PLATTSBURGH, NY - The faculty and staff at SUNY Plattsburgh are proud to announce that the following local students graduated from SUNY Plattsburgh this winter:

James Anthony Balzano of Jay, N.Y. (zip code 12941), bachelor's in anthropology.

Candace Marie McMahon of Malone, N.Y. (zip code 12953), bachelor's in special/childhood education, grades 1-6/art.

Caroline I. Hambley of Rainbow Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12976), master's in curriculum and instruction.

Jenna Lin Weilacher of Ticonderoga, N.Y. (zip code 12883), master's in childhood education, grades 1-6.

Bradley Joseph Buffa of Bloomingdale, N.Y. (zip code 12913), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Jeffrey David Johnston of Burke, N.Y. (zip code 12917), master's in curriculum and instruction.

Megan Lee Nemier-Green of Chateaugay, N.Y. (zip code 12920), master's in in adolescence education, grades 17-12/mathematics.

Aimee L. Barse of Constable, N.Y. (zip code 12926), bachelor's in special education, childhood, grades 1-6/mathematics.

Travis Lee Landry of Crown Point, N.Y. (zip code 12928), bachelor's in business.

Carla Lee Malone of Crown Point, N.Y. (zip code 12928), bachelor's in childhood education, grades 1-6/art.

Joan Marie Evens of Essex, N.Y. (zip code 12936), master's in childhood education, grades 1-6.

Adam William Plante of Fort Covington, N.Y. (zip code 12937), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Rachel Danielle Deslauriers of Jay, N.Y. (zip code 12941), bachelor's in psychology.

Megan M. Wellford of Keene Valley, N.Y. (zip code 12943), master's in childhood education, grades 1-6.

Dava M. Clement of Lake Placid, N.Y. (zip code 12946), master's in mental health counseling.

Shawn Michael Mihill of Lake Placid, N.Y. (zip code 12946), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Kaylee Erin Decker of Lake Placid, N.Y. (zip code 12946), master's in liberal studies: leadership.

Olivia Dale Benware of Lake Placid, N.Y. (zip code 12946), bachelor's in music.

Maria E. Kryza of Lake Placid, N.Y. (zip code 12946), bachelor's in psychology.

Ginny Maire Reome of Malone, N.Y. (zip code 12953), master's in literacy, birth-grade 6.

Shelby Elizabeth LaRock of Malone, N.Y. (zip code 12953), bachelor's in political science.

Marissa Grace Mallette of Malone, N.Y. (zip code 12953), bachelor's in studio art.

Nicholos Edward Orr of Mineville, N.Y. (zip code 12956), bachelor's in childhood education, grades 1-6/mathematics.

Melanie Ann Brockway of Moira, N.Y. (zip code 12957), master's in childhood education, grades 1-6.

Nicole M. Barney of Moira, N.Y. (zip code 12957), bachelor's in childhood education, grades 1-6/social studies.

Thomas Robert Breeyear of Moriah, N.Y. (zip code 12960), master's in curriculum and instruction.

Briana Nicole McKiernan of Moriah, N.Y. (zip code 12960), bachelor's in special/childhood education, grades 1-6/English.

Nicholas Brindisi of Saranac Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12983), bachelor's in childhood education, grades 1-6/social studies.

Tom Ryan Brindisi of Saranac Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12983), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Adam Daniel Trim of Saranac Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12983), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Jerrad Wallace Dumont of Saranac Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12983), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Yelena Lawless of Saranac Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12983), master's in childhood education, grades 1-6.

Whitney Leigh Simkins of Saranac Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12983), bachelor's in TV-video/broadcast journalism.

Sarah Louise Snyder of Tupper Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12986), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Carolyn M. Merrihew of Tupper Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12986), certificate of advanced studies in educational leadership.

Lindsey Ona Levesque of Tupper Lake, N.Y. (zip code 12986), bachelor's in special/childhood education, grades 1-6/social studies.

David Ramon Salinas of Westport, N.Y. (zip code 12993), bachelor's in computer science.

Benjamin Dale Reynolds of Willsboro, N.Y. (zip code 12996), bachelor's in business.

Erin Elizabeth MacDougal of Willsboro, N.Y. (zip code 12996), bachelor's in criminal justice.

Jennifer Ashley Benavides of Wilmington, N.Y. (zip code 12997), bachelor's in social work.

Corey Merrick of Watertown, N.Y. (zip code 13601), bachelor's TV-video/broadcast journalism.

Matthew A. Rogers of Watertown, N.Y. (zip code 13601), master's in childhood education, grades 1-6.

Roseanne Marie Osborne of Watertown, N.Y. (zip code 13601), bachelor's in studio art.

MaryJo Danielle Crawford of Black River, N.Y. (zip code 13612), bachelor's in special/childhood education, grades 1-6/social studies.

James Michael Alger of Calcium, N.Y. (zip code 13616), bachelor's in global supply chain management.

Stacy Nichole Failing of Cape Vincent, N.Y. (zip code 13618), bachelor's in general studies.

Jenna Mary Hoch of Carthage, N.Y. (zip code 13619), bachelor's in public relations/advertising.

Cassandra Marie Hart of Harrisville, N.Y. (zip code 13648), bachelor's in psychology.

Jean M. Penny of Massena, N.Y. (zip code 13662), bachelor's in nursing (registered nurse).

Julie A Cruickshank of Massena, N.Y. (zip code 13662), bachelor's in nursing (registered nurse).

Haley Sayer Baker of Ogdensburg, N.Y. (zip code 13669), bachelor's in special/childhood education, grades 1-6/social studies.

Adam Joseph Barnes of Potsdam, N.Y. (zip code 13676), bachelor's in political science.

Around 400 graduates crossed the dais during SUNY Plattsburgh's Winter Commencement exercises. SUNY Plattsburgh President John Ettling presided over the ceremony, with Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Higgins presenting the candidates for degrees.

SUNY Plattsburgh (www.plattsburgh.edu) was founded in 1889 as a teaching college and in 1948 became an original member of the State University of New York. Under President John Ettling, Ph.D., the four-year comprehensive college now serves 5,500 undergraduates and 500 graduate students. It offers more than 60 programs/majors and a wide range of special programs, which prepare graduates for professional life and advanced studies through a strong foundation in liberal arts and an experience that celebrates excellence, ethical values, lifelong learning and responsible citizenship in a global community.