Kathryn S. Boughton will receive the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence at the 139th Commencement celebration, Saturday, May 14, in the Sports Arena.

Boughton earned a bachelor of science degree with a major in applied mathematics and a minor in athletic coaching. She maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA while playing on the women’s soccer team for three years, representing the ideal scholar-athlete.

Boughton helped lead the team to its most successful three-year win-loss record in the history of the women’s soccer program. She was named a three-time member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) All-Academic team, an honor reserved for students whose GPA is above 3.30. She also was a two-time member of the SUNYAC Commissioner’s List, which is an honor reserved for students who have maintained a 3.30 GPA for three semesters.

She was selected for the CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District Team. She was also named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2011. During her junior year, Boughton took advantage of Buffalo State’s participation in the National Student Exchange program by attending Texas State University-San Marcos, demonstrating her willingness to move beyond her comfort zone to attain new levels of accomplishment. Boughton also participated in several service activities, including Earth Day clean-up programs, the TOPSoccer program for children with disabilities, and volunteer work with the Wyoming County SPCA.

Professors who have worked with Kathryn commend her not only for her academic achievement but also for her poise, maturity, and willingness to participate in all class activities. The Mathematics Department considers her to be one of its best students. She intends to pursue a graduate degree in actuarial sciences.