This came from Liz Randall, our W. Shore Rd. neighbor:
On May 17, 2009 Matthew John Randall, son of Elizabeth and John Randall of Joe's Pond, Cabot, VT, and Miller Place, NY, was awarded a Batchelor of Science in Natural Science Cum Laude with minors in Chemistry and Geology, from Lyndon State College, Lyndon, VT.

Matthew also received the Rita L. Bole Award for Outstanding Scholarship which honors the highest-ranking scholars among seniors graduating from four-year programs. He also received the Arthur B. Elliott Honor Society award, which recognizes leadership, scholarship and service to the college and is awarded by faculty and graduates in honor of the second president of the college. Matthew also joins a select group of students to accept one of the most prestigious awards the academic community can bestow -- selection to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.

Matt will continue his education and has been accepted to the University of Vermont (UVM) Graduate School in Burlington, VT, where he has been awarded a fellowship to pursue a Masters of Science Degree in Pathology. Matt begins class at UVM on June 1, 2009, under the guidance of Dr. Albert van der Vliet. He will be studying emphysema and lung diseases.

Our sincere congratulations to Matt. He has obviously worked very hard and we're sure he'll continue to excel in his field.

Liz sent photos. At upper right are the pipers who led the graduating class to and from the ceremony. The photo below is Matt's brother Jason, who graduated from Lyndon State last year, Dr. Alexandre Strokanov, and Matt. Dr. Strokanov was the professor both Matt and Jason went to Ireland, England and Wales with last year; Matt also visited Dr. Strokanov's home country, Russia.

Liz writes: What a great experience both of our boys had at Lyndon State College and we are very grateful.

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