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Newsmakers for the week of
February 24, 2003 The following students enrolled in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University were named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. •Matthew McGrath, Clarkson-Parma Town Line Road, Hilton. McGrath is a sophomore majoring in newspaper journalism. The following students enrolled in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University were named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. •Elisabeth Curran, Fireweed Trail, Hilton. Curran is a freshman majoring in environmental design. The following area students enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University were named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. •Shawn Anderson, Deerborne Lane, Spencerport. Anderson is a senior majoring in political science. The following students enrolled in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University were named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. •Jennifer Wells, Peach Blossom Road North, Hilton. Wells is a senior majoring in information management and technology. The following students enrolled in the School of Education at Syracuse University were named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. To qualify for the dean's list, students must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) during the semester. •Daniel Hoock, Belvedere Drive, Rochester. Hoock is a sophomore majoring in physical education. Richard Ugino, of Hilton, a junior majoring in musical theater in the College of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University, is performing in the Syracuse University Drama Department's production of "Moon for the Misbegotten," which runs from February 14-23. Ugino appears as T. Stedman Harder in the play. The following students were named presidential scholars or named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average (GPA) and carry at least 14 credit hours. Dean's list students must achieve a minimum 3.25 GPA and also carry at least 14 credit hours. Dean's list students are: Presidential scholars are: Marie E. Lloyd, Spencerport, has been named to the dean's list for her outstanding academic achievement for the fall 2002 semester from Harpur College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University. Leichtner Studios Inc., of Rochester, received several prestigious awards at the Senior Photographers International (SPI) 2003 Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida in January. One of their photographers, Tobie-Nicholle Bridges, a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences, received three blue-ribbon merits for her images. Bridges, who lives in Spencerport, joined Leichtner in 2002. This was her first time entering the competition. Jason R. Diedrich, son of Robert and Dianne Diedrich, Butcher Road, Hilton, received a doctor of chiropractic medicine degree from Sherman College of Straight Chiropratic in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on December 19, 2002. He is a 1990 graduate of Hilton High School. Jacquelyn Butler of Peachy Road, Bergen, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester at Daemen College. She is an early and special education major and a member of the class of 2004. St. Bonaventure University has named the following students to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. Jared Unterborn, Walker Lake Ontario Road, Hilton, has been named to the dean's list for the fall quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology. A senior-year student in the School of Printing Management and Sciences, Unterborn is studying print management. He is the son of Glen and Pat Unterborn and is a 1999 graduate of Hilton High School. Anjoli Sucy, Hilton, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Juniata College. Sucy is a 2002 graduate of Hilton Central High School. The dean's list recognizes grade point averages of at least 3.6 out of a possible 4.0. Tiffany Kwiatkowski, daughter of Mark and Bette Kwiatkowski, Emerald Point, Chili, has been named to the fall 2002 dean's list at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. Kwiatkowski, a junior, is a psychology major. To be eligible for the dean's list at St. John Fisher College, a student must have attained at least a 3.3 grade-point average for the semester. Genesee Community College has named the following students to the president's list for the fall 2002 semester. Students honored on the president's list have maintained a full-time enrollment and earned a quality point index of 3.75 (roughly equivalent to A-) or better. Bergen: Cory A. Capurso, Brian S. DeFazio, Brett C. Hanson. Andrew James Woodbridge is a January graduate of Lycoming College. He received a bachelor of arts degree in theater design. He is a resident of Spencerport. Mary Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hamilton of North Chili, graduate of Churchville-Chili High School, had a leading role for the production of "Honk" held in Greer Auditorium on the campus of Central Christian College of Kansas on Friday, February 7. Hamilton is a senior at Central Christian College majoring in liberal studies. Springfield College has named Richard Albano of Spencerport to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2002 term. Albano is a sophomore student majoring in history. Shannon Lynn Granville, Spencerport, was named to the dean's list at the College of William and Mary for the fall 2002 semester. In order to achieve dean's list status, a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student in the School of Arts and Sciences must take at least 12 credit hours and earn a 3.6 Quality Point Average during the semester. Susan J. Pelo, of Churchville, daughter of Carol Marie M. Pelo and Edward A. Pelo, has been named to the fall term dean's list at Hartwick College. Pelo is majoring in political science. She has participated in women's varsity swimming and diving, student senate, student union, Big Brother/Big Sister program, Champs, and Alpha Omicron Pi. Inclusion on Hartwick's dean's list is an indication of excellent academic work, including the completion of a full course load with at least a 3.5 grade point average, based on a 4.0 scale. Heather Smith, of Churchville, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Monroe Community College in Rochester. Samantha Gabel, of Denishire Drive, Rochester, has been named to the dean's list at Daemen College for the fall 2002 semester. She is a physical therapy-natural science major. Cherisse Rehman, of Stony Point Road, Ogden, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at SUNY Geneseo. Rehman, a 2000 graduate of Churchville-Chili, is majoring in elementary education with dual certification in special ed. She was also named to the 2002 SUNYAC Women's Volleyball All Conference Team, West Division. She is the daughter of Vern and Pat Rehman. Melissa Hudson of Spencerport, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2002 semester at SUNY Brockport. She is a 2000 graduate from Churchville-Chili High School and is majoring in psychology. Mary Flannery, M.S., P.T. has recently joined the staff of Spencerport Physical Therapy, 37 North Union Street, Spencerport. Flannery is a graduate of Nazareth College. Her main interests in the area of physical therapy include industrial rehab and hand therapy. Flannery is a native of Ontario, NY in Wayne County. Her background also includes work in other areas of aerobics and fitness instruction. Lester A. Wise was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at SUNY Morrisville. The diesel technology major is a resident of Hamlin. Ålso named was Gregory G. Schwind, of Hilton, an engineering science major. To be named to the dean's list, a student must achieve an average of 3.0 to 3.99 for the semester and complete 12 credit hours. Lisa M. Greene has been appointed Information Officer with the Rochester Office of the Mental Hygiene Legal Service (MHLS) for the Fourth Judicial Department. The Rochester office oversees the agency's affairs in Monroe, Ontario, Steuben, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties. Greene received her master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Rochester, where she was awarded the Rhush Rhees Scholarship. Greene is also a certified rehabilitation counselor. Prior to joining MHLS, Greene was on the staff of Park Ridge Health Systems, where she was a primary therapist. Previously, she also worked with the Threshold Center for Youth, and the University of Rochester Counseling Center. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced the names of students who made the institute's dean's list for the fall semester. The dean's list recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grade below C. •Stephen R. DeBellis, Brewerton Drive, Rochester, computer science. Several area residents have been named to honor rolls for the fall semester at SUNY Oswego. The president's list includes: The dean's list includes: The president's and deans' lists represent the academic top 23 percent of the Oswego student body. Students who achieve grade averages of 3.80 and above on the 4.0 scale are named to the president's list, the top 5 percent of Oswego students. To be included on the deans' list, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79. The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Hamlin are: Ashley Anker, Sarah Beck, Nicholas Beyrle, Judith Burke, Melinda Cater, Carlie Chiarenza, Dawn Cottom, Leonard Craft, Deacy Dee, Audrey Erbland, Thomas Gearing, Kymberly Goltermann, Melissa Greenlaw, Sarah Hinrichs, Marina Hughes, Karen Lapointe, Shana Lawson, Andrew Lazzaro, Christopher Lazzaro Mark Maleski, Colleen McCall, Joseph Robinson, Monica Seeler, Teresa Shannon, Gail Sheridan-Perovich, Meghan Shewman, Kathleen Siciliano, Cristy Sigler, Katie Spinelli, Shawn Stanton, Bonnie Vickery. The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Hilton are: The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Holley are: The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Spencerport are: The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Churchville are: The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Bergen are: The following local residents have been named to the dean's list at SUNY Brockport for the fall 2002 semester. The students each earned a minimum grade point average of 3.25, carrying a minimum of six credits to receive the dean's list designation. On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from North Chili are: On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from North Greece is: On the SUNY Brockport dean's list from Kendall are: Jenna Christine Bower, West Albion Street, Holley, has been named to the dean's list for the first-quarter at Rochester Institute of Technology. A first-year student in the School of Printing Management and Sciences, she is studying graphic media. Bower is the daughter of Mark and Karen Bower and a 2002 graduate of Holley High School. Niagara University announces the following area students were named to the academic dean's list for the fall 2002 semester. To qualify, students must attain a 3.25 academic grade-point average for the semester. From Brockport: Sarah Connors, West Avenue; Kelly Wakley, Brockport-Spencerport Road; Bridget Herrmann, White Road. From Churchville: Elaine Armstrong, Parnell Drive; Christie Marfione, Lentine Drive; Daniel Coyle, Beulah Road; Nicole Dunbar, Bridgeman Road. From Spencerport: Mary Ellen Uschold, Hiawatha Trail; Joseph Nyiri, Ballard Avenue; Katie Sullivan, Spencerport Road; Julie Szymanowicz, Sheldon Terrace; Kayce Kehoe, Canal Road. Amanda Morse, daughter of Harvey and Ruth Morse, of Bergen, is a recipient of the dean's award for academic excellence during the fall 2002 semester at Colgate University, where she is a member of the class of 2005. To be eligible for the dean's award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 or higher average while carrying a full course load of four courses per semester. She is a 2001 graduate of Byron-Bergen Central School, and concentrating in political science at Colgate. Morse is captain of the Run Club Team and Philanthropy Chair of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Air Force Airman Richard L. Peterson, son of Richard and Sindy Peterson, of Brookedge Drive, Hamlin, 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 military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. Peterson is a 2002 graduate of Brockport High School. Army Specialist Sarah K. Hicks has graduated from basic training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina. Hicks is the daughter of Tom and Shari Hicks of Spencerport. She graduated from Spencerport High School in 1998, and in 2002 received a bachelor of science degree from Mansfield University, Pennsylvania. She is currently stationed at the Presidio, Monterey, California, attending the Defense Language Institute. Cpl. Todd A. Luna, United States Marine Corps, son of Alex and Karen Luna, Greece, and a 2000 graduate of Hilton High School, has recently been deployed from MCAS, Miramar, San Diego, California to the Air Force Base in Kuwait. His estimated stay in the Middle East is six to eight months. In his third year of service with the Marine Corps Band, Cpl. Luna has performed at various activities across the United States including this year's Rose Parade in Pasadena, California and the 2002 Autumn Festival in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. (Note:) Friends of Cpl. Luna who wish to communicate with him can obtain his address from his parents at 392-6300. |