CANTON—About 50 SUNY Canton students from St. Lawrence County received awards for earning top marks in their programs of study during the 2025 Barry W. Walch Honors Convocation April 28.

The college's three deans presented students with a white honors cord, which is traditionally worn with their academic regalia at graduation. Students also received a certificate from the provost denoting their success.

The St. Lawrence County students who received awards for the highest GPA for their class years in their respective majors were:

• Jack Barton, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity program from Brasher Falls.

• Matthew Barrick, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Certificate Electrical Construction & Maintenance program from Canton.

• Alyssa Jacob, a sophmore in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Veterinary Science Technology program from Canton.

• Mahala McIntosh, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering Technology program from Canton.

• Justin Phillips, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Science Engineering Science program from Canton.

• Chantel Sherman, a second semester undeclared major freshman in SUNY Canton's Undeclared Major from Canton.

• Jonathan Zimmermann, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Game Design and Development program from Canton.

• Harlee Besio, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology program from Colton.

• Richard Haller, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Technological Communications program from De Kalb Junction.

• Patrick Nicholson, a Freshman in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Game Design and Development program from De Kalb Junction.

• Hazen Given, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Information Technology program from Gouverneur.

• Liz Morse, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Science Liberal Arts-General Studies program from Gouverneur.

• Kristin Phillips, a sophmore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Nursing program from Gouverneur.

• Lindsey Prashaw, a freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Individual Studies program from Gouverneur.

• Isaiah Sochia, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Business Administration Finance program from Gouverneur.

• Joshua Spilman, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Construction Tech: Management program from Gouverneur.

• Sadey Sprabary, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Health & Fitness Promotion program from Hammond.

• Aliviah Clary, a freshman in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Applied Psychology program from Harrisville.

• Caitlynn Woodward, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Legal Studies program from Harrisville.

• Josh Bailey, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Electrical Engineering Technology program from Hermon.

• Kailey Hernandez, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Applied Psychology program from Hermon.

• Olivia Sharpe, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Medical Coding program from Hermon.

• Ryan Willard, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Industrial Technology Management program from Hermon.

• Mathew Bleau, a first semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Civil Engineering Technology program from Heuvelton.

• Paige Jacobs, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Accounting program from Hogansburg.

• Lane Ruddy, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Applied Psychology program from Madrid.

• Caedmon Ruehle, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Electrical Engineering Technology program from Madrid.

• George Condon, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity program from Massena.

• Hayden McGregor, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Occupational Studies HVAC Trades program from Massena.

• Emma Rupert, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Nursing program from Massena.

• David Sieradski, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology program from Massena.

• Breahna Tessier, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Applied Psychology program from Massena.

• Logan Bradley, a freshman in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity program from Norfolk.

• Hayden Bullock, a freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant program from Norfolk.

• Logan Clark, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Science Liberal Arts-General Studies program from Norfolk.

• Corbin Gardner, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity program from Norfolk.

• Kyle McCuin, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Degree not Declared Undeclared Major program from Norfolk.

• Damien Martin, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice program from North Lawrence.

• Matthew Richards, a first semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Business Administration Sports Management program from Norwood.

• Peyton Sheehan, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant program from Norwood.

• Bobby Voss, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Business Administration Management program from Norwood.

• Carlie Belile, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Legal Studies program from Ogdensburg.

• Erica Downey, a first semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Health Care Management program from Ogdensburg.

• Matt Goolden, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity program from Ogdensburg, NY (13669).

• Kelson Hooper, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Applied Psychology program from Ogdensburg.

• Nicole Karabats, a freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Nursing program from Ogdensburg.

• Sarah Karoum, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Criminal Investigation program from Ogdensburg.

• Lacy Kuca, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Legal Studies program from Ogdensburg.

• Megan Reed, a freshman in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Nursing program from Ogdensburg.

• Owen Thompson, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology program from Ogdensburg.

• Griffin Walker, a sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering Technology program from Ogdensburg.

• Griffin Wert, a second semester sophomore in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Homeland Security program from Ogdensburg.

• Leland Blevins, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Business Administration Finance program from Parishville.

• Evan Pendergraft, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Science Cybersecurity program from Parishville.

• Spencer Lawrence, a senior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Information Technology program from Potsdam.

• James Prescott, a senior in SUNY Canton's Associate of Applied Science Automotive Technology program from Potsdam.

• Tyler Scott, a junior in SUNY Canton's Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering Technology program from Potsdam.

• Julia Sullivan, a second semester freshman in SUNY Canton's Associate of Science Business Administration program from Potsdam.