SUNY Potsdam recognizes Class of 2024 at commencement

–

POTSDAM — The State University of New York at Potsdam recognized the Class of 2024 during the college’s 204th commencement ceremony on May 18.

During commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year. To learn more about commencement at SUNY Potsdam, visit www.potsdam.edu/commencement.

Local graduates include:

¯ Olivia Bell of Saranac Lake, who graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and New Media

¯ Jenna Chartier of Tupper Lake, who graduated with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Curriculum and Instruction

¯ Elaina Daniels of Tupper Lake, who graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio

¯ Gabe Faubert of Saranac Lake, who graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies

¯ Mary Keating of Saranac Lake, who graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies

¯ Antonio Villani of Bloomingdale, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

–

Lake Placid siblings graduate from college

–

Sara Rose-McCandlish of Wilmington (Lake Placid High School Class of 2019) has graduated with high honors from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Anne Rose-McCandlish of Wilmington (Lake Placid High School Class of 2022) has graduated from SUNY Delhi with an AAS degree in Welding Technology.

–

Students named Clarkson University Presidential Scholars

–

POTSDAM — Students have been named Presidential Scholars for the spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University. Presidential Scholars must achieve a minimum 3.80 grade-point average and carry at least 14 credit hours.

Local scholars include:

¯ Hayden Brandt of Keeseville

¯ Logan Drake of Saranac Lake

¯ Anja Martin of Wilmington

¯ Dylan Murnane of Saranac Lake

¯ Bailey Peck of Wilmington.

–

Paul Smith’s College announces spring 2024 graduates

–

PAUL SMITHS — Gavin Berdan of Lake Placid graduated from Paul Smith’s College on May 11, 2024.

–

Students named to Clarkson University Dean’s List

–

POTSDAM — Several local students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester at Clarkson University, including:

¯ Elijah Land of Lake Clear

¯ Eli Snow of Jay

¯ Alyssa Summo of Keene

¯ Piper Teig of Saranac Lake

¯ Jamin Whitmore of Tupper Lake

¯ Jasper Wiech of Saranac Lake.

–

Students named to spring 2024 Dean’s List at Paul Smith’s College

–

PAUL SMITHS — Paul Smith’s College recently announced the students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2024 semester. Students who have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.8 qualify for the title of “Adirondack Scholar,” denoted with an asterisk.

The following local scholars have earned this academic achievement:

¯ Abigail Alex of Paul Smiths*

¯ Montana Burrell of Saranac Lake

¯ Leah Coulombe of Jay*

¯ Henry Crocker of Saranac Lake*

¯ Axel Linde of Saranac Lake

¯ Natan Sanchez of Saranac Lake

¯ Brooklynn Shumway of Bloomingdale*

¯ Garrett Tuttle of Saranac Lake

¯ Thomas Walter of Saranac Lake

¯ Tristan Wilde of Lake Placid

¯ Foster Wood of Lake Placid.