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Abstract Paintings & Tribal Masks Exhibition At New Hampshire Antique Co-Op
Now on view through May 31, 2020
Congregational Church Stays Connected
During the suspension of in-person activities in light of the Covid-19 situation, the Congregational Church of Amherst, UCC has a variety of ways for members and others to connect with church programs. This is especially important during April as Holy Week and Easter are on the horizon.
The most up-to-date information about church activities can be found on the church’s website (ccamherst.org) or by calling the church office at 673-3231. Sunday services are broadcast on FacebookLive and recorded for later on-line viewing. Services are followed by a Virtual Fellowship Hour. Links for these and other events can be found on the website.
The church’s Facebook page is another source of information, including updates and video messages from the pastors. Pastors Maureen Frescott and Kate Kennedy are available to provide pastoral care during this time, and the church welcomes community members to connect with this loving, serving, open and affirming community of faith.
Lorraine Alice Hamilton
AMHERST – Lorraine Alice Hamilton of Amherst, New Hampshire, Beach Haven, New Jersey and Rancho Mirage, California died June 14, 2020 from pancreatic cancer at her home in California. She was 73 years old and a participant in the trial of a new cancer drug at NYU Langone in New York City since April 2019. She hoped that results from the trial would improve care for other patients who develop this cancer. She was with her family when she died and was
Donald Richard Haaker
Donald Richard Haaker, 80, born June 2, 1940, son of Carl E Haaker and Jeanne LaRochelle Haaker of Fitchburg, MA, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA.
Don, as he was affectionately referred to by friends, and Dad or Grandpa by family, was a proud veteran, avid fisherman, former business owner, collector of “As Seen On TV” gadgets, and
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U.S. Naval Academy
Aidan Johnson, graduate of Bishop Guertin High School joins Class of 2024 at Naval Academy.
ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Aidan C. Johnson of Amherst, N.H., a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2024 on July 18, 2020 and will begin six challenging weeks of basic midshipman training as part of Plebe Summer.
Aidan is the son of Lara McGuire and Michael Johnson of Amherst.
While at Bishop Guertin he was president of National Honor Society, Top Scholar award recipient, co-winner of the Larry Elliot Loyalty Award, recipient of the Stephen J. Boland Memorial Scholarship, member of Spanish National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society and four-year varsity athlete (Boy’s Cross Country and Boy’s Alpine Skiing).
Approximately 1,200 candidates are selected each year for the Academy’s “plebe” or freshman class, and each student is required to participate in Plebe Summer. Last year the Naval Academy received over 16,000 applications for the Class of 2023.
During this time, plebes have no access to television, movies, the internet or music, and restricted access to cell phones. They are only permitted to make three calls during the six weeks of Plebe Summer.
The pressure and rigor of Plebe Summer is carefully designed to help plebes prepare for their first academic year at the Naval Academy and the four years of challenge, which awaits them.
As the summer progresses, the new midshipmen rapidly assimilate basic skills in seamanship, navigation, damage control, sailing, and handling yard patrol craft. Plebes also learn infantry drill and how to shoot 9 mm pistols and M-16 rifles. Other daily training sessions involve moral, mental, physical or professional development and team-building skills. Activities include swimming, martial arts, basic rock
climbing, obstacle, endurance and confidence courses designed to develop physical, mental and team-building skills. Forty hours are devoted to the instruction of infantry drill and five formal parades.
Founded in 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy today is a prestigious four-year service academy that prepares midshipmen morally, mentally and physically to be professional officers in the naval service.
Founders Academy Public Charter School Hosts Admissions Information Night on ZOOM - August 11, 6pm
MANCHESTER, NH - The Founders Academy, an open enrollment chartered public school for grades 6-12 at 5 Perimeter Road, Manchester, New Hampshire, is having an Admissions Information Night for prospective families on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The evening’s program will be online on ZOOM to include presentations on the school’s mission, curriculum, and admissions process. The evening will conclude with a virtual tour of the school and opportunities to hear from teachers. To join the ZOOM meeting, click on https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84506571078?pwd=WkhEZ3hxaHdaMSsvV1Y3bHZlZmZhUT09 (Meeting ID: 845 0657 1078, Passcode: 30340P) or call in +1.646.558.8656, (Meeting ID: 845 0657 1078, Password: 422863).
Founded in 2014, The Founders Academy is a free public charter school for grades 6-12 located at 5 Perimeter Road in Manchester.
The school’s mission focuses on the virtues of the Founding Fathers,
leadership, character building, and liberty. The school provides a challenging and classical academic program including, among othercourses, U.S. history, economics, ethics, entrepreneurship and studies in leadership. In addition, there is a strong arts program featuring band, chorus and fine arts, as well as an ambitious curriculum of required and elective courses in standard high school subjects. Teacher and student-led learning includes cooperation, projects, debate, discussion and individual projects and internships. Established by The Founders Academy Foundation, the school offers individual attention for each student to pursue mastery in their studies. Although the school is public, there is an application and possible lottery process for admittance. For more information or to schedule a visit, go to www.thefoundersacademy.org or call 603.952.4705 or email admissions@tfanh.org.
UConn 2020 Graduates & Spring Dean’s List for NH
Undergraduate Dean’s List requirements: At the end of each semester the Dean of each school and college names to the Dean’s List those students who (1) were registered for at least 12 credits calculable for grade points, (2) received no grade below “C”, including the actual letter grade awarded in any course under the Pass/Fail option, (3) earned at least 3.0 times as many grade points as the number of calculable credits recorded by the Registrar, and (4) were in at least the upper quartile of their school or college.
NH Dean’s List
Amherst, Ivy Buxton
Amherst, Sarah Kayser
Amherst, Eric Loconto
NH Grad List
Amherst, Ivy R Buxton, Bachelor of Arts, Human Dev & Family Sciences
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Students Named to Dean’s List at Bates College
LEWISTON, ME -- The following students have been named to the dean’s list at Bates College for the fall semester ending in [December 2019]. This is a distinction earned by students whose cumulative grade point average is 3.8 or higher. Though we have been delayed in sharing this news due to our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please know that our pride in our students who reached this high level of academic achievement is as strong as ever. Congratulations to the 572 students on our Dean’s List!
Alex Cullen of Amherst, a 2016 graduate of Souhegan High School. Cullen, the child of Brian J. Cullen and June L. Schmunk of Amherst, is a senior majoring in environmental studies and English and minoring in Spanish at Bates.
Elise Lambert of Amherst, a 2018 graduate of Souhegan High School. Lambert, the child of Lisa A. Lambert of Amherst and Brian A. Lambert of Manchester is a sophomore majoring in politics and minoring in Spanish at Bates.
University of San Francisco Announces Spring 2020 Dean’s Honor Roll
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The following student was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll for the Spring 2020 semester at the University of San Francisco.
Annalise Poisson, Amherst, is a first year student with junior standing majoring in History with a minor in Classical Studies.
The Dean’s Honor Roll is a list of students achieving high scholarship each semester. To be eligible, a student must be enrolled full-time for 12 units or more of course work graded “A” through “F” and achieve a 3.5 grade point average for that semester. In addition, the USF cumulative grade point average must be 3.5 or better.
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Students Named to Champlain College Dean’s List Spring 2020 Semester
BURLINGTON, VT - The following students have been named to the Champlain College Dean’s List for achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or higher in the Spring 2020 semester.
Louis Vinton of Mont Vernon, NH, majoring in Computer Science & Innovation. Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous achievement in any year, and the global pandemic added unprecedented challenges for all of our students who often juggle academics with many other responsibilities. We congratulate our students on this great accomplishment and honor.
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Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2020 Dean’s List
BRISTOL, RI - Select students have been named to the Spring 2020 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a GPA of 3.4 or higher are placed on the Dean’s List that semester: Amherst - Cora Thibeault, Taylor Aselin, Aydan Kuhnert, and Spencer Wright.