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Graduations Amy H. Maher has graduated with her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University a Buffalo Class with awards for Outstanding Academic Achievement and the New York Physical Therapy Minority Student Award. Amy is a graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School Class of 2004. Eric Thorsen, son of Richard and Sharon Thorsen of Monroe, graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan College with a bachelor of arts degree. He is a 2007 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School and will be attending New York Law School in the fall. Tiffany R. Bullis of Monroe has graduated from Sienna College with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. She is a 2007 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School. Nicholas Gillan of Monroe has graduated magna sum laude from the University of Albany with a degree in communications. He also was a member of the Lambda Pi Eta, the communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). He is a 2007 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School. The following local residents were among the 690 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the spring 2011 semester: Katherine Andreassi-Muserlian of Harriman earned a bachelor of science degree in childhood education (1-6). Nicole Tarr of Highland Mills earned a bachelor of science degree in childhood education (1-6). Danielle Bertone of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in biology. Erik Braghirol of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in political science. Brandon Colville of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in childhood education (1-6). Kelly Formoso of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in sociology. Brianna Slutsky of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in psychology. Nicole Vasti of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in adolescence education: mathematics. Melissa Wall of Monroe earned a bachelor of science degree in communication studies. The following is a list of local graduates from three recent classes at SUNY Orange in Middletown: August 2010 Greenwood Lake: Sarah Alexandra Noll. Harriman: Gregory Arocho Jr. Highland Mills: John Robert Dravants Jr., Eric Raymond Shubert and Eric Van Pelt. Monroe: Brandan Darnell Davis, Andre Ruggieri and Laura F. Tirinato. December 2010 Central Valley: Joseph Paul Puntasecca. Greenwood Lake: Dillon Charles Ballinger, Katharine L. Comerford and Lauren Elizabeth Farrell. Highland Mills: Jennifer Barwenko. Monroe: Edward Warwick Barrett, Jonathan Philip Bulla, Ashley Marie Elmendorf, Andrea Dawn Granholm, Sharon Marie Kazdan, Lauren Elizabeth Keddy and Laurie H. Raskin. May 2011 Arden: Janet Marie Fullerton. Greenwood Lake: Sarah Elaine Bossolina, Samantha Ann Dawson, Denise Marie Dulgerian, Linda Brita Dybdal, Jason Paul Forgie and Tia Shawntel Padget Harriman: Izabela Laskowska, Joshua Myles Quiza and Antonia Urciuoli. Highland Mills: John A. Bocchichio, Justin Prince Davis, Justin Prince Davis, Tabitha Dawn Hughes, Christine Marie Koller, Eileen M. Lenny, Brandi Lynn Moreno and Julie Denise Smith. Monroe: Matthew D. Barnes, Ryan J. Black, John Edward Byrnes, Jasmina Conter, Allison S. Coyne, Diana Ann DuVall, Jacqueline Gibbons, Abigail Coral Gillette, David C. Jiang, Ashley Rose Kersting, Ilyana Marie Lavoie, Kathryn Michelle Lentini, Meghan Anne Maney, Jorge Simmons Medina, Samantha Rose Montagna, Anna Patricia Moore, Amanda R. Ortiz, Kristy Lynn Peterson, Stephen John Pietsch, Peggy Reyes-Schultz, Lisa Nichole Steo, Corrine Marie Vertescher, Robert David Wilson and Amelia Ruth Worley. Awards, honors, scholarships Danielle Plecek of Monroe, a student at Binghamton University, State University of New York, recently received Hinman Alumni Faculty Master Awards. These awards are presented to students who best exemplifies the spirit of Hinman College, one of Binghamton University’s residential communities.The recipients must demonstrate potential to make valuable contributions to life in the Hinman community. Dean’s list The following students were named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at SUNY Orange in Middletown: Arden: Janet M. Fullerton. Central Valley: Seth Caridi and Bradley S. Miller. Greenwood Lake: Robert Alden, Matthew Laroche, Donna A. McCullough, Ashley A. Skidmore, Colin J. Steinauer and Claudia E. Van Oordt. Harriman: Vincent E. Boucher, Miranda Conklin, Izabela Laskowska, Monika Laskowska, Dominick J. Pascullo and Edward R. Pasquale. Highland Mills: Laila J. Davidson, Lisa M. DeFelice, Tabitha D. Hughes, Estelle Jones, Tina M. Kearney, Lewis J. Lewin, Trisha M. Pizzo, Esmeralda N. Quintana, Julie D. Smith and Adam J. Wichlinski. Monroe: Matthew D. Barnes, Frank J. Basile, William Besimer, Joshua B. Brooks, Jacqueline Christmann, Jeffrey J. Cracolici, Dina Crean, Crystal R. Decker, Diana A. Duvall, David M. Ehrich, Corey J. Fontanazza, Thomas Giannini, Jacqueline Gibbons, Christopher W. Gorlachov, John J. Ingigneri, Ashley Kersting, Amanda Ko, Adam M. Kosowicz, Denise Lupano, Meghan A. Maney, Jessica L. Martinez, Ryne P. McElroy, Scott D. McWatters, Jorge S. Medina, Samantha Montagna, Jonathan A. Mosquera, Amanda M. Mulholland, Jennifer A. Nazaroff, William M. O’Halloran, Christopher R. Pulliam, Prashant R. Ramjattan, Emese E. Rejto, Peggy Reyes-Schultz, Bobby W. St. Hilaire, Kelly R. Sullivan, Lucas S. Tanner, Corrine M. Vertescher, Emily C. West and Robert D. Wilson. Tuxedo: Justin M. Villanyi. The SUNY Orange dean’s list is comprised of those full-time students not on academic probation who achieved at least a 3.0 quality point average over the course of the semester. Anna M. May of Highland Mills, the daughter of Robert May of Garrison and Maria May of Southfields and a 2010 graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy, Washington Township, N.J., has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. Carol Ann Chalupa of Monroe has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at SUNY Cortland. A 2008 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury, she is studying physics, mathematics and education. Travis Jones of Monroe was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at the University at Albany. Brendan Nosal of Monroe has been named to the dean’s list at Fordham University for the third consecutive semester. He will be a junior in September, majoring in economics. James A. Bickerstaff of Harriman has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Towson University in Maryland. In order to qualify, a student must maintain a minimum 3.5 grade point average. A defenseman for the Towson ice hockey team, James was recently awarded Scholar Athlete for the 2010-2011 season. Bobby Leiser of Monroe has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2011 semester at Fitchburg State College in Massachusetts. To qualify, a student must earn a GPA of 3.2 or better for the semester. A 2005 graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School, he will be a senior when he returns to Fitchburg in September.