the ninety-eighth commencement

THE NINETY-EIGHTH COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF MAY, TWO THOUSAND FIFTEEN

Order of Exercises Academic Procession Presiding Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., President Master of Ceremonies Louise Carroll Keeley, Ph.D., Provost Invocation Very Reverend Miguel Diaz Ayllón, A.A., Provincial Superior of North America and the Philippines, Augustinians of the Assumption National Anthem Senior members of the Assumption College Chorale Michelle Graveline, D.M.A., Chorale Director and Professor of Music Welcome Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D., President Valedictory Address Cassie Ann Lincoln, Valedictorian Introduction of Speaker Brennen Timothy Shaw, Salutatorian Commencement Address Major General Robert G. Catalanotti (U.S. Army, Ret.) ’80 Honorary Degree Recipients Major General Robert G. Catalanotti (U.S. Army, Ret.) ’80, presented by Frederick L. Bayon, D.M.D. ’65, chairman, Board of Trustees Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. AP’66, ’70, presented by Candace A. Race ’78, member, Board of Trustees Presentation of Candidates for Degrees in Course Louise Carroll Keeley, Ph.D., Provost Bachelor of Arts Degrees Eloise Knowlton, Ph.D., Dean of Undergraduate Studies Jennifer Morrison, Ph.D., Associate Dean for the First Year Continuing & Career Education Degrees J. Bart Morrison, D.M., Assistant Provost, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Graduate Degrees J. Bart Morrison, D.M., Assistant Provost, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Remarks from the Alumni Association President Katie Hall ’04 Alma Mater Assumption College Chorale and the Symphonic Brass Quartet Michelle Graveline, D.M.A., Chorale Director and Professor of Music Remarks and Benediction The Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D., HD’12, Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester Recessional Reception Plourde Recreation Center

Major General Robert G. Catalanotti (U.S. Army, Ret.) ’80 Commencement Speaker Doctor of Law and Letters

A decorated military leader, Major General Robert Catalanotti served his country for more than 30 years through the United States Army Reserve. As base commander at Camp Taji, the largest military base used by coalition forces in Iraq, he was responsible for more than 15,000 Iraqi and coalition soldiers and earned a Bronze Star for his service. During his Army tenure he commanded at every level—from platoon through division levels—and was responsible for more than 6,000 soldiers and civilian personnel in both active and reserve organizations. As commanding general of the 98th Training Division in Rochester, New York, he oversaw more than 3,000 drill sergeants and leaders training the Army’s newest recruits and later served as senior advisor to the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Interior, Riyadh. In his final military assignment, Catalanotti was director of exercises for U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida, where he was responsible for exercises and strategic partnership building in the Middle East and Central Asia. Upon retirement in 2014, he received the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Department of State Superior Honor Award, two of the highest service awards presented in peacetime. Catalanotti currently serves as chief operations officer and director of the Military Veteran’s Psychology Program at William James College in Newton, Massachusetts. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Assumption College and master’s degrees from Suffolk University and the U.S. Army War College. He and wife Karen (Farina) ’78 have two children, Brigit’11 and Eric (a U.S. Army Ranger Captain), and live in Grafton, Massachusetts.

Terrence W. Macy, Ph.D. AP’66, ’70 Doctor of Laws and Letters

The former commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Terrence Macy was appointed to this position in 2011 by Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. In this role, Macy oversaw the $1.1 billion state agency, which serves 19,000 individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families, including 4,000 infants and toddlers. Macy has worked in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities for 40 years, serving in both the public and private sector. He began his career working in Connecticut in various positions at the DDS Hartford Regional Center. Following that he worked in state regional systems in Ohio, where he was instrumental in developing responsive methods for supporting individuals transitioning back to their communities from institutional settings. During this period, he also pursued graduate degrees at The Ohio State University, where he worked extensively on transition issues. After moving back to Connecticut, Macy has worked for 27 years in the private sector and taught nonprofit graduate courses at the University of Connecticut and special education courses at Southern Connecticut State University. He has served on numerous statewide boards and councils in various capacities and belongs to several national professional organizations. He is a fellow of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities—twice chair of its Northeast Region X and chair of the Connecticut Chapter—a member of the National Conference of Executive Directors of The Arc, and chair of The Arc U.S. Board Chapter Excellence Training Committee. A resident of Madison, Connectictut, Macy has also taught at the community college, undergraduate and graduate levels at Connecticut colleges and universities. He is a 1966 graduate of Assumption Prep School, holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Assumption College and master’s and doctorate degrees in developmental disabilities (developmental psychology) from The Ohio State University.

Class of 2015 Academic Honors Recipients Vanessa Marie Arroyo Kaitlyn Mariah Bouthillette Matthew William Brigham Matthew William Brigham Kaitlyn Marie Cardey Jacob William Dowgewicz Zebb Yorlyn Duffany Zebb Yorlyn Duffany Jason Richard Duke Julia Aileen Gilberto Nicole Camille Green Tiffani Marie Grillo Abigail Rose Heroth Jessica Marie Heywood William James Jellesma Sandor Samuel Karz Sarah Catherine Kupec Kristine J. LeClair Cassie Ann Lincoln Christian Donald Malarsie Samantha Marie Manzello Morgan Hilary McCallum Melanie Jane McCauley Ethel Elizabeth McGinn Caitlin Marilyn Miller Courtney Ann Motuzas Hieu Minh Nguyen Gregory James O’Donnell Sarah Jane Provost Rachel Helen Rameau Lea Andrea Rossi Lucianna Sarafoglou Katherine Elizabeth Schmidt Katherine Elizabeth Schmidt Brennen Timothy Shaw Nguyen N. Tran Courtney Marie Woods

English Literature Sociology International Business Spanish Global Studies Music Philosophy Classics with Latin Concentration Economics Theology Studio Art Elementary Education Biotechnology and Molecular Biology French Computer Science Political Science Organizational Communication Biology Psychology with a Concentration in Brain, Behavior and Cognition English, Writing and Mass Communications Marketing Women’s Studies Environmental Science Secondary Education History Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Chemistry Economics with Business Concentration Global Studies with Area Studies Concentration Classics with Greek Concentration Mathematics Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies with a Concentration in Communication Sciences and Disorders Psychology Biology with a Concentration in Neuroscience Management Graphic Design Accounting

Each spring, Assumption faculty, staff, administrators, religious and laypersons nominate students of outstanding character, academic accomplishment, and service to the community, for the Augustine Scholarship. Augustine Scholars best exemplify the realization of the College’s mission: to cultivate young persons known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service. As such, the Augustine Scholarship is the premier award Assumption College grants, and is accompanied by a significant monetary award. The Class of 2015’s Augustine Scholars are: Caitlin Ackerman Kaitlyn Bouthillette Shaun Bradley Abigail Heroth

Sandor Karz Meagan Kullberg Cassie Lincoln Shannon Martin

Elise Prayson Nicole Riel Lea Rossi Nicole Stantial Courtney Woods

Undergraduate College Bachelor of Arts hp Brianna Eliza Abbott, Education; English; cum laude



Alicia Marie Batista, Economics

Caitlin Diggins Ackerman, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Allison Jean Baxter *, Mathematics



Matthew Ian Beauregard, Organizational Communication



Taylor Nicole Beck, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Caitlin Teresa Adamakis, Education; Mathematics



Melissa Mary Adreani, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Robert Phillip Benoit, English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude Priya Kaur Ahluwalia, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience &

Behavior; Psychology; magna cum laude



Kaitlyn Grace Alves, Chemistry



Trevor Dylan Benoit, Acting & Theatre Production; English, Writing & Mass Communications



Michael Gerard Amaral, History



Cecilia Bersaw, Management



Deanna Marie Ambold, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology



Marisa Catherine Berti, Psychology; cum laude



Alexandra Anna Amico, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Connor Michael Anderson, History



Heidi Anne Bevilacqua, Psychology



Michaela Lynne Anderson, Biology



Stephen Eric Biagioni, Management



Paige Elizabeth Anderson, Education; English



Kelly Linn Black, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology



Patrick David Andrews, Organizational Communication



Christa Emma Bodemann, Marketing



Eric Stanford Apgar, Accounting



Heidi M. Bogdanovich, Organizational Communication



Joseph Robert Arcieri, Management



Jhoannette Jovanka Arias, Political Science

Tamar Agnes Bonaventure *, English, Writing & Mass Communications



Carola Yamel Bermudez Arocho, Biology

Carolina Betancur, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Ivy Lee Boulay, English, Writing & Mass Communications; Marketing; cum laude

hp Vanessa Marie Arroyo, Education; English; cum laude





Camille Rae Auger, Organizational Communication

hp Kaitlyn Mariah Bouthillette, Sociology; summa cum laude



Elias Cameron Bachour, Biology





Yusleicy L. Baéz *, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

hp Shaun Michael Bradley, Mathematics; Theology; summa cum laude

Katherine Bianca Bagger *, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Matthew John Bailey, Accounting



John Thomas Baker, Biology



Tracy Marie Baldelli, Psychology

David Anthony Barbosa, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology

Adam Christopher Bourque, Accounting

Christopher John Bozarjian, Marketing

Nicole Beatrice Brady, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior

Nicole Ann Breault, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Nicole Mary Breen, Psychology



Sarah Ann Brennan, Management



Steven Michael Bresse, Accounting



Devon John Barrett *, Organizational Communication



Matthew William Brigham, International Business; Spanish



Kyle Daniel Barrett, Marketing



David Michael Brittain Jr., Management; cum laude



Joseph Paul Basile, Marketing



Lauren Sue Brown, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology



Margaret Adiba Basmajy, Chemistry



Jesse Connor Brunelle *, Computer Science



Alyssa Anne Bates, English



Emily Rebecca Burkart *, History



Erin Nicole Burkart, English, Writing & Mass Communications





Brittany Rose Buttrick, Organizational Communication

Russell P. Clayton, Management



Liz Calcano, Management; cum laude



Sean Thomas Coen, Economics with Business Concentration



Kyle James Callahan, Management



Brandon Hutchinson Cole, Accounting



Adam P. Camilleri, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Santiago J. Palmer Cancel, Psychology

Patrick Daney Coleman, English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude



Rebecca Susan Cann, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Patrick James Cannon, English, Writing & Mass Communications



Lucas Noah Cantwell, Chemistry



Anthony Paul Cappuccio, Management

Sara Marie Carangelo, Marketing

Kristin Elizabeth Clark, Psychology; cum laude

Margaret Mary Colman, Education; Spanish

hp Jenna Allison Connors, Political Science Kathleen Anne Connors, Biology



Michaela Ashley Connors, Psychology



Ericka Michelle Consolmagno,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Amanda Nichole Carbone, William Connor Contento, Organizational Communication Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology; cum laude Elizabeth D’Andrea Coogan, Nicole Michelle Card, Biology Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude

Kaitlyn Marie Cardey, Global Studies

Lauren Nicole Carifio, Global Studies with Cultural Affairs Concentration

Thomas Joseph Carmichael, Accounting

Daniel Patrick Carolan, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Audrey Rose Cook, Education; History



Erin Elisabeth Corbett, Marketing; cum laude



Joshua Louis Correia, Psychology



Stephanie Dacosta Correia, Psychology; cum laude

hp Ashley Ann Corridori, Biology; cum laude



Louis Christian Carpenter, Economics; Public Policy

hp Rebecca Lindsey Corridori, Biology; magna cum laude



Makayla Rae Carpenter, Marketing



Brian James Cosimi, Management; cum laude



Damien Frederico Carreiro, Sociology



Nicole Kathryn Cote,

Kristina Grace Casella, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude

Alexander David Casey, Mathematics; Physics; cum laude



Timothy J. Casey, Marketing

Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology Carissa Ann Couture, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Kerry Michael Craig, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Robyn Elizabeth Cashman, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Lauren Elizabeth Cranston, English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude



Colleen Rose Cavalier, Accounting



Orensi Cela *, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

Colin Michael Cray, Global Studies with World Environmental Concentration



Ashley Taylor Chalifour, Education; English; cum laude



Caleb John Sherwood Chapley, History



John Eric Chappell, Management



Amanda Lee Chavez, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Stephanie Ann Chiles, Organizational Communication



Julia Alexandra Chretien, International Business; Political Science



Carlos Adriel Cintron, Marketing

Jennifer Ann Crea, Management



Jhmyle Patterson Crocker, Organizational Communication



Andrea Gisele Crowley, Accounting

hp Kathryn Mae Cullerot, Accounting; cum laude

Nicholas Edward Curello, History; cum laude



Matthew Scott Dalton, Management



Andrew Patrick Dame, Accounting



Darius Quayshawn Daniels, International Business



Sarah Anne Decelles, Biology



Rachel M. Edgin, Biology



Brittney Anna DeCicco, Organizational Communication



Meaghan Jean Ekstrom, Biology



Peter John Deckers, Political Science



Kayleigh Elizabeth Eldridge, Environmental Studies



Ashley DeLeón, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Jacquelyn Nicole Ellingson, Marketing



Elizabeth Ann Engdahl, Psychology; Sociology



Brian Turnbull Faust, Psychology



Patrick Oliver Ferguson, Organizational Communication



Alexandra Kate Ferreira, Graphic Design; cum laude

Lauren Elizabeth DelGrande, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Michael Albert Delude, Economics

Jenna Christine DeMasi, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Lori Christina Denomme, Computer Science



Anthony Andrew Fierimonte, Accounting



Jenna Sara Derderian, Psychology



Robert Mark Finnegan Jr., Marketing



Cora Eva Derocher, Psychology



Sarah M. Fiorillo, Marketing



Christina Maria De Sario, English



Daniel Robert FitzGerald *, Accounting



Christian Lamb Flannery, English



Daniel Michael Fleek, English



Matthew Hoyt Flynn, Accounting



Daniel C. Foster, Accounting



Edward William Frazier, Accounting

Jessica Lynn DiPilato, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Marisa Lynn Froio, Organizational Communication



Anthony Joseph Frongillo, Organizational Communication

Ann Veronica Donahue, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; cum laude



Ashley Marie Fuller, Graphic Design

Diana Lee DeStefano, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude

Abil Idris Dhee *, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Arianny Dilennys Diaz, Sociology; Spanish

Natasha Antoinette DiCostanzo, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude



Daniel Joseph Donovan, Organizational Communication

hp Melissa Lauren Funaro, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude



Meghan Lynch Dougherty, Education; English



Morgan Elizabeth Furgal, Organizational Communication

Joseph Ryan Douglass, Benjamin Marcos Gadwah *, Graphic Design Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; summa cum laude Jordan Louis Gagliola *, Accounting Jacob William Dowgewicz, Marketing; Music Kyle Sean Gallivan, History Julie Anna Doyle, Biology Nicole Maria Gamberale, Marianna Rose Doyle *, Biology English, Writing & Mass Communications Taryn S. Doyle, Marketing William Patrick Gargano, Organizational Communication Jane Margaret Dreske, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior Jordyn Lee Drouin, Education; English



Miguel Angel Duarte Jr., Computer Science



Thanas Dudo, Computer Science; Mathematics

hp Zebb Yorlyn Duffany, Classics; Philosophy; magna cum laude hp Jason Richard Duke, Economics; History; summa cum laude

Zachary John Dulac, Organizational Communication



Cameron Christopher Garrant, Marketing; cum laude

hp Andrea Marie Garry, Psychology w/Concentration in Brain, Behavior & Cognition

Peter Eugene Gersbeck, History



Robert Charles Gibbons, Management



Michelle Mary Gibson, Chemistry; Music

Julia Aileen Gilberto, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Theology; cum laude

Lauren Marie Durfer, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Colin Clayton Ginnard, Organizational Communication



Jacqueline Mary Teresa Girouard *, Theology

hp Jessica Marie Heywood, Political Science; magna cum laude



Joseph Lawrence Gizzi, Accounting

Kieran Patrick Hillery, Economics; Political Science; magna cum laude

Sylwia Dominika Golemo, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; cum laude



Mary Leigh Hilliger, Biology

Emily Elizabeth Hite, Mary Elizabeth Gonring, Psychology w/Concentration in Brain, Behavior & Cognition; cum laude English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude

Ricky Victor Gonzalez, Marketing



Stephen Joseph Gorman, Management



Rachel Michelle Gostkowski, Psychology



Colleen Leah Grace, Education; English



John Michael Greco, Management



Alexander Jordan Green, Philosophy; Political Science; cum laude



Kevin Andrew Green, Accounting



Nicole Camille Green, Studio Art



Allison Alexandra Gregory, Accounting; cum laude

Nicole Marie Griffin, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

William Thomas Griffin III, Political Science

Tiffani Marie Grillo, Education; Mathematics; magna cum laude

Alexa Catherine Holmes, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Rachel Frances Horr, Management

Kyler Paul Huffert *, Biology



Brian Quint Hulley, Accounting



Lauren Michelle Hurd, Education; Mathematics



Kevin Sullivan Ihlefeld *, Economics with Business Concentration



Kelsey Ann Imondi, Organizational Communication



Ashley Nicole Impagliazzo, Biology



Kyle Thomas Jamerson, Graphic Design



Chantal Marie James *, Graphic Design; Studio Art

Cameron Andrew Jandrow, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Michael Robert Janson, Economics



Joseph Robert Grimaldo *, Marketing



Erich Laurance Grosse, History; Management



Brittany Kathryn Grozik, Education; English; cum laude

Adam Christopher Johnson, Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology



Kelsey Marie Haddon, Management



Lauren Alexandra Johnson, Biology



Konstantinos Ioannis Halkiadakis, Accounting



Thomas J. Johnson, Organizational Communication



Michael D. Hamel, Education; History



William Paul Johnson Jr., Management



Matthew Ryan Hammond, International Business



Erika Jennifer Jyringi-Lopez, International Business



Lauren Elora Hannon, Anthropology



Alexander Carmen Kalogeropoulos, Management

Daniel Patrick Heath, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Sandor Samuel Karz, Political Science; summa cum laude

William James Jellesma, Computer Science; Mathematics; cum laude

hp Sara Elizabeth Heath, History; cum laude

Mitchell William Kelly, Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology



Sean David Henderson *, International Business



Jonathan Tyler Kezer *, History



Cameron Ashley Hendley, History



Gabrielle Gail King, Marketing



Alicia Mary Henrikson, Management



Taylor Anne King, Management



Sherliz Henriquez, Mathematics; Psychology



Matthew B. Heriveaux, Biology

hp Andrea Maureen Kolodziej, English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude



Mary Jo Catherine Herlihy, History; cum laude





Katherine Elizabeth Hern, Psychology; cum laude

Samantha Lauren Kruger, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

hp Abigail Rose Heroth, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; summa cum laude

Nicholas Charles Krasco, Chemistry

hp Meagan R. Kullberg, Education; History; cum laude

Sarah Catherine Kupec, Organizational Communication; magna cum laude

Kelsey E. Kurto, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Benjamin Alexander Kuzma, Biology



Troy Michael Lamagna, Economics



Timothy Magee Edward Manghan, Economics



Derrick Julian Mann, Mathematics

hp Samantha Marie Manzello, Marketing; summa cum laude

Tomasz Matczynski Marczak, Biology



Matthew Joseph Mariner, Mary Therese Laprade, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Psychology; Theatre & Media Studies; cum laude



Zachary Joseph LaRosa, International Business

hp Shannon Elizabeth Martin, Biology; magna cum laude



George Leon Lavallee, Political Science; cum laude





Kristine J. LeClair, Biology; summa cum laude



Brandon Gabriel Lee, Political Science

Nicole Marie Massoud, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude



Gianni Unique Lee, Psychology

hp James F. Lentini, Accounting; Economics; cum laude

Garrett Michael Lessard, Organizational Communication

fg hp Kara Patricia Lessels, History; magna cum laude Megan Elizabeth Levesque, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude

Cassie Ann Lincoln, Psychology w/Concentration in Brain,

Tyler Michael Martina, Sociology



Benjamin D. Mastrogiovanni, Political Science



Rachael Erica Matthew, Education; English



Sean Robert Mayo, Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology



Morgan Hilary McCallum, Psychology; Women’s Studies



Megan Elizabeth McCann, Biology; cum laude

hp Christine Anna McCarthy, Biology

Ted Edward McCarty Jr., Philosophy; Political Science

Behavior & Cognition; summa cum laude

hp Melanie Jane McCauley, Environmental Science; cum laude



Mary Virginia Lisiewicz, Accounting



Colin Stephen McDonald *, Political Science



Justin A. Litwin, Accounting



Ethel Elizabeth McGinn, Education; Mathematics

Allyson Kathleen Longchamps, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude

Patrick Michael McGrath, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; Psychology



Maura Ellen Looney, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Mary Therese McGunnigal, Mathematics; magna cum laude



Brittany Elizabeth Lopriore, English



Katlin Ann McInnis, History



Alexander Robert Lorenzo, Marketing



Arianna Bianca McLynch, Biology

fg Cara Elizabeth Loughlin, Visual Arts Studio; magna cum laude



Tara Lynn McMahan, Accounting



Jacqueline Andrade Louro, Organizational Communication



James Fearman McNamara Jr., Biology



Lauren Ann MacDonald, Chemistry



Amy R. McNeil, Organizational Communication



Justine Rose MacKinnon, Education; English; cum laude



Rachel Erin Madjerac, Sociology; magna cum laude

Katherine Elizabeth Medeiros, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Christopher Nicholas Maeda, Political Science



Alicia Marie Mahoney, Biology



Garrett Michael Mahoney, Marketing

Christian Donald Malarsie, English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude



Grady Patrick Melville, Psychology



Amanda Lauren Mermelstein, Psychology



Steven Michael Mikula, Accounting; Management; cum laude

hp Caitlin Marilyn Miller, History; magna cum laude

Lindsey Marie Miller, Graphic Design



Kaylee Ann Miodonka, Education; Mathematics; cum laude

Magdalene Jessica Malkowski, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Bianca Rose Monaco *, Environmental Science



Paola Andrea Trabanco Montañez, Graphic Design





Meagan Bryanna Monteiro, Psychology; Spanish; cum laude



Chance Thomas Malkasian, Psychology

Mary Elizabeth Manganella, Psychology

Tresara Georgianna Moore, English, Writing & Mass Communications

hp Alex Anthony Parisi, Accounting

Christina Siranoush Parnagain, Biology



Jose Luis Fernandez Paulino Jr., International Business



Kathryn Ann Peik, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; cum laude

Colleen Hope Murphy, Organizational Communication; summa cum laude



Kristen Marie Peik, Marketing



Lauren Elizabeth Pepi, Biology; Chemistry

hp Daniel Brian Murphy, History; Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology



Lucelis Perez, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Janine Leslie Perro, Marketing



Lauren Ines Moreira *, History

Courtney Ann Motuzas, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude



Emily Nicole Murphy, Art History



Tyler Aaron Murphy, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Christine Marie Petzold, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Bernard Kambale Musondoli, Computer Science; cum laude





Dane Anthony Myers-Adams *, Marketing

Sarah Catherine Phelan, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Lauren Ann Neilan, English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude

Sean Philip Phayre, Education; English



Arista Demetra Pialtos, Psychology; cum laude



Anhthi Pham Nguyen, Chemistry



Marinieves Del Valle Pico, Biology



Donna Thanh Nguyen, Biology



Kinga Joanna Piskorz, Biology

hp Hieu Minh Nguyen, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; Chemistry; magna cum laude

Trevor Paul Plante, Management Christopher Gary Poillucci, Marketing



Barry James Nicholson, Biology; cum laude



Crishena D. Nieves, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies





Megan Elizabeth Nolan, Marketing

hp Elise M. Prayson, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; magna cum laude

hp Richard Michael Novio Jr. *, English, Writing & Mass Communications

hp Kaitlyn Rose Poirier, Biology; magna cum laude Sam Robert Pouliot, Marketing



Rachel Anne Preston, Accounting



Sarah Jane Provost, Global Studies: Area Studies; cum laude

Stephanie Brooke O’Brien *, Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology



Sarah-Jane Pucci, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Gregory James O’Donnell, Economics with Business Concentration; summa cum laude



Matthew Robert Puma, History; Political Science



Nicholas Alexander Quieto, Accounting

Ashley Lorraine O’Donoghue, Economics; Mathematics; magna cum laude



Rene Marie Quinn, Marketing



Katrina Anne Rae, Marketing

Michael P. O’Keefe, Sociology



Rachel Helen Rameau, Classics





Angela Marie Razzano, Management



John Joseph O’Brien, Psychology

Genevieve Rose O’Malley, International Business



Kelly Patricia O’Neill, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Shelby Lee Reed, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude Courtney-Virginia Dana Ordway, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Eric Michael Reilly, Organizational Communication

Gabriela Ortiz, Psychology





Arianna Joy Ouellette, Accounting; Marketing



Mallory Evelyn Ozycz, Psychology

Rebecca Leigh Renault, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude



John Christopher Palermo, Management



Breanna Leigh Papalia, Graphic Design



Samantha Ross Remillard, History; cum laude

Ashleigh Diane Rennell, Management

Brandon Jon Revelli, Global Studies with World Environmental Concentration



Allison Sarah Richard, Accounting



Mary Elizabeth Schneider, Biology

hp Nicole Mary Riel, Philosophy; Political Science; cum laude



Dylan Robert Scotina *, Marketing



Erin Elizabeth Riley, History; cum laude



Adam Brian Sgariglia, Accounting



Dillon Clifford Riviezzo, Management



Douglas Neal Shaddock *, Chemistry



Shantal René Rizk, Biology



Brennen Timothy Shaw, Management; summa cum laude



Nichole M. Ronan *, Psychology



Tessa Marie Sidera, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



David Joseph Rondinone, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

hp Pablo Andrés Sierra-Carmona Jr., Economics

Margaret Agnes Rooney, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Eduardo Jose Rivas Rosales, Accounting

Lea Andrea Rossi, Education; Mathematics; Music; summa cum laude

HaleyAutumn Rotondo, Sociology



John Edward Rowell, Management

Michelina Roy, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Visual Arts Studio fg Candace Jewel Ruby, History; cum laude

Alix Sandra Rudzinski, Philosophy; Political Science



Michelle Elizabeth Ruiz, Economics with Business Concentration



Mia-Michelle Russell, History



Bridget Mary Ryan, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Patrick James Ryan, Political Science



Khasin Abdisalan Saban, Biology



Nicholas John Sallis, Computer Science



Tamara Salman, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology



Amanda Beth Sanders, Graphic Design

hp Emily Ann Sansivero, Computer Science; Psychology; cum laude



Kelvin L. Sims Jr., Management

hp Sinead Montgomery Sinnott, Psychology; cum laude

Garrett Jacob Smith, Organizational Communication



Ryan Patrick Smith, Accounting

hp Natalie Rose Snow, Education; Mathematics; magna cum laude

Carley Anne Soule, Psychology



Cody Michael Southiere, Psychology



Jonathan Ryan Souza, Organizational Communication

hp Nicole Marie Stantial, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; magna cum laude

Jacob Michael Stec, History; Political Science



Rachel Sara Stetkis, Classics; English

hp Brittany Elizabeth Stewart *, Mathematics

Michael Owen Sullender, Organizational Communication



Kevin David Sullivan, Accounting



Kevin Phillip Swenson, English



Danielle Elizabeth Tagarelis, Organizational Communication



Sean Liam Tangney, Biology

Felix E. Santiago, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; magna cum laude

Katelyn Julia Tarpey, Organizational Communication Maryam Catherine Tavallai, English

Lucianna Sarafoglou, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude



Eldair Barros Teixeira *, Marketing



Matthew David Terilli, English, Writing & Mass Communications



Sondra Marie Savickas, Management



Allison Lee Tivnan, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Andrew Conner Scalzi, History; Political Science



John Michael Tommasi, Political Science



Lauren Elizabeth Schaejbe, Education; History



Claire Kalen Toole, Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology



Sean Philip Toomey, Biology



Nguyen N. Tran, Graphic Design; cum laude



Phi Phi Tran, Graphic Design

Margaret Wood Schelleng, English, Writing & Mass Communications; Music; cum laude hp Katherine Elizabeth Schmidt, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology; magna cum laude

hp Natalie Irene Schmitt, Catherine Anne Trapani, Biology with Concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; summa cum laude Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies



Michael Andres Triana, Marketing

Tyla J. Wade, English, Writing & Mass Communications



Zachari Michael Triner, Psychology

Stephen Charles Warich, Philosophy; Political Science



Huyen Thu Thi Truong, Theology; cum laude

Patrick Francis Wells, Computer Science; Mathematics



Kelsey Jean Turner, Graphic Design

Amy Maureen West, History

Emma Elizabeth Twitchell, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Theresa Lynn Whelan, Marketing Kourtnie Meagan Wilder, Biology; Education



Patrick John Tyler, International Business



Gina Marie Tytula, Biology

Brett Thomas Wittenberg, Global Studies with World Environmental Concentration



Vanessa Marisol Urbina, Psychology

Mackenzie Leigh Woll, Marketing; cum laude

Casey Victoria Vallas, Psychology; Sociology with a Concentration in Criminology

Shawna Nicole Van Etten, Biology



Corynne Danielle Vario, Sociology; cum laude



Zachary James Vieira, Management



Evan Anthony Villanova, Mathematics



Kaitlin Elizabeth Vinal, Management



Kara Rose Vitale *, Mathematics



Danthy Theresa Vo, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology



Emiliano Sebastien Void, Biology



Jared Benjamin Vona, Biology

Brian Grant Wood, English, Writing & Mass Communications Lily Frances Wood, Biology Courtney Marie Woods, Accounting; cum laude Kaikai Xu, Economics Lauren Elizabeth Zaremba, Marketing; cum laude James Charles Zenevitch, Management Myra Janet Zhinin, Chemistry

cum laude - white cord magna cum laude - blue cord summa cum laude - gold cord

hp - Honors Program certificate recipient fg - Honors certificate in Fortin and Gonthier Foundations of Western Civilization * - Degree in progress The Valedictorian and Salutatorian are chosen by a selection committee representing the faculty, administration, the Senior Class and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies from among the students fulfilling the criteria for a summa cum laude Bachelor of Arts degree in the undergraduate day college. In evaluating candidates for these awards, the selection committee does not consider grades for any external coursework. The committee reviews academic records and contributions to the community, and interviews candidates in order to select the recipients of the College’s highest graduation honors. This listing of candidates for degrees is accurate as of 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2015. This is not an official document of Assumption College.

Continuing and Career Education Bachelor of Arts in Humanities asl Kelly Elizabeth Bohane; summa cum laude

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies asl Heather Whitman Johnston; cum laude

asl Kathleen Ann Frisch; cum laude

Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences

asl Nicole S. Santiago; summa cum laude asl Donald Urso; summa cum laude

asl Terrie L. Ayres; summa cum laude

Mandy L. Gaddis

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

asl Natalie J. Gough; summa cum laude

Melanie Hayward



Cassie Caez



Keturah R. Lockett; cum laude



Jamie Irene Domiano; cum laude

asl Michael P. Marcotte; magna cum laude

asl Randy Dupell; summa cum laude





asl Gregory P. Miller; summa cum laude

Joy Isoken Ighile

Daniel Thomas Mattock

asl Jeffrey William Saliba *



Tiaggy Hans Phanor





Jill Ravelli; summa cum laude

Donald Sheehan; cum laude

asl Leslie R. Schoffelmeer; magna cum laude

Bachelor of Business Administration



Chelsea Silva

Susan Collette



Kenneth Tracy; cum laude

asl Katie Farmer; cum laude



Marion Wichrowski; cum laude

asl John L. Fitzgerald; magna cum laude



Lisa Anne Zamagni; cum laude





Sherri Ford



Robert M. Gichuru

asl Silvana Isufi*

Associate of Business Administration asl Heather Creelman; cum laude

asl Ann T. Kaprielian; magna cum laude

Norma Leger

asl Deborah A. Manning; magna cum laude

Debra A. Manseau



Christopher D. Markiewicz



Kimberly A. Mills



Maureen Frances Sawyer



Catherine E. Stankus



Patrick T. Sullivan



Michael Lawrence Thomas

asl - members of Alpha Sigma Lambda, the National Honor Society for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning * - Degree in progress

Graduate Studies Master of Arts Counseling Psychology

Health Care Advocacy

School Counseling

Special Education

Jessica A. Adonteng Julianna Rebecca Aguilar Emily A. Bliss Rebecca Boisvert Michelle Buchanan Sarah M. Chelio Kirsten Megan Chirichetti Daniel J. D’Amelio Elise Marie DePlanche Juliana Brooke Eells Melysa S. Faria Eileen C. Finn Kristina Karin Glaude Ryan Joseph Glode Nafi Gogbeh Ashley Marie Gradwell Sara Marie Grzejszczak Vanessa L. Gunter Demetra C. Keith Victoria Alyse Lepore Katrina L. Mitchell Alyssa M. Mooney-Tsai Amanda Jean Nowak Leah D. Nystedt Sarah E. Owens Larrisa M. Palmer Fani Ponirou Anthony J. Rofino Stacy Marissa Stewart Melissa A. Symolon Taylor N. Tagg Elizabeth Thompson Angela M. Vizzo

Jack F. Mourad

Sarah M. Abner Alex J. Bazarian Brianna L. Bedard Christine L. Bourret Shannon M. Cavanagh Marissa C. Cosenza Michelle J. De Roma Savannah L. Harvey Anne-Marie P. Haylon Rachel Elizabeth Hedge Gina N. Hira Taryn E. Holman Ashley E. Januszewski Allesha Barbara Kenyon Katherine Noriko Kerr Jessica L. Maguire MaryCatherine M. McDonnell Sarah Kathleen Neithercut Ashley E. O’Brien Yvonne Rosario Krystal-Kalene Sleboda Ian Joseph Ernest Snyder Casey L. Suter Laura Knowles Whitaker Michael S. Wood Jacob Yiznitsky

Ann R. Arroyas

Hannah R. Soutra Regina Mary White

Rehabilitation Counseling Courtney Paige Bedard Robert H. Benoit Donastacia A. Bergeron Katherine M. Bournelis Alyssa L. Breen Steven Brogan Shayna L. Cogswell Kelley A. Conti Mackenzie H. Dezieck Peter William Droese Rochelle D. Gruber Elizabeth Locsin Harrington Andrew W. Hervieux Kevin M. Hurley Julie M. Manges Gillian Caitlin McClellan Holly Livette McKamey Simoni Jaclyn G. Meers Geralyn M. Miller Brenda M. O’Connor Jennifer D. Pace Stacey A. Peloquin Jennifer Carlyn Pires Lynn Ellen Ruwet Brianna Rose Simoncini Stephanie Lin Spitz Jessica L. Szivos Kira Livia Terrill Kerry Ann Van Schaack Ann Marie T. Walters Donalee Watson Miranda Lee Xenakis

Megan Taylor Edwards Erica Fournier Jennifer A. Jackson Jesse M. Knott III Samantha J. Kozik Meagan-Ann M. Kuszewski Kristen Elizabeth LeMay Jessica Lynne Lopez Kerriann J. Lusk Mikaela Lee Motyka Laura L. Pandiani Janel C. Peterson Mara Elizabeth Power Michael A. Santos Amanda L. Sclamo Molly K. Scott Stephanie Rae Twiss Claire J. Usher

Graduate Studies Master of Business Administration Kevin M. Adams Kingsley C. Aguh Ademola R. Akintan Eric D. Batista Anissia D. Bouesso Lisa J. Breault Michael Finnegan Breen Ermelinda H. Buqi Jackeline J. Cabrera Diane M. Cadrin Alison Leigh Cantatore Robert J. Cherenfant Neil S. Cooper Stacy Danquah Stephanie De Los Angeles Rebecca A. Donovan Matthew R. Drolet Jennifer L. Dugan Gilmarie Antoniette Flores Rivera Lisa C. Gagne Elyse Ashleigh Gauvin

Kristie M. Goodgion Eric Philip Goodman Thomas M. Goulet Jaime L. Gover Caitlin E. Harvey Sara Ann Herlich Tyler J. Holman Caitlin E. Johnson Aliona Jordhani Ristjola Kalino Xinyu Kang Alexander J. Kannas Kristin L. Kinsky Yavuz Kiremit Ken Kurimoto Daniel M. Lee Sean M. Lubin Kevin Lundberg David J. Mailing Lorraine Urbanski Martinelle Patrick Thomas Mescall

Gregory P. Mintz KAMBALE MATSONGANI Mulumba Jillian Marie Ormond Glory Isioma Oseji Stefanie N. Pagonis Ismajl Paloja Benjamin J. Parker Enida Peci Richard J. Roberts Carla Resendes Rodrigues Mariola St. Jean Daniel P. Sargent Andrew J. Scott Adam P. Stimson Pedrom Tand Monique R. Tremblay Andrew L. Trottier Brian C. Trybulski Ligerta K. Vezuli Cheryl A. Wenzel Stephanie Judith Wichelman

Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies Business Administration

School Counseling

Special Education

Alfred J. Abbondanza

Stacey Cugini Kathryn E. Cumming Lauren W. Freeman Gretchen Hazen Powers Kathleen M. Soden Susan Swanger Robyn-Lee Vartanian

Betsy L. Ahearn Megan A. Bertel Cara Bjorklund Nicole D. Hammerschlag Heidi Johnston Kelly M. O’Donnell Jessica L. Rosati Israel Saldana

Counseling Psychology Emily L. Siwa

Rehabilitation Counseling Gillian Caitlin McClellan Evan M. Menno

The Assumption College Mace In medieval times the mace was used as a deadly war club. Later it became a symbol of authority, and in the context of an academic community, it has often signified teaching authority. At Assumption College, education promotes self-discovery, but the true discovery of self must first take into account one’s own nature and purpose. The symbolism of the mace reflects the simple but essential elements that make for a full and responsible consideration of self, within the broader context in which there can be a full blossoming of the individual. An education at Assumption nurtures the growth of specific habits or, more precisely, virtues. These include: the Intellectual Virtues, which guide the student to truth; the Moral Virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude and moderation) which enable a person to lead a good life; and, most important of all, as Saint Paul and Saint Augustine would say, the Theological Virtues (faith, hope and charity), which lead the Christian to ultimate happiness. The Latin lettering on the three bands of the sterling node states the thrust of these essential virtues: Intelligentia Adducitur Veritatem; Voluntas Adducitur Bonum; Cor Adducitur Amorem. The staff could be considered a lignum vitae (tree of life), from which the virtues spring. The three upper branches of ebony and gold represent the virtues and their impact upon everyone at the College, symbolized by the multifaceted fluorite stone. At Assumption, it is the community’s shared vision that fosters a full flowering of the individual. The three blossoms of gold from the blue fluorite represent the individual coming to full maturity in Christ, in accord with the College’s motto: “Until Christ be formed in you.” The Assumption College Mace was conceived, designed, created and given as a gift to the College by Paul A. Cavanagh of Greenville, Rhode Island.

Academic Regalia The academic garb comes from the 12th and 13th centuries when most students and teachers were clerics and had taken at least minor holy orders. The assignment of colors to certain faculties, a much later development, was standardized in the United States in the late 19th century. White was assigned to arts and letters; red, a traditional color of the Church, was assigned to theology; green, for herbs, went to medicine; purple, the color of emperors, went to law; and golden yellow, standing for wealth and alchemy, went to the sciences. Because philosophy means the love and pursuit of wisdom, in the case of the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), dark blue represents the mastery of the discipline of learning and scholarship in any field for which the degree is conferred rather than in the discipline of philosophy alone. Gowns vary by degree. The bachelor’s gown has pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has oblong sleeves, the rear of which are cut square and the front of which are cut in arcs. Both the bachelor’s and master’s gowns are untrimmed. The doctor’s gown has bell-shaped sleeves and is faced down the front with black velvet. Three bars of velvet cross each sleeve. Often the bars are black, but they may also be in the color distinctive to the discipline in which the degree has been conferred. In all cases, the exterior of the academic hood is black, and the interior is lined with the official color or colors of the institution that conferred the degree. The bachelor’s hood is three feet in length; the master’s is three and one-half feet; and the doctor’s is four feet. The doctor’s hood alone has panels at the sides. The edges of the hoods are velvet, and are two inches, three inches and five inches for the bachelor’s, master’s and doctor’s degrees, respectively. The color of this trim is indicative of the subject to which the degree pertains. The mortar board cap may be made of soft or hard material and, as its name suggests, symbolizes the role of learning in building individual and shared futures. The tassel is either black or the color appropriate to the subject, with the exception of the doctor’s tassel, which may be gold. For all academic purposes, including trimmings of doctors’ gowns, edging of hoods and tassels of caps, the colors associated with different disciplines are as follows: Agriculture......................................................maize Arts, Letters and Humanities............................ white Commerce, Accountancy and Business............... drab Economics.................................................... copper Education.................................................. light blue Fine Arts........................................................brown Law............................................................... purple Library Science...............................................lemon Medicine.........................................................green Music............................................................... pink Oratory.................................................... silver gray Philosophy................................................ dark blue Physical Education....................................sage green Science......................................................... golden Theology....................................................... scarlet The above text is adapted from American University and Colleges, 16th ed. (New York, 2001), pp. 1859-61.