National Guard gives promotion to Cofone

Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Guiseppi Cofone, of Belleville, who is assigned to the Company A 152nd Brigade Engineer Battalion, received a promotion in fall 2022 to the rank of private.

Army National Guard promotions are based on overall performance, attitude, leadership ability and development potential. These promotions additionally recognize the best qualified soldiers, and attract and retain the highest caliber citizen soldiers for a career in the N.Y. Army National Guard.

Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr., left, recites the oath of office as he is sworn into his sixth term as executive by New Jersey and Essex County Democratic Committee Chairperson LeRoy Jones, right, on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Holding the Bible are Gov. Phil Murphy, second from left, and DiVincenzo’s son, Joseph.

“This is my sixth term, but it still feels like my first term,” DiVincenzo said. “I love coming to work. Every morning I wake up and think about what we can do to continue moving Essex County forward.”

Walk in Yanticaw Park

The Nutley Singles Walking Group hosts a free 4-mile walk for area residents ages 55 to 65 each Thursday at 6 p.m. The group meets at Yanticaw Park in Nutley, by the Centre Street entrance. Participants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and must show proof.

For additional information, call 201-280-8254.

Wasko mentors first-years

Alexandra Wasko, of Nutley, is one of 60 talented students selected as a Lebanon Valley College first-year mentor to guide first-year and transfer students through their early weeks at the school, located in Annville, Pa. Wasko, a graduate of Nutley High School, is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience.

Starting with orientation weekend in August, first-year mentors are responsible for assisting new students in succeeding personally, socially and academically through connections to the college and their peers.

New and transfer students are assigned to a small group of students who likely share the same major. Every group is led by a first-year mentor, an upperclass student who has displayed leadership ability and a willingness to assist new students during their first year of college. First-year mentors serve as positive role models and acquaint all new students with the school’s structure, services and culture.

Mixon earns degree

Aaron Mixon, of Nutley, graduated from Troy University, located in Troy, Ala., with a master’s degree.

Greig becomes costumer

The Interactive Theater course at Clark University, located in Worcester, Mass., has worked this past semester to create the show “Waiting for Obols,” based on an original script written by professor Terrasa Ulm. The show depicts an in-between space where people from all universes and time periods seek coins to buy passage across a cosmic sea. The show was performed Dec. 15.

Nutley resident Ed Greig, a senior in the Becker School of Design & Technology, designed the costume for the character of Potone, creating her “ethereal cloaked” look.

“All my studies have been exclusively computer based, so it feels awkward to have a needle and a thread in my hands, but that’s the beauty of this class,” Greig said.

Patel is a leader

New York Institute of Technology, in Old Westbury, N.Y., recently recognized the students who serve as executive board members for the university’s many clubs and student organizations, including Vidhee Jayeshkumar Patel, of Nutley. Patel serves as senator for NYIT Ventures.

Infermo initiated

Nicole Infermo, of Belleville, was recently initiated into the Rider University Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society. The society welcomed 235 new initiates from 11 universities in October.

Students initiated into the society must be sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate/professional students in the top 35 percent of their class, demonstrate leadership experience, and embrace the ODK ideals. Fewer than 5 percent of students on a campus are invited to join each year.

DeAngelo on honor roll

Emily DeAngelo, of Nutley, a studentathlete at Muhlenberg College, located in Allentown, Pa., was named to the Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll for the fall 2022 season.

To be named to the academic honor roll, a student-athlete must be a sophomore or higher in class standing and carry a grade-point average of at least 3.4.

Perfect 4.0 for Kraft

Jensen Kraft, of Nutley, was named to the president’s list at Davis & Elkins College, located in Elkins, W.Va., for the fall 2022 semester.

The president's list includes all fulltime students with a grade-point average of 4.0 for the semester.

Degree for Callier

Khalil Callier, of Belleville, graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University, located in Delaware, Ohio, in December. Callier earned a Bachelor of Arts in geology.

Matrona gets top grades

John Matrona, of Nutley, has been named a dean’s scholar at Piedmont University, located in Demorest, Ga., for the fall 2022 semester.

Students earning the dean’s scholar designation finished the semester with a grade-point average of 4.0.

Acclaim at Colgate

Nutley residents John Halligan and Grace LaBruno were named to the dean’s list with distinction at Colgate University, located in Hamilton, N.Y., for the fall 2022 semester. Halligan is a graduate of Saint Peter’s Preparatory and LaBruno is a graduate of Academy of the Holy Angels. Students who receive a term gradepoint average of 3.6 or better while completing at least three courses for a conventional letter grade earn this honor.

Dean’s honors at LVC

Alexandra Wasko, of Nutley, was named to the dean’s list at Lebanon Valley College, located in Annville, Pa., for the fall 2022 semester. Wasko, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience, is a graduate of Nutley High School.

Dean’s list students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.4 out of 4.0.

Poplawski takes honors

Paul Kazimier Poplawski, of Nutley, was named to the dean’s list at Kutztown University, located in Kutztown, Pa., for the fall 2022 semester.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, an undergraduate student must be registered for at least 12 credits and have a minimum grade-point average of 3.6.

Nicosia excels

Cherylann Nicosia, of Belleville, has been named to the dean’s list for academic excellence at Springfield College, located in Springfield, Mass., for the fall 2022 semester. Nicosia has a primary major of psychology.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and earn a grade-point average of at least 3.5 for the term.

Mackle takes honors

Meghan Mackle, of Belleville, has been named to the dean’s list at Alvernia University, located in Reading, Pa., for the fall 2022 semester. Mackle is currently enrolled as an occupational therapy major minoring in psychology.

To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must carry a semester grade-point average of 3.5 or better and take a minimum of 12 credits.

Morales shines

Kalina Morales, of Belleville, earned dean’s list honors at Mount St. Mary’s University, located in Emmitsburg, Md., for the fall 2022 semester.

Students who maintain a grade-point average of 3.4 or better are eligible for this honor.

Lehigh scholars

Areesha Ahmed, of Nutley, and Sofia Ruiz, of Belleville, were both named to the dean’s list at Lehigh University, located in Bethlehem, Pa., for the fall 2022 semester.

Dean’s list status is awarded to students who earned a scholastic average of 3.6 or better while carrying at least 12 hours of regularly graded courses.

Honors at SNHU

Daniel Render, of Nutley, has been named to the president’s list at Southern New Hampshire University, located in Manchester, N.H., for the fall 2022 term. Sabrina Smith, of Belleville, was named to the dean’s list.

To be named to the president’s list, a student must earn a grade-point average of 3.7 or better; to be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a GPA of 3.5 or better.

Gaynor on dean’s list

Ethan Gaynor, of Nutley, was named to the dean’s list at Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, Wisc., for the fall 2022 semester. Gaynor is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in exercise physiology.

To attain this honor, a student must complete 12 credits for the semester and earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or better.

Merit for Merritt

Alexis Merritt, of Nutley, was named to the dean’s list at York College of Pennsylvania, located in York, Pa., for the fall 2022 semester. A member of the

Class of 2024, Merritt is a professional writing major.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester gradepoint average of 3.5 or better.