Martemucci wins award at Ithaca College

ITHACA, N.Y. — Samantha Martemucci, a student in the School of Health Sciences and Human Performance at Ithaca College, was recently awarded the Graduate Professional Excellence Award. The Graduate Professional Excellence Award is given to the graduate student who will be an excellent representative of the program in the professional community of occupational therapy, through clinical work, research, interdisciplinary projects, experiential learning, or work in the profession or local community.

Local residents members of Dickinson College’s Class of 2015

 CARLISLE, Pa. ”“ Magdalena Klara Niedermeyer, daughter of Drs. Thomas Niedermeyer and Linda Mulski of Buxton, graduated from Dickinson College on May 17 with a bachelor’s degree in English and biology. Niedermeyer is a graduate of Cheverus High School.

Keene State celebrates 2015 graduates

KEENE, N.H. — On May 9, Keene State College’s commencement honored the graduating class of 2015. This year’s graduates included the following local students: Tanner Chase of York graduated with a bachelor’s degree in safety and occupational health sciences, Jason Cyr of Saco graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geography, Lindsey Kousaie of York graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and Meaghan Morrison of Kittery graduated with a bachelor’s degree in art.

Dean College announces dean’s list for spring 2015

FRANKLIN, Mass. — Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts named Jamieson Lapoint of Kennebunk and Alyssa Davis of North Waterboro to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

Sarah Walsh goes global in St. John

AMES, Iowa — Over the course of spring semester, Iowa State University students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences took their learning outside the classroom and into a totally hands-on environment. The students traveled to places like Argentina, Brazil and Costa Rica over spring break, and to St. John for the semester, to learn more about chosen areas of study. Sarah Walsh of Kennebunk, majoring in global resource systems, traveled to St. John for the USVI semester program in which they helped create attractive landscapes for food production at a middle school.

Local students earns dean’s list recognition at Norwich University

NORTHFIELD, Vt. — The following students from York County have been recognized on the dean’s list at Norwich University for the spring 2015 semester: Samuel Chaves of Alfred, Cullen Acheson of Arundel, Curtis LaBelle of Buxton, Joshua Woodward of Dayton, Dustin Reinauer of Limerick, Scott O’Brien of North Waterboro, Colin Hurley of Shapleigh and Joshua McDowell of Springvale.

Local residents graduate from Wheaton College

NORTON, Mass. — The following local residents were among the 371 members of the class of 2015 to earn degrees from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts on May 16, during the college’s 180th commencement ceremony: Sean Finn of Kennebunk graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and history, and Emily Galos of Saco graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Haley named to Morrisville State College dean’s list

MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Morrisville State College recently announced that Andrea Haley of Limington was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester.

Cotton achieves Nichols College dean’s list

DUDLEY, Mass. — Katherine Cotton, Class of 2016, of Kennebunk, has achieved dean’s list for the just completed spring term at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts.

O’Keefe graduates from Youngstown State University

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Bridget O’Keefe of Sanford graduated in May from Youngstown State University. O’Keefe received a bachelor’s degree in social work.

Zoe Sayre named to spring 2015 dean’s list at Bucknell University

LEWISBURG, Pa. — Zoe Sayre of Kennebunk, was named to the dean’s list at Bucknell University for the spring semester of 2014-15 academic year.

Coastal Carolina University announces dean’s list for spring 2015

CONWAY, S. C. — Approximately 1,800 students have made the spring semester 2015 dean’s list for academic achievement at Coastal Carolina University. Local students include: Jackson Cogger, a sophomore majoring in management, of Cape Neddick; Jessica Parenteau, a freshman who is undeclared and Mackenzie Tilley, a sophomore majoring in management, both of Saco.

Harmony Morkve graduates from Wake Forest University

WINSTON SALEM, N.C. — Harmony Morkve from Buxton graduated from Wake Forest University on Monday, May 18.

Kaitlyn Wilson added to membership in Collegiate DECA

FULTON, Mo. —  Kaitlyn Wilson of Arundel joined Collegiate DECA at William Woods University during the 2014-15 academic year. Collegiate DECA is an international professional organization open to all students to increase valuable leadership development skills, networking skills, and essential professional skills for future careers. The organization focuses on topics such as marketing, management and entrepreneurship with the added excitement of both state and international competitions.

Murphy named to Clarkson University dean’s list

POTSDAM, N.Y. — Riley Murphy of Limington, a sophomore majoring in mechanical engineering, was named to the dean’s list for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University.

Hurd named Presidential Scholar at Clarkson University

POTSDAM, N.Y. — Cassandra M. Hurd of Lyman, a senior majoring in aeronautical engineering, was named a presidential scholar for the spring 2015 semester at Clarkson University.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine announces dean’s list for spring 2015

STANDISH — The following local students made the dean’s list at Saint Joseph’s College: Ashley Carle and Michelle Stansfield of Berwick; of Buxton: Alyssa Baldino; Preston Bowden Mario Lemieux, and Brooke Souliere of Biddeford; Leah Brown, Lauren Sharples, and Krista Willey, Erica Guimond of East Waterboro; of Hollis Center: Kayla Noyes and Andrew Watt; Grace Bibber and Kyle Hall of Kennebunk; from Kittery Point: Hailey Frisbee; Brittany Racicot and Robert Travers of Lebanon; from Limerick: Danielle Ewing; Elizabeth Prescott of Limington; from North Berwick: Marina Caramihalis and Gretchen McKeen; Courtney Couture of North Waterboro; Amanda Villineau of Parsonsfield; Kelsie Bernier, Travis Godbout, Mira McKenney and Quinn Richardson-Newton of Saco; from Sanford: Kelsey Doiron, Jordan Graves, Allison Legere, Evan Legere, Lauren Legere, Nicole Poirier, and Brittany Roy; Maxwell McCoomb of South Berwick; Kayla Dyer of Waterboro; and Shannon Simpson of York.

Belle Stewart of Arundel earning a degree in veterinary technology Highest Honors, Kathryn Hand of Kennebunkport earning a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management Cum Laude, Mary Dempsey of Kennebunkport earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology Summa Cum Laude, Emma Shapiro of North Waterboro earning a bachelor’s degree in music education cum laude, Abigail Huntress of Saco earning a bachelor’s degree in communication, Molly Wiggin of Saco earning a bachelor’s degree in health management & policy, Benjamin Rideout of Sanford earning a bachelor’s degree in anthropology summa cum laude, Jenna Cote of Sanford earning a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management cum laude, Jessica Manuel of Sanford earning a bachelor’s degree in animal science, Catherine Caron of Wells earning a bachelor’s degree in communication science & disorders magna cum laude, Mallory McPherson of Wells earning a bachelor’s degree in sport studies and Kelly Piecuch of Buxton earning a bachelor’s degree in family studies magna cum laude.

Area residents graduate from Colby College

WATERVILLE — Area residents were among 483 seniors who graduated from Colby College on May 24, receiving bachelor’s degrees at the college’s 194th commencement. Iconic actor and filmmaker Robert Redford was the guest speaker.

Local graduates included: Matthew G. D’Orazio of York is the son of Michael and Bobbie D’Orazio of York and a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. D’Orazio majored in mathematics; Katherine M. Daigle of Springvale is the daughter of Joffre and Rita Daigle of Springvale and a graduate of Sanford High School. Daigle majored in English and American studies; Sara E. George of Limington is the daughter of John and Kathleen George of Limington and a graduate of Bonny Eagle High School, George majored in geology; Sarah L. Leathe of Eliot is the daughter of Jeffrey and Martha Leathe of Eliot and a graduate of Marshwood High School, Leathe majored in creative writing (independent); Samantha R. LeBlanc of Dayton is the daughter of Matthew and Joanne LeBlanc of Dayton and a graduate of Thornton Academy, LeBlanc majored in English; Margaux E. LeBlanc of Kennebunk is the daughter of Arthur and Holly LeBlanc of Kennebunk and a graduate of Kennebunk High School, LeBlanc majored in computer science; Meaghan M. Lewia of Wells is the daughter of Eileen Sheehy of Wells, Maine and Scott Lewia of Wells and a graduate of Wells High School, Lewia majored in economics-mathematics; Bridget C. Olsen of Eliot is the daughter of William Olsen and Maureen Hedges-Olsen of Eliot and a graduate of Marshwood High School, Olsen majored in global studies; Jillian D. Riendeau of South Berwick is the daughter of Dennis and Theresa Riendeau of South Berwick and a graduate of Marshwood High School, Riendeau majored in psychology and English.