Thomas Coon of Wilton Earns Academic Recognition at Skidmore College

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (06/13/2012)(readMedia)-- Thomas Coon, a member of the Class of 2012 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring.

He is the son of Dean and Debra Coon of Wilton.

Coon earned a B.A. degree magna cum laude with honor in German at Skidmore's 101st commencement in May at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. In addition, he received the Consulate General Prize in German, presented annually to the outstanding student of German at Skidmore.

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.