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Schools Notebook: Local collegians thrive

by | Jan 26, 2024 | Education

Hopkinton’s Emmaline Kent was named to the president’s list at Husson University. Kent is studying toward a degree in mass communications-marketing communications, with certificates in digital and social media marketing, filmmaking and graphic design. …

At Stonehill College, Ian Cann and Brooklyn McDermott-Hyland were named to the dean’s list. …

Dylan Goldman, whose primary major is health sciences, earned a spot on the dean’s list at Springfield College. …

At Roger Williams University, Madison Hadley, Korbin Johnson, Lauren Pantazes, Amelia Pickard and Tyler Zanini were named to the dean’s list. …

Hannah Polk and Lily Kasper earned spots on the president’s list at Plymouth State University. …

At Bridgewater State University, Nia Alvarado-Rodriguez, Thomas Engel-Chatten, Taneja Forero, Rebecca Gallant, Jess Harris, Grace Joseph, Courtney Olafsen and Madelyn Scannell were named to the dean’s list. …

Cam Jerrett was named to the dean’s list at Clarkson University. …

At Hofstra University, junior Dylan Morin, a theater arts major, and junior Matthew Regan, majoring in film studies and production, were named to the dean’s list. …

At Southern New Hampshire University, Jennifer Townsend, Maura Purcell and Zachary Levy earned spots on the president’s list, while Kayla Markovich and Tyler Chesters were named to the dean’s list. …

Tanya Khan, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in computer science and interactive media and game development-technology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project titled Chelsea Mill Creek Salt Marsh Restoration.

Marathon Fund scholarship available

The Marathon Fund Committee will award six $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Hopkinton, earned at least one high school varsity letter, and are headed to a two- or four-year college. Applicants also must have demonstrated a willingness to give their best effort in academics and extracurricular activities.

Applications are available at the Select Board/Town Manager’s Office at Town Hall (508-497-9701), the Hopkinton High School Guidance Department or via the town’s website (hopkintonma.gov). Deadline to apply is April 12 at 2 p.m.

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