Dean's List for Fall 2010 Semester

The following residents were named to the dean's, presidents', and/or merit lists at their respective colleges and universities.

• Fairfield University: Allyson Frese of Essex, a freshman in the School of Nursing; Lauren Gioco of Chester, a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences; and Caitlin Oliver of Chester, a senior in the School of Nursing.

• Ithaca College: Amanda Riggio of Deep River, the daughter of Paul and Vannessa Riggio, a student in the Roy H. Park School of Communications.

• Southern Connecticut State University: Petru Bester of Chester, Jason Cannan of Ivoryton, Dieny Charlot of Deep River, Rachel Coe of Deep River, Samantha Malone of Deep River, Chelsea Russell of Ivoryton, Megan Schneider of Ivoryton, Kierstin Sieser of Ivoryton, and Nicole Sinnott of Essex.

• Tufts University: Samuel Haney of Essex, a sophomore.

Academic and Extracurricular Achievements

• Anastasia Elliott of Essex, a freshman at Connecticut College, performed in the Theater and Music Departments' production of The Threepenny Opera in the college's Tansill Theater. Elliott played the piano and served as assistant music director and rehearsal pianist in the production. She is the daughter of Glenn and Stasia Penkofflidbeck.

• John Winthrop Middle School Lego Robotics Regional Championship Participants: Grade 7 Team-Tucker Aglio, Will Bodnar, Ian Connelly, Luke Malcynsky,Mia Marasco, Kyra Streck, and Marly Toledano, all of whom won the Teamwork Award; Grade 8 Team-David Bradbury, Kenna Campbell, Joe diTommaso, Claire Halloran, Elias Mueller, Patrick Myers, Ethan Petroka, Meghan Ryan, and Ben Stevens, all of whom won the Robot Performance Award for earning the most points in one run. Both teams earned entry into the state competition held at Central Connecticut State University.

• Valley Regional High School Winners of 2011 Connecticut Scholastic Art Awards: Jamison Gahran-Silver Key Ceramics; Melissa Winchell-Silver Key Ceramics; Jessica Ramage-Honorable Mention Sculpture; Michelle Alvarado-Silver Key Ceramics; Joe Corriveau-Gold Key Sculpture; Rory Pariseau-Gold Key Sculpture and CAEA Best in Show Sculpture; and Brandon Dole-Gold Key Photography and Simonds Best in Traditional Photography. The winners of the gold key award had their artwork submitted as a digital image to the 2011 National Level Scholastic Art Awards Jury at the close of the exhibit.

Career Achievements

• Gregory Shook, president and CEO of Essex Savings Bank in Essex, is one of 12 members appointed by The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to an advisory council formed in response to new regulations. Each Federal Reserve Bank across the country is establishing a First District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council in response to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. The councils will represent the perspective of smaller financial institutions and provide input on the economy and lending conditions, among other issues. These 12 members, each of whom is from one of the six New England states, will meet three times annually.

• Jane M. White, who runs the Art Gallery at The Mill House in Chester, is the featured artist for April at the Prospect Public Library. The exhibit includes watercolor and pastel landscapes, as well as house portraits.

Honor Roll Students

• Choate Rosemary Hall, Winter Term: Alexandria Brake of Deep River.

Service Awards and Recognitions

• Linda Grossman of Essex, executive manager of Grossman Chevrolet Nissan in Old Saybrook, has been elected to The Community Music School Board of Trustees.

• Middlesex County Community Foundation 2011 Officers: Janice Atkeson of Essex-chair of the Organizational/Nominating Committee; William Chatman of Essex-chair of the Personnel Committee; Nancy Fischbach of Deep River-continuing as secretary; and Judith Schoomaker of Essex, board member.