Honored

COLCHESTER, Vt. --- The following local residents were named to the spring 2014 Dean’s List at Saint Michael’s College:

Michael Bodreau of Quinebaug, son of Lisa and Steven Bodreau of Quinebaug. Bodreau graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School before coming to Saint Michael’s.

Stephanie Lewis of Thompson, daughter of Kathleen and Stephen Lewis of Thompson. Lewis graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High Sch before coming to Saint Michael’s.

 

Graduates

CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. --- The following local residents have graduated from Boston College:

Eun Kyung DuBois of Brooklyn has graduated magna cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University’s College of Arts & Sciences (major: English);  Melissa Incera of Pomfret has graduated cum laude from Boston College with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University’s College of Arts & Sciences (major: English).

 

On dean's list

ROCHESTER, N.Y. --- The following local residents made the Dean’s List for spring 2013-2014 semester at Rochester Institute of Technology:

Hannah Budd of Eastford, who is in the diagnostic medical sonography program in RIT’s College of Health Sciences and Technology.

Lauren Kelley of Chepachet, who is in the applied mathematics program in RIT’s College of Science.

Nicole Leclair of Woodstock, who is in the visual media program in RIT’s College of Imaging Arts and Sciences.

 

Gets degree

FAIRFIELD --- Kellie Wreschner, a resident of Woodstock, received a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Fairfield University’s School of Nursing at its 64th Commencement exercises, which took place on May 18, 2014, on the campus of Fairfield University.

 

Honored

HARTFORD --- Several local students were named to the spring dean's list at The University of Hartford: Andrew Partlow of Pascoag, Gregory Roto Jr. of Eastford, Chelsea Sondak of Putnam, Jessica Musto of Woodstock.

 

On dean's list

PROVIDENCE --- The following local residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Spring 2014 semester:

Anna Dumais of Pascoag, and a member of the class of 2016,

Sara Gorham of Chepachet, and a member of the class of 2014,

Emily Sachs of Pomfret Center, and a member of the class of 2014.

 

Graduates

LOWELL, Mass. --- Shelley Hopkins of Danielson was among a record number of graduates - 3,478 - presented with diplomas at UMass Lowell’s 2014 Commencement exercises on May 17, 2014,  at the Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell. Hopkins received a master’sdegree in business administration from the Manning School of Business.

 

Graduates

WORCESTER --- The following local residents recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).

Yumiko Kobayashi of Woodstock, was awarded a master of science degree in bioscience administration.

Rachael Matty of Pomfret Center,  was awarded a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering.

Raymond Stockwell of Dayville,  was awarded a bachelor of science degree in electrical and computer engineering.

Travis Van Dale of North Grosvenordale,  was awarded a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering.

 

Gets degree

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.  --- Gabriella Bucci, of Woodstock, graduated from Union College on June 15, 2014. Bucci, a Mathematics major, graduated magna cum laude, receiving a bachelor's degree.

 

Graduates

EAST HARTFORD --- Courtland Thomas has graduated from the Connecticut River Academy at Goodwin College, one of 28 students who represent the first ever class to graduate from the new magnet school. Courtland, of Putnam, celebrated with classmates on June 17, 2014, during a moving ceremony held at Goodwin College in East Hartford. The Academy shares the Goodwin College campus and many of the Connecticut River Academy graduates took college courses at Goodwin.

 

Graduates

HARTFORD --- Chelsea Sondak of Putnam, graduated from the University of Hartford during an on-campus ceremony on May 18, 2014. Sondak earned a Bachelor of Science in health science from the University’s College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions.

 

Gets degree

BOSTON --- Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,321 students in May 2014. Among the graduates was Maya C. Tarabishy, who received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration and Management, Summa Cum Laude.

 

On dean's list

ALBANY, N.Y.  ---- Aideen Hanlon of Pomfret Center was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2014 semester at The College of Saint Rose in Albany.

 

Graduate

WORCESTER — The following local students graduated May 17, 2014 from  Assumption College: Sarah Williams of Pascoag, graduated with a major in Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior and a minor in Management; Jamie Young of Pascoag, graduated with a major in History.

 

Honored

WALTHAM, Mass. --- Several local students were named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Bentley University including: 

Natalie Minard, a Freshman from Pomfret Center, was named to the Dean’s List. 

Matthew Bourdeau, a Junior from Thompson was named to the President’s List.

Kyle Lasewicz, a Junior from Thompson was named to the Dean’s List.

 

Graduates

WORCESTER --- The following local students received degrees from the College of the Holy Cross on May

23, 2014:  Kristo Bolano, of Brooklyn received a bachelor of arts degree; Zachary Sisko, of Brooklyn received a bachelor of arts degree;  Laura Alves, of North Grosvenordale received a bachelor of arts degree, cum laude

 

Gets degree

POULTNEY, Vt. --- Richard Telford of Pomfret Center graduated from Green Mountain College May 17, 2014, with a Master of Science in Environmental Studies.

 

Inducted into society

DUDLEY --- John Sullivan, of North Grosvenordale, nd the Nichols Class of 2014, has been inducted into the Omicron Delta Epsilon honors society, which recognizes students who have excelled in the field of economics.

 

 

 

PUTNAM — Master Mike Bogdanski and Master Kristin Duethorn of Quest Martial Arts recently promoted the following students.

Orange Dragon

Garrett Belleville

Carrina Cook

Owen LePage

David Sumner

Collin Tracz

Green Dragon 

Aidan Tyler

American Dragon

Evelyn Young

Child Yellow

Sawyer Britt

Paul Poplasky

Isbel Sumner

Jack Sumner

Child Oragne

Bella Andersen

Kyler Blanchette

Samuel Desmond

Michael Lowery

Zachary Underwood

Orange/ Blue

Vincent Adonizio

Tobias Dexter

Blue/White

Avery Butler

Jordyn Butler

Blue

Alec Rawson

Green/Black

Arianna Garnsey

Red/White

Connor Taylor

Red /Black

Linsey Arends

Seth Dootson

AQnnie Griffen

Sophie Griffen

Jeffery Gibbs

Red

Emma Brock

Adult Orange

Kayla Cosabile

Scarlet Labbe

Nils Larson

8 GUP Blue

Caitin Child

Chris Desmond

Rich Dubois

5 GUP Green

Joe Andujar

4 GUP Green

Anne Dilko

Kevin Filchak

Madison Hopkins

Michael McKeon

Frederick Ullrich

3 GUP Red

Robert Adonizio

Lydia Smith

2 GUP Red

Adriana Anderson 

Dave Anderson

Rachelle Davis

1 GUP red

Gary Pazienza

 

 

By Ron P. Coderre

The recent death of Deborah “Deb’ Pratt went almost unnoticed with the exception of the sorrow shared by her family and very close friends.  Pratt who was a dedicated employee of the Putnam School District died Aug. 21, 2014.

Deb Pratt was what is normally described as a person who is a great behind the scenes individual.  Not one to look for accolades, Pratt was a faithful servant in every capacity she was asked to undertake while employed at Putnam High School or in the volunteer organizations in which she was a member.

At Putnam High School, Pratt was best known for her work as an assistant to the Director of Athletics position.  Anyone who attended Clipper men’s or women’s basketball games of football contests would always be greeted with a smile and friendly hello by Pratt.  She was the person responsible for oversight at all games, a job she took very seriously.

During her tenure in the Putnam High School athletic office, Pratt worked for a number of Athletic Directors and was cherished by each.  She started when she was asked to assist Bob Demars.  Then she worked for AD’s Chris Coderre, Pat Devine and most recently for Rick Konieczni.

“Deb Pratt was a lady who was liked by everyone who met her.  She treated everyone equally in all that she did.  She was a dedicated worker who toiled long hours to ensure that the student athletes at Putnam were well cared for.  She always did more than what was asked of her.  Her death leaves a big void in the Clipper athletic department,” said former Putnam Athletic Director Chris Coderre.

In recent years Pratt was an active member of the Putnam Lions Club and the Woodstock Volunteer Fire Department.  She enjoyed helping others.  Volunteerism was a niche that helped her fill that part of her life.  She is survived by a son, Joshua Pratt of Woodstock.

Individuals who wish to honor Pratt’s life are encouraged to support the Deborah L. Pratt Scholarship Fund, c/o Putnam High School, 152 Woodstock Ave., Putnam, CT 06260.