Announcements

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Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Tess Barone from Batavia, and assigned to the 107th Attack Wing, received a promotion April 29 to the rank of staff sergeant.

Brandon Hackett from Pavilion, and assigned to the 107th Attack Wing, received a promotion April 17 to the rank of senior airman.

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

"The New York Air National Guard is built on a foundation of talented and motivated Airmen, and this month's promotions are a shining example of that excellence," Bank said. "I am honored to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our Airmen, and I look forward to seeing their continued growth and contributions to our organization."

These promotions recognize the best qualified Airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.

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Ana Mateos, of Byron, was among 103 students who earned diversity awards as part of the Kente Graduation Recognition Ceremony at SUNY Oneonta. 

The ceremony took place on campus in the Alumni Field House on April 26. Sponsored by the university's Department of Africana/Latino Studies and Center for Racial Justice and Inclusive Excellence (CRJIE), the annual ceremony recognizes the achievements of SUNY Oneonta's Diverse student population of African-American, Latinx, Asian, and Native American (AALANA) and non-AALANA students and allies.

Mateos is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science, and will graduate in 2025.

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Pennsylvania Western University is proud to announce that Cal Koukides of Le Roy was named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List.

Koukides, who studies at the California Campus, was among nearly 3,000 PennWest students recognized for outstanding academic excellence during the spring semester.

In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, degree-seeking students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.4 or higher and complete a minimum of 12 graded credit hours.

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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.

Zachary Albright from Elba and assigned to the Company B, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, received a promotion on April 9 to the rank of sergeant.

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.

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Carly Cerasani of East Pembroke, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Syracuse University.

Cerasani is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

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Genesee Community College (GCC) is proud to announce that student Emma Sternberg has received the prestigious 47th Annual Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Award presented by the Rochester Association for Film Arts and Sciences (RAFAS).

The award recognizes one outstanding media student from each of the Rochester area's ten colleges. Sternberg, a standout in GCC's Media Arts program, was nominated by GCC faculty for her exceptional academic performance, high character and the quality of her media work.

"Emma represents everything we strive for in our students - creativity, dedication and a passion for storytelling," said Barry Chow, director of Humanities, Global Languages and Media Arts at GCC. "Her work not only reflects her talent, but also her commitment to professional growth. We are thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition."

As part of the Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Program, Sternberg participated in a professional portfolio review session in February, where she received feedback from practicing media professionals, collaborated with peers from other colleges and began building a local professional network. In April, she showcased her best media project at the annual Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Award Ceremony, where she was honored alongside other top scholars.

In addition to the recognition, Sternberg received a cash grant to support her continued education and media production goals. The award encourages recipients to pursue careers in the Rochester area and carry on the mentoring legacy of Tom Hope - a revered media professional and mentor whose impact spanned eight decades. To learn more about the Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Program, please visit: https://rafasny.org/resources/scholarships/

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

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Each year, Elmira College awards upperclassmen students with the Iris Leadership Award. The award is based on a student's activities at the College and in support of the recognized activities program. This year, Johanna Knickerbocker of Linwood was one of two recipients.

Ytzel Flores Cristiansen, Associate Dean of Students, presented Knickerbocker with the award.

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

Emmanuel Fisher of Le Roy, and assigned to the Company E, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion on March 14 to the rank of private 1st class.

Wendy Lagunas Perez of Elba, and assigned to the Company A, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion on March 13 to the rank of specialist.

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.

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Noah Pickard, Batavia, was one of 241 SUNY Oneonta students recognized for academic excellence during the 2024-2025 Susan Sutton Smith event on Tuesday, April 8. The Susan Sutton Smith awards are given each spring to first-year students, sophomores and juniors who have earned a grade-point average of 3.9 or higher on a 4.0 scale.

Pickard is majoring in Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta.

The on-campus event featured the annual Susan Sutton Smith Lecture, delivered this year by Professor of English Dr. Mark Ferrara. Dr. Ferrara received the faculty Susan Sutton Smith Award, and his lecture was titled "From Local to Global: How Place-based Studies Engage International Movements that Lead to Sustainable and Just Futures."

This lecture and the awards for academic excellence are made possible by the generous gifts of SUNY Oneonta alumni to the Fund for Oneonta. The Susan Sutton Smith Faculty Prize for Academic Excellence is made possible by an endowment created through the generosity of Dr. Thomas and Mrs. Mary Smith in memory of their daughter, Susan, in honor of her commitment to academic excellence.

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Air Force Major General Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Librock Wyatt from Darien Center, and assigned to the 107th Attack Wing, received a promotion on March 24 to the rank of senior airman.

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

"The New York Air National Guard is built on a foundation of talented and motivated Airmen, and this month's promotions are a shining example of that excellence," Bank said. "I am honored to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our Airmen, and I look forward to seeing their continued growth and contributions to our organization."

These promotions recognize the best qualified Airmen for a career in the New York Air National Guard.

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232 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.

• Naomi LaDuke of Alexander
• Kristian Natalizia of Alexander
• Ian Edmonds of Alexander
• Katie Strohm of Alexander
• Olivia Tobias of Batavia
• Amanda Pietrak of Batavia
• Daniel DiMartino of Batavia
• Jeremiah Childs of Batavia
• Elizabeth Clark of Batavia
• Aden Chua of Batavia
• Caleb Smith of Batavia
• Lisa Heath of Batavia
• Alexander Frank of Batavia
• Seth Coburn of Batavia
• Brittany Gallaway of Batavia
• Isabella Redden of Batavia
• Avelin Tomidy of Batavia
• Robert Stokes of Batavia
• Camryn Dulkiewicz of Corfu
• Joy Bartel of Corfu
• Grace Wheeler of Darien Center
• Elenora Kelley of East Bethany
• Chloe Stevens of Elba
• Caden Muehlig of Elba
• Henry Stratton of Elba
• Hunter Tobolski of Oakfield
• Aaron Bosse of Oakfield
• Jacob Say of Oakfield
• Jenna Babbitt of Stafford
• Rebecca Cummings of Bergen
• Luke Smith of Bergen
• Kaitlyn Windhauser of Bergen
• Tonya Craig of Bergen
• Amy Elmore of Le Roy
• Reese Koukides of Le Roy
• Abbey Rose Root of Le Roy
• Matthew Privitera of Le Roy
• Corinne Rhoads of Le Roy
• Joy Gayhart of Le Roy
• Shyann Ruffino of Le Roy
• Joshua Bolton of Le Roy
• Elizabeth Smith of Pavilion 

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Alayna Streeter of Le Roy, was named to Hartwick College's Fall 2024 Dean's List. Streeter, who is pursuing a major in Nursing, was among the approximately 425 students who were named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

Making the Dean's List is an indication of excellence in academic work. To qualify, students must complete at least 12 academic credits during a term with a grade point average of at least 3.50 and no incompletes.

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Josh Fleming, a senior Management major at Grove City College from Bergen, has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester. Josh is a 2021 graduate of Byron Bergen High School and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Fleming (Mariann) from Bergen.

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.

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

Kerri Boyle from Oakfield, and assigned to the 222nd Military Police Company, received a promotion on February 12, to the rank of sergeant.

Ian Hinz from Alexander, and assigned to the Company C, NY Recruiting & Retention Battalion, received a promotion on February 14, to the rank of private.

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.

Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).

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SUNY Oswego recently recognized two Genesee County residents as high academic achievers on its President’s List and Deans’ List for the fall 2024 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, zoology

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

• Dylan Zielinski, Corfu, broadcasting and mass communication, cinema and screen studies

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243 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.

• Parker Wolfley of Alexander
• Grace Carmichael of Batavia
• Luke Bisher of Batavia
• Adijat Bello of Batavia
• Shukurah Bello of Batavia
• Lillian Horgan of Batavia
• Rebecca Barrett of Batavia
• Kaelee Kelso of Batavia
• Benjamin Neth of Batavia
• Bridgette Nordee of Batavia
• Tyler Robertson of Batavia
• Cheyenne Joseph-Biggins of Batavia
• Ryan Hamilton of Batavia
• Alexander Spyropoulos of Batavia
• Amanda Audelo of Batavia
• Isabelle Stearns of Batavia
• Cameron Heineman of Batavia
• Sara Webster of Batavia
• Cameron Havens of Batavia
• Carly Burgess of Batavia
• Aaron Birkby of Corfu
• Jennifer Farley of Corfu
• Jill Paxon of Corfu
• Hannah Beach of Corfu
• Grace Mileham of Corfu
• Riley Lampart of Corfu
• Kira Kiebzak of Darien Center
• Julia Yax of Darien Center
• Michael Miller of East Bethany
• Caleb Brooks of East Bethany
• Dylan Brooks of East Bethany
• Caleb Chandler of Elba
• Logan Narburgh of Oakfield
• Beckett Swanson of Stafford
• Brianna Salmonds of Byron
• Alana Prevost of Le Roy
• Ryan Higgins of Le Roy
• Dylan Wiedrich of Pavilion
• Oscar Staba of Alexander
• Myah Fisher of Basom
• Kayla Hofer of Batavia
• Chantal Hickman of Batavia
• Cesar Ortiz of Batavia
• Nathan Stokes of Batavia
• Connor Heath of Batavia
• Nathan Clark of Batavia
• Rodrigo Salcido of Batavia
• Zhyrah Mobley of Batavia
• Don Buckel of Batavia
• Leah Buckel of Batavia
• Katie Abaire of Batavia
• Celes Paratore of Corfu
• William Levinstein of Corfu
• Mia Stout of Corfu
• Emily Edgerton of Oakfield
• Gideon Thompson of Oakfield
• Nathan Parsons of Bergen
• Schuylar Freeman of Le Roy

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Madeira Keister of Le Roy, majoring in Psychology, has been named to the Dean's List at Youngstown State University for Fall Semester 2024.

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.

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Michelle Martinucci of Batavia, was one of nearly 400 students who graduated from Emporia State University in December 2024.

Martinucci graduated with a Master of Science in Health, Physical Education & Recreation.

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Joshua Caleb Mallernee of Le Roy is one of 482 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of the fall 2024 semester. 

To qualify for the Dean's List, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 on a minimum of 12 semester hours, and carry no grade below a C.