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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
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 winter semester ending in May 2021. This is a distinction earned by students whose grade point average is 3.88 or higher.
Elise Lambert of Amherst, N.H.. Lambert, the daughter of Brian A. Lambert and Lisa A. Lambert, is a 2018 graduate of Souhegan High School. She is majoring in politics and minoring in Spanish and history at Bates.
Els Caulo of Amherst, N.H.. Caulo, the daughter of Peter J. Caulo and Elizabeth G. Caulo, is a 2017 graduate of Brooks School. She is majoring in sociology and minoring in anthropology and Asian studies at Bates.
Area students receive degrees at Clark University’s 117th Commencement ceremonies
WORCESTER, MA - Clark University awarded 490 bachelor’s degrees, 501 master’s degrees, and 10 doctorates, and conferred three honorary degrees during the University’s 117th Commencement ceremonies. Graduates were urged to ask the hard questions, drive change, and even occasionally stir some trouble. Among the graduates were:
Emerson S. Addams, of Mont Vernon, graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Social Change. Addams is a member of the Fiat Lux honor society.
Rosie Garvey, of Amherst, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
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Bryant University students named to Deans’ List
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring 2021 semester:
AMHERST
Mitchell Greany, class of 2021
Abigail Tesconi, class of 2022
Mitchell Leahy, class of 2021
Lauren Adriaansen, class of 2024
Bryant University students named to President’s List
SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University is pleased to recognize the students who have been named to the President’s List for the spring 2021 semester:
AMHERST
Mitchell Greany, class of 2021
Abigail Tesconi, class of 2022
The President’s List is an academic distinction reserved for Bryant’s highest achievers who earn a GPA of 4.0 or better for at least 12 semester hours of work.
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Dean’s list honors announced at Tufts University
MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MA - Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the Spring 2021 semester.
Among those students are:
• Olivia Bennett of Amherst, NH, class of 2023
• Evan Loconto of Amherst, NH, class of 2023
Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater.
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Jackson Reed Cleghorn Receives Degree from Washington and Lee University
Lexington, Va. - - Jackson Reed Cleghorn of Amherst (03031), received a Bachelor of Arts degree, cum laude with honors in History from Washington and Lee University on May 27.
Hofstra University Congratulates Spring 2021 Dean’s List Students
HEMPSTEAD, NY - Hofstra University congratulates the students named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement. Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List.
Cassandra Jillson of Amherst, NH
Margaret Smith of Amherst, NH
Amherst Student inducted into National Honor Society for Physics
MANCHESTER, NH - - A Saint Anselm College student Seth Adams of Amherst, NH, a physics major in the class of 2022 has been accepted into Sigma Pi Sigma, a national honor society for physics, for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Membership in Sigma Pi Sigma is by invitation. Students must carry a GPA that puts them in the top one-third of their class and have completed at least three semester courses in physics.
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Local Student Inducted into National Scholastic Honor Society
MANCHESTER, NH - - Saint Anselm College student McKenzie Robinson of Mont Vernon, an Elementary Education major in the class of 2022, has been inducted into the Tau Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Scholastic Honor Society for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Students are considered for membership if they have completed at least 50% of the credit requirements for their degree and are ranked in the top 20% of their class. Candidates also must have demonstrated dedication to intellectual activity and service to their community.
Local residents graduate from RIT during 2020-2021 academic year
ROCHESTER, NY - Rochester Institute of Technology conferred more than 4,000 degrees at all of its campuses in the 2020-2021 academic year. Due to New York state COVID-19 occupancy restrictions, commencement was celebrated May 14-15 in smaller ceremonies by college and were live-streamed for graduates’ family and friends.
Will Gebhardt of Amherst received a BS in computational mathematics.
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Emerson College’s Dean’s List
BOSTON, MA - The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. The following students have been named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester:
Olivia Cashman of Amherst, NH - Media Arts Production, Class of 2023
Joseph Cho of Amherst, NH- Media Arts Production, Class of 2023
Elizabeth Apple of Mont Vernon, NH - Media Arts Production, Class of 2022
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Madeleine Hunt 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 2020-21 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.
Madeleine Hunt, class of 2021, from Amherst, NH has achieved dean’s list status for spring 2021.
Nichols College Graduates - Undergrads 2021
DUDLEY, MA - Nichols College graduated 245 undergraduate students this spring. An in person commencement celebration was held for the class of 2021 on May 15, 2021.
Ciarri Formby-Lavertu of Mont Vernon, NH graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Communications.
RIT students named to Dean’s List for spring semester
ROCHESTER, NY -- Rochester Institute of Technology announces its spring 2021 Dean’s List! Undergraduate students are eligible for Dean’s List if their GPA is greater than or equal to 3.40 for nine credit hours of traditionally graded coursework; they do not have any grades of “Incomplete,” NE, D, or F; and they have registered for, and completed, at least 12 credit hours.
Gavin Harrold of Amherst, who is in the computer science program.
Tim Johnson of Mont Vernon, who is in the computer science program.
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University of Maine announces spring 2021 Dean’s List
The University of Maine recognized 3,670 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2021 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 2,392 are from Maine, 1,195 are from 39 other states and 83 are from 35 countries other than the U.S.
Amherst: Liam King
UMass Lowell names local students to dean’s list
LOWELL, Mass. (Grassroots Newswire) July 6, 2021 - Local residents have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.
Among those recognized for achieving academic distinction for the spring 2021 semester at UMass Lowell are:
* Curtis Redd of Amherst, N.H. majoring in business administration
* David Barry of Amherst, N.H. majoring in plastics engineering
* Elinor Breckenridge of Mont Vernon, N.H. majoring in nursing
* Katherine Spalding of Mont Vernon, N.H. majoring in nursing
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Amherst Resident inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success
MANCHESTER, NH (August 2, 2021) - Saint Anselm College student Seth Adams of Amherst, NH, a physics major in the class of 2022, has been accepted into Sigma Alpha Pi, a national society of leadership and success, for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Membership in Sigma Alpha Pi is by invitation based on criteria determined by local chapter leaders. Students are selected by their college based on their academic standing and/or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction providing students with an opportunity to build their leadership skills, network with other successful students, and stand out as valued candidates to graduate schools and employers.
Sigma Alpha Pi was founded with the sole purpose of creating lasting positive change by encouraging community action, volunteerism and strong leadership. It is the largest collegiate leadership honor society in the United States with 722 chapters and more than 1.3 million members nationwide. The Saint Anselm College Society Chapter was established in 2016.