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September 18, 2012

Students named to CCC President's List

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PLATTSBURGH — The following students were named to the President’s List at Clinton Community College for spring 2012.

Altona: Sheila P. Mousseau; Cadyville: Nancy A. LeFevre, Alan M. Rock, Kimberly Uhelsky; Champlain: Tracy L. Barcomb, Tanner Hooker, Katelyn Neverett, Eric R. Vancour; Chazy: Jannette L. Drake, Robert E. Guay, Tamie L. Herring, Karen C. Mace; Dannemora: Ashley B. Sines; Elizabethtown: Livingston L. Hatch; Ellenburg Depot: Kim Ann Wright; Keeseville: Gabrielle L. Courson, Jordan L. Finnegan, Randy Martin, Kristin Sheehan.

Also, Lyon Mountain: Jessica M. Bushey; Malone: Jacob P. Powers, Brent L. Rogers; Mooers Forks: Mariusz Kuzmin; Morrisonville: Christine A. Guyette, Susan-Marie N. Hagar, Richard L. Lamoy, Travis C. Luther, Cole C. Martin, Shena L. Walantus, Chad J. Walker; Peru: Eric L. Allen, Lisa Willingham, Nicholas J. Zagrodzki.

Also, Plattsburgh: Abbey M. Barkocy, Nathan Breyette, Julie A. Brucker, Rebecka L. Christiana, Evan J. Cobb, Thomas J. Curran, Savanna K. Dandrow, Sarah R. Ducatte, Kyle A. Edele, Caitlin B. Gomez-Hall, Heather Hayes, Brittani M. Hellen, Alisen N. Lafaive, Diane A. Lamberton, Travis J. Lamica, Patricia Lane, Shelli A. Lunna, Andrew J. Maliniak, Giovanni B. Minardi, Jessica M. Oakes, Seth C. Parker, Meghan N. Rathbun, Christopher D. Shaffer, Cassandra M. Soper, Nathan M. VanNortwick, Cory J. Vassar, Jennifer M. Wilson, Koby K. Wolfe.

Also, Rouses Point: Haley E. Brannen, Linda B. Favro, Tricia A. Guay, Kathleen C. Mark, Rebekah R. Treadwell; Saranac Lake: Walter M. Rooks; Schroon Lake: Ashley M. Whitty; Schuyler Falls: Christoper M. Bowlby, Christopher L. Lewis; Upper Jay: Danielle E. Cave, Malynda L. Miller; West Chazy: Tina M. Chagnon, Caitlin J. Craig, Stephanie L. Howard; Westport: Michael E. Mrozik.

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