Claire Superak of Carrboro Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/20/2011)(readMedia)-- Claire Superak, a member of the Class of 2011 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Peter Superak and Nancy Margolin of Carrboro.

Superak received a B.A. degree cum laude at Skidmore's 100th commencement.

In addition, Superak was one of two students who received the Environmental Studies Faculty Award, presented annually to ES majors who, through academic achievement, community engagement and leadership, demonstrate exceptional promise in addressing environmental issues.

She also was the recipient of a Porter Presidential Scholarship while at Skidmore. Porter Scholarships in science and mathematics are awarded on the basis of superior accomplishment and exceptional promise, without regard to financial need. Scholarship recipients are not required to major in a scientific or mathematical discipline but they are expected to demonstrate serious research and to participate actively in academic and co-curricular activities in these fields.

Founded in 1903, Skidmore College is a coeducational, liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 students. The college grants the bachelor's degree in some 60 majors, including both traditional liberal arts disciplines and preprofessional programs. Skidmore also awards the master of arts in liberal studies degree.