Local Student Grace Winschel of Trumbull Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/01/2010)(readMedia)-- Grace Winschel, a member of the Class of 2010 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Daniel and Jennifer Winschel of Trumbull.

Winschel earned a B.A. degree cum laude with honor in chemistry at Skidmore's 99th commencement in May. In addition, she was one of two students who received the Charlotte W. Fahey Prize, established in honor of a former professor and presented annually to two outstanding chemistry seniors.

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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