Dean's List for Fall 2013

The following residents were named to the dean's, presidents', and/or merit lists at their respective colleges and universities for the fall 2013 semester, unless otherwise noted. The student's class year is that which pertained at the time of the achievement.

• The University of New Haven: Jessica Attruia, Jonathan Attruia, Jeffrey Bradley, Jonathan Dahlstrom, Justin Graziano, Stephen LaLuna, Kyle Obier, James Piscitelli, Curtis Ray, Donald Sbabo, Alexandra Sgro, Cheyenne Taylor, and Samantha Torello.

• The University of Rhode Island: Maria Cook and Angela Rosamilia.

• The University of Vermont: Lisa Novinsky, a junior majoring in dietetics nutrition and food sciences.

• Western Connecticut State University: Michael Battista, Michael Bosco, Nicole Cavallaro, Gina Hunt, Lisa Sanzari, and Kenneth Ward.

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Daniel Bouffard, a senior majoring in computer science, and Michael Perrone, a sophomore majoring in computer science and robotics engineering.

Academic and Extracurricular Achievements

• Louis Cavaliere received the Unsung Hero Award from the North Haven Rotary Club.

• North Haven Rotary Club Students of the Month for December and January: Hunter Coughlin and Olivia Marinelli.

• Southern Connecticut State University Graduates: Andrew Anastasio (bachelor of arts), Stephanie Anderson (bachelor of science), Carla Ayoub (bachelor of science), Peter Barron (bachelor of science), Jessica Benedetto (master of science), Kelly Bennett (bachelor of arts), Rosanna Bernardo (bachelor of science), Jacquelyn Fede (master of arts), Julia Granitz (bachelor of arts), Peter Horn (bachelor of science), Patrick Julianelle (bachelor of arts), Mary Keeler (bachelor of arts), William Kusmit (bachelor of science), Eric LaVorgna (bachelor of arts), Brianna Perez (bachelor of arts), Samantha Rudewicz (bachelor of science), Steven Rudewicz (bachelor of science), Adam Sigovitch (bachelor of arts), Marisa Stacy (master of science), Rachel Sutfin (master of science), Dan Tran (master of science), Peter Tseperkas (sixth year diploma), Prim Wabunoha (bachelor of science), Amy Wilhelm (master of science), and Ashley Yonkers (master of science).

• Laura Tong earned a master's of science in education from the University of New Haven.

Honor Roll Students

• Choate Rosemary Hall: Christopher Cuomo; Nathaniel Kerman, the son of Sarah M. Baird and Benjamin D. Kerman; Megan King; Holden Perrelli; Peter Reilly Yurkovsky, the son of Patricia E. Reilly and S. Peter Sachner, Jr.; and Genevieve Richardson.

• Mercy High School, 2nd Marking Period, 2013-'14: Emily Brewer (senior, first honors) and Olivia Martin (freshman, second honors).

• Notre Dame High School, 1st Term, 2013-'14: Anthony Berretta (freshman, second honors); Bryan Botton (senior, third honors); Steven Castiglione (senior, first honors); Nicholas Copenhaver (freshman, first honors); Christopher Gaiser (sophomore, first honors); Adam Hall (freshman, first honors); Daniel Houde (freshman, second honors); Conor Hylton (sophomore, second honors); Liam Hylton (freshman, second honors); Zachary Iannone (junior, second honors); Logan Juniewic (senior, second honors); Andrew Limauro (sophomore, second honors); Terry Luo (sophomore, second honors); Brendan Morley (senior, second honors); Colin O'Connor (sophomore, third honors); Eamon O'Connor (junior, second honors); Harry Pieper (senior, first honors); Alexander Puzone (senior, second honors); Frank Savakis (freshman, first honors); Mitchell Stenquist (junior, second honors); Andrew Varipapa (freshman, second honors); Edward Varipapa (junior, first honors); Steven Vollero (sophomore, second honors); James White (junior, second honors); and Michael Zeranski (junior, third honors).

• Sacred Heart Academy, 2nd Marking Period, 2013-'14: Olivia Ackerson (high honors), Madison Ahern (high honors), Paige Ahern (high honors), Alyssa Ajello (honors), Ariana Antonucci (honors), Alexis Bernstein (high honors), Adriana Bogen (honors), Allie Brennan (honors), Ginamarie Caiafa (high honors), Francesca Campanelli (high honors), Phoebe Costello (honors), Megan Dwyer (honors), Madeline Fitzgerald (high honors), Olivia Franco (high honors), Amanda Jung (honors), Brigid Keefe (high honors), Marisa Mantovani (high honors), Nicole Mecca (high honors), Sabrina Palmieri (high honors), Veronica Perpetua (honors), and Sophie Velez (high honors).

Career Achievements

• Dr. Aaron Bernard has been appointed clinical skills director at Quinnipiac University.

• Robert Joven has been appointed university librarian at Quinnipiac University. Joven has served as interim university librarian since August of 2013.

• Steven M. Miller of Classic Properties, LLC in Hamden has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Greater New Haven Association of REALTORS® for 2014.

Service Awards and Recognitions

• Walter Brockett received the Federated Garden Club of Connecticut Ellen Carder Memorial Award for his work planting cherry trees. The North Haven Garden Club received the Connecticut Arboreal Award for the same project.

• Gerri Giordano received the Connecticut Tribute Award and a Certificate of Achievement in the celebration of Earth Day from the Federated Garden Clubs.

• 2014 North Haven Community Service Awards: Alan J. Cantele (Outstanding Police Officer), Robert Kovach (Outstanding Volunteer Firefighter), Mark Minotti (Citizen of the Year), and Lt. David Obier (Outstanding Firefighter).

• Ellie Tessmer developed a Press Book for the North Haven Garden Club which earned a special certificate at the New England Region Garden Club meeting of the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut. The club also received a Garden Therapy Award of Excellence.

Acts of Community Service and Charitable Contributions

• Farooq H. Khan of the Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center matched his company's donation with a personal contribution of $1,000 for scholarships to students studying in medical fields given by the North Haven Rotary Foundation.

• North Haven Garden Club Holiday Projects at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Connecticut Hospice, and Elderly Housing: Mary Cameron, Lina Cardozo, Lee Fermo, Gerri Giordano, Cindy Golia, Lois Gough, Brenda Howlett, Joan Longobardi, Judy Neubig, Marge Quinn, Carmen Sealy, and Lois Stover.

• North Haven Rotary members Deana Morin and Theresa Ranciato-Viele are leading club volunteers in an effort to donate food and their time each month at the community suppers hosted by St. John's Church.

• Danny Perrotto, founder of Bikes for Babes, donated more than 10 new bicycles for the 2013 holiday toy distribution for the Department of Community Services.

• Angelo and Antoinette Verdini have become major donors to The Rotary Foundation (TRF) and have been recognized as Paul Harris Fellows of the highest level. This status is achieved by donating at least $10,000 to the Foundation. Angelo has been a member for more than 50 years.