Kathryn Lazell of Novato Earns Academic Recognition at SKidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/26/2012)(readMedia)-- Kathryn Lazell, a member of the Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Bill Lazell of Novato, and Carol Lazell of Cambridge, Mass.

Lazell earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude with honor in sociology and American studies at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May. In addition she received a grant from Skidmore's Joanna Schneider Zangrando Fund, established to honor a former professor and awarded to support student projects in American Studies and women's studies.

During her Skidmore career Lazell was elected to the Skidmore Periclean Honors Forum, which recognizes academic achievement and promotes intellectual and creative activity as well as citizenship and civic engagement. She also was elected to membership in Alpha Kappa Delta, the national sociology honor society.

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.

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