Honors Convocation 2023
Welcome to the virtual Paula Bouchard Jacques Honors Convocation, the event that celebrates students with the top GPA in their major for each class year. More than 180 students representing SUNY Canton’s 31 bachelor’s degrees, 20 associate degrees, and 2 certificate programs received an award.
All of you exhibit the founding principles of SUNY Canton -- hard work and perseverance. The College community applauds your efforts to rise to the challenge everyday. Congratulations!
Recipients of Special Recognition
The David R. Maynard Student Activities Award
Zion Sankey
Zion Sankey is a Sports Management major from Schenectady, NY. Zion has hit the ground running within student life since transferring from Adirondack Community College, where he was also very active, serving as a Resident Assistant there. Although this Pandemic has been very difficult for him and many students, Zion has consistently been active and involved on this campus, virtually attending meetings and programs throughout the past few years. Zion is a student leader in several campus organizations, including Student Government Association – Secretary, Gamma Zeta Sigma, Inc. Fraternity, Brother 2 Brother Club. Beyond this, Zion has also been very active in Intramural Sports. Zion is well respected by his peers, staff, and faculty. During his tenure at Canton, he has also served on the College Association, Inc. Board of Directors – Student Representative. Most importantly, Zion has done very well within his academic career.
After he graduates this May, Zion plans to find work within his field of studies.
Richard W. Miller Excellence Award
Sara Lynch
Sara Lynch is a student in the Electrical Engineering Technology (B. Tech) degree program. She is a good student and determined to complete her degree and become engineering professional. Sara has been on the Dean’s honors list, part-time academic honors list, and has a total grade point average (GPA) of 3.70. Sara is a student member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) at SUNY Canton, and she exhibits the highest standards of professionalism.
Academic Award Recipients
School of Business and Liberal Arts
Accounting
John Seamans
Business Administration, AAS
Ashten A. Morris
Cameron O'Neil
Business Administration, AS
Owen R. Larrow
Charles A. Murray, 2023
Early Childhood
Haley Park
Jennifer J. Schieble
Liberal Arts: General Studies
Mckenna R. Christiansen
Kelson M. Hooper
Agribusiness Management
Gennifer Boyer
Applied Psychology
Hannah Castro-Lazano
Brooke A. Foster
Jenna M. Froio
Edward J. Gallant
Jaelynn Jessmer
Ashley M. Oliver
Leslie Teriele
Caydence V. Zawsky
Early Childhood Care & Management
Angelina Breen
Fatima A. Hassad-Khan
Raven E. Murphy
Jamie M. Peck
Hannah M. Reed
Esports Management
Harry J. Browne
Alexis D. Paute
Ashton M. Samara
Finance
Zachary C. Davis
Ruth M. DeVeronica
Conner M. Flynn
Eden J. Lockwood
Emily R. Musingo
Megan Woodard
Health Care Management
Katie L. Bartlett
Lisa M. Lawrence
Alexis N. Rifkin
Jessica S. Sankey
Jerimiah L. Sullivan
Kayla L. Tripp
Legal Studies
Carol Alagna
Claudia D. Benitez
Nelson Bricker
Sonny A. Buffalo
Anthony A. Driscoll
Leslie D. Eklund
Debora L. Hall
Madison E. Henning
Matteson Hoehn
Genna Ihlenburg
Yisroel Pearlman
Jennifer J. Sydow
Management
Tanner R. Amell
Pierce M. Diamond
Shannel R. Garrow
Morgan Elisa
Technological Communications
Anthony M. Cantando
Shelby Currier
Erin Stickney
Canino School of Engineering Technology
Electrical Construction and Maintenance
Joshua A. Hall
Automotive Technology
Eric Armstrong
Civil Engineering Technology
Mathew T. Dean
Electrical Engineering Technology, AAS
Lawson M. Snell
Lucas J. Saumier
Engineering Science 2+2
Nicholas Abrantes, 2023
Israel Akande, 2022
Engineering Science, AS
Will R. Taylor
Peter W. Parrish
HVAC Trades, AOS
Reed A. Nichols
David P. Necaise
Mechanical Engineering Technology, AAS
William J. Churchill
Claire C. Noftell
Civil & Environmental Engineering Technology
Kenan R. Bilong
Brendan A. Morrow
Sebastian Paquette
Lucas Roy
Electrical Engineering Technology
Jeffrey P. Crump
Mahala McIntosh
Kirk E. Black
Van Moussavou
Game Design and Development
Kyle S. Chen
Karissa R. Collins
Nicholas A. Dustin
Daniel M. Folk
Brandon Freeman
Tobias N. Hall
Jennifer G. Homrighaus
Lea A. O'Brien
Christian J. Heyl
Graphic and Multimedia Design
Lydia Austin
Charlotte Baldwin
Joshua A. Conte
Jonathan C. Oakes
Industrial Technology Management
Kyle Fingar
Information Technology
Zachary D. Ammann
Dylan T. Bradley
Jeffery W. Dumas
Patrick M. Madonna
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ethan J. Leibeck
Nathan R. Spooner
Richard B. Joiner
William J. Churchill
Claire C. Noftell
Mechatronics Technology
Calista J. Fraser
Eli J. Larson
Matthew T. Passaretti
Daryll L. Walker
School of Science, Health and Criminal Justice
Practical Nursing
Breanna M. Taraska
Criminal Justice
Alec J. Gorman
Brady P. Morrison
Individual Studies
Betsy M. Cronk
Nursing, AAS
Kaitlynn Long
Cassidy B. Michalicka
Physical Therapist Assistant
Sarah P. Balcom
Caleb Knowles
Hailey Matthews
Justin M. Walsh
Veterinary Science Technology
Molly S. King
Crime Analysis
Megan E. Cowles
Abigail John
Kimberly Lugo
Rouba J. Saleh
Criminal Investigation
Joseph D. Mastro
Nicholas C. Oddey
Hannah M. Phillips
Alexis Pitts
Cybersecurity
Kevin R. Clary
Xavier J. Collins
Lisa Devens
Vincent, DeVito
Tyler Hardial
Jeremy D. McHatton
Kyle Meagher
Sarah Mohamed
Andrew D. Muha
Daniel Parker
Domenico Priante
Natalee Ricca
Emergency Management
Ryan M. Murphy
Paula E. WIlson
Forensic Criminology
Jaina Gibbons
Isabella J. Joy
Nevaeh D. Seabron
Sommer D. Shmidl
Funeral Services Administration
Elizabeth M. Brennan
Miranda J. Mejia
Marianna C. Morgan
Tessa L. Strauch
Health and Fitness Promotion
Christopher S. Hall
Alayna Taraska
Hayden R. Todd
Jordyn Whitton
Homeland Security
Mark H. McGrath
Alyssa L. Pitcheralle
Adam A. Szlamczynski
Brittany Taylor
Law Enforcement Leadership
Emma E. Hicks
Shinshin G. Leiva
Chad N. Mason
Nursing, BS
Michael B. Jent
Dekoda L. Matthews
Maraiyah A. Perez
Emma S. Rupert
Nayrouz Sadoun
Martha J. Stiles
Marley Yerdon
Sports Management
Brogan P. LaRose
Kyra OKeefe
Cadin C. Taggart
Veterinary Service Administration
Jaynne R. Alcock
Sarah Messinger
Veterinary Technology
Roxanne J. Auger-Thompson
Emma S. Clark
Violet M. Reyes
Madalyn M. Seguin
Undeclared
Jace A. Robert
Alpha Phi Sigma
National Honor Society for Students in Criminal Justice
Nislei N. Alvarado
Cassidy Antwi
Brooke Ayers
Christopher Ayers
Victoria Biegel
McKenna Bourgeois
Lindsey Bradley
Jayda Buckley
Teresa Burnor
Liam Cavanaugh
Abigail P. Culbertson
Heather Daoust
Edward Gallant III
Leah M. Kerensky
Monica Lindsey
Brandon Montroy
Benjamin E. Muckey
Shauna L. Parkinson
Leslie A. Perri
Tasia Robinson
Teresa Scarduzio
Ashley Schillinger
Mycah I. Stuckey
Joanne Sullivan
Matthew S. Svarczkopf
Chi Alpha Epsilon
National Honor Society for Students in Academic Development Programs
Tyriq Barnes
Austin Brault
Emily Caplette
Jamie Carey
Amber Curtis
Nicole Flores
Thomas Guilfoil
Sydney Hamilton
Kyann Jemmott
Abdelmajid Mahamadabdallah
Melinda Orologio
Virginia Surdez
Golden Key
International Honour Society for Students Enrolled in a Baccalaureate Program
Kara Deweese
Lauren Frank
Ian Frederick
Granit Perzhita
Jeanette Richetti
Ashley Schillinger
Kenny Van Ryn
Honors Program
Students who have taken one or more Honors courses
Israel Akande
Carter Aldridge
Trey Barnes
Amanda Bird
Jonah Black
Teresa Burnor
Isaiah Canty
William Cerne
Kyle Chen
Emma Clark
Chloe Combs
Joie Culkin
Thomas Cunningham
Danielle Eggleston
Raquel Francis
Danielle Grimsey
Gabrielle Gyampoh
Lorianna Hall
Jordan Knapp
Kayleigh Knoll
Emily Matthew
Maelea Mercado
Alexis Metott
Peyton Nadeau
Brendan O'Neill
Patrick Prince
Taylor Risdale
Nathan Rishe
Shelby Roberts
Rachel Safrit
Dylan Salica
Chet Sourwine
Mycah Stuckey
Fahmida Tafader
Jenna VanAllen
Jamie Vogt
Isabella Wenslow
Michael Wilson
Edward Zellar
Phi Theta Kappa
International Honor Society for Students at Two-Year Colleges
Shelbie Baldwin
Rebecca Blackmon
Conagher Buckmaster
Victoria Bulson
Teresa Burnor
Sidei Clouden
Kaitlyn Daniels
Keegan Fawcett
Andrew Fitch
Kiernan Gibson
Thomas Guilfoil
Logan Gushea
Caprice Ladue
Danny Lucey
Paige Monacelli
Katie Palmer
Adam Petric
Jazmine Reynolds
Abigail Shearer
Hannah Shippee
Ethan White
Tau Alpha Pi
National Honor Society for Students in Engineering Technologies
Caleb Bondy
Jonathan Monnat
Conner Morse
Bryan O'Hearon
Micheal Remington
Kenneth Timerman
Benjamin York
Peter Xanthaky
Tau Phi Zeta
First National Honor Society for Students in Veterinary Science
Rebecca J. Bernier
Patricia Ann Breen
Dharma Chevalier
Kyra R. Flynn
Isabel Serenity Gonzalez
Alexis E. Grotto
Darniesha Hall
Kristina Marie Hartung
Hailley L. Hawk
Danielle N. Holsopple
Kyann L. Jemmott
Kayleigh Patricia Knoll
Grace Elizabeth Lyon
Saige Papariello
Meghan Phillips
Hannah Shippee
Madison Pelhan Skopeck
Natalia Wallace