Warwick resident honored by her high school as graduate of distinction

SCHENECTADY — Christine Patneaude-Krahulik, class of 1983, was among five graduates of Schalmont High School inducted into the Alumni Wall of Distinction. The honorees were recognized during the district 50th anniversary rededication ceremony on April 24, at the high school. Schalmont Board of Education member Sandra Beloncik was one of five school, community and student representatives who sat on the Wall of Distinction Selection Committee. “It was a wonderful experience, but also a hard one because so many people warranted a presence on the wall,” she said in regards to the numerous nominations received. “We look forward to the chance to induct more of our distinguished alumni next year.” Wall of Distinction honorees are intended to serve as role models for Schalmont students and as symbols of the high caliber of graduates produced by this district. Patneaude-Krahulik inspires family, friends and colleagues with her dedication to the rights, health and success of those in her community. During high school, she learned the value of mentoring from her teachers and coaches. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Siena College and a law degree from Albany Law School. Over the years, she rose from a legal assistant to an associate attorney, and now serves as the principal court attorney to an Orange County Family Court judge. She was instrumental in implementing the county’s Family Treatment Court, and continues to chair its steering committee. She also has served as treasurer of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties, as a board member and Quality Sub-committee chair at St. Anthony Community Hospital, on the Leadership Orange Board of Directors, on the Orange County Drug Court Steering Committee, on the Warwick Town Beach Visioning Committee and on the Sharing Success Team, which promotes permanency for children in foster care. She is an active volunteer and contributor to community organizations like United Way, Safe Homes of Orange County, Warwick Little League, and Warwick Soccer. Last year, she was honored as a Woman of Achievement by the Sarah Wells Girl Scout Council and the YWCA of Orange County. She currently resides in Warwick with her husband, Bob, and their children, Thomas and Katie.