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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
Students in the News
Local Student Graduates with Honor from Fordham University
NEW YORK CITY, NY – Kira Coleman, of Amherst (Souhegan High School Class of 2017), graduated with her B.A., in cursu honorum, cum laude, from Fordham University, on May 22, 2021.
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Local students named to University of Utah Spring 2021 Dean’s List
SALT LAKE CITY, UT -- The University of Utah congratulates more than 8,700 students who were named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least 12 graded credit hours during any one term.
Local students named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List include: Quade Bell of Amherst, whose major is listed as Pre Chemistry BS
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SNHU Announces Winter 2021 President’s List
MANCHESTER, NH – It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2021 President’s List. The winter term runs from January to May.
Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6.
FROM AMHERST
Madeleine Anctil
Davis Biddle
Joseph Mondor
Casey Johnson
Cade Facey
Hailey Davis
Alan Fairfield
Hannah Cohen
Liam Daley
Samuel Goddard
Sloan Facques
Melinda Silvernale
Paige Castell
William Darnall
Joshua Nestor
Camryn Carlson
Kendra Locke
FROM MONT VERNON
Nathaniel Millina
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SNHU Announces Winter 2021 Dean’s List
MANCHESTER, NH -- It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2021 Dean’s List. The winter term runs from January to May.
Full-time students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 are named to the Dean’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits; undergraduate day students must earn 12 credits in fall or spring semester, and online students must earn 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6.
FROM AMHERST:
William Levesque
Alexandra Hayden
Keiran Sass
Zachary Ellis
Kazimiera Fichera
Bryce Reagan
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Nazareth College Student Amber Schaffer of Amherst Earns Spring 2021 Dean’s List Honors
ROCHESTER, NY -- Nazareth College is proud to announce that Amber Schaffer of Amherst, NH has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2021 semester. Schaffer is studying Public Health.
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.
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University of New Hampshire Announces May 2021 Graduates
DURHAM, NH – The following students graduated from the University of New Hampshire in Durham over the weekend of Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23, 2021. Students who received the honor of summa cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.85-4.0; students who received the honor of magna cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.65-3.84; and students who received the honor of cum laude graduated with a GPA of 3.50-3.64. Students are only graduated after the Registrar’s Office has certified that all degree requirements have been successfully completed. A traditional, in-person commencement ceremony will be scheduled at a future date yet to be determined.
FROM AMHERST:
Alison Bowman graduated with a MED degree in Secondary Education
Faith Farnham graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BS degree in Nursing
Thomas Robinson graduated with a BS degree in Wildlife&Conservation Biology
Michael Mancini graduated with a BS degree in RMP: Program & Event Management
Matthew Ladd graduated with a BSEE degree in Electrical Engineering
Peter Ahonen graduated with a BS degree in Health Management & Policy
Ely Marciano graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA degree in Philosophy
Shawn Latulippe graduated Summa Cum Laudewith a BA degree in English/Journalism
Trace Hennas graduated with a BS degree in BusAdm: Finance
Jonathon Amrein graduated Cum Laude with a BSME degree in Mechanical Engineering
Norman Gagnon graduated High Honors with a AAS degree in Forest Technology
Christine Landwehrle graduated with a EDS degree in Educational Admin&Supervision
Ethan Rotthoff graduated with a BA degree in Econ: GlobalTrade&Finance
Kyle Manlogon graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS degree in BusAdm: Accounting
Brendan Cray graduated with a BS degree in RMP: Program & Event Management
Grace Mortimer graduated with a BA degree in Theatre: Design&Theatre Tech
Emily Watson graduated with a BS degree in Biology
Seth Gunter graduated with a BS degree in BusAdm: Finance
Emma Rockstrom graduated with a BS degree in BusAdm: Accounting
Kristina Cooley graduated with a BA degree in English
Keelan MacKenzie of Mont Vernon, NH graduated Cum Laude with a BA degree in Spanish
Jacob Claire of Mont Vernon, NH graduated with a BS degree in BusAdm: Finance
Local Students Graduate From College of the Holy Cross
WORCESTER, MA - Holy Cross celebrated nearly 750 bachelor of arts degree candidates at its 175th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 21 on the College’s Fitton Field.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat and Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, delivered this year’s address virtually to the Class of 2021 and received an honorary degree.
Seth Learned, of Amherst was among the students receiving degrees.
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Bob Jones University Students Named to Dean’s List
GREENVILLE, SC -- The following students are among approximately 800 Bob Jones University students named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester. The Dean’s List recognizes students who earn a 3.00-3.74 grade point average during the semester.
Madeline Peters, a Freshman Interior Architecture and Design major from Amherst, achieved this distinction.
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Bob Jones University Students Named to President’s List
GREENVILLE, SC -- The following local students are among approximately 665 Bob Jones University students named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Spring 2021 semester:
Emily Hubbard, a sophomore public health/global health major from Mont Vernon.
To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester.
Local Students Graduate From College of the Holy Cross
WORCESTER, MA -- Holy Cross celebrated nearly 750 bachelor of arts degree candidates at its 175th Commencement held in person on Friday, May 21 on the College’s Fitton Field.
Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, a career diplomat and Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, delivered this year’s address virtually to the Class of 2021 and received an honorary degree.
The following local student earned his degree:
Seth Learned, of Amherst, 03031
Local Students Graduate from St. Lawrence University
CANTON, NY-- More than 450 members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2021 earned their degree following the University’s Commencement ceremonies, held Sunday, April 18, at Newell Field House in Canton, New York.
Emily R. Grudzien from Amherst, NH, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies-English. Grudzien attended Souhegan High School.
Sophia Alusya A. Nikolenko from Amherst, NH, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in environmental studies.
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