Announcements

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Students from Clarkson University were awarded bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees this winter on December 14.

• Lucy Coniber of Corfu 
• Colby Leggo of Bergen

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On Friday, January 17, Byron-Bergen senior Rose Wilson formalized her commitment to run track and cross country for Roberts Wesleyan University. The official signing was witnessed by Byron-Bergen Varsity Cross Country Coach David Bateman, Varsity Track Coach Ken Rogoyski, Wilson’s parents Amanda and Jim Wilson, and her sister, Rena.

“Rose is a phenomenal athlete,” said Bateman. “She’s the best female athlete I’ve coached in the eight years I’ve been with the program. She’s such a hard worker and she’s going to do great things in the future.”

Wilson has participated in track and swim team since junior high school and joined cross country in 11th grade. She ran in the NYSPHSAA Championships for both cross country and track and enjoys running the 5k in cross country and the 800m and 1500m races in track.

“I am so excited for Rose and this opportunity to take the next step in her academic and athletic career,” said Byron-Bergen Athletic Director Rich Hannan. “She burst onto the scene and instantly became a front runner. She is a talented, hard working young lady and the sky is the limit. She has always been an excellent teammate and I know that will carry forward onto her college career. We are so proud of Rose and happy for her and her family.”

“I would like to thank my coaches for their dedication to myself and my team, and my family for always encouraging and supporting me,” said Wilson. 

She plans to study biology at Roberts Wesleyan.

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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 Air National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.

Jacqueline Joyce from East Pembroke, and assigned to the 107th Attack Wing, received a promotion December 5 to the rank of technical sergeant.

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

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

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Michael Geck, a Freshman Political Science major from Corfu, has been named to the Le Moyne College Fall 2024 Dean's List. To make the list, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 or above.

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SUNY New Paltz announces its Dean's List for the fall 2024 semester, a recognition for students who excel academically and earn at least a 3.3 grade-point average in a semester with a full-time course load.

• Lindsay Augello of Elba
• Lucille Oltramari of Batavia
• Lucia Sprague of Le Roy

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The State University of New York at Potsdam recently named 774 students to the President's List, in recognition of their academic excellence in the Fall 2024 semester. The SUNY Potsdam students were honored for earning top marks by President Dr. Suzanne Smith.

To achieve the honor of being on the President's List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours, with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. This semester, the honorees included:

• Wyatt Calcote of Le Roy, whose major is Music Performance
• Nate Yauchzee of Le Roy, whose major is Music Business

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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.

Susan Singer from Le Roy, assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, received a promotion November 27 to the rank of master 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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Marie Vaughn, Basom, has been named to the President's Honor Roll for the Fall 2024 semester at Bismarck State College (BSC).

"Achievements earned as a BSC student create a strong foundation for future career success by developing knowledge, skills, and discipline. The dedication shown today paves the way for new opportunities and equips them to confidently face challenges in their chosen career path," says BSC Interim President Brent Sanford.

Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes to qualify for the BSC President's Honor Roll.

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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December.

Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

• Cassidy Ertel of Bergen
• Jacob Paine of Batavia

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The University at Buffalo has named 4,330 students to the fall 2024 dean's list.

• Karissa Michel of Le Roy
• John Panepento of Le Roy
• Kailyn Tresco of Le Roy
• Nick Baubie of Bergen
• Ryan Meides of Darien Center
• A. Jo Tarbell of Corfu
• Lydia Evans of Batavia
• Donato Fiorentino of Batavia
• Coltin Henry of Batavia
• Evan Preston of Batavia
• Morgan Reimer of Batavia
• Lily Wagner of Batavia
• Michelle Witherow of Batavia
• Aaron Bacon of Basom
• Connor Domoy of Basom
• Katarina Luker of Alexander
• Annie Slenker of Alexander

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

"I am honored to recognize the students on the undergraduate dean's list who excel both in their studies and beyond," Ann Bisantz, dean of undergraduate education, says. "Together, we celebrate their remarkable achievements and the spirit of excellence within our university community."

UB named 4,330 students named to its fall 2024 dean's list.

To qualify for the dean's list, full-time undergraduate students must demonstrate academic excellence by earning a grade point average of at least 3.600 while completing a minimum of 15 or more UB credit hours, of which 12 are graded (A-F) credits. Students are named to the dean's list at the end of the fall and spring semesters.

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Margaret O'Connell of Batavia is one of 14 future physicians from the Class of 2025 at New York Institute of Technology's medical school (New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine) who have matched into U.S. military residencies.

O'Connell will complete a Pediatrics residency with the U.S. Air Force at the Naval Medical Center-Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Va.).

After graduating from medical school, physicians in the United States must complete a residency training program, obtain a medical license, and become board-certified in a specialty. Medical students committed to military service complete their residency as armed forces members.

Military physicians serve in the medical corps of the U.S. Air Force, Army, or Navy, where they practice in a range of specialties, from psychiatry and urology to family medicine, anesthesiology, pediatrics, and others. These clinicians work in various settings, including hospital ships, military bases, and international medical centers, where they treat military personnel and their families. In addition, as commissioned military officers, they are called upon to provide care in high-pressure situations, including combat battles, disaster relief missions, and humanitarian efforts.

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Curry College congratulates Emma Hobart of Le Roy, who was named to the Fall 2024 Dean's List.

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Noah Pickard, of Batavia, was one of 1277 SUNY Oneonta students who earned Dean's List honors for the fall 2024 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. Pickard is studying Dietetics at SUNY Oneonta.

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Nazareth University has named the students to the fall 2024 Dean's List.

A student's grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean's list at Nazareth.

• Laura Lepkowski of Batavia
• Matthew Smith of Batavia
• Katherine Spiotta of Batavia
• Maveric McKenzie of Pavilion
• Hannah Wies of Bergen
• Alexandra Manley of Le Roy

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Gavin Schrader of Batavia, has been named to the Chancellor's List at Troy University for the Fall Semester/Term 2 of the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Chancellor's List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0.

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Sarah Forness of Corfu, was named to the Dean's List at Cedarville University for Fall 2024. 

This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.50 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

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Molly Simms, a SUNY Canton Criminal Investigation major from Bergen, earned President's List honors during the fall 2024 semester.

"The achievement of earning honors represents a milestone in your academic journey," said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. "That journey inspires others to dream big and work hard while paving the way for future success. Congratulations from the faculty, staff and administration at SUNY Canton!"

To earn a spot on the President's List, full-time students must earn a 3.75 or greater GPA during a single semester of study.

A complete list of all honor students runs in the news section of www.canton.edu.

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Aidan L. Hume, a SUNY Canton Game Design and Development major from Le Roy, earned Dean's List honors during the fall 2024 semester.

"The achievement of earning honors represents a milestone in your academic journey," said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. "That journey inspires others to dream big and work hard while paving the way for future success. Congratulations from the faculty, staff, and administration at SUNY Canton!"

Dean's List recognizes full-time students who earned a GPA between 3.25 and 3.74.

A complete list of all honor students runs in the news section of www.canton.edu.

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Students have been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University:

• Matthew Frieday of Darien Center 
• Lindsay Heimlich of Bergen 
• Brooke Jarkiewicz of Byron

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Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the Fall 2024 semester at Clarkson University.

• Lucy Coniber of Corfu
• Emma Fontaine of Darien Center