Matthew D. Lavoie graduated cum laude from Buffalo State College, Buffalo, N.Y., on May 10, with a grade point average of 3.61.

Lavoie received a bachelor of science degree in forensic chemistry with a minor in criminal justice. While at Buffalo State, he was inducted into Phi Lambda Upsilon National Honorary Chemical Society and served as president of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.

Lavoie is a 2004 graduate of Lewiston High School and is the son on Ray and Pat Lavoie of Poland.