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St. Lawrence County students earn degrees at SUNY Potsdam

Posted 5/22/23

POTSDAM — The following St. Lawrence County students were recognized at The State University of New York at Potsdam commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20. During Commencement, SUNY Potsdam …

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St. Lawrence County students earn degrees at SUNY Potsdam

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POTSDAM — The following St. Lawrence County students were recognized at The State University of New York at Potsdam commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20.

During Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year.

Local graduates include:

Akwesasne: Amanda Garrow, Master of Science degree in Community Health; Adrianne Jacobs, Master of Science degree in Management; and Taylor Swamp, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.

Brasher Falls: Tahentahawi Chubb, Certificate of Advanced Study in College Teaching; McKenna Daoust, Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature/Writing and Middle/Secondary English Education; Keely Fetterley, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health; Paige Hewlett, Certificate of Advanced Study in Inclusive and Special Education; Mykenzie Murphy, Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing; and Felicity Sarsfield, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and New Media.

Brier Hill: Rhianna Chapin, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Canton: Christina Adams, graduate with a Master of Science in Education degree in Instructional Design and Educational Technology; Ruby Azure, Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science; Alexis Bessette, Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics; Shanelle Borth, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Alexis Bradford, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Elijah Bulriss, Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature/Writing; Michelle Burke, Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Kati Caldwell, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Jonathan Carls, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies and Sociology; Michael Cougler, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Molly Denny, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Jasmine Duvall, Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio; Ryan Geary, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Audrey Hagen, Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio; Bridget Hall, with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education (K-12); Briana Humphrey, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Sarahanne Jackson, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Richard Lashock, Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication; and Braydon LeVac, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Also, Robert Martinez, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Sarah Measheaw, Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Gabe Roberts, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeological Studies; Preston Santimaw, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies; Charlie Sarkioglu, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeological Studies; Elisa Sergi, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Hannah Stevenson, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Eben Thrasher, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Cheyenne White, Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology; and Rebecca Woods, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education.

Chase Mills: Kyrsten Stone, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Kate-Lyn Waldrif, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; and Cassidy Weaver, Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy Specialist.

Colton: Abraham Baxter, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Madison Holden Cook, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Jedidiah Mead, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education; and Nicolas Ryan, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary English Education.

DeKalb Junction: Sheila Brice, Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health; Melinda Carr, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy; Kari Hance, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Middle/Secondary Biology Education; Heather Normoyle, Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature/Writing; and Leigh Storie, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education.

Depeyster: Emily Martin, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.

Edwards: Camryn Bullock, Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics; Chelsea Ellis, with distinction with a Master of Science degree in Management; Willow Frizzell, Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Emma Gotham, Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy; and Haven Gotham, with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education.

Fort Covington: Marcella Thomas, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Gouverneur: Joshua Bennett, Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies; Madyson Bloxham, Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre; Lucas Carr, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies; Alissa Collier, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy Specialist; Jenneca Cook, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Psychology; Lexi Currier, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology; Nazzarena Easton, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Kylie Helvie, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Daniel Leslie, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice Studies; Kayleigh Orr, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Kate Rushlo, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Ashley Stowell, Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Hannah Townsend, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; and Melody Webster, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio.

Hammond: Hanna Ceresoli, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Ryleigh Gaige, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; and Blaine Youngs, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Harrisville: AJ Aebig, a Master of Music degree in Music Education; Melissa Devereaux, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology and Middle/Secondary Earth Science Education; Autumn Frazee Brown, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Leigha Laparr, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Tori Laparr, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Justine Schmidt, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; and Trenton Sullivan, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.

Hermon: Hannah Deamer, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Heuvelton: Jordan Fisher, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; and Victoria Scott, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education.

Hogansburg: Kanenishon Arquette, distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Morgan Arquette, Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health; Blaze Benedict, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies; Nicole Benedict, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Christie Boots, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Sequoya Chubb, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Jaylen Francis-Herne, Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health and Sociology; Lauren Martin, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Ruth Smoke, Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology; Tanya Square, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies; Narissa Thompson, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Shelby Thompson, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Samantha White, with distinction with a Master of Science degree in Management; and Brydon White, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies.

Lisbon: Claire Donaldson, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy Specialist; Koby Jordan, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Donica Robinson, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; and Abbie Thompson, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.

Madrid: Caitlin Ashley, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Marissa Johnston, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Cheyenne Planty, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Andrew Sior, Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Management and Art Studio; Jaelynn Uppstrom, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Randall VanPatten, Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design and New Media; and Moe Webster, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education.

Massena: Breanne Allen, magna cum laude with Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's and Gender Studies; Emily Allen, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Jessica Amo, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Savannah Arney, distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Emily Aumand, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Inclusive and Special Education; Shanley Burke, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy; Chase Cameron, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education; Bridget Davey, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Anthony Diagostino, Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Josh Feickert, Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Matt Ford, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics; Mekayla Fountaine, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education and Music Performance; Dani Fregoe, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Archaeological Studies; Megan Fregoe, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre; Hannah Greco, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Women's and Gender Studies; Savannah Hargrave, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; and Jessica Hill, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Also, Dia MacKay, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Megan McGowan, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Colin Michaud, Master of Science degree in Management; Ana Miller, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Kaitlin Murphy-Prashaw, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Special Education; Chloe Nemier, Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Amanda Morris, Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Jamie Orlando, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Special Education; Shelby Perkins, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Sophia Post, Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science; Jonnileigh Price, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary English Education; Sarah Reagan, Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Technology Specialist; Gary Reyes, Master of Science degree in Management; Riham Saoui, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Nicholas Southworth, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing; Jacob Stiles, Bachelor of Arts degree in a Student-Initiated Interdepartmental Major; Nicole Terminelli, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Skyler Trumble, Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies; Emily Ware, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies; Hannah White, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; and Kassondra Whoston, Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

Nicholville: Nabrika Miner, Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Norfolk: Cassandra Arno, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Brooke Beaudoin, Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Danielle Emburey, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Leanne Greene, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Victoria Hall, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Tiffany Powell, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Alyssia Simons, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; and Dante Viskovich, Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

North Lawrence: Wendie Boucher, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Shane Murphy, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature/Writing, Middle/Secondary English Education and Philosophy; Stephani Sherwood, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; and Kathryn Williams, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership.

Norwood: Andrew Butler, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Special Education; Jacqueline Butler, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Akaycia Colbert, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Hunter Dewey, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education; Lyanne Garcia, Master of Science in Education degree in Educational Technology Specialist; Amanda Graham, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Kady Hart, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Cadence Hunkins, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary Biology Education; and Nathan Plantz, Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership.

Ogdensburg: Tanner Armstrong, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Sierra Ashley, Master of Science degree in Management; Ashley Barr, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy; Teeghan Bell, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Alainnah Bonno, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Michael Briggs, with distinction with a Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary Biology Education; Taylor Briggs, Master of Science degree in Management; Logan Brooks, Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science; Tristen Cruikshank, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Middle/Secondary Biology Education; Jamie Cox, with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education (K-12); Melissa Fennessy, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Shawn Granger, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Desirae Graveline, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Brandi Harris, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Gary Ladouceur, Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology; Kali Martin, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Shelby Ross, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Middle/Secondary Mathematics Education; Joseph Schirmer, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Ryan Spaman, Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies; Kelly Ward, with distinction with a Master of Science degree in Management; and Trent Weston, Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies and Sociology.

Oswegatchie: Zana Northrop, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.

Parishville: Brooke Hayes, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Potsdam: Mardra Alvarenga, Bachelor of Arts degree in English Writing; Michael Amell, Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry; Sunny Ashenagar, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Shelbie Baldwin, with distinction with a Master of Science degree in Management; Konnor Bigwarfe, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Special Education; Emma Blaiklock, Master of Science degree in Management; Jennifer Blevins, Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy Specialist; Matthew Booth, Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Shannon Boyle, with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Performance; Mallorie Conroy, Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Elizabeth Criscitello, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Writing and Community Health; Shannon Donnelly, Master of Science degree in Management; Taylor Druesedow, Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health; Amanda Felix, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy; Jacob Fisher, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Middle/Secondary Mathematics Education; Mason Fuller, Bachelor of Arts degree in Arts Management; Kambiz Ghazinour Naini, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in French; LaNeise Goggans, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Childhood Education; Nolan Graziano, Master of Science in Teaching degree in Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education; Corson Green, Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology; Eian House, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Kayla Jacques, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education; Donald Johnson, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics; Jeremy LaClaire, Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science; Joey Lashomb, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education; and Sean Lougheed, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Also, Joseph Malone, cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education; Joseph Maroney, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Thomas McCabe, Bachelor of Arts degree in History; Marissa McIntosh, Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's and Gender Studies and Psychology; Cyera McNamara, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Maggie Mitchell, Master of Science degree in Management; Ellie Olwen, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Bridget Owney, Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Katie Porter, with distinction with a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership; Kristi Pruitt, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature/Writing and Middle/Secondary English Education; Alexandrea Quinn, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Middle/Secondary Social Studies Education; Brandon Rawson, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology; James Robinson, Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Janellie Salcedo, Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Major; Rose Sammons, cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Business; Laura Schappert, Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Emilee Smith, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Julia Steidle, with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Performance; Sarah Stone, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Cameron Talcott, Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication; Rebekah Tardif, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology; Emma Thomas, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Cameo Torres, cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration; Caroline Winstead, summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology; and Robert Woods, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeological Studies.

Richville: Rachel Vachev, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.

Rooseveltown: Anastasia George, Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science.

South Colton: Shannon Brown, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Creative Writing; and Patty Klemko, Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health.

Star Lake: Tori Cote, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Hailey Morey, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History; and Carly Watson, with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction.

Waddington: Alexandra Johnson, with distinction with a Master of Science degree in Management; Grace LePage, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; and Alexis VanPatten, magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education.

Winthrop: Kirsten Arquiett, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History; Genevieve Gonzalez, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology; Marissa Kelley, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature/Writing and Middle/Secondary English Education; Abigail Lyon, cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education; Riley O'Neil, Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry; and Jenna Thompson, Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.