2016 Commencement Program

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ASSUMPTION

COLLEGE

THE NINETY-NINTH COMMENCEMENT

SATURDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY,

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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 Ayllon, A. A., Provincial Superior of North America and the Philippines, Augustinians oftheAssumpti 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

Andrew Joseph Lampi, Valedictorian Introduction of Speaker

Brenden Christopher Knight, Salutatorian Commencement Address

Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D. Honorary Degree Recipients

Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D., presented by Reverend Peter R. Precourt '70, vice chair, Board of Trustees Frederick L. Bayon, D.M.D.' 65, presented byLaure C. Aubuchon, member, Board of Trustees James J. O'Connell, M.D., presented by Francis J. Bedard, Esq. '81, chair, Board of Trustees Michael P. Tsotsis '71, presented by Carolyn M. Clancy '82, 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

Kimberly A. Schandel, Ph.D.,Associate Provost, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Graduate Degrees

Kimberly A. Schandel, Ph.D., Associate Provost, Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies Remarks from the Alumni Association President

Bob Knittle '85 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

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Carolyn Y. Woo, Ph.D.

Commencement Speaker

Doctor of Humane Letters

Dr. Woo has served as president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services since 2012 following a distinguished career in higher education. CRS advances Catholic social teaching by carrying out the human development mission of the United States Catholic Church under the auspices of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The organization has a presence in more than 90 countries and is committed to helping 100 million people in need. Prior to joining CRS, Dr. Woo served as dean of the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, which has been ranked as the number one business school in the nation, and as associate executive vice president for academic affairs at Purdue University.

Born in Hong Kong, Dr. Woo immigrated to the United States to attend Purdue, where she earned bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. She has been recognized by the Academy of Management with a Best Paper Award; selected as a 40 Young Leaders of American Academe by Change magazine; and featured in Foreign Policy as one of the "500 Most Powerful People on the Planet"—one of only 33 in the category of "A Force for Good." Dr. Woo was the first female dean to chair the accreditation body for business schools—the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business —and directed its Peace Through Commerce initiative. She also helped launch the Principles for Responsible Management Education for the United Nations Global Compact.

Dr. Woo participated in the 2014-15 President's Lecture Series at Assumption, during which she addressed the campus community on the intersection of God, neighbor and self in Matthew 25, and how love for God cannot be separately expressed from love for those placed in our care. Dr. Woo was instrumental in facilitating the College's academic partnership with CRS.

James J. O'Connell, M.D.

Doctor of Humane Letters

As the founding physician, and now president, of Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Dr. James O'Connell oversees an organization that serves more than 12,000 homeless individuals each year in two hospital-based clinics and in more than 70 shelters and outreach sites throughout Boston. Dr. O'Connell began this endeavor in 1985 when he helped to establish the nation's first medical respite program for the homeless.

The organization began with a staff of eight and now includes more than 400 individuals who provide an array of medical services to the homeless. Widely considered a visionary, Dr. O'Connell is the primary reason why Boston is an international model for how to provide health care to the homeless. He spent much of his career riding through the streets of Boston in a Pine Street Inn outreach van for two nights each week, providing food, blankets and health care to those with the most need. Dr. O'Connell graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame in 1970 before going on to earn a master's degree in theology from Cambridge University. He graduated from Harvard Medical School then completed a residency in internal medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.

In recognition of his work, in 2009 he was named in the inaugural recipient of the J.H. Kanter Prize for his tireless efforts and creativity in developing ways to eliminate health disparities and improve health care for the homeless in Boston. Last year, Dr. O'Connell published a book, Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor, which chronicles his 30 years of service in caring for the homeless.

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Frederick L. B ayon, D.M.D. '65

Doctor of Humane Letters

Dr. Bayon served dutifully on the College's Board of Trustees for 31 years, 10 of those as chair, for which he earned the title chair emeritus. His tenure on the Board was preceded by several years as a member of the Alumni Association, including a two-year term as president. In 1990, he was awarded the Jack L. Bresciani '72 Outstanding Alumnus Award in recognition for his service to and support of the College. During his time as a trustee, Assumption completed two successful fundraising campaigns, including the $33 million Centennnial Campaign.

The owner of a private dental practice in Worcester, Dr. Bayonhas served onlocal, regional, statewide and national non-profit organizations in the dentistry profession. He has provided free dental services for Memorial Hospital s Dental Clinic and at other Worcester clinics. He has also served the community in a number of key leadership roles with organizations including: Council on Dental Education; Dental Health Week at Worcester Science Center, The Dental Staff, Oral Cancer Screening Clinic, Worcester District Dental Society and Worcester Memorial Hospital.

He holds a bachelor's degree in natural science from Assumption College and earned a doctor of medicine in dentistry from Tufts University. He and wife Isa G'66 have three children-Jennifer, Fred and Laura-four grandchildren, and reside in Worcester.

Michael P. Tsotsis '71

Doctor of Humane Letters

A member of the College's Board of Trustees for 21 years, Tsotsis retired from the Board in 2015 after achieving emeriti status. He chaired the Board's Institutional Advancement Committee for many years, overseeing a highly prosperous period of the College s history, which saw its endowment exceed $100 million for the first time.

He has generously supported the College and its students, including a scholarship in the name of his family that provides financial assistance to students with a demonstrated need. He is a benefactor of the College's Multi-Sport Stadium, the Brother Bobert

Francis Beaulac, A. A. Scholarship and the Richard & Janet Testa Science Center.

The president of Benefit Development Group, Inc., a Worcester-based business he founded in 1976 to provide employee benefit services to clients throughout the country, Tsotsis is also a generous friend to the Worcester community. He serves in leadership capacities with numerous not-for-profit organizations and businesses such as the AdCare Hospital; American Red Cross of Central Mass; Children's Friend; Commerce Bank & Trust; EcoTarium; Greater Worcester Community Foundation; The Nativity School of Worcester; St. Patrick Parish; United Way of Central Mass.; and the Worcester Regional Research Bureau.

For his service to others, Tsotsis's recognitions from community organizations include the Kennedy Ambassador Award from Children's Friend Inc.; the Outstanding Young Leaders of America Award; as well as numerous awards from the insurance industry. Tsotsis earned a bachelor of arts degree in economics and political science from Assumption. Residents of Rutland, he and wife Dorothy have three children—Andy 95, Diana and Laura 04 and two grandchildren.

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Class of 2016 Academic Honors Recipients

Sarah Rose Baldelli

George Ricardo Burrelle-Wentworth Jr. Gianna Elizabeth Caruso

Sarah Jayne Crafford Samantha Lauren Davis Katherine Marie DeForge Joshua Ryan DellaFera Jennifer Lynn Faenza Emma Katherine Farren Steven Timothy Flynn Michael David Hoye Sarah Marjorie Johansson Tim Kasper

Geoffrey Kenneth LaForce Andrew Joseph Lampi Tianyi Liu

Bethany Ann Lloyd Alec Steven McAndrew Caitlin Elizabeth Morin Hailey Janelle Rennick Carmino Marvin Riccio Matthew Timothy Rivers Fiona Isabel Thomson Scougal Sarah Faustina Small

Kimberly Sysopha Linda Kim Truong Hailey Ann Walker Caryna Anne Wright Cristina Louise Zaffetti

Organizational Communication Graphic Design

Psychology with concentration in Brain, Behavior & Cognition Sociology

History

English Literature Political Science

Mathematics AND Secondary Education Spanish

Criminology

Philosophy AND Theology

English, Writing & Mass Communications International Business

Foreign Languages Psychology Music

Elementary Education

Classics with concentration in Latin Accounting

Chemistry

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior Management

Classics with concentration in Greek Economics AND Women's Studies Computer Science AND French Marketing

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies AND Studio Art Actuarial Science

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies with concentration in Communication Sciences & Disorders

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 men and women 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 2016's Augustine Scholars are:

Ralph Cola Megan Foley Andrew Lampi

Kelly Conley Michael Hoye Kaitlin Riley

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Undergraduate College

BACHELOR OF A RTS

FG HP C arrie Louise Abreu, Psychology Emma Louise Afflitto, History Chelsea H. Agsalud *, Political Science Julian Peter Aiken, Management

Kaitlyn Lee Akers, English, Writing & Mass Communications Maiy M. Aldrich, History

Benjamin Maurice Alper, Marketing Ahmed Qaiyan Alruwaili, Computer Science Stephany Nataly Alvarez *, Political Science Tess McCann Anketell, Marketing; Spanish

Demi Rose Antinarelli, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Wendy Ibeth Argueta *, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Julianne Marie Armstrong,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude Caroline Nicholle Arnold, Marketing

Gregory Kenneth Arnold, Organizational Communication Clint L. Atkinson, History; Organizational Communication Jordan Thomas Aubin,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude Erin Blair Auger, Education; English

Estefanny Ayala, International Business Margaret M. Azar, Psychology; magna cum laude Courtney Marie Bagwell, Biology

Kalliah C. Baire, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Kayleigh Elisabeth Baker, Education; English; magna cum laude Sarah Rose Baldelli, Organizational Communication; cum laude Sarah Elizabeth Banach, Management

Joseph Gregoiy Barile III *, Environmental Science Alexander Thomas Barnard, Economics

Michael Alexander Barton, Economics; cum laude HP Ca ssandra Leigh Bates, Psychology

Timothy Michael Bates,

Biotechnology & Molecular Biology; Mathematics Lauren E. Bauer, History

Kathryn Leigh Bealka, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology Maria Lee Beatrice *, Management

Ruben Jose Beltran Sanchez III, Psychology Shane Michael Benjamin,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology Alyssa Marie Berthelette, Biology

Brandon Matthew Bete, Management

Paa-Kwesi Biney, Organizational Communication Marie E. Black, Psychology

Michael Louis Blandon, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Audra Rae Blankenship,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Michael P. Bohane, Accounting

Nicole Colleen Bongiovanni,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude Molly Hannah Brown,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude Danielle Josephine Buckley, Management

Andrea Lee Burnette,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude George Ricardo Burrelle-Wentworth Jr., Graphic Design Alicia Jean Rylsma, Psychology

Adam James Cabral, Accounting; cum laude Emily Jean Cabral, Spanish

Fabio Francisco Cabral-Nunez *, Mathematics

Emma Justine Caffey, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Christina Marie Caira, Criminology; Sociology

David Alan Call II *, Marketing

Bryan Edward Campbell, Management; Music Meghan Marie Campbell,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies HP Anna Kathleen Canavan, Biology; cum laude

Alicia Mary Cardella, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Kassandra Ann Carefoot,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Emily Ann Carlson, Psychology; cum laude

Camryn Grace Caron, Organizational Communication Ana Marie Zorrilla Carreras *, Marketing

Annamaria Ooms Carrese,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Timothy Matthew Carroll, Economics; cum laude Shanell Cartagena Nunez,

Economics; International Business; cum laude Gianna Elizabeth Caruso *,

Psychology with concentration in Brain, Behavior & Cognition HP Sharon Caulway, History; cum laude

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Amanda Irene Cavicchi, Psychology Amanda Leigh Cefaratti,

Global Studies with Cultural Affairs concentration; History Allison Elizabeth Chann,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology; cum laude Haley Marie Chappell,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; Psychology Ramih Shiva Chariot, Economics

Taylor Leigh Chase, Marketing Darren F. Chew, Biology

Ryerson David Ciesluk, Management Colin P. Clancy, Management

Amanda Robin Clark, Environmental Science Megan Elizabeth Clark,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Richard James Cleary Jr., Organizational Communication Katie Reth Coderre,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology; cum laude Ralph Cola IV, Education; History; cum laude

Kiley Lynn Colucci, Biology Lorin Elizabeth Colucci,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Kelly Eleanor Conley, Biology; magna cum laude James Patrick Connolly,

Accounting-Hannah Lee Coombs, English, Writing & Mass Communications Megan Mary Cooney,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude Jacey Amanda Copes, Graphic Design; cum laude Katelyn Rose Corriveau, Marketing

Kevin Alexander Cotton, Finance; cum laude

Sarah Jayne Crafford, Criminology; Sociology; cum laude Ryan Scott Craig, Spanish

Sullivan James Crotty *, History

Zachary Addison Cunningham *, Organizational Communication Meaghan Elizabeth Curley,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude Paul Joseph Curran, Mathematics

Meghan Elizabeth Curtin,

Sean Ryan Cushing, English, Writing 8c Mass Communications Eric Enquist Cyr, Accounting

HP N icole Marissa Damaschi, Accounting; magna cum laude FG Je ssica Kara Damour, Education; English; cum laude

Kendall Darius Dardy-Jones *,

HP FG S amantha Lauren Davis, History; magna cum laude Samantha Elizabeth DeForest, English; magna cum laude Katherine Marie DeForge,

Education; English; summa cum laude Stacie Leigh DeGrazia,

HP Joshua Ryan DellaFera, Political Science; magna cum laude Ariana Nicole DelloStritto, Management

John Domenic DelRaso, Management Angelika Dembinska, Biology; cum laude Patrick John DeMichele, Political Science Kirsten Ann Dessert *,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Kimberly Suzanne DeStefano,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Rup M. Dhakal, Chemistry

Elizabeth Anne Dick, Education; English Evan Samuel Dienstag, History

Cassandra Dieudonne *, Classics

HP Jo seph DiPilato IV, Psychology; magna cum laude HP C hristina Marie DiTolla,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; Psychology Ana Beatriz Dominguez, Psychology

Andrew Aaron Donahue,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude Joseph Emmett Donegan,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Robert Hunter Donohue, Accounting Jennifer Callie Dowling, Marketing Madelaine Elizabeth Duarte,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior Molly Catherine Dumas,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Rachel L. Duncan, Political Science Joshua William Dutilley, Marketing HP M eghan Theresa Dwyer,

Education; Mathematics; magna cum laude

Hailey Drew Edward Erickson, Education; English

Amber Rose Edwards, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Alexander James Lee Efstratios, Biology

Bradford Hunt Elias, English, Writing & Mass Communications Anne Elizabeth Ellis, English

Zaid Nasser El-Mallah, Accounting Veronica Mary Eramo, Mathematics

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Daniel R. Erickson, Accounting

Francis Raymond Ermilio, Marketing

Yu Chun Mary Estes, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude

Jillian Rachel Estrella,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude

Heather Kathryn Ewell, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Jennifer Lynn Faenza, Education; Mathematics; summa cum laude

Christopher Patrick Fahey Jr. *, Organizational Communication

Matthew Abraham Farraj, Computer Science

Emma Katherine Farren, Psychology; Spanish; magna cum laude

Nicholas Feld, Philosophy

Katerina Adamantea Fella, Biology; History; cum laude

Jenna Francis Fenton, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Emiangely Zoeh Fernandez Hernandez, Management

Rachel Marie Ferris, Mathematics

Kailey Jeanne Filiere,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude

Allison Taylor Fillebrown, Education; English; magna cum laude

Eileen Marie Finck, Psychology; cum laude

Kevin John Flaherty, Economics; Political Science

Melanie Marie Flaherty, Education; History

Roslyn Constance Flaherty,

English, Writing & Mass Communications

Jacob Michael Fleming, Management

Caroline Ann Flynn, Marketing

Shawn Patrick Flynn, Political Science

Steven Timothy Flynn, Criminology; Sociology; cum laude

Megan Elizabeth Foley, Psychology

Cody Earl Forbes, Criminology

Kyle Percy Forbes, International Business

Kailyn Ashley Ford, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Kristin Marie Foster, Education; Mathematics

Sarah Christine Frahm, Biology

Wilanda Renee Gabriel, Biology

Michele Caitlyn Galanos,

Kaitlyn Anne Galante, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Michael Joseph Galante, Computer Science

Taryn Elizabeth Gaquin,

Alicia Barbara Garamy,

Marionel Garcia, Accounting

Meghan Elizabeth Gaughan,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology

Mary Theresa Giardino,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior

Gregory Kyle Gibson, Criminology; Sociology

Christina Marie Gilio, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Anna Rose Gill,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; Psychology

Kyle Scott Gilman, Organizational Communication

Patrick John Giroux, Organizational Communication

Melanie Dianne Giuliani, Environmental Science

Nickolas Lowell Golz, Marketing

Emily Paige Gonsalves *, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Robert Brian Gonsalves, Marketing

Nicole Annette Gonzalez, Biology

Thomas Gerard Graham, Organizational Communication

Kathryn Jeannette Graydon,

English, Writing 8c Mass Communications

Tyler James Greenberg, Accounting

Shannon Marie Greene,

Nicholas Luciano Guarino, Organizational Communication

Mitchell Richard Haley, Sociology

Marisa Ann Halpin, Organizational Communication

Amelia G. Hanlan, Marketing

HP Nicole Marie Hebert, Psychology; magna cum laude

Christopher Ryan Hemhauser, Economics

Sarah Zane Henderson, Psychology; cum laude

Kaitlin Genever Henry, Biology; cum laude

Kaleigh Lauren Hickey, Management

Rachael Amanda Hickey, Psychology; summa cum laude

Kayla N. Higgins, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Kaitlyn Marie Hirtle *, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Kayla Lynne Hogan,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior

Jonathan David Horgan, Education; History

HP Micha el David Hoye, Philosophy; Theology; cum laude

Michael Joseph Hroncich Jr.,

Sociology with Criminology Concentration

Kyler Paul Huffert, Biology

Jia Min Hung, English, Writing & Mass Communications; Organizational Communication

Thomas Frederick Hurley, Economics

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Robert William Hyland, Economics

Chris Dimitrios Idaris, Psychology

HP Ann-Marie Eghenayahiore Idusuyi, Biology

Alex Silva Janeiro, Biology

Kaelin Mavourne Jenkins-Brown,

Education; Spanish; magna cum laude HP Sarah Marjorie Johansson,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; summa cum laude

Stephen Marc Johnson, Biology; magna cum laude

Benjamin Paul Jones, Marketing

Allison Catherine Juneau,

Julia D. Kallis,

Human Services and Behabilitation Studies; cum laude

Tim Kasper, International Business; Marketing; cum laude

Nemanja Kaurin, Chemistry; cum laude

Elizabeth Kayitesi, International Business

John Seamus Kennedy, Accounting

Jordan Lynn Kennedy, Biology; cum laude

Caroline Suzanna Maria Kenney,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; summa cum laude

Kari Reilly Kenyon, Marketing

Niklas Kessel, Criminology; Sociology

Dana Paul King, Marketing

Kelsey Jane Kirkpatrick, Computer Science

HP Eric Robert Kneeland, Political Science; magna cum laude

Brenden Christopher Knight, Psychology; summa cum laude

Marianne Catherine Knoegel,

Catherine Ann Kooyomjian, Biology; cum laude

Kelsey Rose Koprusak, Management

Geoffrey Kenneth LaForce *, Foreign Language HP Jacqueline Tori LaForce, Psychology; summa cum laude

Sean Michael Lambert, Marketing

Ciara Joanne Lambkin, Organizational Communication

Alexandria Ann Lamontagne, Organizational Communication HP Andrew Joseph Lampi, Psychology; summa cum laude

Sadie Ruth Landon, Criminology; Psychology

Lauren Patricia Landry, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Lucas Marshall LaRoche, Philosophy; Theology; cum laude HP Nico le Marie Leo, Biology with concentration in Neuroscience &

Behavior; magna cum laude

Nicolette Deanne Martin Letourneau, Accounting

Glenn Salvo LiBassi, Biology

Anthony R. Libby *, Management

Tianyi Liu, Music

HP Bet hany Ann Lloyd, Education; Mathematics; magna cum laude

Elena Marie Losquadro, Music; Spanish

Aubrey Elizabeth Lovejoy, Graphic Design; magna cum laude

Kelsey Marie Lucas,

Kelly Nichole Lund, Graphic Design; cum laude

Amy Marie Lydon, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Katherine Diane Lynch, English, Writing & Mass Communications; Graphic Design

Shannon Jeannette MacDonnell, Education; English; cum laude

Alicia Marie Mace *, Chemistry

Daniel Patrick MacNeil III, Organizational Communication

John Kelly Magnuson, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology

Patricia Anne Malone, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Amelia Christine Maloney,

Kristen Elizabeth Marn, English

Nicholas Paul Maro echini *, Management

Ryan Homero Marques, Organizational Communication

Thomas Patrick Martin, Management

Nicholas Michael Martinelli, Organizational Communication

James Michael Masison, Accounting; cum laude

Sarah Veronica Massiwer, Accounting; cum laude

Molly Helen Mastroianni, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Erin Kathleen Mattila, Education; English

Amanda Lee Mazzola, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Alec Steven McAndrew, Classics

Lauren Shelby McCarthy, Criminology

HP Kim berly June McCullen, Management; magna cum laude

James Checola McDonald, Management

Janelle Rose McDonald, Psychology

Jeremy Walsh McDonald, Marketing

Brendan Thomas McDonough, Marketing

Kurstyn Grace McDougall,

Joshua Richard McGlauflin, Organizational Communication

Alison Marie McGrail,

Nicole Caitlin McKearney,

Madeline Ann McLean, Management

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Kara Ann McMahon, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Michela Frances Meaney,

Jocelyn Jayne Medas, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Elizabeth Joy Meister, Biology

Brendan Michael Melanson, Marketing Mercedes Efstratia Mellekas *,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies John Joseph Miller Jr., Management

Kirsten Alyssa Miller, Education; History; cum laude

Victoria Lyn Miranda, English, Writing & Mass Communications Julianna Clare Molloy, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Kayli Rachel Moniz, Psychology

Rachel Ann Montgomery, Psychology; cum laude Bailey Elizabeth Morgan,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Elizabeth Lee Morgan, Biology

Caitlin Elizabeth Morin, Accounting; Economics; magna cum laude Jonathan James Morris, Computer Science; Mathematics

Brian Christopher Morrone, Marketing Matthew Perry Morse, Accounting

Gianna Leigh Moscillo, Organizational Communication; cum laude Amber Marie Moukhtarian,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Philip Connor Munisteri, History Cameron Thomas Murphy, Accounting

Jack Ryan Murphy, Biotechnology & Molecular Biology Kaitlyn Elizabeth Murphy,

English, Writing & Mass Communications Kayleigh Rose Murphy, Environmental Science

Mwaniki Dave Muturi *, English, Writing & Mass Communications Sarah N. Myra, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Kaitlyn Ann Nagle, Education; History

Taylor Patrice Nardi, Psychology Brendan Davis Natal, Biology

Abigail Kay Nee, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Abbey Suzanne Nelson, Biology

Alyssa Sophia Neslusan, Biology

Jaclyn Rae Newman, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Ly Hong Nghi, Management; cum laude

Hanh T. Nguyen, Biology Ngan Kim Nguyen, Economics Michaela Lynn Nichols, Marketing

Kevin Thomas O'Connor, Management Patrick Joseph O'Donnell, Education; English Timothy Charles O'Keefe Jr.,

Michael Winston Oliveira, Accounting; cum laude

Rebecca Eileen Oliveira, Graphic Design; magna cum laude Meghan Maiy Olsen, Education; Mathematics

Mary Edith O'Neil,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; cum laude Anisa Oparaku, Biology

Thomas Robert Paine, Criminology Paige Ashley Palmero, Psychology Stephanie Marie Pantera,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; magna cum laude Michael Vincent Panza, Political Science

Katelyn Renee Parente, International Business; cum laude Amanda Marie Parker, Education; English

Hardik Dilipkumar Patel Jr., Accounting

Paige Amelia Pendleton, Psychology; magna cum laude

Katerina Carmen Perez, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Anthony Joseph Perry, Management; cum laude

Maiy Katherine Petterson, Education; History; magna cum laude Moneil Leonaldo Pierre, Mathematics

Jason Robert Pink, Education; History Abigail Odette Poirier, Education; English Shannon Marie Porter, Psychology; cum laude Ross Michael Potvin, Accounting; cum laude Kellie Alisa Powers, Chemistry

Alexa Michelle Prendergast,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Christina Rose Provost, Chemistry Margaret Mary Ptaszynski,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Jenna Marie Racine, Education; English Paige Ann Radomski, Biology

Viljami Remo Rahnasto, Management Annamarie Nicole Rainer, Biology John Frame Rankin IV, Accounting

Nichole Catherine Rebelo, Criminology; Sociology Tara Maiy Re illy, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies Hailey Janelle Rennick, Chemistry; cum laude

Andrea Ann Renzi, History Nicole Palisi Reynolds,

Psychology with concentration in Brain, Behavior & Cognition

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Gabriella Teresa Reynoso, International Business

Brian Frederick Rezendes, Management

Laura Jean Ricciardone,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; cum laude

Carmino Marvin Riccio,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience 8c Behavior; cum laude

Courtney Lee Rickert, Education; English

Christian Francis Rideout,

Human Services and Behabilitation Studies

Kaitlyn Elizabeth Riley, Biology with concentration in Neuroscience & Behavior; magna cum laude

Mark David Rini, Marketing

Cody William Ritchotte, Environmental Science

Fabian Andres Rivera, English, Writing & Mass Communications

Matthew Timothy Rivers, Accounting; Management

Miladys Priscilla Rodriguez *,

English, Writing 8c Mass Communications

Shannon Lynn Romanowski, Political Science; cum laude

James Thomas Rossi IV, Political Science

Scott E. Rossini, Marketing

Brendan Joseph Ryan, Organizational Communication

Shanelle Corinne Rzezuski,

Courtney Lynn Saad, Biology

Ronald Bayard Sampson I I I , A c c o u n t i n g

Lia Elisabeth Samra,

Computer Science; Mathematics; summa cum laude

Emily Ann Santoro, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Carolina Santos,

Ryan Edward Sargent, Management

Cecilia Afrah Sarkodee, Criminology; Sociology

Timothy Aaron Savoy, Mathematics; cum laude

Benjamin Douglas Schmidt, Graphic Design

Caitlin Judith Schofield,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience 8c Behavior

Fiona Isabel Thomson Scougal, Classics

Stoyka Margaret Serafmi, Marketing

Laura Beatriz Sevilla, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Kathleen Spinale Sexton, Environmental Science

Anthony Kevin Shaw Jr., Mathematics

Melissa Anne Shaw, Education; English; magna cum laude

Korleen Ann Brigid Sheridan,

Education; Mathematics; cum laude

Alaina Marie Short, Biology

Kelsea Elizabeth Shugrue, Biology; Psychology

Amy L. Siddons, Psychology

Nicolas Anthony Siegelman, Biology; Psychology

Meagan Adrianna Simplicio,

Kendra Mary Sloan, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Aaron William Slyman, Chemistry

Sarah Faustina Small, Economics; magna cum laude

Alexander Ah ram Smith, Management

Collin John Smith, Biology

Kristy Trettel Smith, Biology

Lily Guile Smith, Accounting Nathan Andrew Smith *, Sociology

Stefano Dimitri Sodano, International Business

Lisbeth Melissa Sosa, International Business

Jillian Lee Spann, Biology

Cora Brielle Spillman, Psychology; magna cum laude

Kelly Jean Srubas, English, Writing 8c Mass Communications

Tyler Jay Stillings, History; cum laude

Michela Elizabeth Stone,

Kristina Lillian Sullivan, Education; English

Matthew Gerard Surette, Management

Meghan Eileen Sweeney, Management; cum laude

Michael Thomas Sweeney,

Biology with concentration in Neuroscience 8c Behavior

Molly Alyce Sweeney, English, Writing 8c Mass Communications

Nadia Marie Sweeney, Education; Mathematics

H P Kimberly Sysopha,

Computer Science; Mathematics; magna cum laude

Kathleen Elizabeth Tanguay, Education; History

Deirdre Mary Teehan, History

Maria-Evengelica Maximose-Lise Telfort, Political Science

Scott J. Thibeault, Marketing

Caitlyn Agnes Thompson, English, Writing 8c Mass Communications; Sociology; magna cum laude

Kari Elizabeth Barbara Thoresen, Accounting; Economics

Felicia Lynn Tiberi, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Christopher Scott Todd, History, Political Science

Juan Felipe Toscano,

Patrick James Trainor *, Organizational Communication

Carmen Tran *, International Business

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Linda Kim Truong, Marketing

Peter Timothy Twomey, International Business

Jessica Diane Underwood,

Kimberly Paula Urena *, Criminology

Liliana Maria Urso, Mathematics

Marissa Lynn Vachon, Psychology

Marissa Amy Valentine, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Chris Thomas Vasapolli, Accounting

Nathalie Marie Vega Crespo,

Economics; Political Science; cum laude

Lilivette Viera, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Marionye Karly Vieux, Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies

Francis Volpe III, Management

Demetra Maria Votto, Accounting

HP H ailey Ann Walker,

James Fitzgerald Ward Jr., Management

Cassandra Marie Waung, Graphic Design; cum laude

Kane Edward Weber, Political Science

Victoria Rose Weber, Education; English

Samantha Josephine Weinacht, Accounting; Economics

Kathryn Elizabeth Welch, Education; English

Zachary Francis Welsh,

Human Services and Rehabilitation Studies; Psychology; cum laude

Zachaiy Theodore West *, Marketing

Madeleine Yardley Wolf, Psychology

HP C aiyna Anne Wright,

Accounting; Actuarial Science; Mathematics; magna cum laude

Gaiyan Wu, Management

Cristina Louise Zaffetti,

Anne Frances Zarembka, Marketing

Alexandra Elizabeth Zinni,

Erin Mary Ziomek,

English, Writing & Mass Communications; magna cum laude

summa cum laude - gold cord

magna cum laude - blue cord

cum laude - white 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 reviews academic records and contributions to the community, and interviews candidates in order to select the recipients of the College's highest graduation honors.

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Continuing and Career Education

BACHELOR OF AR TS IN H UMANITIES

ASL Amanda L. Leighton; summa cum laude

ASL Michael McCune; summa cum laude

ASL Gail G. Schuyler; cum laude

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HU MAN SE RVICES AND R EHABILITATION ST UDIES

Pamela Ndembo Atem; magna cum laude

Cynthia J. Campbell; summa cum laude

Sarah D. Creelman; cum laude

Ashley L. Johnson

Veronica Grace LeBeau-Bushee Gina Mastrogiovanni; magna cum laude

ASL A nne L. McDonald; summa cum laude

Michael Joseph Biel; cum laude

ASL A manda D. Smith; summa cum laude

BACHELOR OF BU SINESS ADMINISTRATION

Stephanie Marie Antaya; cum laude

Jussara Goncalves Barbosa Batista; cum laude

Krystle Louise Briggs; cum laude

Bobert Bruno; cum laude

Dylan Anthony Butt

Christian E. Delgado; cum laude

Jacob T. Farr

ASL Buth Elizabeth Febo; cum laude

Amalia Grande-Vasquez Greg A. Kenmuir

ASL Rebecca Lynn Atchue Lemay

ASL Kevin W. Mulligan; summa cum laude

Marina A. Nekhamin

ASL William O'Malley; summa cum laude

Latasha Marie Parrott Khaled Walid Sabri

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE I N S OCIAL SCIENCES

ASL Wendy Jo Bellerive; magna cum laude

Elizabeth Lee McDonagh Bograd Tamara Lynn Caputo; cum laude

Jason T. Crosbie; cum laude

ASL Steven P. Dufault; magna cum laude

Jasmine K. Edwards * Elias J. Espiritu; cum laude

ASL Beth A. Goven; magna cum laude

Patrick J. Hanlon; cum laude

Christine E. Kelley; cum laude

Natalia B. Montalvo * Elena Ortiz *

ASL Douglas James Sigstad; summa cum laude

KraigThebado; cum laude

ASSOCIATE OF BUS INESS A DMINISTRATION

Sheila A. Grifhn

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES

Chineye F. Agonmoh Mary F. Savino

ASL Karen Marie Vail; magna cum laude

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

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Graduate Studies

MASTER OF ARTS

COUNSELING PS YCHOLOGY REHABILITATION C OUNSELING SCHOOL COUNSELING

Christina Maria Brown Amy L. Amaral Amanda Raye Adams

Elisabeth A. Carter Eralda Bango Christine E. Banach

Jill Ann Carton Michael J. Chartrand Anne Frances Blackney

Miriam Chouki Terre M. DiGregorio Erin Brueggemann

Elizabeth M. Contreras Jennifer M. Hawkins Alyssa Marie DelMonaco

Sara Katherine Edwards Jonathan Stephen Howley Katie E. DeMaio

Kayla Ann Farley Sandra G. Karner Samantha Alicia Englehart

Sarah I. Gagne Brittni Kholi Hayley C. Grossman

Nabil N. Georges Kate Krauthamer Brittany L. Hanna

Deborah Lynn Golden Krishna M. LeDuc Brenda L. Hernandez

Sarah-Eve Hamel Jeremy Peter LeFebvre Matthew Lee-Masiello

Richard R. Hisman Christopher E. Lirakis AbigailA. Leone-Murphy

KelseyA. Hodgkins Magdalene J. Malkowski Janily M. Lopez

Robin C. Horseheld Alecia L. McNish Samantha 0. Lopez-Avila

Jessica L. Jarrard Tabitha Marie Monahan Ivelis Macaruso

Robert L. Jarrard III Nadine A. Ngu Jessica L. McDonald

Eric A. Jenike Lonnie R. Peterson Natalie Anna O'Brien

Martha Jane Jenkins Richard Lewis Rinard Kelsie Jennie Phillips

Amanda L. Judycki Tafanie F. Roye Heather Frances Roach

Stephanie Ann McCluskey Douglas B. Starbird Allison Marie Sherlock

Alyssa J. Miller Patrick J. Townsend Jessica A. Spencer

Thach Thi Nguyen Jeffrey D. White Danielle M. Winske

GiladA. Poplinger Lauramarie Rahusen Brittany E. Wilson SPECIAL EDUCATION Brittney M. Abderrazzaq Elizabeth R. Alexander ArianaA. Babigian Kelly J. Bernier Kevin A. Bjorklund Kerrin Lee Botte Katelyn Shea Brigham Margaret M. Colman Eddaliz Correa Jennifer Cutliffe Emily H. Galante Colleen L. Grace Sarah E. Izzo Heidi Kuchenbaur Paul Vincent Morse Jr. Gianna T. Paolini

Emily Anne Lavoie Plante Brittany L. Powers Emily E. Shiner Joseph G. Sweeney Emily J. Trzaskos

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Graduate Studies

MASTER OF BUSINESS A DMINISTRATION

Olawunmi Afolabi Anisa Hako Thomas E. Pericolo

David B. Anderson Brikena Hana Garret 0. Peters James P. Ashline KimberlyA. Hurwitz Gregory Joel Pettis Guillermo Aznar Muzas Lillian C. Irwin Christopher M. Pliszka Kaitlin Marie Badjo Ryan M. Jobe Quinton M. Preston

Christiana N. Barela Nian Kang Lisa Purretta

Jessica D. Barnes Julie A. Kennedy Michael R. Racine Michael V. Batista Brian H. Kiarie Lori Zuidema Randall Juainer Beato Lopez Jeanine Kuchta Jennifer M. Reardon

Anisa Bello Alkina Lavdari James M. Ridge

Julie A. Berenz Jeffrey F. Lewis Jennifer Rogers Kelly Catherine Brzozowski Kristy L. Macduff Leah A. Saari Christopher G. Burroughs Bryanne Lauren Mara Katherine M. Shea James Anthony Ciociolo Alexander D. Marshall William J. Silva Jonathon R. Cleary Matthew A. Mazzadra Greg P. Sullivan Brent W. Cote Bryan N. McAvoy Michaela F. Sullivan Donna M. Cote NicholeA. Mclntyre Kevin M. Sweeney Ewa B. Czapla Christopher R. Mitchell Kristina Irene Tabor-Hall Lisa Nathan Darling Sean Thomas Montville Tara Maria Thompson Louis Francis DeSantis III Brenda J. Morrisey Julian H. Torres Kevin M. Donahue Blake Andrew Nold Lyna N. Vo

Danielle E. Driscoll Joseph S. Nyarko Kathleen F. Weaver Maureen A. Dube Tara Marie O'Connor Kevin Michael West Sophia Kay El-Hayek Oghenerunor Ogboru Bridgette Ann Whall Jeffrey L. Fazio Sandra A. Opong Sheila Wilson Christopher A. Fife Nathaniel Osei Scott D. Woodacre Melissa I. Godere Saranda Thaqi Paloja David J. Woodford Amy M. Gordon Cole M. Parker Jennifer L. Zannotti Dylan Grams

CERTIFICATES OF ADVANCED G RADUATE ST UDIES REHABILITATION CO UNSELING

Erika C. Travinski

SCHOOL COUNSELING Kaitlin R. Brazell

Jessica L. Marois

SCHOOL COUNSELING: RE SILIENCY Charlsey L. Gentile

SPECIAL ED UCATION Debra Ann DiTommaso Susan E. Gallagher Francis G. Gribbons Laura A. LaBreck Sarah Nunnemacher Deborah C. Russo

Lauren Elizabeth Trapasso Nicole E. Watts

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The Assumption College Mace

The Assumption College mace, and its role at the head of the front of the academic procession, symbolizes the shared goals of the academic institution. I medieval times, the mace was recognized as 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 several key virtues. These include: the Intellectual Virtues, which guide students to the truth; the Moral Virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude and moderation) which enable a person to lead a good life; and, most important of all, 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 of the mace 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.

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Academic Regalia

The academic garb worn at today's ceremony takes its inspiration from the 12th and 13th centuries when most stu dents and teachers were clerics and had taken at least minor holy orders. The assignment of colors to certain facul ties, 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 goldenyellow, 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 con ferred rather than in the discipline of philosophy alone.

Gowns vaiy by degree. The bachelor's gown has pointed sleeves and 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, in Assumption's case, blue. 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 doc tor'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

Arts, Letters and Humanities

Commerce, Accountancy and Business Economics Education Fine Arts Law Library Science Medicine Music Oratory Philosophy Physical Education Science Theology pink silver gray . dark blue sage green drab .... copper light blue golden scarlet brown purple lemon ..green maize white

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