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08/17/2017 12:01 AMAcademic and Extracurricular Achievements
• Zachary Battipaglia graduated from Trinity College.
• Matthew Brockett graduated from Framingham State University.
• Peggie Jane Chien graduated from the University of Rochester with a B.S. in cell & developmental biology.
• Chadwick Clyne graduated from Nichols College.
• The College of Saint Rose Graduates: Colleen Burkle and William Hahn.
• Peter Cornell graduated from Purchase College with a master of music degree.
• Caleigh Curran graduated cum laude from Western New England University with a B.S. in pharmacy studies.
• Heather H. Henry was inducted into the Tau Rho Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, at Quinnipiac University.
• Nicholas James Hunsaker was named to the Dean’s List and received his B.S. in business management from Providence College. He was also the recipient of the 2017 Robert Auclair Management Entrepreneurship Award for 2017.
• Senan Lonergan graduated from Siena College.
• Merrimack College Graduates: Alexa Brand and Brianna McGowan.
• Arlene Mingione received her B.S. in nursing from Western Governors University.
• Amanda Moritz graduated cum laude with a B.S. in textiles, fashion merchandising, and design from the University of Rhode Island.
• Rebecca Novick earned a master of social work from Simmons College.
• Courtney O’Connor graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in equestrian studies and marketing from the University of Findlay. She also recently participated in the University of Findlay’s 2017 Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity.
• Devan Parsons and Kristen Urban performed alongside the West Hartford Symphony Orchestra as part of the Concert Chorale at Eastern Connecticut State University this past April for its annual spring concert in the Fine Arts Instructional Center (FAIC).
• John Peters earned a B.S. in criminal justice from Springfield College.
• Scott R. Primavera, the son of Alison Burtraw and Jason Primavera, graduated cum laude with a B.S. in renewable energy engineering from the Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University.
• Shane Proietto graduated cum laude with a doctor of veterinary medicine degree from Iowa State University.
• Quinnipiac University’s Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees: Margaret Coe, Sarah Schlatter, and Pauline Takos.
• Quinnipiac University Graduates (Graduate Students): Margaret Coe (M.S. in organizational leadership), Heather Henry (doctor of nursing practice), Megan Lee (sixth-year diploma in educational leadership), Doreen Picagli (doctor of nursing practice), Pauline Takos (M.S. in business analytics), and Stephanie Weady (doctor of physical therapy).
• Quinnipiac University Graduates (Undergrad Students): Melanie Abbott (B.A. in English), Christian DelVecchio (B.A. in legal studies), Thomas Ginz III (B.S. in entrepreneurship/small business management), Maria Greco (B.S. in nursing), Anna Kwochka (B.S. in health science studies), Elena Lupone (B.S. in nursing), Travis McMurray (B.A. in legal studies and B.S. in economics), Tyler Nelson (B.S. in health science studies), Brittney Oboikovitz-Tasto (B.S. in health science studies), and Erica Ricker (B.A. in mathematics).
• Kaitlyn Regan received the President’s Education Award and Connecticut Association of Schools Award from Mercy High School.
• Alicia Rinaldi, GHS Class of 2013, has graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami with a double major in creative advertising and psychology. She attended the International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France in June.
• Roger Williams University Graduates: Nicholas Burkle, John Lisitano, Joshua O’Hara, Carla Puchini, and Kelsey Weischet.
• Kayla Rook recently completed a study abroad trip to Florence, Italy. Rook’s major is health sciences.
• Sarah Rosadini received the Jane W. Torrey Award at Connecticut College.
• Kai Russo graduated with distinction from Bard College at Simon’s Rock with an associate of arts degree in liberal arts.
• Salve Regina University Graduates: Garrett Dell, Hannah Makula, and Nathan Misbach.
• Evan Schmid graduated from UMass Dartmouth with an M.S.
• Ashley Seneco graduated cum laude from University at Albany with a B.A. in art history.
• John-Nicholas P. Setaro graduated from St. Lawrence University.
• Matthew Shorten (GHS Class of 2016) has just completed his freshman year at Blair School of Music, Vanderbilt University. He was recently the recipient of the Margaret Branscomb Prize, awarded to the Blair first-year student judged to have the musical and personal qualities that best exemplify the spirit and standards of the school.
• Southern Connecticut State University Spring Graduates: Anthony Abu-Hanna, Gabrielle Berube, Erik D’Aguanno, Daniel Ethier, Joshua Falcone, Julianne Fowler, Stephanie Gilloran, Danielle Meskill, Nicole Moras, Dante Parisi, Thanh Pham, Mark Severino, Ashley Sondak, Emilee Standish, Anthony Tomaselli, Megan Treiber, Tatiana Trujillo, and Krystal Williams.
• James Sullivan was selected to serve as orientation group leader for the 2017 Summer Orientation and Registration Program at Western New England University. He also starred in Western New England University’s spring production of Beauty and the Beast.
• Sarah Terwilliger was awarded a B.S. in management engineering with distinction from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
• Tulane University Graduates: Kendall Cianciolo and Katherine Speltz.
• University of Hartford Graduates: Caroline Massey and Ashleigh Wynne.
• University of New Haven Graduates: Courtney Gorham and John Renner.
• University of Vermont Graduates: Amanda Bertschinger, Alexander Braddock, Paige Cascio, Nina Gross, and Meixian Huang.
• Megan Hali Vanacore received the J. Robert Sheehan Music Scholar Award at the Honors Convocation at The College of Saint Rose.
• Erin Walsh was The Emerging Leader Award recipient for 2017 by the University of Vermont’s Fraternity & Sorority Life.
• Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduates: Mitchell S. Kendrioski and Morgan Mcmahon.
• Wesleyan University Graduates: Sarah Banker and Lauren Yue.
• Samuel Knudsen Westgard, a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, was named a Presidential Scholar for the spring 2017 semester at Clarkson University.
Honor Roll Students
• Mercy High School, 4th Quarter, 2016-’17: Brigid Loughlin, Emma Pfau, Kaitlyn Regan, and Chloe Tulimieri.
• Sacred Heart Academy, 4th Marking Period, 2016–’17: Marissa Amatruda, Charlotte Beatty, Miranda Bowers, Megan Cunneen, Michaela Gibbons, Keely Greiner, Zoe Lamoreaux, Alexa Modell, Claire O’Neill, Gabriela Perez, Kelly Sandella, and Grace Tucker.
• Xavier High School, 3rd Quarter, 2016-’17: Daniel L. Andrien, Michael H. Beatty, Brandon L. Hawke, Michael S. Higgins, Gunnar P. Jackson, Ryan A. Jillson, Kevin J. Mooney, Owen Nizolek, Terrence O’Brien, and William D. Yerxa.
Dean’s List for Spring 2017
The following residents were named to the dean’s, president’s, and/or merit lists at their respective colleges and universities for the spring 2017 semester, unless otherwise noted.
• Alfred University: Scott R. Primavera.
• Bard College at Simon’s Rock: Kai Russo.
• Bates College: Kiria Borak and Lucas Gillespie.
• Binghamton University: Rogan C. Kaisen.
• Bucknell University: Christopher Barber.
• Champlain College: Kyle Sherman.
• Clark University: Skyler M. Duda and Tess Winslow Reichart.
• Clemson University: Bridget M. Hackett.
• Coastal Carolina University: Dylan Amble, Joshua Malamud, and Timothy Williams.
• The College of William & Mary: Ryder Miconi.
• Connecticut College: Bruno Eire, Rachel Glasser, Virginia Gresham, and Sarah Rosadini.
• Curry College: Jessica Marra.
• Eastern Connecticut State University: Olivia Boudreau, Rebekah Brancato, Christopher Burkle, Kathryn Jankura, Lily Singleton, and Kristen Urban.
• Fairfield University: Victoria Asmus, Richard Capobianco, Daniela Collahuazo Toledo, Sara Duggan, Lilah Murphy, and Katherine Rosadini.
• Greensboro College: Wyatt Benjamin Bradley Vilaseca.
• Hamilton College: Rylee M. Carrillo-Waggoner.
• High Point University: Jackson Inchalik.
• Hofstra University: Allyson Gieger.
• Iowa State University: Shane Michael Proietto.
• James Madison University: Kayleigh Shannon Congdon, and Anne Elizabeth Kalfaian.
• Keene State College: William Conover, Charles Molloy, Lucy Smith, and Benjamin Weidman.
• Loyola University Maryland: Trevor Beers and Moira Godman.
• Lycoming College: Nicholas Russello.
• Marist College: Grace Clancy and Kylie Craig.
• Marquette University: Aidan Kellaher.
• Northeastern University: Kyle Bianchi, Victoria Giovanniello, David Haig, Matthew Landon, Emily Syvertsen, Olivia Watrous, Caroline Webb, and Brian Wolek.
• Quinnipiac University: Melanie Abbott, Alessandro Abys, Christian DelVecchio, Anneka Ginz, Thomas Ginz, Travis McMurray, Nicole Modell, Jake Morgan, Tyler Nelson, Brittney Oboikovitz-Tasto, Kajal Patel, Heather Russo, Nick Simos, Lucas Sundwall, Mariana Tamayo, and Jessica Thibault.
• Roger Williams University: Nicholas Burkle, Joshua O’Hara, Russell Pierson, Carla Puchini, and Nathan Wilson.
• Saint Anselm College: James Talalas.
• Saint Michael’s College: Zachary Clark and Owen Marks.
• Siena College: Senan Lonergan.
• Simmons College: Sarah Jean Bohan.
• Southern Connecticut State University: Reed Beeley, Max Bickley, Peter Blanchet, Shelby Cox, Margaret Crossman, Erik D’Aguanno, Matthew DeRose, Jordyn Florio, Chloe Gorman, Kelsey Monaghan, Jamie Mulone, Dante Parisi, Caitlin Patrigani, Jessica Reynolds, Mark Severino, Ashley Sondak, Bailey Sullivan, Kamol Usmonov, Madelyn Vinsel, and Heather Wirth.
• Springfield College: Emily Etter and Isabella Grimes.
• St. Lawrence University: John-Nicholas Setaro.
• Trinity College: Andrew Meoli and Jay T. Moran.
• Union College: Samuel Fogarty.
• University at Albany: Michael Lim and Ashley Seneco.
• University of Delaware: Jacqueline Kegel and Madisen Panagoulias.
• University of Findlay: Courtney O’Connor.
• University of Hartford: Catherine Delaurentis, Kayleigh Dutra, Kevin Mezick, Jessica Reeve, Rachel Roding, and Ashleigh Wynne.
• University of New Hampshire: Michael Ciardiello, Abby Jeppesen, and Timothy Kenefick.
• University of New Haven: Timothy Cheng, Peter Ferrigno, Nicholas Lauria, Joseph Massey, Samantha Melillo, Brendan Regan, John Renner, Johanna Vega, and Michelle Wang.
• University of Rhode Island: Sarah Alivia Benham, Melissa Geiger, Samantha Ann Grinold, Olivia Montesi, and Victoria Marie Stook.
• University of Rochester: Peggie Jane Chien.
• University of Vermont: Calum Buchanan, Justin Clark, Jordan Genovese, and Nicole Raccuia.
• Wentworth Institute of Technology: Mitchell S. Kendrioski, Morgan Mcmahon, and Samuel Smith.
• Western New England University: Caleigh Curran and James Sullivan.
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Matthew Kornitsky and Zachary Ligham.