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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
Amherst Resident inducted into National Society of Leadership and Success
MANCHESTER, NH - 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.
Mont Vernon Student inducted into International Honor Society in Education
MANCHESTER, NH - Saint Anselm College student McKenzie Robinson of Mont Vernon, NH, an elementary education major in the class of 2022, has been accepted into the Alpha Eta Mu Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society in education, for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Membership in Kappa Delta Pi is limited to the top 20 percent of those entering the field of education, with a required minimum grade point average of 3.0 for all undergraduate students.
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Elmira College Recognizes Annual Key Award Recipients
ELMIRA, NY - Elmira College recently announced this year’s recipients of its annual Key Award. This year’s award was given to 790 students in 14 states. A tradition that goes back to 1935, the Key Award is presented to outstanding students in their junior year of high school or preparatory school. Recepients included:
Merlyn Zimmerman of Amherst, NH
John McBride of Mont Vernon, NH
“This award is given to students with the potential to excel academically, serve as leaders, and go on to enjoy success in life,” said Charles Lindsay, president of Elmira College. “We hope they will choose to make Elmira College their place.”
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Area Resident Named To Dean’s List At University Of New England
BIDDEFORD AND PORTLAND, MAINE , TANGIER, MOROCCO --- William Bouvier of Amherst, NH, has been named to the Dean’s List for the 2021 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.
Local Residents Named to Simmons University Dean’s List
BOSTON, Mass. - The following local residents were named to the 2021 spring semester dean’s list at Simmons University in Boston.
* Hailey Yabroudy, Amherst resident
* Abigail Powers, Amherst resident
* Ariana Infanti, Amherst resident
* Andreana Brown, Mont Vernon resident
* Kristin Meader, Mont Vernon resident
To qualify for dean’s list status, undergraduate students must obtain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
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Local residents named to Clark University’s Spring 2021 Dean’s List
WORCESTER, MA The following local residents were named to Clark University’s Spring Dean’s List:
Rosie Garvey, of Amherst, was named to second honors.
Students must have a GPA of 3.8 or above for first honors or a GPA between 3.50 and 3.79 for second honors.
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Local Residents Earn Award from WGU
JERSEY CITY, N.J. The following local residents have earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University. The award is given to students who perform at a superior level in their coursework.
* Robin Cummings of Amherst, NH has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Business.
Local Residents Named to Dean’s List for Spring 2021 Semester
MANCHESTER, NH - Saint Anselm College has released the Dean’s List of high academic achievers for the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. To be eligible for this honor, a student must have achieved a grade point average of 3.4 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. A total of 573 students representing 24 states received this honor.
Amherst, NH
Seth K. Adams, 2022, Physics
John R. Henzell, 2023, Chemistry
Mont Vernon, NH
Hannah C. Beaudry, 2021, English
McKenzie L. Robinson, 2022, Edu Studies: Elem Educ
University of Rhode Island graduates more than 4,000 students during 135th Commencement
KINGSTON, RI - The University of Rhode Island celebrated more than 4,000 of its newest alumni during the University’s 135th Commencement. More than 3,700 undergraduate degrees and 680 graduate degrees were conveyed to students during nine individual ceremonies held over three days, May 21-23, 2021.
• Hallie Rae Parenteau of Amherst received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Magna Cum Laude.
• Ethan D Trzepacz of Mont Vernon received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, Summa Cum Laude.
Students graduate from Bates College
LEWISTON, ME Bates College graduated 469 students from 38 states and 43 countries on May 27, 2021 in an historic double ceremony allowing for social distancing among the graduates and their guests.
Els Caulo, of Amherst, N.H., graduated after majoring in sociology and minoring in anthropology and Asian studies at Bates. Caulo, the daughter of Peter J. Caulo and Elizabeth G. Caulo, is a 2017 graduate of Brooks School.
Caulo was inducted into the Bates Scholar-Athlete Society, an organization which honors graduating seniors who have achieved a grade point average of 3.5 or have received special nomination from the faculty for outstanding academic achievement in their junior and senior years, and who have participated in a varsity sport for a minimum of three years.
Local Residents Receive Degree from Simmons University
BOSTON, Mass. - The following local residents have earned a degree from Simmons University in Boston.
* Abigail Powers, of Amherst earned a Bachelor of Arts in Int’l Relations magna cum laude.
* Hailey Yabroudy, of Amherst earned a Bachelor of Science in Data Science & Analytics cum laude.