Local Student Samantha Hoffmann of Northport Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (07/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Samantha Hoffmann, a member of the Class of 2013 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

She is the daughter of Elissa and John Hoffmann of Northport.

Hoffmann earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude with honor in music at Skidmore's 102nd commencement in May. She also received the Herman Joseph Muller Prize, awarded annually to the outstanding senior major in Skidmore's Department of Music.

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.