Warwick Newsmakers

Warwick residents Jaclyn Sleder and Llaura Levin have graduated with master of arts degrees in teaching from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Joseph Raniere of Florida, N.Y. has received a bachelor of science degree from the College of Saint Rose in Albany. Regina M. Walsh, daughter of Edward and Mary Walsh of Warwick, has received a bachelor of arts degree in psychology from Marist College. She also was named to the school's dean's list. Warwick resident Megan J. Ahearn was recently inducted into the University of Delaware chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta, a national honor society that recognizes superior scholarship in a student's first year at the University. Nicole Farrell of Warwick was named to the dean's list at Fairleigh Dickinson University for the spring semester. Jennifer Williford Clemens, daughter of Lynda Williford and Robert Clemens of Warwick, was named a First Group Scholar and named to the dean's list at Smith College. A graduate of Warwick Valley High School, Jennifer is majoring in chemistry at Smith College. Heather Slesinski of S.S. Seward Institute was a winner of a $1,000 scholarship from Provident Bank. Kiel Matthew Todman has graduated from the New England Culinary Institute in Essex Junction, Vt., with a degree in associates of occupational studies. Sarah Simmons-Payne, daughter of John and Linda Payne has been named to the dean's list at Fairfield University. A Warwick Valley High School graduate, Sarah is majoring in communications at Fairfield. She is also active as a SKILL Ambassador, peer mediator and will spend her fall semester junior year in Austria. Joseph A. Gorton, son of Rosalie Distasio of Warwick, has received a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Vassar College. Warwick residents Christina Gerity, Brian Milbauer, Kevin O'Brien and Carolyn Thorp have been named to the dean's list at Mount Saint Mary College. Donal E. MacNamara, class of ‘39, received the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Presidential Medal.