Newsmakers for the week of July 28, 2003

Hannah Stenglein, daughter of Bill and Denise Stenglein of Churchville, has been named to the spring 2003 dean's list at Keuka College.

Stenglein, a junior, is studying a double major in American Sign Language and elementary/special education.

A Keuka College student must have earned at least a 3.50 grade-point average for each block of at least 12 semester credit hours to be eligible for the dean's list.

Jory Paul Crowell, son of Elaine and Paul Crowell of Spencerport, was inducted into Phi Alpha Chi Honor Society and graduated summa cum laude with a physics degree from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts.

Jordan David Moskal, of Rochester, received a bachelor of science degree in information technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during ceremonies May 17. World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin S. Carson addressed an audience of approximately 1,314 graduates.

Spencerport resident Brooke Carlyle Boughter, was named to the dean's list with highest honors (3.80-4.30 average) for the spring 2003 semester at McDaniel College.

Kevin Gorecke, son of Robert and Linda Gorecke of Spencerport, graduated with high distinction in May from Penn State University, receiving a bachelor of science in physics and a Pennsylvania secondary education teaching certificate. In July he will attend Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida, as part of the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program.

Megan E. Bush graduated cum laude in May from Niagara University with a bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. She was named to the 2003 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. She plans to pursue master's degrees in elementary and special education at the university in the fall.

A 1999 graduate of Brockport High School, she is the daughter of Perry and Luise Bush of Hamlin.

SUNY Oswego has awarded merit scholarships to more than 500 incoming students, including David A. Cocquyt of Tallwood Drive in Hilton. He received a $17,960 Presidential Scholarship. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.

Cocquyt has reserved a place in the incoming freshman class for the fall semester. Classes will begin September 2.

Outstanding first-year students entering Oswego are offered $17,960 Presidential Scholarships ($4,490 a year for up to four years), $5,000 Merit Awards or $2,000 Merit Awards.