Campus Notes

Natasha Kormanik of Sandy Hook has been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va.

Erin Dennen, the daughter of Susan and Mark Dennen of Sandy Hook, has been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt. Erin is a senior majoring in business administration.

Andrew Rote, a senior at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Penn., has been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester.

Newtown resident Kristen DeCesare has been placed on the dean’s list at Quinnipiac University for the fall semester.

Michael Dominic Taylor, a junior at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, was named an Ernest F. Hollings Fellow by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Michael was selected due to his outstanding work in biology and environmental studies at Bowdoin and his potential as a leader in the field of natural science research. The fellowship includes a two-year tuition scholarship as well as summer internship to conduct research.

Michael has completed work at Bowdoin in marine fisheries management, ecosystem functioning and is studying ornithology and environmental policy and economics.

Michael is a resident staff member at the college and a member of the varsity sailing team. This spring he will participate with other Bowdoin students in building a park in the slums of Lima, Peru.

Lesley E. Siegel of Newtown has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Connecticut College.

Sarah Adams-Shepherd of Newtown and Alexander Rote of Sandy Hook have been placed on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Curry College in Milton, Mass.

Erin Delohery and Elana Tenenbaum of Newtown have been placed on the Syracuse University School of Architecture dean’s list for the fall semester.

Melissa Landin has been place on the dean’s list for the fall semester at Fairfield University.

Jessica Marie Schmalz, a sophomore at Hollins University in Roanoke, Va., has been named an honor student for the fall semester. She is the daughter of Jaeo and John Schmalz of Sandy Hook.

Sandy Hook resident Caitlin Dalton, a freshman at St Bonaventure University has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. Area resident Kelly Rodden, a junior majoring in elementary and special education has been named to the dean’s list at St Bonaventure University. Sandy Hook resident Joseph Gantert, a junior at St Bonaventure University has been named to the dean’s list.