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Schools Notebook: Local collegians recognized

by | Jan 26, 2026 | Education

Hopkinton’s Emily Jurasek graduated with a B.S. in hospitality management from James Madison University during commencement exercises in December. She also was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester.

Also at James Madison, Olympia Deisenroth was named to the president’s list. …

Charles Petruney and Dylan Ruff, both majoring in business administration with management concentration, were named to the dean’s list at Saint Anselm College. …

At Assumption University, Nicholas Paharik and Giovanna Freitas were named to the dean’s list. …

At Southern New Hampshire University, Jennifer Townsend, Elizabeth Demont and Naeem Sutton earned spots on the president’s list, while Valerie Tapanainen was named to the dean’s list. …

At the University of Wisconsin, Nathan Hung (College of Letters and Science), Anagha Kulkarni (School of Education) and Cathryn Leighton (School of Business) were named to the dean’s list, while Prithvi Venkatesh (College of Engineering), Cullan Wickramasuriya (College of Engineering) and Benjamin Yang (College of Engineering) earned spots on the dean’s honor list. …

Brayden Jochim was named to the dean’s list at Purdue University, where he is an engineering student. …

Lily O’Hara was named to the dean’s list at the College of Charleston. …

Sophia Matsoukas earned a spot on the dean’s list at SUNY New Paltz.

Editor’s note: Information for college honors is provided by the schools. Those interested in being included in this section should forward the official notification or request for the school to email it to editor@hopkintonindependent.com.

Marathon Committee offers scholarships

The Marathon Fund Committee will award eight $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hopkinton. Applications are available at the Town Manager’s Office in Town Hall, the Guidance Department at Hopkinton High School, on the town website at hopkintonma.gov, or by calling the Town Manager’s Office at 508-497-9701.

Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college or university and have earned at least one high school varsity letter. Applicants also must have demonstrated a willingness to give their best effort in academics and extracurricular activities. Completed applications should be turned in to the Town Manager’s Office by Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m.

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