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06/26/2018 12:00 AM

The Guilford High School Class of 2018


Guilford High School Commencement Exercises took place Friday, June 22 on the Town Green. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier

Guilford High School announces the following information regarding the Class of 2018, which graduated on June 22. Of the 298 graduates, 89 percent will pursue some form of post-secondary education. There will be 243 seniors who will attend four-year colleges or universities and 16 seniors will pursue their studies at two-year institutions. Seven seniors will attend technical/prep school programs, five seniors will be joining the armed forces, and 27 seniors will travel or are undecided, taking a gap year, or joining the work force.

(Note: This list does not include every graduate or all post-graduation plans as some choose, due to confidentiality, not to have their name/plans published and others may not have finalized their plans at the time of publication.)

Allison, Jada Khrystina Wellesley College

Amoja, Ayana Eshe Nia University of

Indianapolis

Anderson, Ian Maxwell Gap Year, then Oberlin

College

Andrus, Charles Butler

Arel, Rebecca Lynn Goodwin College

Ashcroft, Will Baldwin Northeastern

University

Astorino, Kevin Robert

Avallone, Anthony Joseph Providence College

Babbin, Charlotte Nicole Wesleyan University

Babbin, Molly Isabel Middlebury College

Backes, Connor James University of

Connecticut

Balestracci, Monmouth University

Brendan Matthew

Banks, Catherine Arlene Fairfield University

Barbarossa, Kaylee Margaret Suffolk University

Baron, Quinn Riley City Year Americorps in

Louisiana

Barreira, Sara Marie Afonso Bryant University

Barrett, Matthew Adam Wheaton College

Massachusetts

Bartels, Skylar Cress Skidmore College

Basil, Caroline Elizabeth Saint Joseph’s University

Beeley, Camilla Anastasia Washington and Lee

University

Beitel, Amanda Grace Gordon College

Birckhead, Camille Kaplan Bennington College

Boender, William Robert Endicott College

Bohan, Jessica Lynn Lafayette College

Bosenberg, Emma Ruth Northeastern University

Breeze, William Valentine Brown University

Brewer, Marissa Paige Western Connecticut State

University

Brielmann, Lincoln Technical

Gabriel Louis Rice Institute, then Navy

Bryan, Kayla Nicole Lynn University-Conservatory

of Music

Bucci, Alexander Douglas Bentley University

Byrne, Kayley Lauren Southern Connecticut

State University

Cahill, Michael William

Calvao, Julia Maria

Capaccio, Annabella Lucia Muhlenberg College

Cargos, Kevin Daniel Providence College

Carlson, Elise Lauren Albertus Magnus College

Carter, Hayden Mann Gap Year/Work & Travel

Cattaneo, Thomas Achilles Cheshire Academy

Chapman, Andrew Thomas Boston College

Chapman, Lindsay Alynn University of Connecticut

Cianciolo, John Luke University of New Haven

Cimino, Joel Anthony Central Connecticut State

University

Ciocca, Emily Rose The University of Tampa

Clarke, Olivia Lee University of Connecticut

Coman, Alexander Theodor New York University

Conerly, Samuel Horton Cutting Edge University

Conklin, Madison Michele Western Connecticut State

University

Connell, Maura Olivia Goucher College

Cortese, Peyton Mace University of Connecticut

Costantini, Luca Bruno University of Connecticut

(Avery Point)

Cox, Carter Austin Plymouth State University

Cubeta-Yonamine, Sachi Kay St. Cloud State University

Cursaru, Pavel Universite de Montreal

de la Cruz Mendez, University of South Florida, Tampa

Maria de la Caridad

Dear, Megan Elsa Mount Holyoke College

Decensi, Jessica Madeline James Madison University

Dell, Theresa Marie Northeastern University

Demino, Alyssa Ann Plymouth State University

Demino, Michael Angelo SE Employment & Post Grad at GHS

DeNegre, Samuel Louis Saint Michael’s College

Deshpande, Anissa Joy University of New Haven

Diaz, Caitlyn Maria Savannah College of Art and Design

DiNoia, Benjamin Tyler Ithaca College

Dombroski, Samuel Smith University of Maryland, College Park

Donadio, Isabella Rose University of Connecticut

Donlan, Matthew David Stonehill College

Doria, Samantha Catherine Marist College

Driscoll, Logan Neil University of Michigan

Dwyer, Lia Autumn University of Vermont

Edwards, Chance Clayton Gateway Community College

Elkin, Casey Nicole Muhlenberg College

Ellman-Aspnes, Joanna Gateway Community College

Emenyonu, Erika N Marymount University

Eschinger, Mia Elizabeth The College of Wooster

Esposito, Julia Stephanie Wellesley College

Etes, Audra Kathleen Southern Connecticut State University

Faulkner-Filosa, James Madison University

Luke Patrick

Feinberg, Sydney Eve

Felson, Tyler Matthew Northwestern University

Fischbach, Jackson Lang The New School-Parsons School of Design

Fitzgerald, Sean Patrick Salve Regina University

Fix, Austin Alexander Rice University

Flynn, Trinity Kathryn Johns Hopkins University

Freeman, Isaac Roman Pennsylvania State University

Freund, Leo Cameron Endicott College

Frohling, Emma Eliza University of Rhode Island

Fuentes, Southern Connecticut State University

Jessenia Leigh Anna

Gabriel, Jack Raymond Western Connecticut State

University

Garuti, Christopher Michael Rensselaer Polytechnic

Institute

Gedrich, Matthew Florea University of Colorado at

Boulder

Gendreau, Lindsey Marie Porter and Chester

Institute (Branford)

George, Nicholas William Roger Williams University

Ghantous, Olivia Mariam Syracuse University

Ghoreyeb, Ian Kaiser Stony Brook University

Goldberg, Shayla Rosa Dartmouth College

Grasso, Melanie Rose Marymount Manhattan College

Greene, Giulia Irene

Greif, Indira Shoshana Pitzer College

Griffiths, Elaina Mae EMT & Travel

Guarino, Lucas Pachard University of Connecticut

Guerra, Jacqueline Christine Brandeis University

Hackett, Deirdre Erin University of Mississippi

Hall, Acadia Mallory University of Pittsburgh

Havrilla, Taylor Morgan Southern Connecticut

State University

Hedge, Jordan Katherine Western Connecticut State

University

Heller, Elizabeth Marie Providence College

Helsel, Aaron Mark Central Connecticut State

University

Hess, John Alfred University of Connecticut

Hitchcock, Austin Jonathan Lynn University

Hollenbeck, STRIVE program

Christopher Michael

Hooker, Michael Creighton Central Connecticut State

University

Hryb, Natalya Rose Salve Regina University

Huffman, Clay Michael Coast Guard

Hyman, James Mccrary Syracuse University

Hyman, Julia Boyd Tulane University

Ian, Benjamin Michael Nichols College

Ignoto, Isabel Marie Quinnipiac University

Inchalik, Samuel Henry High Point University

Jankura, Samuel Nicholas Southern Connecticut

State University

Jermacans, Erica Lynn University of Rhode Island

Jewett, Leah Paige

Johnson, Casey Christopher Gateway Community

College

Johnson, Cassandra Jean Suffolk University

Johnson, Eugenie Rose Hampshire College

Jorden, Amherst College

Nicolas William Arjuna

Kalama, Worcester Polytechnic

Rhys Christian Institute

Kaleo O Kalani

Keanna, Claire Mcdermott Case Western Reserve University

Killheffer, Aidan Thomas Landmark College

King, Amanda Eve Molloy College

Kinney, Alyssa Rae Sacred Heart University

Kirwin, Isabella Shulman Gap Year-Americorps, then

Tulane University

Krause, Joshua Ian University of

South Carolina

Kronengold, Jonathan Taylor Community College

to become a chef

Larrow, Audrey Marie Quinnipiac University

Lazarus, Justin David Southern Connecticut

State University

LeGrant, Abraham Wallace University of St. Andrews

Lemoine, John Patrick

Lemoine, Julia Marie University at Buffalo-

The State University of

New York

Leu, Caleb John

Linell, Molly Frances Pennsylvania State

University

Lord, Ben Thomas Air Force

Loyd, Oliver Daniel Elon University

Luden, Devyn Elisabeth Providence College

Lynn, Olivia Grace Massachusetts College of

Art and Design

MacDonald, Lexi Rose Southern Connecticut

State University

Mackenzie, Ainsley Xinli Amherst College

Macy, Emma Doheny University of Connecticut

(Avery Point)

Macy, Sarah Doheny Fordham University

Maher, Shailagh Mackenzie University of Connecticut

Maio, Alexa Rose Southern Connecticut

State University

Makula, Bryce Elizabeth Eastern Connecticut

State University

Marinis, Mikaela Christine Connecticut College

Markle, Laura Virginia University of Connecticut

Marks, James Peter Lafayette College

Marlowe, Kevin Fuller

Marrone, Marjorie Petra

Marselli, Abigail Annerose Middlesex Community College

Mason IV, David Charles Gap Year

Mattarelli, Nicolas Liam Gateway Community College

McAvoy, Rebecca Marques Gap Year

McDermott, Hannah Quaye University of Bridgeport

McGrath, Matthew David Central Connecticut State

University

Meade, David Joseph Michigan State University

Melillo, Brandon Matthew University of Rhode Island

Messercola, University of New Haven

TinaMarrie Jacqueline

Miers, Mikaela Code Coastal Carolina University

Miles, Kameron Andrew Fairfield University

Miller, Catherine Elizabeth The University of Alabama

Miller, Christopher Andrew Pratt Institute

Mitzelfelt, Thomas Saul McGill University

Moeckel, Nickolas Gilbert Wake Forest University

Monte, Madelyn Maureen Eastern Connecticut State

University

Moroso, Penelope Ann Emmanuel College

Morro, Kamryn Rae Fairfield University

Moscato, Angelo Dominic Porter and Chester Institute

(Branford)

Murray, Gillian Marie University of Connecticut

Mustakos, Benjamin James Marywood University

Mustakos, Steven Arthur Boston Conservatory at Berklee

Nairn, Isobel Anwyn Stanford University

Nallur, Rishi Amogh University of Connecticut

Napolitano, Lucas Edward University of Mississippi

Nault, Christina Liana University of Connecticut

Neleber, Joel Allan University of New Hampshire at

Durham

Nelson, Joran Dean Western New England

University

Nettland, Erik Mengben New York University

Newman, Jared Daniel

O’Brien, Connor Adam Duquesne University

O’Callahan, Brendan Leif University of British Columbia

O’Connor, Micayla Starr Saint Michael’s College

O’Leary, Justin Murphy

Orce, Jonathan Wyatt LIM College (Laboratory

Institute of Merchandising)

Palumbo, Gabrielle Marie Eastern Connecticut State

University

Park, Jordan Alfred California State University,

Monterey Bay

Paulovske, Jessenia Michele

Penner, Natalie Rebecca Army National Guard

Perugini, Alexia Nicole Bates College

Peters, Mallory Rose Concordia University — Irvine

Pfeiffer, Christian James Wheaton College MA

Phillips, Alyssa Marie

Plaziak, Hannah Jane University of Massachusetts,

Amherst

Pocock, Olivia Anne Southern Connecticut State

University

Popkin, Gavin Asher

Porretta, Lauren Marie

Prendergast, Central Connecticut State

Elizabeth Reed Ames University

Provitz, Lia Patricia

Raffone, Ryley Cahill University of Connecticut

Ralston, Derek Frank Albertus Magnus College

Rand, Emma Katherine The Ohio State University

Reagle, Anna Theresa STRIVE program, then college

Regan, Aislynn Heather-Ann Saint Joseph’s College-Maine

Regas, Ava Renee

Reynolds, Margaret Anna University of Connecticut

Roby, Kaileigh Isabella Pace University, New York City

Rogers, Spencer David Southern Connecticut State

University

Rolls, Alyssa Michelle Southern Connecticut State University

Rosa Uliana, Laura Newcastle University

Roth, Faren MacMillan Yale University

Rubino, Noah Thomas Siena College

Russell, Sean Michael Springfield College

Russo, Alexander Arlen Providence College

Saka, Dorcas Kofoworola Claremont McKenna College

Santa Barbara, Skylar Anne University of Rhode Island

Santos-Juarez, Rosa Veronica

Sattler, Alexis Grace College of Charleston

Schioppo, Anne Elizabeth Gap Year, then Meredith Manor

Int’l Equestrian Center

Scott, Sydney Rose University of South Carolina

Seneco, Samantha Grace Quinnipiac University

Sessions, Ian Jacob Washington University in

St. Louis

Shaw, Charles Merritt St. Lawrence University

Shaw, Chloe Grace The George Washington

University

Shelton, Dana Jean Ithaca College

Shutak, Taylor Jean Southern Connecticut State

University

Skapczynski, Brett Alexander Saint Joseph’s College-Maine

Skinner, Ethan William Emmanuel College

Small, Tanner John Western New England University

Smith, Jody Ann Georgia Southern University

Smith, Logan Ann University of Rhode Island

Smith, William Francis

Sondak, Corey Matthew University of Mississippi

Song, Evan Michael Boston College

Spencer, Victoria Elaine Eastern Connecticut State University

Spinner, Thomas Christopher University of South Carolina

Starbard, Ethan Michael

Steinfeld, Dustin Southern Connecticut State University

Stephens, Ashton Merrill

Stephens, Gray Goodwin Southern Connecticut State University or Albertus Magnus

Stofflet, Samantha Kate University of Connecticut

Strand, Elissa Rae University of Connecticut

Suits, Max Joseph Southern Connecticut State University

Sullivan, Anna Elizabeth The University of Alabama

Surgenor, Jack Louis Johnson & Wales University (Providence)

Swan, Christion Robert Hartwick College

Talbot, Zachary Lloyd University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Tercyak, Molly Baldwin Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts

Tomsich, Erin Elisabeth University of Rhode Island

Tortora, Carly Rose The University of Tampa

Toth, Parker Joseph Gateway Community College, then UConn

Tucci, Ariah Elizabeth University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Urban, Mary Kate Xiru Central Connecticut State University

VanDerMaelen, Erik Austin

Velez, Gabriela Laura

Vitale, Brandon Nicholas Bryant University

Walker, Jacob Alexander Colby-Sawyer College

Wang, Zachary H Bentley University

Weil, Timothy Ulrich University of Miami

Whitman, Alexandria Fay

Wood, Ah Young Fumeng University of New Haven

Woxland, Lauren Ann Coastal Carolina University

Yanbul, Mete Cem The Hotchkiss School

Young, Charlotte Andrews

Zhou, Grace Estee Brandeis University

Zira, Nicholas William-Fox

Zuk, Benjamin Patrick Gap Year, then Parsons School of Design

The Guilford High School (GHS) Class of 2018 Shield is revealed by class officers, Jac Guerra, Claire Keanna, Brendan O’Callahan, James Hyman, Thomas Mitzelfelt, Julia Hyman, James Marks, and Parker Toth. Superintendent Paul Freeman looks on, during the GHS Commencement on the Town Green on Friday, June 22. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Anthony Avallone, Charlotte Babbin, and Connor Backes listen to Molly Babbin give the Salutatory Address at the Guilford High School Commencement Exercises on the Town Green on Friday, June 22. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Guilford High School Commencement Exercises took place Friday, June 22 on the Town Green. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Molly Babbin gives the Salutatory Address at the Guilford High School Commencement Exercises on the Town Green on Friday, June 22.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Valedictorian Faren Roth addressed the Class of 2018 at the the Guilford High School Commencement Exercises on the Town Green on Friday, June 22.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Guilford High School Commencement Exercises took place Friday, June 22 on the Town Green.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Guilford High School Commencement Exercises took place Friday, June 22 on the Town Green.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Noah Rubino, Josh Krause, Alex Russo, Anthony Avallone, and Gray Stephens pose for a photo before the Guilford High School Commencement Exercises on the Town Green on Friday, June 22.Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Tate Lohrs helps Ava Regan with her cap prior to the Guilford High School Commencement Exercises on the Town Green on Friday, June 22. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier
Class Co-Officers James Marks and Julia Hyman (Treasurer), James Hyman and Thomas Mitzelfelt (Secretary), Claire Keanna and Jac Guerra (Vice President), and Parker Toth and Brendan O’Callahan(President) celebrate at the Guilford High School Commencement Exercises on the Town Green on Friday, June 22. Photo by Kelley Fryer/The Courier