students were named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. 

Full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students are eligible for Dean's List if their term GPA is greater than or equal to 3.400; they do not have any grades of "Incomplete", "D" or "F"; and they have registered for, and completed at least 12 credit hours.

  • Jake Long of Batavia, who is in the civil engineering technology program
  • Zach Wagner of Batavia, who is in the computer engineering program
  • Emma Ferraro of Batavia, who is in the electrical engineering program
  • Tanner Richardson of Batavia, who is in the electrical engineering program
  • Alec Wagner of Batavia, who is in the electrical engineering technology program
  • Kylie Tatarka of Batavia, who is in the environmental science program
  • Amelia Beckman of Batavia, who is in the illustration program
  • Orion Konieczny of Batavia, who is in the individualized program
  • Xishun Miller-Williams of Batavia, who is in the industrial engineering program
  • Austin Hunt of Batavia, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program
  • Robert Lin of Batavia, who is in the robotics and manufacturing engineering technology program
  • Jason Berry of Batavia, who is in the software engineering program
  • Cambria Kinkelaar of Bergen, who is in the public policy program
  • Logan Nickerson of Bergen, who is in the software engineering program
  • Isaac Ladley of Byron, who is in the supply chain management program
  • Lexi Begin of Corfu, who is in the communication program
  • Stephen Burton of Corfu, who is in the film and animation program
  • Amelia Geck of Corfu, who is in the graphic design program
  • Aidan Mcclurg of Elba, who is in the finance program
  • Fanny Venegas of Elba, who is in the photographic and imaging arts program
  • Timothy Bessel of Le Roy, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program
  • Brett Lubberts of Linwood, who is in the computer science program
  • Derek Pruski of Oakfield, who is in the computer science program
  • Megan Johnson of Oakfield, who is in the finance program
  • Tori Russell of Pavilion, who is in the biotechnology and molecular bioscience program
  • Emily Eckdahl of Stafford, who is in the environmental sustainability, health, and safety program

Buffalo State University announces 6 locals to its fall 2023 dean's list

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Buffalo State University is pleased to recognize the following students who have been named to the Fall 2023 Dean's List.

  • Talidy Blijden of Batavia, is majoring in Social Studies Education (7-12)
  • Hunter Doran of East Bethany, is majoring in Biology
  • Annmarie Georgia of Batavia, is majoring in Ceramics
  • Morgan Harrington of Elba, is majoring in Psychology
  • Brianna Smith of Oakfield, is majoring in Childhood Education
  • Amber Snyder of Batavia, is majoring in Fashion, Textile, & Technology

In general, students who have completed at least 12 credit hours and who have attained a GPA of 3.5 or higher qualify for the Buffalo State dean's list. Full criteria and grade-type exceptions can be found in the undergraduate catalog.

Brady Fix earns a spot on the dean's list at Coastal Carolina University

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More than 3,000 undergraduate students at Coastal Carolina University were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester, including Brady Fix, from Le Roy. 

Students who make the Dean's List have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or higher (3.25 for freshmen) for the semester.

Batavia National Guard soldier receives new rank, new responsibilities

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Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Richard Stewart from Batavia, assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion on Jan. 16 to the rank of chief warrant officer 4.

Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential.

These promotions recognize the best-qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.

Rachael Herold named to fall 2023 dean's list at SUNY Delhi

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SUNY Delhi is proud to recognize Rachael Herold of Pavilion, for being named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Herold is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Nursing.

The Dean's List is a recognition of academic achievement for students who are enrolled in six or more credits and earn at least a 3.5 grade-point average for the semester.

VTSU congratulates David Greer for earning fall 2023 dean's list honors

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Vermont State University(VTSU) is proud to congratulate David Greer of East Bethany, for being named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2023 semester. Well done!

Dean's List designation is reserved for students who maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

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