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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 students make dean’s list at Connecticut College
The following students have been named to the Connecticut College dean’s list for the 2021 spring semester.
Amherst, NH
Katherine Hollister, 2022, Dean’s High Honors, Psychology and Human Development
Emma Pyles, 2024, Dean’s High Honors
Jake Upton, 2022, Dean’s High Honors, English and Classics
Endicott College Announces 2021 Local Graduates
BEVERLY, Mass. - Endicott College, the first college in the U.S. to require internships of its students, held its 81st annual Commencement exercises on May 22. Endicott’s undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students participated in the ceremony at Hempstead Stadium on the Endicott campus in Beverly, Mass. The commencement speaker was Dana Bash, CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent and Co-Anchor of State of the Union with Jake Tapper and Dana Bash, who provided a virtual address. Bash received an honorary Doctor of Journalism, which was accepted on her behalf by Melissa Hempstead ’69, Chair of the Endicott College Board of Trustees.
Amherst, NH
Lindsey Hagerstrom, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Graduated Cum Laude, daughter of Kimberly Hagerstrom and David Hagerstrom
FURMAN UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Furman University President Elizabeth Davis presided over the class of 2021 commencement exercises, which took place Saturday, May 8, at Paladin Stadium on campus.
Six hundred fifteen students graduated in the class of 2021. Tommy Cissel of Amherst, New Hampshire, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Cissel’s parents and/or guardians are Betsy Cissel and Robert Cissel.
Lillian Elizabeth Hobbs Graduates from Sterling College
Lillian Elizabeth Hobbs has graduated from Sterling College in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, with a Bachelor of Arts in Outdoor Education. Hobbs attended Souhegan High School prior to her journey in higher education. Hobbs’ Senior Year Research Project at Sterling focused on deepening her understanding of cross-cultural diversity through experiential education and addressed questions of social, cultural, and ecological issues in today’s society.
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Local residents make Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology
BOSTON - The following local students have made the Dean’s List at Wentworth Institute of Technology for the Spring 2021 semester. Samuel Thomas Bogonis of Amherst, N.H.
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Local Residents named to Spring 2021 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College
COLCHESTER, Vt. - The following local students were named to the Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College for the Spring 2021 semester.
* Emma White, a junior history major from Mont Vernon and a graduate of Souhegan High School.
Local Students Graduate from Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, NH-- More than 670 students received degrees from Plymouth State University on Saturday, May 8, 2021. The following local students earned degrees:
Cameron Bourbeau of Mont Vernon, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Eryn Boissonneau of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Sociology.
Jake Ignaszewski of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management.
Jane Campbell of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies.
Lindsay McCool of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Meaghan Allard of Mont Vernon, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology.
Ryan Snow of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Samantha Cushing of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Zachary Bolduc of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Local Students Named on Dean’s List
SELINSGROVE, PA - Susquehanna University congratulates its dean’s list students. The dean’s list recognizes students who achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or higher out of a possible 4.0 for the semester.
Naomi Cohen, of Amherst, is a Music Education major of the Class of 2021 and a graduate of Souhegan.
Madeleine Hunt Graduates from Bucknell University
LEWISBURG, PA -Bucknell University presented degrees to over 800 graduates at Commencement on May 23, 2021.
The University’s 171st Commencement took place across three ceremonies spread throughout the day in Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, allowing for proper social distancing amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Madeleine Hunt, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, from Amherst had a degree conferred during the ceremony.
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Northeastern University announces Spring semester 2021 Dean’s List
BOSTON, Mass. - Northeastern University is pleased to recognize those students who distinguish themselves academically during the course of the school year. The following residents were recently named to the University’s dean’s list for the Spring semester, which ended in May 2021.
To achieve the dean’s list distinction, students must carry a full program of at least four courses, have a quality point average of 3.5 or greater out of a possible 4.0 and carry no single grade lower than a C- during the course of their college career. Each student receives a letter of commendation and congratulation from their college dean.
* Amherst, N.H. resident Danielle Fiebke, a Northeastern University student majoring in economics/business admin.
Local Student Earns Dean’s List Honors at Providence College for Academic Year 2020/21
Clare Woodford, daughter of Jenny and Marty Woodford of Amherst, NH, has earned Dean’s List honors for both semesters of her freshman year at Providence College in Rhode Island.
Richard Brenner graduates from Ohio University
ATHENS, OH -- Richard Brenner from Amherst, NH, graduated with a Master of Sports Administration from the College of Business at Ohio University.
More than 4,800 students graduated with bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate degrees from Ohio University for spring semester 2021.
Roger Williams University Announces 2021 Graduates
BRISTOL, - The following local residents were among the students who received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2021:
Taylor Aselin of Amherst, , graduates Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Communication & Media Studies
Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2021 Dean’s List
BRISTOL, RI - Select students have been named to the Spring 2021 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.
Aydan Kuhnert of Amherst
Spencer Wright of Amherst
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Souhegan High School Graduate Honored at University Awards Luncheon
SELINSGROVE, PA -- Naomi Cohen, of Amherst, was honored with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Society for Music Teacher Education, Excellence in Student Teaching Award at Susquehanna University’s annual student awards luncheon, held each May in the days leading up to commencement. Cohen majored in music at Susquehanna. She is a graduate of Souhegan High School.
Springfield College Recognizes Dean’s List Students for the 2021 Spring Semester
SPRINGFIELD, MA - Springfield College Recognizes Dean’s List Students for the 2021 Spring Semester.
Ellie Lohnes from Amherst, NH. Lohnes has a primary major of Health Science/Pre-physician Assistant.
Susan Wason from Amherst, NH. Wason has a primary major of Health Science and Pre-Physical Therapy.
The criteria for selection to the Dean’s List are as follows: The student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded coursework for the term, exclusive of “P” grades. The student must not have any incompletes or missing grades in the designated term. The student must have a minimum semester grade average of 3.500 for the term.
