Local Student Elena Stansky of Worcester Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

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

She is the daughter of John and Mary Ellen Stansky of Worcester.

Stansky earned a B.S. degree magna cum laude with honor in exercise science at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May. In addition she received the Margaret Paulding Award in Exercise Science, established in honor of a former professor to recognize outstanding student research in exercise science.

During her Skidmore career Stansky 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 earned honors for academic work completed during the spring semester.

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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