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Manlius Residents Named to Dean’s List

July 28, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Area Residents Named to Dean’s List at Providence College

The following area residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Spring 2011 semester:

Christine Anderson of Manlius, NY a member of the class of 2014,

Kelly Cummings of Manlius, NY a member of the class of 2011,

To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must achieve at least a 3.55 grade point average with a minimum of 12 credits.

Local Student Named to The College of Saint Rose Dean’s List for Spring 2011

The College of Saint Rose in Albany announced that the following local resident was among 774 students named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2011 semester:

Erin Jackson, a resident of Manlius, NY.

Full-time students who complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail are eligible for inclusion on the Dean’s List.

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Manlius Pebble Hill Students Visit Sullivan

July 28, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Submitted Photo Courtesy Mary Ellen Rose

(Town of Sullivan, NY – July 2011) Divine Nature Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility on Pine Ridge Road in Sullivan welcomed students from the Manlius Pebble Hill School summer program recently. On July 14, 30 students ranging in age from 6 to 8 years old attended the educational program. The audience learned about wildlife and rehabilitation, preserving the environment and how they can help protect wildlife.

Mary Ellen Rose, president of Divine Nature and a wildlife rehabilitator, presented and explained about the raptors used as educational birds at the facility.

At the end of the program, students visited with and fed the animals at BMR Acres, also a part of the facility that helps support the wildlife rehabilitation.

For more information, visit bmrdivinenature.org or call (315) 697-5476.

Filed Under: Dewitt, Education, Environment and Nature, Environment and Nature, Manlius Tagged With: BMR Acres, Divine Nature Wildlife Rehabilitation Facility, Manlius Pebble Hill School, Mary Ellen Rose

Local Residents Make College News

July 22, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Wojcikiewicz Receives Award From Clarkson University

(July 2011) John Wojcikiewicz of Manlius, N.Y., a senior at Clarkson University majoring in Biology, received the following award(s) at the University Recognition Day ceremony during the spring semester:

Department of Biology Outstanding Research Award: This award is given to the senior biology student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and contributed to the development of the biological sciences at Clarkson. Cartwright will receive a monetary award and have her name engraved upon a plaque that is on display in the Department of Biology.

Wendl named to Dean’s List at Villanova University

Andrew Wendl from Manlius, NY has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2011 spring semester in Villanova University’s College of Engineering (Villanova, Pa.).

Every year, Villanova University students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the College of Engineering, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.25.

Walsh Named to Dean’s List at Villanova University

Christopher Walsh from Manlius, NY has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2011 spring semester in the Villanova School of Business (Villanova, Pa.).

Every year, students with established outstanding academic records are honored by the dean of each college. To qualify for the Dean’s List in the Villanova School of Business, one must be a matriculated full-time student and earn a semester grade point average of 3.5, with no missing or non-passing grades.

Area residents named to Union College’s Dean’s List

The following local residents were among the 700 Union College students named to the Dean’s List:

Haritha Sishtla ’11, a resident of Manlius, NY; Sishtla is a Leadership in Medicine with a focus on Biology and Economics major and a 2007 graduate of Fayetteville-manlius High Sch.

Paul Tunison ’11, a resident of Syracuse, NY; Tunison is a Computer Science major and a 2007 graduate of West Genesee Senior HS.

To be named to the Dean’s List, Union students must have a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the academic year and meet certain other requirements.

Local residents to attend SUNY Oswego

Several local residents have reserved places as transfer students at SUNY Oswego. Fall classes will begin Aug. 29. Set to transfer to Oswego, with the college they last studied at in parentheses, are:

Jonathan A. Cox of Henneberry Road in Manlius (Onondaga Community College).

Rosanna M. Garvey of West Pleasant Street in Manlius (SUNY Canton).

Steven G. Neuhauser of Stoneledge Lane in Manlius (Onondaga Community College).

Danielle L. Saturno of South Avenue in Solvay (Onondaga Community College).

Christina F. Cavacas of 2nd Street in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Meaghan E. Corning of Upland Circle Drive in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Matthew Degilio of Ontario Avenue in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Sarah F. Derusha of Pine Hill Road in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Sasha E. Hayes of Wycliffe Road in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Shannon T. Slowik of Cowan Avenue North in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Brittany L. Snyder of Baker Boulevard in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).

Allison M. Stevens of State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse (Onondaga Community College).
McKie Named to Dean’s List at Buffalo State College

Shayna McKie of Manlius has been named to the spring 2011 School of Arts and Humanities Dean’s List at Buffalo State College. Shayna is the daughter of Dave and Cathy McKie.

To qualify, students must earn a minimum term GPA of 3.5 and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Filed Under: Education, Fayetteville, Manlius, North Syracuse, Solvay, Syracuse

Manlius Residents Earn Honors

July 20, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Manlius Resident Receives Oswego Scholarship

OSWEGO, NY (07/13/2011)(readMedia) SUNY Oswego has awarded merit scholarships to more than 600 incoming students, including James W. Marlowe of Park Drive in Manlius. Marlowe received a $17,600 Presidential Scholarship. The award recognizes past academic achievement and potential for success.

He has reserved a place in the incoming freshman class for the fall semester. Classes will begin Aug. 29.

Outstanding first-year students entering Oswego are offered $17,600 Presidential Scholarships ($4,400 a year for up to four years), $5,000 Deans’ Awards ($1,250 a year for up to four years) or $2,000 Merit Awards ($500 a year for up to four years).

First-year students who have completed the strongest academic programs with the highest grade averages and standardized test scores are invited to become Presidential Scholars. Students receiving the $17,600 scholarships have average high school grade averages of 94 and average SAT scores of 1240.

The awards are part of more than $2.5 million in merit scholarship money offered at SUNY Oswego. These funds are in addition to the more than $66 million in need-based grants, loans and work-study awards that SUNY Oswego students receive annually.

Local Resident Earns Degree from The College of Saint Rose

ALBANY, N.Y. (07/12/2011)(readMedia) The following local resident was among the 1,749 students who earned undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study as members of the Class of 2011 at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y.:

Erin Jackson, a resident of Manlius, NY received a Bachelor of Science degree.

Filed Under: Education, Manlius, Oswego

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Seminar is This Weekend

July 8, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Cazenovia, NY – July 8, 2011) The following is the schedule and list of teens attending the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) seminar held at Cazenovia College. Students are selected for their leadership potential and willingness to serve others. Local Rotary clubs from across Central New York pick the teens and pay their tuition to attend the seminar.

More information on RYLA in Central New York is available at www.rotarydistrict7150.org/RYLA

Rotary District 7150 RYLA schedule for July 8-10, 2011

FRIDAY

7 a.m.: RYLA staff arrive, prepare stations on registration tables, get room keys, sign Staff Action Policy.

8-9:45: Registration in front entrance of Shove Suites (Building 6, along Seminary Street, off of Sullivan Street), room assignments and taking gear to Shove Suites rooms, then students go to Morgan Center. Secret Squares ice breaker, rules

9:45 to 9:55 Welcome, Morgan Room (Past District Governor Herb Jerry)

9:55 to 10:05: Conference rules and expectations (Larry Richardson)

10:05 to 10:20: Move project supplies to shelf building location, to be determined..

10:20 to 11:05: “The Importance of Effective Communication in Leadership and in Life,” (Maureen Louis, director of Communication Studies at Cazenovia College), Morgan Center

11:05 to 11:15: Restroom break.

11:15 to noon: “Developing the Attitude of a Champion,” (Tim Ahern, president of Ahern, Murphy & Associates) Morgan Center

Noon to 12:15 p.m.: “Free time” — Divide project parts

12:15 to 1: Lunch in Hubbard Hall dining center

1 to 1:45: “Know Your True Colors,” McDonald Lecture Hall in Eckel Hall (Phyllis Danks, former high school athletic director, Marcellus and Jordan-Elbridge high schools)

1:45 to 1:50 Move to Morgan Center

1:50 to 2:40: “Communicate to Motivate,” Morgan Room (Liz Metzger. librarian, Canastota Public Library)

2:40 to 2:45: Bathroom break

2:45 to 3:30: “Ethics and Credibility: How They Tie into Effective Leadership” Morgan Room (Kurt Wheeler, Mayor of Cazenovia)

3:30 to 3:35: Move to projects studio

3:35 to 4:10: Start assembling shelves

4:10 to 4:20: Break

4:20 to 4:45: Teen issues, and skit planning (Larry Richardson and Barbara Devendorf), Morgan Room

4:45 to 5:15: Swimming pool activities planning session, Coleman A&B or if weather is good, out on the Quad (Phyllis Danks)

5:15 to 6: “Free time”

6 to 6:40: Supper in Hubbard Hall dining center

6:40 to 7: Class meeting, day in review, Shove Hall lower lounge (Ellen Nowyj)

7 to 7:30: Change clothes and walk to college’s swimming pool

7:30 to 9: Swimming pool games and activities (games, Marilyn Anderson; ugly dive competition, Larry Richardson)

9 to 9:30 p.m.: Walk back to Shove Suites, change for evening activity

9:30 to 11:30: Mexican night snack and movie, Sayford Cafe

11:30: Lights out

SATURDAY

8 to 8:40: Breakfast in Hubbard Hall dining center

8:40 to 9:25: “Free time” (shelves), project area

9:25 to 9:30: Move to Morgan Room

9:30 to 10:15: Setting and prioritizing goals, Morgan Room (Paul Muench, varsity football coach and teacher at Fayetteville-Manlius High School)

10:15 to 10:20: Bathroom break

10:20 to 11:05: Internet, cell phones and personal life: Predators are watching you, and so is your future, Morgan Room (Wendy Fical, direcor of Utica office of National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)

11:05 to 11:15: Bathroom break

11:15 to noon: “Teamwork in politics, and the importance of working together throughout life,” Morgan Room (U.S. Rep. Ann Marie Buerkle)

noon to 12:40 p.m.: Lunch in Hubbard Hall dining center.

12:40 to 1:00: Dress for challenge course, walk to van pickup spot in driveway between Hubbard Hall and Shove Hall

1:00 to 2:15: Ride to challenge course at SUNY Institute of Technology, in Utica

2:15 to 6:30: Low-ropes challenge course

6:30: Leave in vans for Cazenovia College. Eat dinner on the way back

8:15 p.m. Arrive back at Cazenovia College

8:15 to 9: Spaghetti tower building — members and joints (Larry Richardson) interactive session, east end of Hubbard Hall cafeteria

9 to 11:30 Pizza & wings and a student-led Q&A, stand-up comedy, Sayford Cafe, followed by a teen-led game on the Quad

11:30: Lights out.

SUNDAY

8 to 8:45 a.m.: Breakfast in Hubbard Hall dining center

8:45 to 9:00: Group photo, hopefully outside on the quad

9:00 to 9:15: Teams move projects from studio to lobby of Hubbard Hall

9:15 to 9:40: Participants describe their planned service projects, including how they plan to gather resources and materials, Sayford Cafe

9:40 to 9:45: Move to the Morgan Room

9:45 to 10:05: Teens perform their skits, Morgan Room

10:05 to 10:25: Teens complete RYLA surveys, receive Rotary 2010-11 theme pin, Morgan Room

10:25 to 11:40: Get dressed for banquet, clean out rooms, have room and suite inspected by RYLA staff, carry luggage to the Morgan Room

11:40 to 11:50: Turn in envelope with room key and swipe card to Mary Beth Richardson in the lobby of Hubbard Hall, and get $20 security deposit

11:50 a.m. Take your seats in the banquet room.

noon to 2:00: Recognition banquet in College Dining Center. Special guest is Jenni Gratien, program director of Chadwick Residence. Keynote speaker is District Governor Jim Gascon (need PowerPoint projector, screen and laptop)

2:00: Get some of the teens to load the project into truck. Conference concludes. RYLA staff collapses.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Class of 2011

Bethanie “Beth” Abbott

3115 Falls Road

Marcellus, NY 13108

sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marcellus

Alan Baldwin

126 Lincklaen Street

Cazenovia, NY 13035

sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cazenovia

Madeline “Maddie” Balman

4059 South Street Road

Marcellus, NY 13108

sponsored by the Rotary Club of Marcellus

Alex Bateman

402 Park Avenue

Fulton, NY 13069

sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fulton Sunrise

Mike Best

P.O. Box 111

Bouckville, NY 13310

sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oriskany Falls

Brooke Cole

713 Jervis Avenue

Rome, NY 13440

Local Residents Named to Honors Lists

July 3, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Local Student Named To St. Lawrence University Dean’s List

CANTON, NY (06/28/2011)(readMedia)– The following student has been selected for inclusion on the Dean’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2011 semester at St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY.

To be eligible for the Dean’s List at St. Lawrence University, a student must have completed at least four semester units and have an academic average of 3.6 (based on a perfect 4.0 scale) for the semester.

Peter C. Papayanakos, of Manlius, Class of 2012. He is majoring in Environmental Studies/Government. Papayanakos graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Syracuse.

SUNY Potsdam Names Area Students to President’s List

POTSDAM, NY (06/29/2011)(readMedia)– The State University of New York at Potsdam recently honored students who excelled academically in the Spring 2011 semester, by naming 880 students to the President’s List. SUNY Potsdam President Dr. John F. Schwaller honored the students for maintaining the high grades necessary to make the list.

The students included:

Joseph Cambareri, a Music Education major from Manlius, NY

Timothy Simmons, a Psychology major from Sherburne, NY

To achieve the honor of being on the President’s List, each student must have satisfactorily completed 12 numerically-graded semester hours that semester with a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or higher.

Pooler earns second academic honors from Clark University

WORCESTER, MA (06/30/2011)(readMedia)– Alexander J. Pooler of Manlius, NY has been named to second honors on the Clark University Dean’s List. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2011 semester.

To be eligible for second honors, students must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).

Filed Under: Education, Manlius

Green Lakes State Park Presents Story Time in the Old Administration Building

July 2, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

(Fayetteville, NY – July 2011) Green Lakes State Park, in conjunction with the Manlius Library will kick off the 2011 summer season with a story time hour.

Housed in the historic Old Administration Building, the program will occur the first Thursday of every month (July 7 to Aug. 4) and is designed for 3-5 year olds. The event will take place from 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. The program will include nature themed stories, snacks, and games. Bring a cushion if you’d like to sit on the floor, if not chairs are available as well!

This event is free and open to the public, with park entrance fee beginning at 9:00 am.

For more information about Green Lakes State Park programming please contact Katie Miles at 315-637-6111.

Filed Under: Calendar of Events, Fayetteville, Manlius, Youth Tagged With: Fayetteville NY news, green lakes state park

Area Residents Earn Honors, Degrees

June 29, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Local Students Receive Leadership Award

The following local high school student was awarded the 2011 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience:

Alexis Eckert of Syracuse, a student at Charles W. Baker High School.

The award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to leadership in volunteer service and academic achievement. Saint Michael’s, located in Burlington, Vermont, one of America’s top 10 college towns, was founded on the belief that serving others is part of its Catholic tradition, and through the award seeks to honor those who demonstrate the true spirit of volunteerism.

Award recipients, named at schools throughout the country, are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or an equivalent school-sponsored honors organization. They must demonstrate a commitment to service activities in high school or community organizations, taking leadership roles in these activities.

Winners were presented the book First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (HarperCollins 2000) by Loung Ung, a 1993 Saint Michael’s College graduate who has become a widely acclaimed author.

Area students named to Dean’s List

The following area students were named to the Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2011 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction:

Caegen Burnett of Manlius, N.Y., who is enrolled in the college’s School of Forestry and Natural Resources.

Taylor Kerr of Manlius, N.Y., who is enrolled in the college’s School of Sciences, Liberal Arts and Business.

Alexa Reichel of Manlius, N.Y., who is enrolled in the college’s School of Hospitality, Resort and Culinary Management.

Local Students Named to President’s List

The following local residents were named to the President’s List at SUNY Cortland for the Spring 2011 semester.

Victoria Huish, a senior Childhood Education major from Manlius, N.Y.

John Burt Jr., a senior Sport Management major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Ashley Hunter, a junior Childhood Education major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Honorees must earn a grade point average of 3.7 or higher (A-) on a 4.0 scale in each of their classes. They must have completed 12 or more credit hours of classes during the semester with at least eight of the credits for a standard letter grade and no incomplete grades received for the semester.

Local students named to Dean’s List

Loyola University Maryland has announced the members of its spring 2011 Dean’s List. In order to qualify for the Dean’s List at Loyola, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.5 with a minimum of 15 credits. The following local students have achieved this honor:

• Terence Creamer, a member of the class of 2012 from Manlius

• Julia Primo, a member of the class of 2013 from Manlius

• James Dittmar, a member of the class of 2013 from Manlius

Local Students Named to Dean’s List

The following local residents were named to the Dean’s List at SUNY Cortland for the Spring 2011 semester:

Elizabeth Balfour, a junior Adolescence Education: English major from Manlius, N.Y.

Victoria Huish, a senior Childhood Education major from Manlius, N.Y.

Timothy Mabbett, a senior Business Economics major from Manlius, N.Y.

Emily Stoeckel, a senior Athletic Training major from Manlius, N.Y.

Alisha Tierney, a senior Business Economics major from Manlius, N.Y.

Caitlin Visker, a senior Business Economics major from Manlius, N.Y.

Christine Armstrong, a junior Athletic Training major from Syracuse, N.Y.

John Burt Jr., a senior Sport Management major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Michael Campagnone, a senior Sport Management major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Ashley Hunter, a junior Childhood Education major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Casey Pucello, a senior Business Economics major from Solvay, N.Y.

Michael Rowlands, a sophomore Physical Education major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Kori Sickles, a senior Childhood and Early Childhood Education major from Syracuse, N.Y.

Honorees must earn a grade point average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale, while completing 12 or more credit hours of classes during the semester.

Thomson Graduates from Denison University

Eric David Thomson of Manlius was among the 481 graduates awarded diplomas by President Dale T. Knobel at Denison University’s 170th commencement held May 15.

Thomson earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in biology. He was a recipient of the Denison Founders Scholarship. Thomson was named a summer scholar. He studied abroad with the University of Canterbury Program in New Zealand.

Filed Under: Education, Manlius, Solvay, Syracuse

Onondaga County Residents added to Dean’s List, Earn Degree

June 24, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

UAlbany Announces Dean’s List

ALBANY, N.Y. (06/22/2011)(readMedia)– The following students were named to the University at Albany’s spring 2011 Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement:

Samantha Callahan of Manlius, NY

Lindsey Cupo of Manlius, NY

Kathryn Fanning of Manlius, NY

Sarah Pollack of Manlius, NY

Michael Kuss of Syracuse, NY

Manlius Student Receives Degree

OXFORD, OH (06/23/2011)(readMedia)– Lindsey Elizabeth DuPell, of Manlius, NY was among 3,967 students from Miami University who received degrees during spring commencement exercises Saturday, May 7 at Yager Stadium. DuPell received a B.A. in Architecture degree .

Filed Under: Education, Manlius, Syracuse

Onondaga County Residents Earn Honors, Degrees

June 23, 2011 By margo Leave a Comment

Area resident graduates from Cazenovia College

(June 2011) Cazenovia College honored its 186th graduating class on Saturday, May 14. Among the graduates was:

Lillian E. Zaplatynsky, of Manlius received a bachelor of science degree in human services, specializing in general human services.

Manlius resident graduates from Messiah College

(June 2011) Manlius resident Megan Robinson was one of 622 students to graduate from Messiah College on May 14 during the College’s annual commencement.

Robinson graduated magna cum laude with a degree in elementary education.

Hoyt of Manlius Named to Dean’s List

(June 2011) Alyssa M. Hoyt, of Manlius has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at the University of Vermont. Hoyt is a junior Business Administration major in the School of Business Administration.

To be named to the dean’s lists, students must have a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and rank in the top 20 percent of their class in their respective college or school.

Area residents graduate at Union College’s 217th Commencement

(June 2011) The following local residents were among the 520 Union College students to graduate June 12, 2011 during a ceremony on the College’s Hull Plaza:

Haritha Sishtla, a resident of Manlius received a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Biology, Economics, and Medicine.

Paul Tunison, a resident of Syracuse received a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Computer Science.

The speaker at the College’s Commencement was award-winning broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent and co-anchor of “The PBS NewsHour.”

Filed Under: Education, Manlius, Syracuse

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