College notes

Graduations Paul C. Baresel of Greenwood Lake graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse with a bachelor of science degree in medical biotechnology. He is the 2010 recipient of the Dean’s Outstanding Student Award for the Medical Biotechnology Program. He plans to pursue post-graduate study in health science and research. He is the son of Paul and Susan Baresel of Greenwood Lake. Colleen Cameron of Florida, N.Y., was awarded a bachelor of science degree from Sacred Heart University during commencement activities last month in Fairfield, Conn. She also had been named to the university’s dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester. To receive this honor, a student must achieve a 3.6 grade average, based on a 4.0 scale. Former Warwick resident Linnea Theisen has graduated from Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine in Tuskegee, Ala. A 1998 graduate of Warwick Valley High School, she received her bachelor’s degree from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Theisen is the daughter of Louise and Peter Theisen of New Bern, N.C., also formerly of Warwick. The following local residents were among the 946 students who graduated from the University of Scranton during commencement ceremonies on May 30: Kyle E. Grahn of Warwick earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration. Sean J. Healey of Warwick earned a bachelor of science degree in finance. Kimberly J. Said of Warwick earned a bachelor of science degree in biology. Alexa I. vanDuynhoven of Florida earned a bachelor of science degree in accounting. Jaclyn Young of Warwick was among the 800 students who received degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 22 at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She received a bachelor of science degree in nursing. The following students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during its commencement ceremony on May 9 in Hamden, Conn.: Christina N. Giani of Warwick, master of arts in teaching. Matthew J. Parrillo of Warwick, doctor of physical therapy. The following students were among more than 1,700 students who recently received undergraduate degrees from the State University of New York at New Paltz: Laine Atkins, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Nursing. Brittany Bounds, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Finance. Amanda Capelli, a resident of Florida, received a degree in English. Linda Card, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Literacy Education: B - 6. Matthew Conti, a resident of Florida, received a degree in Communication Media. Connor Cornine, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Sociology. Margaret Graham, a resident of Pine Island, received a degree in History. Jennifer Lingle, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Childhood Education 1-6. Jason Linguanti, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Printmaking. Cara Lynch, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Communication Disorders. Amanda Merritt, a resident of Florida, received a degree in Childhood Education 1-6. Ashley Pajak, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Mathematics. Richard Paras, a resident of Florida, received a degree in Biology. Erin Poltenovage, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Psychology. Erin Poltenovage, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Business. Katie Rhein, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Childhood Education 1-6. Toni Riehle, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Childhood Education 1-6. Bonnie Schafer, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Literacy Education: 5 - 12. Sara Sciorra, a resident of Florida, received a degree in Marketing. Keith Sullivan, a resident of Florida, received a degree in Political Science. Priska Wilson, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Communication Media. Monika Zajac, a resident of Warwick, received a degree in Biology. The following students were among the 465 students who graduated last month from SUNY Orange in Middletown: Chester: Jennifer Lynn Benjamin, Drew Taylor Brantley, Sylvia R. Bruzzese, Jennifer Angela Jenkins, Miriam Moshe-Shirazi, Patricia Marie O´Sullivan, Kendra Wilma Peters, Jennifer Leigh Pioselli, Michael C. Schiraldi, Kara Lynn Semisa, Christine Elizabeth Sullivan and Jessica Frances Torres. Florida: Eugenia C. Karen, Kenneth R. Milo, James R. Robinson and Mark David Ruppert Jr. Greenwood Lake: Melissa Starr Brand, Joyce Maria Dieber, Garrett Gallagher, Ryan Gallagher, Anthony James Laroche and Sarah Alexandra Noll. Pine Island: Jessica Lynn Sweetman. Sugar Loaf: Dariel Amaro and Robert F. Kelly. Warwick: Karen Lynn Adami, Sonia Allison Conley, Elliot James Belokostolsky, Sarah Elizabeth Biaso, Hannah Wisner Buckbee, Robert Anthony DiMontova, Martin Emilio Dominguez Ball, Samuel John Ferrec, Diane Marie Gambino, Brian T. Hanlon, Ian William Lindsay, Madeline Lynch, Megan Ann Maguire, Christina Elizabeth Mason, Brooke Alexandra Massey, Kathryn M. Miller, Sean Patrick O´Brien, Paula Peters, Briana Ariella Petraro, Mariel Platas, Erin Elizabeth Poltenovage, Lindsey M. Russell, Mark Philip Schaper, Kristen C. Schork, Paul Justin Stroffolino and Ryan Allen Truitt. Dean’s list Amanda Lax of Warwick was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. Julia Grunewald of Warwick has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at Champlain College in Burlington, Vt. Grunewald is majoring in professional writing. The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at SUNY Oswego: Colleen Hamel of Florida, a senior (secondary education). Nicholas P. Sobiech of Pine Island, a senior (business administration). Kimberly A. Gurda of Warwick, a senior (elementary education). Julie L. Jacques of Warwick, a sophomore (psychology). To be included on the deans’ list, students must have a semester grade average of 3.30 to 3.79. The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at the State University of New York College at Plattsburgh: Kathleen Jane Alford of Warwick, anthropology. Kristen Marie Casse of Warwick, nursing. Jon Durieux of Warwick, marketing. Shannon Cecilia Gleason of Warwick, hotel, restaurant and tourism. Rachael Wynne Ignaszak of Warwick, special education/childhood education 1-6 social studies. Caitlin Elizabeth Lynch of Warwick, mathematics. To be eligible, a student must achieve a minimum 3.5 semester grade point average with at least 12 credit hours. The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2010 semester at SUNY Geneseo: Patrick Gallagher from Warwick. Melanie Schukrafft from Warwick. Daniel Lapidus from Warwick. To qualify, a student must have achieved a 3.5 grade point average while taking at least 12 credit hours.