College students graduate, named to honors lists

BUZZARDS BAY, MASS » The following local residents have graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy June 27. Cadet 1st Class Tyler David Rand of East Haddam graduated with a degree in marine transportation. Cadet 1st Class Corey James Lemon of Higganum graduated with a degree in marine engineering.

Clark University

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS » The following local students have been named to first honors on the Clark University dean’s list. This selection marks outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2017 semester. To be eligible, students must have a gradepoint average of 3.8 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).

They are: Jessica Hoops of East Hampton, Robin C. Baldwin of Killingworth, Hannah D. Breton of Middletown, William Frederick Hawkins of Middletown were all on the list.

MGH Institute of Health Professions

BOSTON » Ambrose Wong of Killingworth received a master of science in health professions education degree from MGH Institute of Health Professions May 6.

Regis University

WESTON, MASSACHUSETTS » Regis University announce that Ashley Jones of Deep River, class of 2019, made the dean’s list for academic achievement for the 2017 spring semester. To be eligible for the list as a senior, junior or sophomore, a student must have a semester grade-point average of at least 3.50. For first-year students, a semester GPA of at least 3.25 must be attained.

Clark University

WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS » Alison P. Serrantino of Cromwell has been named to second honors on the Clark University dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester. To be eligible, students must have a gradepoint average of 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of 4.3 (all A+s).

Siena College

LOUDONVILLE, NEW YORK » The following Middlesex County residents graduated recently from Siena College: Logan Porter of Middlefield, Delia Ernst of Middlefield and Kirsten Carlson of Higganum.

U.S. Military

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS » U.S. Air Force Airman Keon K. Shepard graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San AntonioLackland recently after completing an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Shepard is the son of Kimberley Earley of Cromwell, Keon Shepard of Lewiston, Maine, and stepson of Morgan McAllister of Lewiston, Maine, and Ian Earley of Cromwell. He is a 2013 graduate of Cromwell High School.

Kingswood Oxford

WEST HARTFORD » Over 300 students from Kingswood Oxford middle and upper schools were named to the second-semester honor roll for the 2016-2017 school year. To qualify, a student must carry a grade-point average of a 3.33 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to a B+ average), with no grade lower than a C.

The following local students were named: Elise Gendrich ’19 of Middletown, Kayla Glemaud ’17 of Middletown, Arden Phoenix ’21 of Middletown and Aimee Zhend ’22 of East Hampton.

University of Delaware

NEWARK, DELAWARE » The following students were named to the University of Delaware dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester: Colin Hobbs of Old Saybrook, Emma Link of East Haddam, Haley McDonald of Middletown, Haley Woodford of Westbrook, Jonathon Chann of Clinton, Justin Craco of Ivoryton, Kaitlyn Thomesen of Cromwell, Leah Campano of Clinton, Lucas Hannen of Killingworth, Olivia Giannotti of Clinton and Rory Smith of Clinton.

Bates College

LEWISTON, MAINE » Katherine McNally of Deep River was named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in April. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade-point average is 3.71 or higher.

McNally, the daughter of Shaun M. McNally of Deep River, is a 2013 graduate of Hopkins School who is majoring in anthropology.

Marist College

POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK » Mary Morrison of Old Saybrook, a member of the Class of 2018 who is majoring in biology, was named to the Marist College dean’s list for the spring 2017 semester.