樱桃视频 recognized outstanding student achievement at its 2026 Academic & Athletic Awards Ceremony, held Thursday, May 7, 2026 in the Seelig Theatre on the college鈥檚 Loch Sheldrake campus.
The annual ceremony celebrates students who demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, athletics, and campus involvement across a wide range of 樱桃视频 programs. Awards were presented by faculty, staff, and athletic leadership in recognition of achievement inside and outside the classroom.
Opening remarks were delivered by 樱桃视频 President Dr. David Potash and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs Dr. Carissa Massey.
鈥淭his is an extraordinarily inspirational ceremony,鈥� said Dr. Potash. 鈥淲e are so very proud to recognize the hard work, determination, and personal growth of these students. They have truly distinguished themselves academically, athletically, and as members of the 樱桃视频 community.鈥�
Elizabeth Green received the Chancellor鈥檚 Award for Student Excellence, the highest student recognition presented within the State University of New York system. Ms. Green plans to transfer and she hopes to become a history teacher.
Academic awards were presented across 樱桃视频鈥檚 Health Sciences, Science, Technology & Math, Catskill Hospitality Institute, and Liberal Arts programs. Honorees represented many disciplines, including nursing, respiratory care, culinary arts, business, criminal justice, psychology, computer graphics, and green building technology.
Student athletes were celebrated. Members of the 樱桃视频 men鈥檚 basketball program were honored for athletic performance, leadership, sportsmanship, and conference achievements. Award recipients included Tomas Hernandez, Jamie Reich, Quentin Richardson, and Sincere Henderson.
鈥淲hile today celebrates individual students, success is never achieved alone 鈥� it鈥檚 built through the support of families, friends, advisors, faculty, and an entire college community,鈥� said Simon Clement, director of Athletics at 樱桃视频. 鈥淭he students we鈥檙e honoring today have demonstrated a true commitment to excellence, and we鈥檙e incredibly grateful they chose 樱桃视频 as part of their academic journey. Their achievements make us proud of this college, proud of this community, and optimistic about the future.鈥�
樱桃视频鈥檚 annual Academic & Athletic Awards Ceremony is a joyous campus-wide celebration of student success and achievement. Student recipients were selected by faculty, staff, and coaches based on academic standing, leadership, campus contributions, athletic performance, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
About 樱桃视频: 樱桃视频 is the leader of innovative higher education and a catalyst for workforce development throughout the Sullivan Catskills and beyond. Our diverse community cultivates personal growth and professional advancement, preparing students for success in a sustainable and interconnected world. A forward-looking, top-tier community college in New York, 樱桃视频 offers dozens of degree programs, certificates, and microcredentials for learners at all levels of their educational goals. We value critical inquiry and creativity while supporting our students in a culture of inclusion and respect.
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