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Rachael Herold achieves dean's list for spring 2024 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 Spring 2024 semester. Herold is pursuing a 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 on their class of 2024 graduation

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Vermont State University (VTSU) is pleased to announce that David Greer, of East Bethany is part of VTSU's inaugural graduating class for May 2024!

This diverse group of over 1000 students hailed from more than 200 Vermont towns, over 20 states, and various countries around the world. Congratulations to Vermont State University's Class of 2024!

Notre Dame graduate nominated by Borrello for academic achievement

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New York State Senator George Borrello announced that Nina Bartz, a recent graduate of Notre Dame High School in Batavia, was one of just four students statewide awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators. She is Christian and Celina Bartz's daughter.

Sen. Borrello, President of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators, nominated Bartz for the scholarship based on her stellar academic record and extracurricular involvements.

"I am immensely proud to have recommended Nina for the James D. Conte Memorial Scholarship. She realizes the value of education and has proven that by working hard to achieve top grades and taking college courses through her school’s ACE program. She has consistently made the high honor roll and was a member of the National Honor Society,” said Senator Borrello.

He added, “she achieved all that while also participating in varsity soccer and basketball and a host of extracurricular and community activities. Nina is truly a standout student with a bright future. It is evident the scholarship panel agreed with me that her extraordinary achievements were worthy of an award.”

Nina’s plans to earn a four-year degree will start at Genesee Community College where she has been accepted as a student for the 2024-25 academic year. She plans to major in business or sports management and transfer to a four-year school after graduation. 

A former Genesee Region Allstar and Sectional Champion for soccer and basketball, she has committed to playing on GCC’s Women's Soccer team for the 2024 season.

The New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is a bipartisan organization of state Assembly and Senate members who actively promote and celebrate the state’s Italian-American community. 

Each year, the organization offers two academic and two athletic scholarships. The scholarships are named in the memory of two legislators and conference members who were champions of educational opportunity, Assemblyman James D. Conte, and Senator John J. Marchi.

Nominee applications were reviewed by an independent panel from The John D. Calandra Italian American Institute of Queens College, the City University of New York, who selected four scholarship recipients.

Bartz and her fellow scholarship recipients were honored during a celebration at the Legislative Office Building and during a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion at the end of the legislative session.

GCC team members honored with SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence

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Seven exceptional members of the Genesee Community College team have been recognized by the State University of New York for outstanding contributions to their profession, the campus and the community. The SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence is given in recognition of consistently superior professional achievement and encourages the ongoing pursuit of excellence.

The following faculty and staff members earned a SUNY Chancellor Award for the 2023-2024 academic year.

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Richard A. Schlesinger was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching. This award recognizes consistent superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate or professional level in keeping with the State University's commitment to providing its students with instruction of the highest quality.

Dr. Schlesinger has been a member of our college's communication faculty since 2016 and has taught a variety of courses including Interpersonal Communications, Speech, First Year Experience, Career Explorations, and Argue and Debate. Communication courses go well beyond the textbook since lessons need to come to life with real-world applications, and Dr. Schlesinger creates well-crafted lessons which are designed to build practical skills. He is a highly experienced individual known for creativity and adaptability both inside and outside the classroom and is committed to student success. In addition, he is the author of: "If You Don't Ask The Answer Is No: A Practical Guide for Getting Through College Without Falling Through the Cracks" and is currently working on his second book.

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Michele L. Terry was honored with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in the Classified Service, a system-level award established by SUNY to give system-wide recognition for superior performance and extraordinary achievement by employees in the Classified Service. These awards demonstrate the University's commitment to individuals who provide superior service to its students and the community at large.

Michele has been a member of our college's classified staff since her arrival in 2002. She began as a Clerk-Typist, became a Secretary, and has been in the role of Executive Secretary since 2009. Michele has cheerfully transitioned to different job responsibilities under different supervisors over the years and continually maintains a positive atmosphere. She has proven to be a "patient teacher" to new employees and often steps up to help at the Hub of the Student Success Center. Michele is involved in, and assists with, many campus events. In addition, she serves as secretary to the GCC Association Board and became a notary public in 2019.

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Teresa L. Sukiennicki received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service, which recognizes the consistently superior service contributions of teaching faculty. This service must be sustained over multiple years and may occur in a variety of venues.

Teresa has been a member of the College's biology faculty since 2006 when she started as an adjunct instructor prior to becoming a full-time faculty member in 2009. She has been regularly involved with the Academic Senate, including being co-chair of the Academic Standards Committee for over eight years. She was the Outdoor Adventure Club advisor for eight years, and regularly volunteers within the community. Teresa maintains her connections with educators outside of the College through her participation in several professional associations and gives back to the community through her weekly volunteer work at EquiCenter.

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Elizabeth M. Simmons was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship, which recognizes consistently superior professional achievement in the field of librarianship.

Liz has been a member of our college since 2017 where she started as a Reference and Cataloging Librarian, and in 2019, she became a Systems & Electronic Services Librarian. She has served in a critical role as she navigated the library through some impactful changes including migrating the library's website, establishing technical workflows and training staff for a new Library Services Platform, implementing a laptop loaning program for students, and configuring and implementing a study room booking software in the library. Liz is GCC's SUNY Librarians Association campus delegate and is an active member of other state library organizations in addition to holding positions on a variety of college committees.

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Karlyn M. Backus was recognized with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service. This award recognizes consistently superior professional achievement within and beyond the position.

Karlyn's service to the college began in 2009 as an adjunct instructor, in 2011 she was hired full time as an ACE Program Specialist, she joined the college's Records Office in 2019 as the Assistant Registrar and was then promoted to Registrar. She has always been an individual that embodies the spirit of "Serving Beyond Expectations". She is well known not only on campus for her contributions of knowledge, teamwork and innovative solutions, but at the SUNY level as well. A few examples of her work include leading and supporting several digital transformation efforts, implementing a collaborative collegewide professional development group, and leadership roles within the college's Academic Senate and Information Technology Advisory Council.

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Amy V. Conley was awarded the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities, which supports the pursuits foundational to sustaining the intellectual growth of SUNY institutions by recognizing consistently outstanding scholarly and creative productivity, conducted in addition to teaching, by SUNY's instructional faculty.

Amy has been a member of our college faculty since 2009. Some of her career highlights at GCC include her work with the Business Creators Club over the past 14 years and innovative contributions on delivering course content, specifically through hyflex. In addition, Amy is a faculty liaison with the pTECH Program, a 23-24 SUNY Online Ambassador, works extensively with The BEST Center to create and teach classes, mentors student participants in the annual business idea pitch competition, and is an active member of GCC's Educational Initiatives and Career Services Committees. Beyond the classroom, she organizes countless activities including networking events and promotes student involvement in the community.

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Laura J. Taylor was honored with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes consistently superior teaching at the graduate, undergraduate or professional level in keeping with the State University's commitment to providing its students with instruction of the highest quality.

Laura has been a member of our college since 2017, and since joining the College, has transformed GCC's fashion degree program in several important ways. She oversaw the transition of the annual fashion show from the Forum to the Arena; and perhaps even more remarkably, was able to find a way to make the event possible during the pandemic. Laura works to maintain connections with fashion business leaders nationwide, strengthen relationships with fashion programs at 4-year institutions, and has been instrumental in transforming GCC's fashion degree program to modernize course content and provide students with the best possible resources available.

President of Genesee Community College Dr. James Sunser said, "We are incredibly proud of the exceptional individuals who have received the SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. Richard Schlesinger, Michele Terry, Teresa Sukiennicki, Elizabeth Simmons, Karlyn Backus, Amy Conley, and Laura Taylor have consistently demonstrated outstanding contributions to their respective fields, our campus, and the community. Their commitment to excellence and dedication have had a profound impact on our students and the overall educational experience at Genesee Community College."

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

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University at Albany announces 2 local graduates

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More than 4,650 students in the Class of 2024 were celebrated during UAlbany's 180th commencement festivities. Among the graduates were an estimated 2,934 undergraduates and 1,719 graduate students, including recipients who completed their degrees during summer 2023, fall 2023 as well as winter 2024.

The graduates join the ranks of more than 200,000 UAlbany alumni worldwide.

"For 180 years - since 1844 - UAlbany has been turning talented, driven students into globally engaged citizens. This year's class is no exception," UAlbany President Havidan Rodriguez told the graduates. "Yes, we know, you are graduating into an imperfect world. But all of the things that make this class uniquely special - your resilience, your values, your empathy, your thirst for understanding - will serve you well as you work toward greatness."

An estimated 2,934 undergraduates from the Class of 2024 received degrees (including summer 2023, fall 2023 and winter 2024). The May 2024 graduates includes 34 percent who are first-generation college graduates and 27 who are veterans.

The undergraduate degree recipients range in age from 19 to 68, with an average age of 23. Women make up 55 percent of the class. The graduates hail from 21 states and 27 countries. They received degrees in 55 different majors.

Another 1,719 students from the Class of 2024 received master's degrees, doctoral degrees and graduate certificates, with 1,047 receiving their degrees in May.

These graduate students come from 18 states and 37 nations. The average age of the graduate degree recipients is 28, with the oldest graduate student set to receive a doctoral degree at age 71, and the youngest receiving a master's degree at age 20. Among them are nine veterans.

The following students have graduated from the University at Albany:

  • Jeremy Arnold of Batavia, Bachelor of Arts Magna Cum Laude in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  • Alexandra Zanghi of East Pembroke Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude in Communication

VTSU congratulates David Greer for earning Spring 2024 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 Spring 2024 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.

Buffalo State College announces 3 local graduates

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Buffalo State is pleased to congratulate the students who completed the requirements to earn their degrees in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. The following local students have graduated:

  • Ethan Biscaro of Batavia graduated with a BS in Individualized Studies.
  • Annmarie Georgia of Batavia graduated with a BFA in Ceramics.
  • Robert Stabler of Basom graduated with a BS in Dietetics.

Eighteen local students graduate from University at Buffalo

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The following local students graduated from the University at Buffalo. 

Margaret Andersen of Batavia graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in mathematics from the College of Arts and Sciences and a bachelor's degree in physics from the College of Arts and Sciences. Andersen's conferral date was June 2024.

Jaiden Lefort of Darien Center graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Lefort's conferral date was February 2024.

Allie Beaumont of Le Roy graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in health and human services from the College of Arts and Sciences. Beaumont's conferral date was June 2024.

Pierce Corbelli of Batavia graduated cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Corbelli's conferral date was August 2023.

Kyle Freeman of Corfu graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in criminology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Freeman's conferral date was February 2024.

Sara Cottone of Le Roy graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Cottone's conferral date was February 2024.

Kendra Cook of Batavia graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Cook's conferral date was June 2024.

Cianna Kusmierski of Alexander graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the School of Management. Kusmierski's conferral date was June 2024.

Connlan Hotnich of Batavia graduated from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in accounting from the School of Management. Hotnich's conferral date was June 2024.

Katie Stanley of Alexander graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and a bachelor's degree in dance from the College of Arts and Sciences. Stanley's conferral date was June 2024.

Ricky Denson of Bergen graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Denson's conferral date was June 2024.

Emilio Perez Gangi of Elba graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Perez Gangi's conferral date was June 2024.

Erik Maier of Oakfield graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Maier's conferral date was June 2024.

Cole Heaney of Le Roy graduated magna cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in business administration from the School of Management. Heaney's conferral date was June 2024.

Morgan Reimer of Batavia graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in biomedical science from the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences. Reimer's conferral date was February 2024.

MacKenzie Pedersen of Batavia graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in dance from the College of Arts and Sciences. Pedersen's conferral date was June 2024.

Jake Pope of Alexander graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in English from the College of Arts and Sciences. Pope's conferral date was June 2024.

Adeena Riedel of Batavia graduated summa cum laude from the University at Buffalo with a bachelor's degree in health and human services from the College of Arts and Sciences. Riedel's conferral date was June 2024.

UB is New York State's flagship and the largest and most comprehensive institution in the State University of New York system.

UB celebrated over 9,400 students across 23 school-based or university-wide recognition and certificate ceremonies held April 26 through May 19.

The commencement ceremonies recognized students whose bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees were conferred by the university in August 2023, February 2024 or June 2024.

SUNY Canton celebrates 3 local graduated in the Class of 2024

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Nearly 800 graduates received the credits necessary to graduate from SUNY Canton.

"On behalf of the entire SUNY Canton community, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for your continued success," said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. "As you step into the next chapter of your life, remember that the skills and knowledge you've gained at SUNY Canton will serve you well in all your future endeavors. Embrace the challenges ahead with confidence and optimism. Always strive to make a positive impact in your communities and remember that SUNY Canton will always be there to assist you in your journey."

SUNY Canton Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director of the Canton College Foundation Tracey L. Thompson said that graduates were joining the extensive network of nearly 40,000 SUNY Canton alumni excelling in various career paths. "The Class of 2024 can make an immediate impact by sharing their enthusiasm about this achievement," she said.

The college's 116th Commencement Ceremony was held Saturday, May 11, in the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. Students who graduated at any time in the past year are invited to participate in the ceremony, including summer, fall, winter, and spring graduates. A complete list of graduates is available on www.canton.edu.

Area graduates include:

  • Dawn Hunter of Batavia, earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies.
  • Jared Barnum of Byron, earned their Bachelor of Technology degree in Criminal Investigation.
  • Zechariah Gowanlock of East Bethany, earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management.

Corfu-Pembroke Dollars for Scholars announces 2024 scholarship recipients

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More free money still flows from the Corfu Dollars for Scholars organization! Hopefully with the Coronavirus in the past, we PROUDLY announce that 18 Pembroke scholars overcame the obstacles encountered during their freshman thru junior years to win 32 scholarship awards for continued studies worth $48,050. In the last 15 years of service our DFS chapter has awarded 204 Pembroke graduates over
$193,150.

Each award winner was also presented with a lawn sign to recognize their successes and award-winning academic achievements.

The Corfu-Pembroke Community and your DFS chapter recognize not only the efforts of these students but also applaud the efforts of Pembroke teachers, administrators and support personnel involved in the years of preparation to achieve these results. 

Indeed, all the support, encouragement and occasional necessary cajoling of caring parents must also be recognized. It is evident that many in our community value education. These student achievements represent the best of what our schools provide for our community.

2024 Corfu-Pembroke DFS Scholarship winners:

Hannah Beach 

  • ButterCrumbs Award $ 200.00
  • Vernon J. Rupert Scholarship Award $ 5,000.00

Isabella Blake 

  • Vernon J. Rupert Scholarship Award $ 5,000.00

Samuel Burton 

  • Cathie-Wild VFW Award $ 1,000.00

Miriam Cruz Vargas

  • Lamb Medical Scholarship $ 250.00
  • Mark Miano Scholarship $. 500.00

Isla Czechowicz 

  • Kern Trade Scholarship $ 1,000.00
  • Lamb Agriculture Scholarship $ 250.00
  • Nichols Family Scholarship $ 500.00

Mykenzie Dylag 

  • Vernon J. Rupert Scholarship Award $ 5,000.00

Sarah Forness 

  • Corfu-Pembroke Alumni Award $ 1,000.00
  • PHS Class of 1972 $ 100.00

Michael Geck 

  • Sofie J. Chmielewski DFS Award $ 1,000.00

Emily Guilian 

  • Vernon J. Rupert Scholarship Award $ 5,000.00

Everett Hartz 

  • John Buyers Memorial Scholarship $ 4,000.00
  • PHS Class of 1965 $ 500.00

Ashley Johnson 

  • Alyson Diane Krzanak Scholarship $ 500.00
  • Dollars for Scholars Scholarship #1 $ 250.00
  • Dollars for Scholars Scholarship #2 $ 250.00
  • Wood Legal Scholarship $ 250.00

William Levinstein 

  • Pembroke Hall of Fame Scholarship $ 1,000.00

Lily Martin 

  • Kelsey Milks Memorial Scholarship $ 500.00
  • Sofie J. Chmielewski Scholarship $ 1,000.00

Samantha Millen 

  • Corfu-Pembroke Alumni Scholarship $ 1,000.00
  • Mruczek Family Medical Scholarship $ 2,000.00

Elle Peterson 

  • Arnie Barnette Kids/Club Scholarship $ 1,000.00
  • Kevin Steffan Memorial Scholarship $ 1,000.00

Anneka Pray 

  • Vernon J. Rupert Scholarship $ 5,000.00

Anna Speidel 

  • Harry Dibble Memorial Scholarship $ 500.00
  • Eric Tiede Memorial Scholarship $ 1,500.00

Tyson Totten 

  • Jeremy R. Gabbey Memorial Scholarship $ 1,000.00
  • Sofie J. Chmielewski Scholarship $ 1,000.00

Dollars for Scholars is proud of these student accomplishments.

Shawn Calmes makes the dean's list at Columbian College of Arts & Sciences

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Shawn Calmes of Darien earned a place on the Dean's List at the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences of George Washington University. Shawn is the son of Alice & Brandon Calmes. 

Shawn graduated from Alexander High School in 2022 and is studying Political Communication in the School of Media and Public Affairs (part of the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences at GWU). Calmes will be graduating from GWU in May 2025.

38 local students named to SUNY GCC spring 2024 president's list

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165 students from Genesee Community College named to President's List. 

Students honored on the President's List have maintained full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to an A) or better.

  • Phyllissa Mitzel of Alexander
  • Julia Lennon of Alexander
  • Ian Edmonds of Alexander
  • Rachel Gelabale of Batavia
  • Alexandra Christopher of Batavia
  • Ryan Bowen of Batavia
  • Ethan DiLaura of Batavia
  • Elizabeth Clark of Batavia 
  • Emma Brewer of Batavia
  • Dawson Young of Batavia
  • Kurstin Smith of Batavia 
  • Megan Currier of Batavia
  • Danielle Clark of Batavia
  • Mathew McWethy of Batavia
  • Aden Chua of Batavia
  • Solomon Vazquez of Batavia 
  • Duane Kross of Batavia
  • James Weicher of Batavia 
  • Ryan Hamilton of Batavia 
  • Aryanna Bartholomew of Batavia
  • Clara Wood of Batavia 
  • Sara Webster of Batavia 
  • Cameron Havens of Batavia 
  • Hailey Smith of Batavia
  • Jill Paxon of Corfu
  • Samantha Schell of Elba
  • Lilliana Thompson of Elba
  • Heidi Burdick of Oakfield
  • Tyhler Wood of Oakfield 
  • Kenneth Kline of Oakfield 
  • Athena Mitchell of Oakfield 
  • Joan-Marie Gabalski of Byron
  • David Brumsted of Byron
  • Brock Flint of Le Roy 
  • Makayla Grant of Le Roy
  • Isabella Condidorio of Le Roy 
  • Matthew Bolton of Le Roy 
  • Ian Kepple of Le Roy

40 local students named to SUNY GCC Spring 2024 Provost's List

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218 students from Genesee Community College named to 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.

  • Kristian Natalizia of Alexander 
  • Katie Strohm of Alexander
  • Christian Haller of Alexander
  • Olivia Tobias of Batavia
  • Jessie Leone of Batavia 
  • Daniel DiMartino of Batavia
  • Jennifer Kula of Batavia 
  • Chantal Hickman of Batavia 
  • Jill Yasses of Batavia 
  • Cheyenne Joseph-Biggins of Batavia 
  • Nathan McMaster of Batavia 
  • Holly Fearby of Batavia
  • Alexander Frank of Batavia 
  • Katie Abaire of Batavia 
  • Jadyn Mullen of Batavia
  • Elizabeth Rindell of Batavia
  • Colton Tarbell of Corfu
  • Camryn Richardson of Corfu
  • Jennifer Miller of Corfu
  • Grace Wheeler of Darien Center 
  • Isabella Wheeler of Darien Center 
  • Ella Felski of Darien Center 
  • Trenton Woods of East Bethany 
  • Elenora Kelley of East Bethany
  • Sonja Linder of East Pembroke 
  • Daniel Nickerson of Elba 
  • Elizabeth Verratti of Elba 
  • John Jones of Elba
  • Henry Stratton of Elba 
  • Genevieve Roman of Oakfield
  • Gina Giuliani of Oakfield 
  • Crista Boldt of Stafford 
  • Jacob Cone of Stafford 
  • Rebecca Cummings of Bergen
  • Michael Malecki of Bergen 
  • Jennifer Hoehn of Bergen
  • Sean Whiting of Le Roy 
  • Morgan Beverly of Le Roy
  • Alaina Rowe of Pavilion 
  • Elizabeth Smith of Pavilion

37 locals named to SUNY GCC spring 2024 dean's list

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203 students from Genesee Community College named to Dean's List.

Students honored on the Dean's List have maintained full or part-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.50 to 3.74.

  • Olivia Bushart of Batavia
  • Myah Fisher of Basom
  • Arabella Rogers of Batavia
  • Makayla Andolora of Batavia
  • Courtney Penepent of Batavia 
  • Christian DeSantis of Batavia
  • Paul Daniszewski of Batavia 
  • Bridgette Nordee of Batavia 
  • Tyler Robertson of Batavia
  • Cesar Ortiz of Batavia
  • Amanda Audelo of Batavia 
  • Tamara DePalmo of Batavia
  • Carly Burgess of Batavia 
  • Mia Stout of Corfu 
  • Noah Wheeler of Darien Center
  • Julia Yax of Darien Center
  • Michael Miller of East Bethany 
  • Anna Flint of East Bethany
  • Caleb Brooks of East Bethany
  • Christina Sherman of Le Roy
  • Colton Dziekan of Pavilion
  • Evelyn Northrup of Pavilion
  • Jaylah Sherman of Pavilion 
  • Ryan Macdonald of Batavia 
  • Roland Kilroy of Batavia 
  • Allison Dent of Batavia
  • Caleb Smith of Batavia
  • Isaac Mallon of Batavia
  • Cassy Malcomb of Batavia
  • Emma Eastridge of Batavia 
  • Brittany Hein of Batavia 
  • Theresa Tesch of Batavia 
  • Maia Hoffman-Miller of Batavia 
  • Ariana Hackett of Darien Center 
  • James Hale of East Bethany
  • Gideon Thompson of Oakfield 
  • Matthew Rada of Byron

Buffalo State University announces spring 2024 dean's list

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Buffalo State University is pleased to recognize the following students who have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List.

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. 

The following local students were named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List:

  • Talidy Blijden of Batavia 
  • Annmarie Georgia of Batavia 
  • Joshua Roesch of Corfu

Noah Pickard named to SUNY Oneonta's spring 2024 Provost's List

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Noah Pickard of Batavia, was one of 257 students who earned Provost's List honors for the spring 2024 semester. Pickard is studying Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta.

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.

Nineteen 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 spring 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.

  • Madison Burke of Bergen, who is in the computer science program
  • Derek Pruski of Oakfield, who is in the computer science program
  • Emma Ferraro of Batavia, who is in the electrical engineering program
  • Tanner Richardson of Batavia, who is in the electrical engineering program
  • Kylie Tatarka of Batavia, who is in the environmental science program
  • Emily Eckdahl of Stafford, who is in the environmental sustainability, health and safety program
  • Stephen Burton of Corfu, who is in the film and animation program
  • Megan Johnson of Oakfield, who is in the finance program
  • Aidan Mcclurg of Elba, who is in the finance program
  • Amelia Geck of Corfu, who is in the graphic design program
  • Amelia Beckman of Batavia, who is in the illustration program
  • Jake Humes of Batavia, who is in the individualized program
  • Xishun Miller-Williams of Batavia, who is in the industrial engineering program
  • Timothy Bessel of Le Roy, who is in the mechanical engineering technology program
  • John Mercovich of Bergen, who is in the packaging science program
  • Fanny Venegas of Elba, who is in the photographic and imaging arts program
  • Cambria Kinkelaar of Bergen, who is in the public policy program
  • Robert Lin of Batavia, who is in the robotics and manufacturing engineering technology program
  • Logan Nickerson of Bergen, who is in the software engineering program

Nine local residents graduate from RIT

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Rochester Institute of Technology conferred nearly 4,500 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2023-2024 academic year.

RIT's academic convocation celebration was held in May and featured remarks by Patricia "Pattie" Moore, a distinguished designer and trailblazing alumna of the class of 1974.

The following local residents received degrees:

  • Alec Wagner of Batavia received a BS in electrical engineering technology.
  • Taylor Schofield of Pavilion received a BS in biomedical engineering and MS in science, technology, and public policy.
  • Isaac Ladley of Byron received a BS in supply chain management.
  • Lily Mercovich of Bergen received a BFA in film and animation.
  • Tanner Richardson of Batavia received a BS in electrical engineering.
  • James Wong of Batavia received an MBA in business administration-executive.
  • Jake Humes of Batavia received a BS in the individualized program.
  • Lexi Begin of Corfu received a BS in communication.
  • Derek Emrich of Bergen received a BS in biochemistry.

Batavia High School honors 101 students at annual awards ceremony

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The Batavia City School District is proud to acknowledge the Batavia High School students who received awards and recognition at our recent 2023-2024 BHS Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 13, at the Frank E. Owen Auditorium at Batavia High School.

"I am incredibly proud to congratulate our BHS students on their outstanding achievements this year," said BHS Principal Jennifer Wesp. “Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and it is an honor to see them recognized. To our seniors, the Class of 2024 - you have reached a significant milestone, and we hope these achievements serve as a catalyst for your future success. Congratulations again to all our students!"

101 students were honored at the event, with our seniors receiving a combined $83,725 in monetary awards and scholarships. Members of the junior and sophomore classes were also recognized with non-monetary awards.

The honorees included:

Elijah Abdella, Senior

  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • US Air Force Math & Science Award

Zoey Arroyo, Senior

  • Kelly Deneka Memorial Scholarship

Alan Audelo, Senior

Adelaide R. Kenny Award

Andrew Beal, Senior

  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Eleanor Treiber Arts Award
  • Glenn S. Loomis Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • Emma Bigsby, Senior
  • American History Award
  • Dr. Edith Ryan-Catherine Long Memorial Award
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • GCC Advanced Studies: Semifinalist for the Outstanding Scholar Award for Excellence in World Language
  • John M. Secord Jr. Memorial Award
  • NYS Academic Excellence
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • Walter Delbridge Memorial Award

Lilyana Burke, Senior

  • Class of 2020 Award
  • Community All Stars
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Philip Reake Memorial Award
  • Student Government Award

Ayden Carlson, Senior

  • Eleanor Treiber Arts Award

Julia Clark, Senior

  • Dominic F. Valle, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
  • GCC Advanced Studies: Outstanding Scholar Award for Excellence in Social Science
  • Rob O'Geen Memorial Art Award

Cassidy Crawford, Senior

  • Batavia Rotary Presidential Scholarship Finalist
  • Eleanor Treiber Arts Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • US Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award

Matthew Doeringer, Senior

  • AP Science Award
  • Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Frank Innes Memorial Award
  • Kenneth Hay Memorial Scholarship
  • NYS Academic Excellence
  • Quincy Jones Musicianship Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Cassie Ernst, Senior

  • James R. Owen Memorial Scholarship

Prudence Favaloro, Senior

  • ATOP Scholarship
  • Kelly Deneka Memorial Scholarship

Ryan Fazio, Senior

  • Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
  • Batavia Lions Club Scholarship
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Glenn S. Loomis Scholarship
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Seamus Fisher, Senior

  • NYS Comptroller Achievement Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Carolynn Flint, Senior

  • Eleanor Treiber Arts Award

Mekhi Fortes, Senior

  • Frank Innes Memorial Award

Leilani Maria Frias, Senior

  • Community Diversity & Inclusion All-Star
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • Triple "C" Award

Sophie Fryer, Senior

  • Batavia Music Boosters Winterguard Award

Abrianna Gabriel, Senior

  • Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • NYS Comptroller Achievement Award

Addison Glynn, Senior

  • Batavia Music Boosters Annual Award
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Owen Halpin, Senior

  • Michael R. Houseknect Memorial Scholarship

Lillian Horgan, Senior

  • Burk Family Scholarship for Trade Education

Aleeza Idrees, Senior

  • Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Genesee County Medical Association Award
  • Kiwanis Richard Rung Citizenship Award
  • NYS Academic Excellence
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Ayla Kelsey, Senior

  • Class of 1986, Michael A. Tenebruso Memorial Award

Kaelee Kelso, Senior

  • Batavia Music Boosters Annual Award

Alex Kingston, Senior

  • Knights of Pythias Achievement Award

Orion Lama, Senior

  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin

Nicholas Martinucci, Senior

  • American History Award
  • Batavia Lions Club Scholarship
  • Batavia Rotary Presidential Scholarship Finalist
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • John M. Secord Jr. Memorial Award
  • Mary Delbridge Memorial Citizenship Award
  • NYS Academic Excellence
  • Semper Fidelis Marine Corp Music Award
  • Student Government Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Kirstin Mattice, Senior

  • Batavia Teacher's Association Scholarship
  • Roger Medley, Polish Falcons Scholarship

Freya Mellander, Senior

  • Batavia Winterguard Scholarship
  • John Philip Sousa Bank Award
  • Natalie Walker Owen Foreign Language Scholarship
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Eli Michalak, Senior

  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • NYS Comptroller Achievement Award

Sophia Minuto, Senior

  • Batavia Lions Club Art Roth Award
  • Batavia Rotary Club Memorial Presidential Scholarship
  • Class of 1965 Freedom Award
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • GCC Advanced Studies: Semifinalist for the Outstanding Scholar Award for Excellence in English
  • Student Government Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Sophia Moore, Senior

  • NYS Comptroller Achievement Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Giana Mruczek, Senior

  • GCC Advanced Studies: Semifinalist for the Outstanding Scholar Award for Excellence in Social Science
  • Julie Grazioplene-Hahn Memorial Scholarship
  • Roger Medley, Polish Falcons Scholarship
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • US Navy Inspirational Leadership Award

Michael Nardone, Senior

  • Angelo J. Branciforte Scholarship Award

Brennen Pedersen, Senior

  • Ann Robertson Memorial Scholarship

Julia Preston, Senior

  • Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Genesee County Medical Association Award
  • Vietnam Veterans of America, Dana Fry Scholarship

Parris Price, Senior

  • Community Wellness All-Star
  • Frank Innes Memorial Award
  • Student Government Award

Cyaundra Quezada, Senior

  • Burk Family Scholarship for Arts
  • The Korzelius Scholarship

Liliana Showler, Senior

  • NYS Comptroller Achievement Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • Donavin Solis, Senior
  • AP Chemistry Achievement Award
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • US Air Force Math & Science Award

Harrison Southall, Senior

  • Dean Richmond Award
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin

Ben Sputore, Senior

  • Frank Innes Memorial Award

Anna Stevens, Senior

  • GCC Advanced Studies: Semifinalist for the Outstanding Scholar Award for Excellence in Social Science

Tori Swinarski, Senior

  • Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

Anna Varland, Senior

  • Batavia Business & Professional Women's Club Scholarship
  • Batavia Rotary Presidential Scholarship Finalist
  • Burk Family Scholarship - Dorothy Alice Pratt Memorial Award
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Esther VanDetta Memorial Scholarship
  • Kay Dean Memorial Scholarship
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award

Lily Wagner, Senior

  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • Walter Delbridge Memorial Award

Isabella Walsh, Senior

  • Batavia Rotary Presidential Scholarship Finalist
  • Dr. Paul Stomper Science Pin
  • Robert Hunt Memorial Scholarship
  • Sports Medicine Award

Katelyn Witherow, Senior

  • Frank E. Owen Music Educator Award

Peyton Woeller, Senior

  • NYS Academic Excellence
  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • Triple "C" Award

Quinn Woeller, Senior

  • Summa Cum Laude-Presidential Outstanding Academic Award
  • US Navy Outstanding Scholar Award

Ava Anderson, Junior

  • John M. Secord Jr. Memorial Medal in Mathematics (Silver)
  • Notre Dame Club of Rochester Junior of the Year Nominee
  • RIT Humanities & Social Sciences Award
  • Social Studies Achievement Award

Cameron Baiocco, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Makayla Balonek, Junior

  • Alfred University Kazuo Inamori School of Engineering Award

Madeline Bellamy, Junior

  • University of Rochester Bausch and Lomb Science Award

Abigail Bestine, Junior

  • Alfred University "Outside of Ordinary" Scholars Award

Aubrey Bisher, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Allison Bisnett, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Kylee Brennan, Junior

  • Elmira College Key Award

Lila Callan, Junior

  • RIT Women in STEM Award

Jeremiah Childs, Junior

  • RIT Business & Leadership Award

Allison Debo, Junior

  • RIT Art & Design Award

Maddison Dennis, Junior

  • Student Sage Award

Nicole Doeringer, Junior

  • RIT Science & Math Award

Lillian Emerson, Junior

  • University of Rochester Frederick Douglass & Susan B. Anthony Award

Kahler Evans, Junior

  • AP Chemistry Achievement Award
  • Clarkson University HS Achievement Award

Will Fulton, Junior

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal Program

Grant Gahagan, Junior

  • Alfred State - Pioneer Leaders Award - 4 yr degree

Cameron Garofalo, Junior

  • AP Chemistry Achievement Award
  • LeMoyne College Heights Award

Sam Grillo, Junior

  • AP Chemistry Achievement Award
  • RIT Computing Award

Faith Guiste, Junior

  • Marist College Greystone Technology Award

Ava Higgins, Junior

  • Elmira College Key Award

Kelsey Kirkwood, Junior

  • University of Rochester George Eastman Young Leaders Award

Abbigayle Leone, Junior

  • Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award

Nathan Michael, Junior

  • Harvard Prize Book

Alexandra Morrill, Junior

  • University of Rochester Xerox Award for Innovation and Information Technology

Jameson Motyka, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Madeline Ohlson, Junior

  • Outstanding Artist of the Year Award

Mia Pellegrino, Junior

  • LeMoyne College Heights Award

Jake Phillips, Junior

  • St. Lawrence Book Award

Makenzie Rich, Junior

  • Lulu Westbrook Griffin/Frances Willard Award

Kayla Richenberg, Junior

  • Student Sage Award

Campbell Riley, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Isabelle Scott, Junior

  • Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award

Bridget Taggart, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Trevor Tryon, Junior

  • Clarkson University HS Leadership Award

Alyssa Turner, Junior

  • Alfred State - Pioneer Leaders Award - 2 yr degree

Madilyn Underhill, Junior

  • Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award

Payton Vickery, Junior

  • Chatham University's Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award

Matthew Wittmeyer, Junior

  • St. Bonaventure University Bonnie Scholarship Award

Allyson Wormley, Junior

  • Keuka College George H. Ball Community Achievement Award

Aaden Calletto, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Drew Stevens, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Dominic Southall, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Helaina Staley, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Ava Darling, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Gretchen Redder, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Landon Hamilton, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Ben Chen, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Anthony LeCointe-Naegely, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

Isaac Varland, Sophomore

  • Chemistry Achievement Award

The Batavia High School Class of 2024 graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, June 28, at 7 p.m., at VanDetta Stadium.

SUNY Potsdam athlete Nathan Yauchzee named to SUNYAC Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for 2023-24 season

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Press Release:

Nathan Yauchzee, a resident of Le Roy was one of 141 SUNY Potsdam student-athletes to earn a spot on the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll for the 2023-24 school year, the conference announced.

Yauchzee is a freshman member of the SUNY Potsdam Men's Track and Field team and a Music Business major. Athletes named to the academic honor roll had a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA for the year.

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