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Local Students Named to Springfield College Dean's List

Eight students from Ellington and Somers received academic honors for the Fall 2011 term.

Springfield College has named the following local residents to the Dean's List for academic excellence for the Fall 2011 term.

Nicholas Carra, of Somers, is studying Health Sci/Pre-PA.

Richard Cheney, of Somers, is studying History.

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Connor Getz, of Somers, is studying Communication/Sport Jour.

Scott Reid, of Ellington, is studying Movement and Sport Stud.

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Mark Richard, of Ellington, is studying Computer Graphics/Digit.

Mackenzie Vita, of Somers, is studying Movement and Sport Stud.

Timothy Vollaro, of Somers, is studying Biology.

Cameron Waters, of Ellington, is studying Health Sci/Pre-PA.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is world renowned as the Birthplace of Basketball®, and for its guiding philosophy of humanics – education of the whole person in spirit, mind and body – for leadership in service to others. Offering bachelor's and master's degree programs, the college educates leaders for the health sciences, human and social services, sports and movement studies, education, business and the arts and sciences. Its doctoral programs are in physical education and physical therapy.

The college is ranked in the 2011 edition of "America's Best Colleges" in the top tier of "Best Regional Universities -- North Region" by "U.S.News Media Group," and is designated as a premier Leadership Development Center by the YMCA of the USA. More than 5,000 traditional, nontraditional and international students study at its main campus in Springfield, Mass., and at its School of Human Services campuses in 11 U.S. locations.


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