Alexandra Nagurney earned a bachelor’s degree in geology, summa cum laude, from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. She received honors in geology and environmental geosciences.
Max Zinter received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Emmanuel College in Boston on May 14.
Luke Aldrich, a sophomore in the College of Biological Sciences at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, St. Paul, Minnesota, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
Kyle Moriarty received the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Award for Outstanding Senior from Western New England University in Springfield.
Moriarty, a member of Alpha Lambda Delta and Tau Beta Pi National Honor Society, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Jacob J. Ryan, son and stepson of James and Suzanne Ryan of Cummington, and son of Penny Whitney of North Adams, completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Ryan will be moving on to several months of education and training which will take him closer to the next phase of his career with the United States Air Force.
Bryan Delaney, a communication management and design major, was named to the spring semester dean’s list at Ithaca College’s School of Communications, Ithaca, New York.
Mira Vance, grade 10, was named a distinguished scholar during the spring term at Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pennsylvania.
Sean Edward Kelly of Cary, North Carolina, formerly of Northampton, the son of Cam and Mike Kelly, graduated with dual degrees from Elon University (engineering physics) and the University of Notre Dame (aerospace engineering) in May.
Kelly was named to the spring semester dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering. He also earned the Vincent P. Goddard Award for Aerospace Design, presented for the best design in the senior Aerospace Design course.
Kelly joined the Honda Aircraft Company in Greensboro, North Carolina, as a propulsion engineer early in July.
Matthew Geoffrey Olsen received academic honors for the spring semester at Northfield Mount Hermon School, Gill.
The following local students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at the college in Chicopee.
Amherst: Cheyquetta Charvis, Emma Locke, Sophia, Marciano, Rebecca Smith, Joanne Zander Fox
Belchertown: Alicia Beaupre, Noah Berard, Shannon Brown, Laura Chartier, Kate Deady, Katelyn Donoghue, Travis Drew, Cassandra Hancock, Brittany Hulse, Kristina Nowak, Kimberly Panetta, Krysta Sbriscia,
Conway: Ashley Desrosiers,
Deerfield: Courtnie Brooks
Easthampton: Samantha Corbeil, Laura Curtis, Alexandria Dabek, Samuel Garcia, Peter Gilbert, Stephanie Kubasek, Paige LaFountain, Caitlin Oelrich, Lyndsey Oppenheimer, Valerie Owens-Des Vignes, Alisha Parent
Florence: Emme Hutchins, Christopher Soderberg
Granby: Erin Cooke, Hailey DuBois, Krystina Garreffi, Samantha Gilpatrick, Madison Morse, Nicolle Walkowicz
Hadley: Jessica Judah, Jessica Loebel
Hatfield: Jennifer Adamites
Haydenville: Reilly McQueston
Huntington: Kyle Bartlett
Northampton: Andrew Sadowski
South Deerfield: Jessica Pacheco
South Hadley: Nicholas Bernard, Kathryn Blanchard, Tylar Cooper, Jonathan Curtis, Adam Hogan, Mikaela Kacen, Anna Kosciolek, Katharina Neumann, Mary O’Neill, Leah Will, Charlotte Worthington, Tyler Yvon.
Southampton: Kayla Croteau, Sarah Girouard, Samantha Kazunas, Scott Labrie, Rebecca McKenzie, Jaime Morrow, Anyssa Pion, Haley Richard
Sunderland: Taylor Deskavich, Hannah Goodrow
Westhampton: Ashley Brooks
Williamsburg: Stephanie Tobin
The following local students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at the college in Beverly.
Haley Katherine Domina, daughter of Alan and Diane Domina of Easthampton, a senior majoring in psychology.
Danielle Grace Fretwell, daughter of Lane and Lisa Fretwell of Belchertown, a junior majoring in studio art.
Elizabeth Whitney, daughter of Kathryn Peck of Westhampton, a senior majoring in psychology.
The following local students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the university in Northfield, Vermont.
Brendanmichael Aron Salvas and Timothy Edward Burrow, both of Amherst, and Bridget Melinda Keefe of Florence.
The following students earned high honors for the spring semester at the school in Pomfret, Connecticut.
Matthew Parent of Belchertown, Phoebe Pliakas-Smith of Conway and Nathan Donze of South Hadley.
Realtor® Association of Pioneer Valley has awarded scholarships to area high school graduates. This year 19 students were awarded a total of $13,278. Area residents receiving awards include:
Connor Davis of Belchertown, a graduate of Belchertown High School. Davis will be attending Elms College in Chicopee. He is the son of Lisa and Jeffrey Davis.
Shannon Mitchell of South Hadley, a graduate of South Hadley High School. Mitchell will be attending Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island, and majoring in international business, and was also awarded the first annual Cindy Ayre Memorial Scholarship. She is the daughter of Christina and Shawn Mitchell.
Rachel Pierce of Southampton, a graduate of Hampshire Regional High School. Pierce will be attending Emmanuel College in Boston, majoring in biology. She is the daughter of Sarah and Tim Pierce.
The following local students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at RSI in Troy, New York.
Amherst: Enoch Huang, computer science; Ross Lacour, electrical engineering; .
Belchertown: Jesse Goguen, architecture; Drew Lindholm, chemical engineering.
Easthampton: Brett Pyser, aeronautical engineering.
South Hadley: Michael Paleologopoulos, aeronautical engineering.
Area students named to the spring semester dean’s list at the university in Bristol, Rhode Island include:
Erica Kamins of Belchertown; Andrew Bemben of Hadley; Marissa Wickles of Hatfield, and Meghan Hatzipetro of Southampton.
Saint Anselm College
The following local students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the college in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Easthampton, Julia Valine, psychology, 2019
Granby, Noelle Menard, business, 2017
Hadley, Kyra Michalak, natural sciences, 2018
The following local residents have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the college in Colchester, Vermont.
Peter J. Keefe, a May graduate and biology major. Keefe is the son of Debra and James Keefe of Belchertown and a graduate of Belchertown High School.
Nicole E. Kordana, a junior biology major who is the daughter of Shelley Madden of Belchertown and a graduate of Turners Falls High School.
Arianna E. Aquadro, a May graduate and business administration major. Aquadro who is the daughter of Christopher and Cynthia Aquadro of Northampton and a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School.
The following local residents have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at the university in Newport, Rhode Island.
Hannah Lussier and Carly Hall, both of Belchertown; Jeffrey VanOudenhove of Easthampton; Amanda Lachat and Michelle Karparis, both of South Hadley, and Megan Sullivan of Sunderland.
The following local residents earned degrees from the college in Boston.
Ines Arrubla of Amherst earned a master’s degree in library and information science.
Katherine Tyler South of Belchertown earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, magna cum laude.
Katherine Anne McKemmie of Easthampton earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, summa cum laude.
Kayla Marie Newton of Florence earned a doctor of physical therapy degree.
Jamie L. Robinson of Hadley earned a bachelor’s degree from the college of arts and sciences.
Mark Darren Umstot of Haydenville, earned a master’s degree in library and information science.
Jessica Elise Amador of Northampton earned a master’s degree in library and information science.
Karena Longo of South Hadley earned a master’s degree in public policy.
Cortney Marie Hanrahan of Southampton, earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, magna cum laude.
Cynthia Beth Morton of Southampton earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing, cum laude.
Emily Fleming Butler of Sunderland, earned a master’s degree in library and information science.
Shannon Elaine Diggins of Westhampton, earned a bachelor’s degree from the college of arts and sciences, cum laude.
The following local residents were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Simmons.
Yeji Lee and Helene Neoma Ruth Flittie, both of Amherst; Katherine Tyler South, Belchertown; Katherine Anne McKemmie, Easthampton; Marissa Rae Pellegrino, Angelica Barron Maulucci, Juliet Sofia Bernini, and Rylan A Cote, all of Florence; Devon Zoe Eckert and Jamie L. Robinson, both of Hadley; Marissa Mae Maiewski,Leeds; Sophia Astrid Glading-Dilorenzo and Elizabeth Rose Leonard,both of Northampton; Cortney Marie Hanrahan and Alison Keefe Hanrahan, both of Southampton, and Shannon Elaine Diggins,Westhampton.
SkillsUSA Workforce
Development Event
The national showcase of career and technical education was held in Louisville, Kentucky on June 22-23.
Skill Point Certificates were awarded to students who met a predetermined threshold score in their competition, as defined by industry. The Skill Point Certificate is a component of the SkillsUSA Work Force Ready System, a national assessment program for career and technical education.
Kailey N. Bak, of Chesterfield and a student at Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School in Northampton, was awarded a certificate in first aid-CPR.
Destiny McDonough, of West Whatley and a student at Franklin County Tech in Turners Falls, was awarded a certificate in nail care.
Southern New Hampshire University
The following local students have been named to the spring semester president’s list at the university in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Belchertown: Nathaniel Fournier, bachelor’s in economics and finance; Heather Jopson, bachelor’s in accounting and finance
Granby: Emmarose Quesnel, bachelor’s in elementary education w/certification in general special education
South Hadley:Nathaniel Laurin, bachelor’s in game art and development
Southampton:Elizabeth Hotham, bachelor’s in culinary management
Union College
The following local students graduated recently from the college in Schenectady, New York. Their names are followed by their degrees.
Amherst: Erik Abdow, bachelor’s in economics; Jesse Coull, bachelor’s of mechanical engineering, magna cum laude; William Schwartz, bachelor’s in psychology, and Zachary Tobin, bachelor’s in chemistry
Union College students honored at Prize Day ceremony include Jesse Coull of Amherst, awarded the General Electric Energy Steinmetz Award, given to a senior in mechanical engineering whoe completes the best senior project; and Mary Pope of Belchertown, awarded the Renne Lecteur/Lectrice Prize, a senior planning to serve as a lecturer or lectrice pursuant to Union College’s teacher exchange program in Rennes, France.