At the College of Saint Rose in Albany, N.Y., two residents graduated during the graduation ceremony. Andrew Kelkres received his bachelor of arts degree and Jennifer Dunseith received her bachelor of science degree.

Julie Tschorn Seabury, daughter of Robert and Edith Tschorn of the Hawleyville section of Newtown and a 1987 Newtown High School graduate, received her foctorate of physical therapy degree from the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on May 17.

Adam Warren, son of Rex and Laura Warren of Sandy Hook, was placed on the Dean’s list at Johnson & Wales University for the 2008 Spring term.

At Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Erin Baier, Kelsey Cantore, and Christopher Wolcott made the Dean’s List by earning a grade point average of at least 3.5 and by maintaining full-time status as students.

Monica Strzelecki of Sandy Hook was named to the Dean’s List at Hofstra University, Hempstead, N.Y., for the fall 2007 semester.

At Cornell University on May 25, Joshua Ethan Stern received his juris degree in law and Lee Jay Sandberg received his bachelor of science degree in industrial and labor relations during the graduation ceremony.

Jenny R. Urfer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G. Urfer, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2008 semester at Alfred University, Alfred, N.Y. She is a sophomore in the School of Art and Design. Students must earn at least a 3.3 grade point average to qualify for Dean’s List.

Alexa A. Vacaro received recognition for her outstanding work at the University of Scranton during the university’s class night. Alexa was the recipient of the Excellence in Elementary Education Award. She earned her bachelor’s degree in elementary education with a minor in Spanish. She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Alpha Mu Gamma. Alexa also participated in Scranton Emerging Leaders I and II, music ministry; the university concert band and volunteered at the Los Pinos Orphanage while studying in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Joshua Muniz, son of Peter J. Muniz and Ivette Feliciano-Muniz, was named to the spring term 2008 Dean’s List at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford. Choate Rosemary Hall is an independent secondary school, and it enrolls 848 boarding and day students.

At Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H., on May 17, Andrea Szabo was named to the Dean’s List. Andrea is a junior majoring in liberal arts. She earned the Dean’s List recognition by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.65.

David Wilkins was named to the spring semester 2008 Dean’s List at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The Dean’s List at Georgetown University comprises students who attain a grade point average of 3.5 or more.

In New Milford, Briana Berg made the honor roll and Lisa Favicchia made the high honor roll at Canterbury School.

Donald Gorton, formerly of Newtown and son of Elwin Gorton and Donna Jimatis Gorton, is a student at Whitehall Jr-Sr High School who joined a select group of students representing their school, community, and country as People to People student leaders. Donald was accepted into the People to People Leadership Summit at Harvard University, Boston, from July 12 to July 18. All students accepted into the People to People program must meet rigorous academic and leadership requirements. Donald was nominated and accepted for the honor based on outstanding scholastic merit, civic involvement, and leadership potential.

At the University of Massachusetts, Boston, John Giannettino of Sandy Hook was named to the Dean’s List. To make the Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts, students must maintain a grade point average of at least 3.5.