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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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University of New Hampshire’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2020 Semester
DURHAM, NH -The following students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire for the spring 2020 semester.
AMHERST
HIGHEST HONORS
Ella Lowenberg, AM:Economics
Isabella Darling, Biological Sciences
Kyle Manlogon, BusAdm:Accounting
Emma Rockstrom, BusAdm:Accounting
Ryan Quinn, BusAdm:Info Syst&Bus Analytics
Kaitlin Griffin, BusAdm:Info Syst&Bus Analytics
Abigail Estabrook, BusAdm:Marketing
Matthew Ladd, Electrical Engineering
Zachary Ellis, English
Cole Christopher, History
Thomas Carlson, Linguistics
Meaghan Kalinowski, Nursing
Faith Farnham, Nursing
Ely Marciano, Philosophy
Kelly Merrifield, Psychology
Elizabeth Hart, Psychology
Connor Mack, Social Work
Rylee Young, Zoology
HIGH HONORS
Grace Camacho, Business Administration
Brian Heaney, Communication
Benjamin Shapiro, Communication Arts
Caterina Coppola, Communication Sci & Disorders
Madison St Onge, Community&Environ Planning
Norman Gagnon, Forest Technology
Gwenyth Hale, Health Management & Policy
Peter Ahonen, Health Management & Policy
Elizabeth Manchester, Homeland Security
Nathan Gunter, Mechanical Engineering
Madalyn Barretto, Nursing
Emily Fallon, Nursing
Marissa Walker, Psychology
Michael Mancini, RMP:Program & Event Management
Nathaniel Sodders, Undeclared
Thomas Robinson, Wildlife&Conservation Biology
HONORS
John Arnold, BiomedSci:MedLabSci
William Sabatino, BusAdm:Finance
David Moss, Business Administration
John Caraccio, Business Administration
Mary-Kate Dimartino, Communication
MONT VERNON
HIGHEST HONORS
Samantha Speer, Business
Alissa Reitter, Civil Engineering
Frances Darnall, English Teaching
Allison Girard, Nursing
Bridget Patterson, Nursing
HIGH HONORS
Timothy Kearney, Business
Jamie Camello, Communication Sci & Disorders
Jared Burnett, Community&Environ Planning
Genevive Shortt, Neuropsychology
Caroline Apiki, Political Science
Keelan MacKenzie, Spanish
Kendyl Drum, Undeclared
Students named to the Dean’s List at the University of New Hampshire are students who have earned recognition through their superior scholastic performance during a semester enrolled in a full-time course load (12 or more graded credits). Highest honors are awarded to students who earn a semester grade point average of 3.85 or better out of a possible 4.0. Students with a 3.65 to 3.84 average are awarded high honors and students whose grade point average is 3.5 through 3.64 are awarded honors.
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Students Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List
POTSDAM, NY - Students have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Tyler C Hall of Amherst, a freshman majoring in innovation and entrepreneurship, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester at Clarkson University.
Saint Anselm College Releases Dean’s List
Local Residents Named to Dean’s List for Spring 2020 Semester
MANCHESTER, NH - Saint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.3 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. A total of 879 students representing 26 states and 6 countries received this honor.
Amherst:
Seth K. Adams, 2022, Physics
John R. Henzell, 2023, Chemistry
Mont Vernon:
Hannah C. Beaudry, 2021, English
McKenzie L. Robinson, 2022, Elementary Education
Becker College Recognizes Graduates
WORCESTER/LEICESTER, MA -Becker College is pleased to announce the graduation of more than 430 students at a virtual commencement celebration, including the following local residents:
Natalie Caraccio, of Amherst, has graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
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Bob Jones University Students Named to President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC - The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2020 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Emily Hubbard, a Freshman Public Health/Global Health from Mont Vernon, was named to the President’s List.
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Bucknell Students Named to Dean’s List
LEWISBURG, PA - Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. The following students have achieved dean’s list status:
Madeleine Hunt, class of 2021, from Amherst
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Andrew Hubbard Named to Dean’s List at Anderson University
ANDERSON, S.C. - Despite the incredible challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Hubbard of Mont Vernon was named to the Dean’s List at Anderson University for the spring semester, 2020. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
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Area Residents Named to Dean's List at University of New England
BIDDEFORD, ME – The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
Amherst
William Bouvier
Madelyn Conway
Meghan Hanks
Mont Vernon
Evan Dodge
Bucknell Students Named to Dean’s List
LEWISBURG, PA - Bucknell University has released the dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2019-20 academic year. A student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a scale of 4.0 to receive dean’s list recognition. The following students have achieved dean’s list status:
Madeleine Hunt, class of 2021, from Amherst
Andrew Hubbard Named to Dean’s List at Anderson University
ANDERSON, S.C. - Despite the incredible challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Andrew Hubbard of Mont Vernon was named to the Dean’s List at Anderson University for the spring semester, 2020. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average or higher for the semester.
Anderson University congratulates Andrew Hubbard.
Area Resident Named to Dean’s List at University Of New England
The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the 2020 spring semester at the University of New England. Dean’s List students have attained a grade point average of 3.3 or better out of a possible 4.0 at the end of the semester.
Amherst
William Bouvier
Madelyn Conway
Meghan Hanks
Mont Vernon
Evan Dodge
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Nazareth College Student Timothy Vinton of Mont Vernon Earns Dean’s List Honors
ROCHESTER, NY -Nazareth College is proud to announce that Timothy Vinton of Mont Vernon has been named to the dean’s list for the Spring 2020 semester.
A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean’s list at Nazareth.