STAFF REPORTS
POTSDAM, N.Y. — The State University of New York at Potsdam will recognize nearly 900 candidates for graduation during the College’s 2018 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 19. The SUNY Potsdam Class of 2018 will be awarded baccalaureate and master’s degrees at the ceremony.
The local graduates include:
- Frances Anastasia of Spencerport, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science
- Alexis Barnes of Williamsville, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
- Rebecca Barrett of Fairport, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and International Studies
- Courtney Bearce of Henrietta, NY, graduating with a Master of Science degree in Organizational Performance and Technology
- Shanauree Beaty of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English/Creative Writing and Speech Communication
- John Bezek of Webster, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies
- Cameron Bibens of Webster, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Childhood/Early Childhood Education
- Leah Bisson of Akron, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies
- Erin Bonner of Buffalo, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Music degree in Music Education
- Sarah Boyle of Kent, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health
- Brian Brancato of Fairport, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
- Danielle Brennan of Churchville, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
- Mitchell Brownell of Springville, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Musical Studies
- Brandon Burgess of Middleport, NY, graduating with a Master of Music degree in Music Performance
- Eugene Carvin of Webster, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication
- Breanne Ciovacco of North Tonawanda, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Philosophy
- Grey Conderman of Rochester, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre
- Mackenzie Cook of South Wales, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology
- Jamie Dojka of Buffalo, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
- Olivia Germain of Hamburg, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio
- Allison Grant of Buffalo, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
- Alexandria Guinness of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Physics
- Joshua Harrington of Allegany, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice Studies
- Imari Hill of Henrietta, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology and Archaeological Studies
- Gabriella Holevinski of North Tonawanda, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry
- Beverly Holtz of Buffalo, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
- Thomas Hoornbeck of Pittsford, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
- Joseph Jackson of Webster, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing
- Brandon Keough of Henrietta, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology
- Kyle Lee of Penfield, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance
- Emily Lotocki of Hamburg, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre
- David Magowan of West Seneca, NY, graduating summa cum laude with both a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and French
- Samantha Martin of Penfield, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance and Music Business
- Christopher Mayrose of West Seneca, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
- Paul McKay of Buffalo, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
- Alexandria Menteer of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Archaeological Studies
- Andrew Mietelski of Fairport, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication
- Tess Miller of Hamburg, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
- Melenie Murray of Angola, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology
- Bridget Orth of Lakeview, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology
- Jessica Quimby of Youngstown, NY, graduating with distinction with a Master of Science in Education degree in Literacy Specialization
- Austin Raetz of Churchville, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
- Genevieve Ruhland of North Chili, NY, graduating summa cum laude with both a Bachelor of Music and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and Mathematics
- Lucas Saladin of Rochester, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Performance and Computer Science
- Joshua Sanderson of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology
- Benjamin Shelton of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
- Danielle Smith of Rochester, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health and Psychology
- Dakota Spinner of East Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History
- Jenna Stufkosky of Grand Island, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
- Ryan Sullivan of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Master of Science in Education degree in Special Education
- Sean Tierson of Webster, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Business
- Alicia Twoey of Sanborn, NY, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio
- Madeline VanderVoort of Rochester, NY, graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education
- Samantha Veihdeffer of Niagara Falls, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology
- Emily Wright of Silver Creek, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Business
- Kristie Yager of Rochester, NY, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology
- Ian Yeara of Rochester, NY, graduating with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Business
At Commencement, SUNY Potsdam honors students who have either earned their degree or are eligible to graduate during that calendar year. For more information about Commencement at SUNY Potsdam, visit http://www.potsdam.edu/commencement.
