Commencement 2021 Program
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CLASS OF 2021 COMMEMORATIVE PROGRAM PRESIDING Laura L. Douglas, Ph.D., President, Bristol Community College BOARD OF TRUSTEES Frank P. Baptista Samir K. Bhattacharyya, Ph.D. Renee Clark Valentina Videva Dufresne Pamela Gauvin, Esq. Jeffrey T. Karam Joan M. Medeiros, Chair Lynn A. Motta ‘92 Diane L. Silvia ‘86, Alumni Trustee Steven A. Torres, Esq., Vice Chair Alexis Viveiros-Branco ‘22, Student Trustee COLLEGE LEADERSHIP Jo Ann Bentley ‘80, Associate Vice President, Administration and Facilities Joyce Faria Brennan, Vice President, Marketing and Communications Emily Brown, President, Bristol Chapter, MCCC-MTA Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D., Vice President, Academic Affairs and Interim Dean, Nursing Gary Convertino, Ed.D., Executive Director, Human Resources Robert Delaleu, Director, Multicultural Affairs and Interim Leader, Student Services and Enrollment Management Cynthia G. Flanagan ‘99, Chair, Alumni Association Kelli Hiller, President, Faculty and Professional Staff Senate Shanna Howell, Ph.D., Dean, New Bedford Campus and Interim Leader, Student Services and Enrollment Management Melanie Johnson, AFSCME Unit I Steward Steven Kenyon, Vice President, Administration and Finance April Lynch, Chief Strategy Implementation Officer Katie Mello ‘06, President, Bristol Staff Senate Jennifer Menard, Interim Vice President, Economic and Business Development John McLaughlin, Dean, Enrollment Management Johnathan Morrison ‘21, President, Student Senate Michael Murphy, Ed.D., Dean, Online Learning Thomas P. Murray, CPA, President, Bristol Community College Foundation Board of Directors Kate O’Hara, Dean, Attleboro Campus and Interim Leader, Student Services and Enrollment Management Kathleen Pearle, Ed.D., Dean, Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education Jo-Ann Pelletier ‘89, Chief Information and Data Officer Jennifer Puniello, Interim Dean, Arts and Humanities Vidyanidhi (Vinnie) Rege, Dean, Business and Experiential Education Robert Rezendes, Ph.D., Dean, Taunton Center and Interim Leader, Student Services and Enrollment Management Sarmad Saman, Ph.D., Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 4 Order of Exercises PROCESSIONAL GRAND MARSHALS Silvino Ferreira, Associate Professor, Computer Information Systems Victoria Revier, Coordinator and Professor, Medical Administrative Programs The Grand Marshals carry the ceremonial maces, which are inscribed with the official seal of Bristol Community College and symbolize the college’s highest authority. The maces represent the commitment and dedication of faculty and staff and their focus on student success and loyalty to the college and its mission. OPENING REMARKS Laura L. Douglas, Ph.D., President NATIONAL ANTHEM The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Lexy Bolarinho ‘20. WELCOME President Douglas GREETINGS Clantha McCurdy, Ph.D., Senior Deputy Commissioner, Access and Student Financial Assistance, Massachusetts Department of Higher Education SPECIAL RECOGNITION Joan M. Medeiros, Chair, Board of Trustees DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD Fall River Fire Department Division of Emergency Medical Services The Distinguished Citizen Award is presented annually to an outstanding local citizen or group of citizens whose character and achievements have enriched the life of the community, or to an individual who has made distinguished contributions in the fields of health, education, business, industry, labor, government or the arts. HONORARY DEGREE IN HUMANE LETTERS Elizabeth A. Poirier The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education has granted Bristol Community College the right to award honorary associate degrees in humane letters. The college awards these degrees to individuals who illustrate, through a career of intellect and service, the best of Bristol Community College’s vision − to advance a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. 5 RECOGNITION OF STUDENT TRUSTEE Alexis Viveiros-Branco ‘22 Each year, under the laws of the commonwealth, a student trustee is elected by the student body and joins the Board of Trustees. As a trustee, the student serves as liaison between the board and the student body. RECOGNITION OF SCHOLARS AND LEADERS Suzanne Buglione, Ed.D., Vice President, Academic Affairs and Interim Dean, Nursing COMMONWEALTH HONORS PROGRAM SCHOLARS The Commonwealth Honors Program Scholars took part in a personalized and challenging academic experience guided by committed faculty mentors. The program is offered at each state institution and offers special advantages for transfer. Sara Yousuf Archambault Kwang Arnzen Celina M. Brasil Robert Firth Comerford Justine Nicole Gonsalves Katherine Anne Haley Magielette Hudson Emily Rose Huling Dahlia P. Jospeh Albanna Te’Lynn S. Layton Peter J. Lenza Aydee Alejandra Morales Rivas Monique Elizabeth Santos Hannah Elizabeth Sousa Brandon L. Souza Jillian Noel Sylvia Hannah Leigh Walsh Sumedha Welgamage COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERS Community Service Leaders are students who were actively engaged in Service-Learning or community service and have served as project leaders on a community service project. Sara Yousuf Archambault Celina M. Brasil Robert Firth Comerford Cameron Scott Costa Justine Nicole Gonsalves Katherine Anne Haley Magielette Hudson Emily Rose Huling Rachel M. Hutson 6 Grace Mary Ann Kaluzny Peter J. Lenza Johnathan Russell Hurricane Morrison Jonathan Franco Tonin Hannah Leigh Walsh Sumedha Welgamage VALEDICTORY Students graduating summa cum laude are invited to apply for the honor of giving the valedictory address. From the finalists, two students are selected to represent their classmates based on their academic excellence and achievements at the college and in the community. SALUTATORIAN Lydia Christine Bolger ‘21 | Executive Administrative Assistant Career VALEDICTORIAN Katherine Anne Haley ‘21 | Psychology Transfer THE LAST LECTURE Johnathan Morrison ’21, President, Bristol Student Senate The Last Lecture is a faculty honor created by the Bristol Student Senate. The award honors one exemplary faculty member who has affected students’ education and their lives in significant ways. LAST LECTURE HONOREE Manal Mogawer RDH, MSD, BDS, Assistant Professor, Dental Hygiene and Sophomore Clinical Coordinator PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION Dr. Buglione Jennifer Puniello, Interim Dean, Arts & Humanities Kathleen Pearle, Ed.D., Dean, Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education Vidyanidhi (Vinnie) Rege, Dean, Business and Experiential Education April Lavoie, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean, Health Sciences Nancy Ferreira Brown, MSN/Ed, RN, Interim Program Director, Nursing Sarmad Saman, Ph.D., Dean, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics CONFERRAL OF DEGREES AND RECESSIONAL Chair Medeiros AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS Denise Chagnon Diane Schaller-Hough 7 Candidates for Graduation BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLASS OF 2021 Honors designation in the program is unofficial and may be changed by grades posted after the program is printed. The official transcript will record the final honors designation with all work earned at the college. ARTS & HUMANITIES Rosemary Fletcher S Chloe C. Gomes C ART TRANSFER Shady Hassanine Madison J. Ironfield M Animation & Motion Graphics Elijah P. Lavin S Steven A. Fernandez Joymeka Lena-Terri Matteos Owen N. Forgue Jared Euclide Melanson C Zachary Levesque Evan Edward Michael C Nathan Tyler Moura Alisha Moyer S Evan S. Phaneuf Olivia Nicole Murray M Eric Potts Nathan Ortiz M Justin M. Pereira C Fine Arts Koby Hunter Porawski Jackie L. Andrade M Ryan P. Richard M Alison Borges C Samuel Rodriguez Jr. Jean L. Carrion Rivera Jeffrey Souza Quintin P. Desmarais M Kathleen Menegaro Sylvia Laura Franco S Nicole L. Giroux C DEAF STUDIES TRANSFER Bianca C. Laslo S Mallory R. Murray Interpreter Ember Proulx M Lisa C. Abbatomarco S Sarah Jane Seguin C Shelley Lynn Kornatz Shaw S Paige Smiley M Margaret Catherine Toner Kyla Williams C GENERAL STUDIES CAREER Graphic Design OR TRANSFER Kayla Cabral C Colby DaCosta Humanities & Arts Studies Paige H. Dupuis M Amy L. Imbeau Chelsea Cibel Martin C Tifanie Pais Destiny Lee Matos Steven D. McCra C LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES Hannah Elizabeth Sousa M Humanities Transfer Web Design & Media Arts Adekunle O. Adeyemo C Elizabeth Lynne Campo M Iris A. Aguiar Johnathon Edward Davies C Elizabeth Autumn Amaral C Danielle Lauren Bitar C COMMUNICATION TRANSFER Jackson Brawn Costa Zachary J. Adaes M Mary-Kate DaCosta S Stephanie Bingham Benjamin P. Daniello Evan Thomas Bouchard M Emily Rose Huling M Camilla K. Carlozzi Jonathan William Kalaf Daniel Cavalieri C Ethan Stone Lewis C Jacob A. Davis Brooke Ashley Mello M Melissa A. DeMello Aydee Alejandra Morales Rivas M Cameron Figueiredo M Taylor Branco Pimentel M 8 Monique Elizabeth Santos S Tyrese Ivori Britto Brandon L. Souza C Haley Renee Brown C Syntachae Cabral M CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT Dakota Robert Chixarro S Jasmine Alexis Chong Graphic Design & Web Design Tobey J. Dickeson M Kathryn E. McMahon Nolen Adam Albert Enos M Rebecca A. Smith Ian P. Fickert Alison L. Girard M Portuguese/English Katelynn R. Gouveia M Community Interpreting Caleb S. Guerra Mariquinha Alves Perla Guzman M Vanessa L. Barbosa Tanya Winifield Joseph Sulamita C. Sobral Jayliana Nicole Lamonde C Jenny P. Mantilla M Spanish/English Gabriela Nicole Mercado Community Interpreting Cory M. Nunes Karen Aguirre Dalton Jake Pinto C Virginia Baez-Cruz Michael Anthony Rainha C Giashaly Benitez Gonzalez Madison H. Reed Kimberly C. Gomez Michael A. Santos Emmy D. Valentin Abby E. Seaver Cody Alberto Silva M BEHAVIORAL