Newsmakers for the week of July 30, 2001
Newsmakers for the week of
July 30, 2001

Brette Morningstar, daughter of Mark and Cathy Morningstar of Palm Harbor, Florida, formerly of Town Pump Circle in Ogden, and Flamingo Drive in Gates, competed in the National Talent Competition at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, July 19, 2001. Singers and dancers from around the country attended the three-day event. She won a Gold medal and trophy taking 4th place overall in the Junior Vocal Competition.


Meghan Ryan, of Spencerport, has graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh with a bachelor of arts degree in French language and Canadian studies. She spent the spring 2001 semester as an intern with the Canadian consulate in Boston. During the fall 2000 and spring 2001 semesters, Ryan was on the dean's list. Starting in the fall, she will be studying towards an advanced degree in French translation in Montreal.


Lisa Waldman, a junior majoring in nursing at the University of Rochester, has been named to the dean's list for academic achievement for the spring 2001 semester. Waldman is a graduate of Brockport High School.


Emily Sotherden, a junior majoring in music education - general and vocal at the Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester, has been named to the director's list for academic achievement for the spring 2001 semester. To be eligible for the director's list, a student must be enrolled full time, be in the top 25 percent of his or her class, and have no missing or incomplete grades. Sotherden, a graduate of Spencerport High School, is a resident of Brockport.


Robert Brodie, a physician's assistant major from Spencerport, has been named to the D'Youville College dean's list for the spring 2001 semester.


Katherine Gerela of Henrietta and Joshua Davis of Holley received bachelor of science degrees from Binghamton University in May 2001.


Shealyn R. Stenglein, daughter of William and Denise Stenglein of Churchville, was recently named a 2000-2001 Alden Scholar at Allegheny College. Alden Scholar awards are presented to students who maintained a grade point average of 3.2 or higher during the preceding academic year. Stenglein, a graduate of Churchville-Chili Senior High School, will be a sophomore in the fall.


Hamlin resident Chelsea E. Matsko has been named to the dean's list for the 2001 spring semester at Messiah College. Matsko, a senior biology major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Matsko. She is a 1998 graduate of Brockport High School.


Rochester resident Meredith L. Beales has been named to the dean's list for the 2001 spring semester at Messiah College. Beales, a senior accounting major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Beales. She is a 1998 graduate of Churchville-Chili Senior High School.


Spencerport resident Gavin D. Roach has been named to the dean's list for the 2001 spring semester at Messiah College. Roach, a senior music major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Roach. He is a 1999 graduate of Churchville-Chili Senior High School.


Rochester resident Christine J. Mahle has been named to the dean's list for the 2001 spring semester at Messiah College. Mahle, a senior elementary education major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mahle. She is a 1998 graduate of Churchville-Chili Senior High School.


North Chili resident Aaron M. Faro has been named to the dean's list for the 2001 spring semester at Messiah College. Faro, a junior sport and exercise science major, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Faro. He is a 1999 graduate of Churchville-Chili Senior High School.


A print created by Honey DeLapa of DeLapa Photography in Hilton, has recently been accepted into the General Collection of the 110th International Exposition of Professional Photography. DeLapa's work will be on display at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, August 5-7, in conjunction with Professional Photographers of America's international convention, Imaging USA. This exhibition is open to the public.


David J. Strong of Rochester, has received a bachelor of science degree in computer science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Strong graduated cum laude.


Michael Burel of Spencerport, has received a bachelor of arts degree in biology and chemistry from Case Western Reserve University. Burel graduated magna cum laude.


Recent master's graduates from Ithaca College include:
•Tracey Britton, of Brockport, received a master's degree in exercise and sport sciences from the Division of Graduate Studies;
•Jennifer Arena, of Rochester, earned her master's degree midyear in occupational therapy from the Division of Graduate Studies;
•Christopher Raker, of Rochester, earned a master of science degree in exercise and sport sciences from the Division of Graduate Studies;
•Mark Olivieri, of Spencerport, earned a master of music degree in composition from the Division of Graduate Studies.


Recent graduates from Ithaca College include:
•Jennifer Crowe, of Brockport, received a bachelor of science degree in organizational communication, learning, and design from the Park School of Communications;
•Jonathan Liess, of Brockport, earned a bachelor of arts degree in speech communication from the School of Humanities and Sciences;
•Lauren Kasiske, of Churchville, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in corporate communication from the Park School of Communications;
•Kristin Arnold, of Hilton, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of music degree in music education from the School of Music;
•Keri Morrison, of Hilton, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in clinical science from the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance; and
•Christopher Battaglino, of North Chili, graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in business administration, with a concentration in finance from the School of Business.


Six graduating seniors that had been nominated for the "Do the Right Thing" Awards Program have been honored with a college scholarship. Rochester Police Chief Robert J. Duffy presented the students with scholarships of $1,000 each. Scholarship winners are:
•Sheri L. Girvin, from Holley High School, who will be attending St. John Fisher College;
•Jennifer D. Mantisi, from Rush-Henrietta High School, who will be attending Monroe Community College;
•Collin McCormack, son of Sean and Sandy McCormack of Chili, who will be attending Marietta College;
•Elizabeth Pearson, from Greece Olympia High School, who will be attending Roberts Wesleyan College;
•Calista Turner, from Our Lady of Mercy High School, who will be attending Cornell University; and
•Rachel Vail, from Greece Olympia High School, who will be attending Daemen College.


Kevin Hinkley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kim Hinkley of Holley, has been accepted into the honors program at Niagara University. A graduate of Notre Dame High School, Kevin will be studying political science (pre-law) when he begins his studies at Niagara University.


Air Force Airman Amy M. Kingdollar has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. She is the daughter of Larry Kingdollar of Holley and Margaret Giles of Albion. The airman is a 2000 graduate of Holley High School.


Air Force Airman 1st Class John C. Kinsey has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and customs and received special training in human relations. He is the son of John R. Kinsey of Holley and Rose Gaylord of Albion. Kinsey is a 1998 graduate of Holley High School.


Army National Guard Pfc. Stephen P. Weiler has graduated from the unit supply specialist advanced individual training course at Fort Lee, Petersburg, Virginia. The student was trained in receipt, storage, issue and accountability of individual, organization, and installation supplies and equipment, and included training in maintenance of small arms. Weiler is the son of Irasema Kash of Rochester and Wayne D. Weiler of North Chili. In 2000, he graduated from Churchville-Chili High School.


Army Reserve Pvt. Ryan R. Raymond has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Missouri. During the training, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. He is the son of James Raymond of Rochester and Jakie Belasco of Hilton. He is a 2000 graduate of Hilton Central High School.


Army Pvt. Thomas M. Mulley has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Georgia.

Mulley's parents are Tom and Leslie Mulley of Mariah Street, Hilton.

He is a 1999 graduate of Hilton High School.