Andover area quilter, Betsy Abbott, has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2010 American Quilter's Society (AQS) Quilt Show and Contest, being held March 24 through 27, at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pa. Abbott has been chosen to display the quilt, Tidepool Treasure. The annual contest is offering more than $42,000 in total prize money.
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Cameron Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Brien of Lawrence, has been named to the commended list at Tabor Academy for the first semester of the 2009-2010 academic year. Brien is a member of the Class of 2010.
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Yogi Layne, child of Tracy and Stuart Layne of Andover, has been named to the honor roll at Phillips Exeter Academy, having earned honors.
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Megan Monroe of Methuen was named to the dean's list at Salem State College for the fall 2009 semester.
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Alexander Lennon, son of J. Matthew and Mary Ann Lennon of Andover, began his first year at Saint Michael's College this semester. Lennon is a graduate of Andover High School.
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Leah McKnight of Andover, daughter of Helen and Robert McKnight, entered Colgate University with the class of 2013 in late August. McKnight is a graduate of Brooks School.
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Mackenzie Pelletier, daughter of Kathy Pelletier of Danvers and Brian Pelletier of Andover, has been named to the dean's list at Hamilton College for the 2009 fall semester. Pelletier, a senior majoring in economics, is a graduate of The Governor's Academy.
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Jaclyn Specht, daughter of Rebecca and Scott Specht of North Andover, has been named to the dean's list at Hamilton College for the 2009 fall semester. Specht, a sophomore, is a graduate of North Andover High School.
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Army Pvt. Luis Aponte has graduated from One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. The course of instruction included basic combat training and advanced individual training (AIT). The basic trainee received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Aponte is a 2005 graduate of Methuen High School. He is the son of Janet Aponte of Methuen.
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Army Pvt. Alexander Crowell has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics. Crowell is a 2001 graduate of Methuen High School. He is the son of Clara and Steven Crowell of Methuen.
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Marc Turiano of Andover has been named an outstanding future professional by the Massachusetts Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (MAHPERD). Turiano will graduate from Salem State College this spring. He currently boasts a 3.9 grade point average and is a frequent recipient of dean's list honors. Turiano is the assistant volleyball coach to Salem State College and St. John's Prep, and head coach for the U-15 North Shore Junior Olympic Volleyball program. He is a member of the MAHPERD Council of Future Professionals and serves as an executive board member for Salem State's Sport and Movement Science Club.
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On Friday, March 5, Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School held its annual Science Fair. At this event, Andover residents, Jae Mun Bang and Jeffrey Springwater, were recognized for their submissions in the Biology 2 division and 12th Grade Physical Sciences division respectively. Jae Mun Bang's project on eating spices and heart rate earned him, and his partner Steven Li, a junior at Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, an honorable mention. Jeffrey Springwater's project earned him, and his partner Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School senior Mark Corcoran, first place in describing turbine blade design. Jae Mun Bang lives with his guardian, Mr. Moon Hang-Lee in Andover, while Jeffrey Springwater is the son of Dr. and Mrs. David Springwater, also of Andover.
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Katherine Nichols of Andover qualified for the spring semester dean's list at Babson College.
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John Chartier of Andover qualified for the spring semester dean's list at Babson College.
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Thomas Degregorio of Lawrence earned academic honors for the spring 2009 semester and was named to the dean's list at Northern Essex Community College.
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Abigail Cook, daughter of Douglas and Amy Cook of Andover, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bucknell University. She is a 2009 graduate of Andover High School.
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Devin Geary, daughter of Joseph and Ann Geary of Andover, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bucknell University. She is a 2008 graduate of Andover High School.
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Julie Ingram, daughter of Jeffrey and Jane Ingram of Andover, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bucknell University. She is a 2009 graduate of Phillips Academy.
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Ian Reddick, son of Paul and Sherri Reddick of North Andover, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bucknell University. He is a 2008 graduate of North Andover High School.
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Bradley Yount, son of Bradley and Ann Yount of Andover, was named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Bucknell University. He is a 2006 graduate of Andover High School.
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The following Andover residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at North Shore Community College — Francisco A. Almonte, George J. Chongris, Amanda C. Davolio, Janae Lundstrom, Gretchen Magner, Julie E. Ouellette, Michael J. Plunkett, Jonathan S. Shapiro, Andrea Wegner.
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The following Lawrence residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at North Shore Community College — Caitlin M. McGovern, James B. Hall, Sabrina M. Markham, Jessica L. Partridge, Matthew Swift.
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The following Methuen residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at North Shore Community College — Alisha A. Abesamra, Christopher J. Angelo, Justin E. Brown, Stacie E. Cashman, Diane M. Clausen, Cory S. Marcinuk, Matthew E. Redlon, Michael Richard, Krystine Rudolph.
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Matthew Gibbs of Andover, a freshman accounting major, has been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at the State University of New York, Oswego.
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The following Andover residents were named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the fall 2009 semester — Jillian Kenney, Fred Huang, Adam Trotta, Kaitlin Picard, Allison Katz, Caitlin Peterman, Emma Goldstein.
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Evan Rurak of Methuen was named to the dean's list at Tufts University for the fall 2009 semester. Rurak is a member of the class of 2012.
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Kaleigh Birch of Methuen was named to the dean's list at Saint Joseph's College of Maine for the fall semester.
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Brenna Kelly of North Andover was named to the dean's list at Saint Joseph's College of Maine for the fall semester.
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Alyssa Coco of Methuen has been named to the fall semester dean's list at Hofstra University. Coco is currently studying global studies.
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Taylor Welch of North Andover was named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at Quinnipiac University.
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Kristen Doyle and Andrew Misler, both of Methuen, were named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at Keene State College.
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The following North Andover residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2009 semester at Keene State College — Steven Boudreau, Matthew Foster, Matthew Parkes.
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The following Andover residents were named to Bridgewater State College's fall 2009 dean's list — David W. Aleksa, Kathryn L. McSurdy, Matthew R. McMahon.
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Karen M. Bastek of Lawrence was named to Bridgewater State College's fall 2009 dean's list.
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The following Methuen residents were named to Bridgewater State College's fall 2009 dean's list — Amanda L. Hauswirth, Christie L. Bowles, Christopher D. Flannigan, Erin M. Roberts, James M. Quinlan, Jennifer A. Cascio, Kelley A. MacDonald, Leon C. Nowicki, Marisa A. Carney, Matthew G. Maroon.
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The following North Andover residents were named to Bridgewater State College's fall 2009 dean's list — Alexandra E. Ryan, Allison P. Gagne, Brittany K. Ryan, Timothy E. Gagne.
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John Cronin, son of Timothy and Judith Cronin of Andover, was named to the fall 2009 dean's list at Saint Michael's College.
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Colleen Dedrick, daughter of Walter and Sarah Dedrick of Methuen, was named to the fall 2009 dean's list at Saint Michael's College.
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Kerry Hill, daughter of Donna Hill of Andover, was named to the fall 2009 dean's list at Saint Michael's College.
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Adam Reczek, son of Gerard and Gail Reczek of Andover, was named to the fall 2009 dean's list at Saint Michael's College.
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Steven Zelubowski, son of Steven Zelubowski of Andover, was named to the fall 2009 dean's list at Saint Michael's College.
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The following Andover residents attained membership to the Curry College dean's list for the fall 2009 term — Michael Anderson, Devin Walsh, Richard Wilson.
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The following North Andover residents attained membership to the Curry College dean's list for the fall 2009 term — Mark Cerretani, Jennifer Gabriel, Kristin Hager, Michael Magliochetti, Carolyn McPartlin.
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Leila Smith of Andover has been named to dean's list at Western New England College for the fall semester of 2009. Smith is a senior majoring in psychology.
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Charles Sciacca of Methuen has been named to the president's list at Western New England College for the fall semester of 2009. Sciacca is a senior majoring in law enforcement.
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Caitlin McGrath of North Andover has been named to the president's list at Western New England College for the fall semester of 2009. McGrath is a sophomore majoring in marketing.
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The following Andover residents received degrees from Boston University in September 2009 — Curtis Cronin, master of science in computer information systems; Hallie Martin, bachelor of arts in anthropology.
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Hashby Casado of Lawrence received a bachelor of science in biomedical laboratory and clinical sciences from Boston University in September 2009.
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The following Methuen residents received degrees from Boston University in September 2009 — Stephanie Abregu, bachelor of arts in psychology; Joseph Tafuma, master of science in banking and financial services management.
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Vikram Singh of North Andover received a master of criminal justice in criminal justice from Boston University in September 2009.
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The following Methuen residents were named to the dean's list at Rivier College for the fall 2009 semester — Sandra Dwan, Holly Gauthier, Elizabeth Masson.
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Patricia Flynn of Lawrence was named to the dean's list at Rivier College for the fall 2009 semester.
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Jennifer Catalogna of North Andover was named to the dean's list at Rivier College for the fall 2009 semester.
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Jessica Beveridge, daughter of Donald and Carol Beveridge of Lawrence, earned dean's list status for the fall term at Endicott College. She is a junior majoring in liberal studies teacher licensure.
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The following Andover residents graduated from Fitchburg State College on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 — Ralph Arabian, Joseph Tornatore, April Totten.
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Gina Kattar of Lawrence graduated from Fitchburg State College on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
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Nichole Couture and Joellen Defeo, both of Methuen, graduated from Fitchburg State College on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010.
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The following Andover residents were accepted to Tufts University and are members of the class of 2013 — Emma Goldstein, Allison Katz, Caitlin Peterman.
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Bianka Mejia of Lawrence was accepted to Tufts University. Mejia is a member of the class of 2013.
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Army Pfc. Melissa Lucas has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. Lucas earned distinction as an honor graduate. The private is a 2007 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Paul Lucas of Salem, N.H., and Jeanette Lucas of Methuen.
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The following Methuen residents have been named to the fall 2009 dean's list at the University of Hartford — Erin Kennedy, Paulina Bowen, Leah Hughes, Leah Raitt.
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Army Pvt. Miguel Carattini has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Carattini is a 1997 graduate of the Bonifacio Sanchez Jimenez School, Aibonito. He is the son of Miguel Carattini of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, and brother of Jounel Carattini of Lawrence.
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The following Andover residents were named to the dean's list at Westfield State College for the fall 2009 semester — Nicole Gagnon, Brittany Isenhart.
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Anna Sullivan of Lawrence was named to the dean's list at Westfield State College for the fall 2009 semester.
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The following Methuen residents were named to the dean's list at Westfield State College for the fall 2009 semester — Stephanie Servideo, Rebecca O'Connell, Jennifer Ladd, Lauren Mucci, Anthony Tomacchio.
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The following North Andover residents were named to the dean's list at Westfield State College for the fall 2009 semester — Kelly Wray, Ellen Bruynell, Jessica Fothergill.
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