Samantha Dayter
Samantha (Sam) Dayter of Cohoes is an award-winning two-sport athlete working on her third degree at SUNY Canton.
“I graduated with my associate degree in nursing in May of 2022 and my Bachelor of Nursing in May of 2023,” she said. “I will graduate with my Bachelor of Psychology in May 2024. I plan to continue to work as a Pediatric Mental Health Nurse after graduation.”
Sam originally chose Nursing because she wanted a challenging and rewarding major. She also played on both the women’s lacrosse and women’s basketball teams during her college career.
“One of the best things about SUNY Canton is that you truly can get involved in anything you want,” she said. “I got to experience playing on two teams, being a peer tutor, participating in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and so much more.”
Sam is a three-time NAC MVP in lacrosse and was selected for the NAC First All-Conference Team three years in a row. She was also named female student athlete of the year twice. Sam also received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence in 2023. The women’s lacrosse team has won a remarkable three NAC Championships since 2019.