Nicholas Pierce Graduates Summa Cum Laude

Nicholas Pierce, a member of the Class of 2010 at Skidmore College, earned academic recognition at the college this spring. He is the son of Bridget and Donald Pierce of Hoosick Falls.
Pierce earned a B.A. degree summa cum laude with honor in music and classics at Skidmore’s 99th commencement in May. In addition, he was elected to membership in the college’s Phi Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the national honor society that recognizes superior achievement in the liberal arts.
During his Skidmore career, Pierce was a member of Periclean, Skidmore’s own academic honor society, which was formed in 1956 to stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage creative activity and honor academic achievement. He also was a member of Skidmore’s Honors Forum, which strengthens the intellectual life at the college and provides positive leadership on campus and in the community. Membership is open to students based on their academic accomplishments and commitment to excellence.