WC teachers prepare for new year Aug 26, 2009
She earned a Bachelor of Arts History at Colby College in Waterville ME and a Master of Teaching at the University of Virginia. Robson is a self-professed "history nerd" and loves working with kids. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
The top 10 things to bring to the dorm Aug 22, 2009
The Community Newspaper Company interns who contributed to this article are: Nick Cunkelman of Acton, Colby College; Briana DiPinto of Woburn, Southern Connectivut University; Bret Matthew of Clinton, Brandeis University; Justine Selsing of Lincoln, Pomona College; Jennifer Marz of Lexington, Emory University; and Stephanie Seeliger of Tewksbury, Suffolk University contributed to this list. Loading commenting interface. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
McLaughlin bound for Colby Aug 17, 2009
That night, McLaughlin returned home and received her early decision acceptance letter from Colby College ... McLaughlin will head to Colby College this fall and will join a basketball program that went 13-12 last season. (Medfield Press, MA)
Law student earns juris doctor degree Aug 3, 2009
He is a 1999 graduate of Xaverian Brothers High School in Westwood, and a 2003 graduate of Colby College. While earning his law degree, DiStefano was an intern for the Honorable Robert J. Cordy of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Jolly Named To Allstate AFCA Good Works Team Aug 1, 2009
- Mike Berg Central College (Iowa) - Zach Van Arkel Colby College - Roger Bel Colorado School of Mines - David Pesek University of the Cumberlands (Ky. - Paul Hughes Dana College - Nate Weathers Delaware State University - Nick Richmond Earlham College - Chris Owens East Texas Baptist University - Michael Cucinotta Eastern Washington University - Chris Thomas Florida Aersity - Philip Sylvester Georgetown University (D.C.) - Jon Cassidy Hampton University - Michael Swett Harding University - Brad... (Tarheelblue.com)
Brookline honors Jul 30, 2009
Matthew M. Shatkin of Brookline graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, on May 24 ... Zachary C. Rich, a senior at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, was named to the dean s list for his outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2008-2009 year. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Scituate student news Jul 25, 2009
Scituate residents graduate from Colby College Whitney A. Miller and Matthew F. Manning were among the 509 seniors who graduated from Colby College on May 24, 2009. Whitney, daughter of David and Katherine Miller of Scituate and a graduate of the Pomfret School, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry and biochemistry. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Transgender Teacher Quits in Frustration Jul 23, 2009
" McBeth, 75, sent a letter Wednesday to the Eagleswood Board of Education saying she would not return as a substitute this fall, and plans to give similar notice soon to the Pinelands district. Jennifer Boylan, an English professor at Colby College in Maine and author of the best-selling autobiographical novel, "She's Not There: A Life In Two Genders," said transgender people continue to suffer discrimination. "It seems like a good teacher is being judged for something other than her talent,... (Time.com)
Paul Christopher; directed Massachusetts American Cancer Society chapter Jul 19, 2009
They married in 1948, a few months after she graduated from Wellesley College, and lived in veterans student housing in Waterville, Maine, while he attended Colby College. He studied political science and history, graduating with a bachelor s degree in 1951. (Boston Globe)
Sonia Booth named to deans list at Colby College Jul 15, 2009
Sonia Booth named to deans list at Colby College - Somerville, Massachusetts 02144 - Somerville Journal ... Sonia Booth named to deans list at Colby College ... Sonia H. Booth, a senior at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, was named to the dean s list for her outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2009 semester. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Top scholarship to Kamehameha grad Jul 15, 2009
Francis), Hawai'i-Manoa; Kimberly Kopra (Hawai'i Preparatory Academy), Hawai'i-Hilo; Kealoha Kramer (Kamehameha-Hawai'i), Hawai'i-Manoa; Christopher Lawrence (Kamehameha-Maui), Oregon State; Sarah Lockwood (Punahou), Tufts; Alexander McGuire (Kea'au), Hawai'i-Hilo; David Kalani Duke Mench (Punahou), Chapman; Claire Montgomery (Hilo), Humboldt; Cody Morse (Hawai'i Preparatory Academy), Cal Poly; Chelsie-Ann Mow (Hawai'i Baptist), Willamette; Kelsey Naruse (Seabury Hall), Colby College. Karie... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Campus clips Jul 10, 2009
Alexandra P. Freyer graduated magna cum laude from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in government. A dean s list student, she is the daughter of Stephen and Susan Freyer of Danvers and a graduate of Danvers High School. (Danvers Herald, MA)
MFS's Shaughnessy Tops Utility Funds With NiSource, AES and El Paso Jul 3, 2009
She earned a bachelors degree in economics from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, and a masters degree in business administration from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. Shaughnessy has managed the fund since 1992. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Watertown honors Jul 2, 2009
Nathaniel M. Cooper, a sophomore at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, was named to the dean s list for his outstanding academic achievement during the spring 2009 semester. Cooper, the son of Thomas Cooper and Emily Bateson of Watertown, is majoring in economics-mathematics with a concentration in financial markets. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Bulldogs Prepare for Saturday's 144th Yale-Harvard Regatta Jul 1, 2009
He was the head coach of both the men's and women's teams at Colby College from 1996-2000, where he turned Colby into one of the nation's elite Division III programs. His crews won medals at the New England Championships, Dad Vails, Champion Regatta, IRAs, and the Head of the Charles. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Chris DeSantis Named Assistant Swimming & Diving Coach Jul 1, 2009
Colby College graduate spent the last two years as an assistant at Penn ... DeSantis, a 2006 graduate of Colby College (Maine), has spent the last two years as an assistant coach at the University of Pennsylvania and just completed his Master's Degree in Applied Positive Psychology ... At Colby, DeSantis was a four-year letterwinner culminating his career as captain of the team in 2005-06 and holds the Colby College pool record in the 400 freestyle relay. (Ramblinwreck.com)
A race with a hometown feel Jun 27, 2009
Jake is a former OA Tiger, and a former competitor at Colby College. His wife, Katie Churchill, who wore bib No. 63, was the first female competitor to cross the finish line with a time of 31:25. (Easton Journal, MA)
Hingham athlete to extend lacrosse career in Australia Jun 25, 2009
Hingham native Kate Sheridan is the only four-time All-American in the history of the Colby College women's lacrosse program ... Sheridan recently graduated from Colby College as the all-time leading scorer for the women s lacrosse program. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Awards keep coming for Hinghams Sheridan Jun 25, 2009
Courtesy photo Hingham native and Colby College lacrosse star Kate Sheridan ... Instead of playing in the back yard, Sheridan will be playing just a little further away, when the Colby College star midfielder will head to Australia for the summer. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Recessions impact: High school sports face cuts Jun 20, 2009
When officials in Maine mulled dropping a meet that the runners and their coaches had long fought to include on their schedule, 17-year-old Melody Lam, a distance runner at Mt. Blue High School, helped organize a protest before an indoor meet in January at Colby College. On the day the Maine Principals Association voted on the proposal, Lam skipped school so she could be there to hear the results. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
More Hudson High graduates favor state schools Jun 19, 2009
Doherty Munro, Luke Colby College. Domenicucci, Anthony Quinsigamond Community College. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Keynotes for June 18 Jun 19, 2009
Seniors, and the college they will be attending, are: Michael Ahearn and Victoria Soal, Boston College; Meghan Avery, University of New Haven; Michael Barry, Corrine Bouchard and Zachary Saunders, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Nicole Barry, University of New Hampshire; Samuel Brunelle, Bentley University; Julia Burkhart, Quinnipiac University; Samantha Carver, Western New England College; Rachel Caty, Kara Clifford, Sean Culhane, Patrick Tomczyk and Alexander Berry, University of... (Hudson Sun, MA)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Jonathon Brink-Roby: Colby College; co-chair Oregon State Education Youth Advisory Team, president 4-H Leader s Advisory Council, co-chair Benton County Youth Commission, CPI essay contest winner trip to Washington, D.C., National Merit Commended. Emily Burke: Willamette University; Willamette University Merit Scholarship, varsity softball, Presidential Volunteer Service Award-bronze, third-degree black belt. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
HINGHAM YESTERDAYS: Milk wagon overturns in Fountain square Jun 1, 2009
Val Duff, Jr., son of Dr. and Mrs. Valentine Duff, of Hersey street, has captured a berth on the Colby College junior varsity nine. Val plays shortstop. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Meet the N.H./Maine 'Woman Who Speaks Tree' May 24, 2009
Tatelbaum, homesteader and professor at Colby College, has cultivated a kinship with trees. She listens to them. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Dorchester school plays matchmaker for students, colleges May 16, 2009
Louis, a tall 19-year-old from Mattapan, said he came away favoring Emerson College, Colby College, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. After Jones' five minutes were up at the Wesleyan table, Arielle Correia took her place in front of the glossy brochures and pamphlets. (Boston Globe)
Brookline High awards 181 students May 14, 2009
Colby College Book Award Mark Eaglesfield. College of Mount St. Vincent Book Award Yande Lombe. (Brookline TAB, MA)
UNH lumberjill saws her way through competition May 8, 2009
Junior Sara Hutchins from Colby College won the competition with a total 23 points, besting Bujnowski's 22. The three competitions included underhand chop, stock saw and single buck. (The New Hampshire, NH)
Endicott draws Williams in NCAA First Round May 5, 2009
The Ephs got the nod by way of an At-Large bid after falling to Colby College in the NESCAC Finals, 12-10. The schedules of Endicott and Williams feature four common opponents, as the Gulls and Ephs each played Colby, MIT, Tufts and Bowdoin during the regular season. (Ecgulls.com)
Missing Sacred Heart hiker found safe May 1, 2009
Mason s adventure began, said his mother, Jory when her son left Friday to visit Colby College in Maine for an admissions interview. Before he left he made reservations for a two-night stay at the Pinkham Notch Lodge. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Jonathan Welch, 66; known for his lively NU lectures Apr 28, 2009
He attended Bridgton Academy in Maine before earning his bachelor's degree in 1968 from Colby College, a master's degree in international economics in 1970 from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business, and a doctorate in economics in 1975 from the University of Connecticut. He taught briefly at the University of Hartford before starting at Northeastern in 1977. (Boston Globe)
A woman's quest to erase a past that won't die Apr 28, 2009
"You carry this with you for your entire life, a profound problem that other people find incomprehensible," said Jennifer Finney Boylan, a 50-year-old novelist and English professor at Colby College who was born a male. "Often you end up in some sort of crazy argument where you have to defend who you are," she said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Obituary: Peter Gordon Gilfoy Apr 28, 2009
He was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy and Colby College. Mr. Gilfoy was the third generation running the family business, Gilfoy Distributing Co., founded by his grandfather in 1935. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Most diverse Cabinet in history still incomplete Apr 20, 2009
"Any organization works better when there's somebody sitting in the first chair," says Calvin Mackenzie, government professor at Colby College. Who's who in Obama's Cabinet. (USA Today -- News)
Police response draws anger at Colby College Apr 18, 2009
The alleged beating and arrest of two Colby College students by campus security and police, partly captured on video after a school-sponsored dance last weekend, has sparked outrage among students on campus and led college administrators to launch an investigation. Hundreds of students protested this week and attended a forum at the Waterville, Maine, school to discuss the ramifications of the incident, which saw two students charged with criminal trespass and assault. (Boston Globe)
Wellesley High School alum runs to help former guidance counselor Apr 10, 2009
While the Colby College sophomore won t be able to make it to Boston on Marathon Day, she said she would definitely wear it on campus that day. It s Victoria, it s, like, not surprising to me that she would go this far out of her way to do something amazing for Kristi and her family, Welker said. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Obituary: Doris Cooper Apr 7, 2009
Ms. Cooper was educated in Boston area schools and graduated from Colby College in New London, N.H., Class of 1935. Ms. Cooper and her family moved from Jamaica Plain to Edward Street in Belmont in 1927 and she resided there until here retirement to Lake Worth, Fla. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Framingham middle schoolers trade e-mails with college students Apr 3, 2009
Wynn, a sixth-grade teacher at Cameron, said the the "e-pal" program began about 10 years ago, when a former student of hers helped start a pen pal program between middle schoolers and students at Colby College. After Wynn's former student graduated from Colby, Wynn restarted the effort about six years ago at Framingham State College by working with Susan Dargan, head of the college's sociology department. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Buena Vista baseball racks up 38 runs in doubleheader sweep Apr 1, 2009
It was much of the same in the nightcap against Colby College (Maine) as BVU built an 8-0 lead with six runs in the second. Colby then added a run in the fifth and three more in the sixth to get back to within 8-4, but that was as close as they could get. (Storm Lake Pilot Tribune, IA)
Colby upsets 5th-ranked Endicott, 12-7 Mar 27, 2009
Senior Nick Cosco had two goals and two assists in Endicott's loss to Colby College on Thursday ... - Colby College scored seven goals in the third quarter, including three in a span of less than two minutes, as the Mules knocked off previously unbeaten and fifth-ranked Endicott, 12-7, on Thursday afternoon in Beverly, Massachusetts ... Endicott returns to action on Saturday afternoon as the Gulls host Roger Williams University in a crucial TCCC contest at 1:30 p.m. Colby College continues its... (Ecgulls.com)
Tremco Appoints Randall Korach as Group President and COO Mar 26, 2009
He is a graduate of Colby College, the Harvard Business School's general manager program, the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2006 and Cleveland Bridge Builders Class of 2004. He resides in Shaker Heights, Ohio with his wife and two children. (PR Newswire)
Gulls move to 7-0 with triumph over Gordon Mar 26, 2009
Endicott retakes the field on Thursday afternoon as the Gulls host the NESCAC's Colby College at 4:00 p.m. The Mules enter the match-up ranked seventh in New England, while the Gulls boast the region's top overall ranking. . (Ecgulls.com)
Williams Announces Football Coaching Staff Mar 26, 2009
He began his coaching career at Colby College as the defensive line mentor (1992) before going back to his alma mater in 1993 to coach the defense and serve as video coordinator. He is single and lives in New Haven. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Kelsey Potdevin earns All-American honor for 100 backstroke Mar 23, 2009
- Colby College senior Kelsey Potdevin, a 2005 Juneau-Douglas High School graduate, broke her own school record in a preliminary race earlier in the day and then earned All-America honors by placing eighth in the championship final in the 100-yard backstroke at the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships at University of Minnesota on Friday night ... - Colby College senior Kelsey Potdevin, a 2005 Juneau-Douglas High School graduate, broke her own school record in a preliminary race... (Juneau Empire)
Principals chosen for Topsfield elementary schools Mar 21, 2009
She earned her bachelor s degree from Colby College and her master s degree from Lesley University. Michelle is a strong leader with deep classroom experience, a leader who is able to share a vision as a communicator, and a person who is approachable regardless of the situation, Creeden wrote in a statement. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Hamel backstops Gulls with TCCC honor Mar 17, 2009
Hamel and the Gulls have opened the season at 2-1 with their only loss coming to NESCAC power Colby College on Sunday. The senior net-minder had a career-high 24 saves while facing 46 shots in a 14-5 setback to the defending NESCAC Champion Colby College Mules. (Ecgulls.com)
Sports Briefs Mar 16, 2009
WATERVILLE, Maine - JDHS graduate and Colby College senior Kelsey Potdevin will head back to the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving Championships for a fourth straight year when that meet starts on Wednesday and runs through Saturday at the University of Minnesota. Potdevin, the school record holder in all the backstroke events, will swim in the 50-yard freestyle on the opening day of the meet. (Juneau Empire)
Mules breeze past Endicott, 14-5 Mar 16, 2009
- The Endicott College women's lacrosse team suffered their first defeat of the season as Colby College defeated the Gulls 14-5 on Sunday afternoon at Endicott Stadium in Beverly, Mass ... The Blue and Green return to action on Wednesday night when they travel to Bowdoin College for a non-conference matchup scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Colby College will continue its six game road trip when it travels to the University of Southern Maine on Tuesday for a 4:00 p.m. face-off. (Ecgulls.com)
Drinking and eating Mar 13, 2009
Mazzeo teaches English at Colby College. 15, or 12 for Community Center members. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Stonehill College basketball ready for NCAAs Mar 12, 2009
After playing at Colby College and serving as an assistant coach at Suffolk University and Wesleyan University, McLaughlin has found happiness at a college right down the road from his hometown of Brockton. I love it. (Easton Journal, MA)
No. 8 Gulls notch road win over Williams, 10-7 Mar 11, 2009
The Gulls improve to a perfect 4-0 with the win, while the previously ranked Ephs slip to 0-2 after bowing out of the top-20 last week with a loss to Colby College. The Gulls used a big first quarter -- wherein they converted three of their first four shots and four of their seven total shots for the period -- to propel them to victory. (Ecgulls.com)
Gunter named Offensive Player of the Week Mar 10, 2009
The Gulls return to action on Sunday March 15th as they host Colby College ... Endicott returns to action on Sunday March 15th as the Gulls look to move to 3-0 as they host Colby College in a non-conference tilt. (Ecgulls.com)
First half effort lifts Gulls past MIT Mar 8, 2009
Next up for Endicott will be a home game against Colby College on Sunday, March 15. Release Courtesy of MIT Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
JDHS graduate Potdevin adds ninth All-NESCAC honor Mar 7, 2009
WATERVILLE, Maine - Kelsey Potdevin finished with nine New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Conference honors in her four years at Colby College after adding the final three on Tuesday ... WATERVILLE, Maine - Kelsey Potdevin finished with nine New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC) All-Conference honors in her four years at Colby College after adding the final three on Tuesday. (Juneau Empire)
Dartmouth is beast of the East Mar 5, 2009
At the final carnival, hosted by Colby College at Sugarloaf, Dartmouth carried a lead into Sunday, then ran away with the competition, totaling 961. 5 points to rout Vermont (793) and Middlebury (732. (Boston Globe)
Obituary: Joseph E. Scammon Feb 28, 2009
In 1943, he volunteered for the Army Air Corps and after basic training spent six months at Colby College in Maine to complete 10 hours of flight instruction in two-seater Piper Cubs. Following the winds of Maine, it was off to the winds of Santa Ana, Calif. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Powers makes the jump to snowboardcross Feb 26, 2009
Colby College hosts this weekend's final carnival event at Sugarloaf in Maine, which acts as the Eastern Championships. It's also a qualifier for the NCAA Championships March 10-14. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Whitelaw named TCCC Honorable Mention Feb 24, 2009
Whitelaw had two games this year where he scored at least 30 points, accomplishing the feat against Colby College on November 25th where he shot 11-of-18 and ended the game with 30. He then scored 32 points in an 82-62 win over Nichols College on January 13th. (Ecgulls.com)
Stimulus struggle hints at a party showdown Feb 15, 2009
"It is not a good omen," said G. Calvin Mackenzie, a scholar of the presidency at Colby College in Maine. "Pulling in Republican votes [on health and energy initiatives] will be as hard as what he's facing now. They worked the Hill, they tried open hands to the Republicans, and still couldn't get the votes.". (Los Angeles Times)
Lawmakers say they'll fight for METCO Feb 13, 2009
Evangeline Condakes, 18, a senior at Weston High School who plans to attend Colby College, told lawmakers that the METCO program was a "huge part of my life." Condakes said it's helped her learn firsthand, through friends she'd met from other communities, about different cultures. "It's really opened my eyes," she said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Foye: Living a dream at Seventeen Feb 12, 2009
While attending Colby College in Maine, she worked at the school s publication as a writer, ultimately moving up to editor ... I had just come from Colby College in the middle of Maine; what I was wearing wasn t always my first concern, she said. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
At this Portsmouth shop, making chocolate is for lovers Feb 11, 2009
Later, Carlson, 40, was attending Maine's Colby College and was hired as the summer fudge cook; he returned full-time in the mid 1990s. They married in 1997 and two years later opened the Portsmouth shop. (Boston Globe)
Brock and Devine Join Football Coaching Staff Feb 11, 2009
Devine also coached two years at him alma mater, Colby College, in 1994-95. He was a four-year starter at outside linebacker for Colby and was an all-conference and All-ECAC performer. (Bceagles.com)
Needham Neighbors (Feb. 12) Feb 11, 2009
Rachel E. Bechek, a sophomore, and Michael J. Verschoor-Kirss, a first-year student, have been named to dean s list at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2008-09 year. Bechek, the daughter of Robert and Jacqueline Bechek of Needham, is an economics major. (Needham Tab, MA)
Newspaper wins award for community involvement Feb 11, 2009
since graduating from Colby College in 2007. He started his journalism career as a stringer at the Lexington Minuteman, covering cross country and track and field as a high school junior. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
