The Alternative Press

The following New Jersey residents were recently honored at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, N.Y. for making the fall Dean’s List.

 

The Dean’s List distinction is awarded each semester to students who have carried at least 12 graded credits with a minimum semester GPA of 3.5.

 

To further foster scholarly activity and recognize academic achievement, the faculty, upon the recommendation of the Academic Standards Committee, may confer the title of Aquinas Scholar, selected from the junior or senior class, or Ralph Scholar, selected from the sophomore class.

 

Aquinas and Ralph Scholars have attained a high degree of proficiency in their studies and have demonstrated initiatives and activities that exemplify a sincere commitment to learning at Mount Saint Mary College.

 

This year’s Aquinas Scholars, named for Thomas Aquinas, a Dominican, include Emily Blew of Columbus, N.J. Aquinas Scholars must have a GPA of at least 3.6. Only 5 percent of a division within a class, or three students per division per class, whichever is larger, may be chosen.

 

This year’s Ralph Scholars, named for Sr. Mary Vincent Ralph, OP, co-founder of the college and its first academic dean, include Shannon Piro of Cedar Grove, N.J. Ralph Scholars must have a GPA of at least 3.4. Only 5 percent of the class may be chosen.

 

 

Fall 2013 Dean’s List:

 

 

Linda Abad, Franklin Lakes, nursing

 

Cassandra Behre, Ogdensburg, math

 

Emily Blew, Columbus, nursing

 

Anthony D'Agostino, Wallington, accounting

 

Courtney Fahy, Wantage, English

 

Sarah Favata, Northvale, history

 

Alexander Florez, Madison, math

 

Alessandra Golden, River Edge, psychology

 

Jessica Goodlow, Brick, nursing

 

Melanie Hofbauer, Woodcliff Lake, biology/ pre-med

 

Tricia LaSasso, Middlesex, psychology/physical therapy

 

Casey McKavanagh, Matawan, psychology/physical therapy

 

Jenna Padavano, Flemington, nursing

 

Courtney Payoczkowski, Paramus, psychology/physical therapy

 

Robert Petrarca, Pompton Plains, communications

 

Shannon Piro, Cedar Grove, nursing

 

Imani Stamper, Roselle, accounting

 

Allison Turnbach, Brick, psychology

 

Christina Vona, Brick, math

 

Kathryn Zubicki, Kearny, biology/physical therapy

 

 

 

Mount Saint Mary College, located 60 miles north of New York City, is ranked a Top-Tier Regional University (North) by U.S. News & World Report, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs preparing students for careers in healthcare, business, education, social services, communication/media and more.

 

 

For further information, please visit www.msmc.edu