paul smith's college

Four local students were named to the Deans' List at Paul Smith's College during the fall 2011 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction. They are:

Craig Holland, of Bergen

Alison Liedkie, of Le Roy. She was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

Mercedes Mosher, of Le Roy

Benjamin Nicodemus, of Le Roy. He was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

Paul Smith's College is on the shores of Lower St. Regis Lake. It's the only four-year institution of higher education in the 6-million-acre Adirondack Park of New York State.

It offers programs in fields including hospitality, culinary arts, forestry, natural resources, entrepreneurship, the sciences, and several others, and draws on industries and resources available "in our own backyard" while preparing students for successful careers anywhere. On the web: www.paulsmiths.edu.