Local students named to Carroll University dean’s list—fall 2013
WAUKESHA, WIS.—The following students were named to the dean’s list at Carroll University for the fall 2013 semester. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have a grade point average for the semester of at least 3.5 on a 4-point scale.
· Jennifer Hoelzer, an environmental science major, is a 2011 graduate of Brookfield East High School and a resident of Westfield.
· Michelle Hoelzer, is a 2013 graduate of Westfield High School and a resident of Westfield.
Area Students Named to Siena College Dean’s List
LOUDONVILLE, NY – Siena College names local students to its Fall 2013 Dean’s List: Emma Ciborowski, a biology major from Westfield and Lauren Grenier, a psychology major from Southwick.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Students Named to Fall 2013 Dean’s List
TROY, NY – About 3,250 students at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute were named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2013 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes full-time students who maintain grade-point averages of a minimum of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 and have no grades below “C.”
Dean’s List recipients include:
Lauren Olinski, of Westfield, who studies Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology
Evan Perreault, of Westfield, who studies Mechanical Engineering
Emily Campbell of Westfield Named to Le Moyne College Fall 2013 Deans List
SYRACUSE, NY – Emily Campbell has been named to the 2013 Fall Semester Dean’s List at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y. To be named to the list, a student must obtain a GPA of 3.5 or higher. A freshman majoring in Business Administration: Marketing at Le Moyne, Campbell is from Westfield.
University of Maine announces fall 2013 Dean’s List
The University of Maine recognized 2,002 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2013 semester. Of the students who made the Deans List, 1,610 are from Maine, 312 are from 27 other states and 80 are from 28 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are area students who received Dean’s List honors for fall 2013:
Hampden County:
Barbara Bemis, Westfield
Emily King, Westfield
Cain recognized
SOUTHWICK – Tristan Cain, a Junior at Southwick-Tolland Regional High School, has recently has bestowed upon him international recognition for his work
in design using the Lego brick. Using his skills obtained throughout his education at Southwick-Tolland Regional School District, he constructed a 3D Toco Toucan to scale. Beginning with a diagram of the bird, he used Algebraic equations to create the scale based on the beak size. He continued with the build of the bird following the same scale to complete his project bird — and what a beauty it is.
The Lego Bird was entered in the Brick Fair Fesitval in Chantilly, VA in August 2013; his creation was published in the November 2013 edition of the world-renowned Brick Journal Magazine.
Tristan’s love of birds came from a second grade project studying environments at Woodland Elemantary School. He chose the rainforest, therefore learning as much as he could about the Toucan. His interest in the bird both took him and his family to the Rainforest Bird Garden in California where he acquired a Toucan and named him Turkey. Although it took a while for Tristan to obtain the bird because all of this happened during hurricane Katrina, Turkey arrived in Hartford safe and sound once the atmosphere cleared.
In the previous year, Tristan was interviewed by the head of the Engineering Department of Lehigh Valley Engineering School in Pennsylvania where he was able to discuss his future goals of perusing a career in Design.
Musterait honored
SYRACUSE, NY – Syracuse University, College of Arts and Sciences has announced its Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. This honor of achievement and recognition has been bestowed upon Marilyn P. Musterait of Westfield. To merit this honor of membership, a student must earn a minimum grade point average of 3.40 having completed at least 12 grade credits with no missing or incomplete grades. Marilyn is the daughter of Deborah and Rudolph Musterait of Westfield. As a freshmen at Syracuse University, Marilyn is pursuing a major in English/Political Science.
Westfield resident Kelsey L. Cottengim is named to Westfield State University Dean’s List
WESTFIELD – Kelsey L. Cottengim, daughter of William and Kimberly Cottengim Jr. of Westfield received academic honors at Westfield State
University by making the University’s Dean’s List for the fall semester 2013. A freshman at Westfield State University Cottengim is majoring in elementary education at the University. She earned a 3.58 grade point average. Westfield State University’s Dean List recognizes the achievement of undergraduates semester by semester. To receive Dean’s list status, a student must have a GPA of at least 3.3.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Students Return From Intensive Research Projects
WORCESTER – The following local residents were among 189 students from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) who recently completed an intense, hands-on research project.
Michael Enko of Westfield is a junior majoring in civil engineering who completed a project in Cape Town. The project was titled Infrastructure Planning.
Brittany Rhodes of Westfield is a junior majoring in biotechnical engineering who completed a project in Melbourne. The project was titled Banksia Gardens Community Services.
At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university’s 35 off-campus project centers, which are located around the world. A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives-and make a difference before they graduate.
“The WPI project-based curriculum’s focus on global studies brings students out of the classroom and their comfort zones and into the global community to apply their knowledge to solve real problems,” said Professor Richard Vaz, dean of the WPI Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division. “Students are immersed in all aspects of a different culture, from the way people live and work to the values they hold to the foods they eat-all valuable perspectives for surviving and thriving in today’s global marketplace. They also learn the meaning and magic of teamwork; make a real and meaningful difference in their host community; and gain a competitive edge for any résumé, or graduate or professional school application.”
Area residents named to Dean’s List
BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND, ME— Briana Silva, daughter of Carlos and Mary Silva of Westfield, MA has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.30 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester. A 2013 graduate of Westfield High School, Silva is a major in Applied Exercise Science (P.T.)
She is also actively involved at the University in Ski/Snowboard Club.
Brittany Reyome, daughter of Robert and Sharon Reyome of 9 Pumpkin Lane, Westfield has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2013 fall semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.30 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
A 2011 graduate of Westfield High School, Reyome is a major in Applied Exercise Science.
Lauren Sheehan Awarded Academic Recognition Scholarship
CASTLETON, VT – Local Castleton College student Lauren Sheehan of Westfield, MA was a recent recipient of the Castleton College Academic Recognition Scholarship. This scholarship is presented to first-year students who have a minimum GPA of 3.75 on at least 15 graded credits. Scholarship winners receive a $4,000 annual scholarship, enrollment in Honors courses during the sophomore year, the option to live in Honors housing and eligibility to serve on the Honors Council.
Chester Native Victoria Ware Spending Spring Break Helping Those In Need
EASTON, – Chester native Victoria Ware will be traveling to Syracuse, New York the week of March 9th to take part in Stonehill College’s annual H.O.P.E. Alternative Spring Break Program.
A member of the Class of 2016, Ware will be volunteering with other Stonehill students for the L’Arche Community, a home which enables people with and without disabilities to share their lives in communities of faith and friendship.
Students who participate in the H.O.P.E. program form community with one another during the five months leading up to their trip. They learn about the culture, history and issues of social injustice in the communities they are destined to visit and serve.
The trips themselves are truly immersive experiences, challenging students to engage the four tenets of H.O.P.E.:
•Honoring our neighbor
•Organizing for justice
•Practicing peace
•Encountering God
Upon their return, students are encouraged to reflect on their experiences and to integrate the pursuit of social justice into their day-to-day lives.
Westfield area residents on Bridgewater dean’s list
BRIDGEWATER – The following Westfieldarea residents were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Bridgewater State University:
Southampton
Olivia T. Griswold
Westfield
Sydney M. Ezold,Colin E. Fontaine,Anne F. Fratini,Rachel A. Lacey, and Rebecca M. Rouse.
SAN ANTONIO, TX – Air Force Airman Alex G. Mathieu graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Mathieu is the son of Charles Mathieu of Westfield. He is a 2009 graduate of Westfield High School.
