Area college students graduate, make dean’s lists

Nichols College

DUDLEY, MASSACHUSETTS » Nichols College recognized students who achieved dean’s list status for their academic work during the spring 2017 semester, including Tamyia King of Middletown, Vincent Langenfeld of East Hampton, Kevin Radavich of East Hampton and Nicholas Roy of Middletown.

The college also graduated over 300 students on May 6, including Aaron Tonks of Ivoryton, who earned a bachelor of science in business administration.

Lehigh University

BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA » During commencement ceremonies May 22, Lehigh University conferred degrees to Jacob Smith of Killingworth (bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering) and Jonathan Woods of Essex (bachelor’s of science in mechanical engineering).

Paul Smith’s College

PAUL SMITHS, NEW YORK » The following students were named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2017 semester. Each earned a semester average of 3.3 or higher to receive this distinction.

They are: Lydia Harvey of Old Saybrook was also named an Adirondack Scholar, having achieved a cumulative average of at least 3.8; and Christopher Malin of Old Saybrook.

St. Michael’s College

COLCHESTER, VERMONT » The following students have been named to the dean’s list at St. Michael’s College for the spring 2017 semester.

Erin O. Buckley, an environmental science major, daughter of David and Denise Buckley of Haddam and a graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School.

David J. Baird, a sophomore history and secondary education major, son of Peter and Jane Baird of Higganum and a graduate of Haddam-Killingworth High School.

Sarah E. Donahue, a first-year exploratory major, daughter of Christopher and Michelle Donahue of Portland and a graduate of Portland High School.

University of New Hampshire

DURHAM, NEW HAMPSHIRE » The following students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2017 semester:

Liza Thayer of Chester, with honors; Olivia Scobie of Clinton, with high honors; Carly Orlacchio of Cromwell, with honors; James Peters of Durham, with high honors; Bailey Basiel of Durham, with high honors; Justin Fiala of East Haddam, with honors; Makayla McPherson of East Haddam, with high honors; Meghan Gamache of Higganum, with honors; Hunter Wilcox of Ivoryton, with highest honors; Allana Chieffalo of Ivoryton, with high Honors; Victoria Hennessy of Killingworth, with honors

Also, Madeleine Brandon of Killingworth, with high honors; Emily Roth of Killingworth, with high honors; Rachel Artus of Killingworth, with high honors; Luke D’Ambrosi of Old Saybrook, with honors; Nicholas Husted of Old Saybrook, with highest honors; Mia Neas of Old Saybrook, with highest honors; Karen Kelly of Portland, with highest honors; Rachael DiMare of Portland, with highest honors; Emma Barresi of Portland, with honors; Sara Faucher of Westbrook, with high honors; Callie Burns of Westbrook, with highest honors

SkillsUSA Championships

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY » Career and technical students in Connecticut won some of the nation’s highest awards at the 2017 SkillsUSA Championships June 21 to 22.

Students were invited to the event to demonstrate their technical skills, workplace skills and personal skills in 100 handson occupational and leadership competitions including robotics, automotive technology, drafting, criminal justice, aviation maintenance and public speaking.

The following students are certificate recipients:

Robert Hartt of East Hampton and a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown was awarded a certificate in heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.

Evan Amara, from Cromwell and a student at Vinal Technical High School was awarded the high school gold medal in technical computer applications.