COLLEGE OF
MOUNT SAINT VINCENT
Senior Convocation and Conferring of Degrees
One Hundred and Eighth Annual Commencement
Class of 2020
SENIOR CONVOCATION Departmental Awards and Medals
DENNIS J. ENRIGHT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING This award recognizes an outstanding member of the College faculty. Students vote through an election process overseen by the Excellence in Teaching Committee. David Gallo, Associate Professor of History
ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS, AND ECONOMICS
The Lorenzo Family Award for Excellence in Accounting This medal for academic excellence is sponsored by the Lorenzo Food Group. It recognizes an accounting student for excellence and academic achievement in the field of accounting. Steven Thomas Hansen The Business and Economics Medal This medal recognizes a business or economics major for outstanding academic achievement, demonstrated intellectual growth, and development. Hannah Mariko Thompson
COMMUNICATION, ART, AND MEDIA
The Susanne Breckel, R.S.M. Memorial Award This award for academic excellence is presented each year to the graduating communication major who has performed at the highest scholastic level during his or her time at the College. Ashley Sepulveda The Kimberly Kennedy-Sgammato Award This award was founded by Joseph Sgammato ’93, in memory of his wife, Kimberly Kennedy-Sgammato ’94. It recognizes a communication major for excellence, creativity, and technical expertise in the communication field. Sebasteine Adrianne Marquez The Kathryn Magaziner Award This award was founded by Kathryn Magaziner ’38, who was a communication specialist and television executive in New York City. It recognizes leadership skills, involvement in extracurricular activities, and scholastic achievement by a communication student. Tiffani-Marie Ramsaran The Mary Sinclair Award for Creativity in Visual Arts and Experimental Media or Studio Art This medal is awarded for outstanding work in creative art to a student majoring in visual arts and experimental media or studio art. Jada Briana Nicole Manning and Brendan James Ryan
The Fonthiller Award for Excellence in Theatre and Performing Arts This award recognizes outstanding collaborative and individual achievements in curricular and/or co-curricular theatre and performing arts areas. Breeze-lyn Puapi’ilani Morita
ENGLISH
The Marjorie Walsh, S.C. Memorial Award This award was founded by friends and former students of Marjorie Walsh, S.C., and is awarded to an outstanding English major. It is given to the student with the highest grade point average. Consideration is also given to the student who has contributed the most to the life of the Department. Taylor Barbra Wittick The Elizabeth Marian Murray, S.C. Award This award was founded by the English faculty of the College in memory of its former chair and professor of English in order to recognize excellence in writing. It honors a beloved faculty member who served for more than 50 years. She joined the faculty in 1943, was named a professor of English in 1977, served as coordinator of general education, and in 1982 became curriculum director. In 1990, she was named professor emerita, and worked at the College writing center until her death in 1996. Sarah Rose Newgarden
HISTORY
The Dr. Mary C. Stuart Award This award was founded by the administration, faculty, and staff of the College to commemorate Dr. Stuart’s inauguration as president of the College and is awarded to an outstanding history major. Erin Claire Mciver
MATHEMATICS
The Mathematics Medal This medal is awarded for academic excellence to an outstanding math major. Caitlin Nicole Kessel
MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES
The Solange Bruneau Mally Memorial Award This award was founded by Michelle Mally in memory of her mother, an alumna and a former French faculty member. It is awarded to an outstanding French studies or Spanish major. Hannah Mariko Thompson
NATURAL SCIENCES
The Biochemistry Medal This award for academic excellence is presented to an outstanding biochemistry major who has excelled in both classroom and laboratory performance. Danielle Leigh Quaranto The Joseph McGoldrick Memorial Award This award was founded by Ann Nugent McGoldrick ’27, in memory of her husband, Dr. Joseph McGoldrick, and is awarded to an outstanding biology major based on a combination of academic performance, research, and service to the Division. Isabel Erika Soriano
The Kathleen Tracey, S.C. Medal for Service and Leadership This medal is awarded to a graduating senior in the natural sciences in recognition of exemplary service to and leadership in the Division. Skyler Jean Zenie The Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society Award of Recognition This award is presented to an outstanding science major for excellence in research. Danielle Leigh Quaranto and Isabel Erika Soriano
NURSING
The Kathleen P. Knowles Award This award was founded by faculty, alumnae/i, and friends of the Department of Nursing in honor of the former academic vice president. It is awarded for academic excellence to an outstanding nursing student. Caroline Maliwat Bandigan The Clinical Excellence in Nursing Medal This medal is awarded to a caring, self-confident student who has demonstrated leadership, clinical excellence, and professionalism within the Department, College, and community. Enilda Fernandez
PSYCHOLOGY
The Margaret M. Broderick Memorial Award This award was founded by Bishop Edwin B. Broderick in memory of his mother and is awarded for academic excellence to an outstanding psychology major. Chelsea Garabito The Dale Gordon Boyd Medal in Psychology This medal is named after the late Dale Gordon Boyd, who is described by family and friends as a man of great character, who had a deep love for his family and his fellow human beings. To honor his memory, an endowed medal is given to a student who has excelled in psychology and shows concern for others. The student must have at least a 3.4 GPA and must have been engaged in service to the community. Kristen LaRocca
PUBLIC POLICY
The Public Policy Medal This medal is awarded for academic excellence to an outstanding public policy major. Louis Joseph Theusme
SOCIOLOGY
The Sociology Medal This medal is awarded for academic excellence to an outstanding sociology major based on academic achievement, engagement in research, and the student’s involvement with the Department and its faculty. Sophia Arnett Herrera
TEACHER EDUCATION
The Patrick J. Broderick Memorial Award This award was founded by Bishop Edwin B. Broderick in memory of his father. It is awarded to an outstanding student in teacher education who has demonstrated excellence as evidenced by grade point average, successful clinical experiences, and service to the Department and/or College community. Charitssa Altagracia Taveras The Excellence in Advanced Studies in Education Award This award was established by the Department of Teacher Education to acknowledge an outstanding student who has completed the five-year program. This student has demonstrated excellence in the field of education as evidenced by grade point average, successful clinical experiences, and service to the Department and/or College community. Rachel Young
SETON SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM MEDALS
Established in 2011, the Seton Service and Leadership Program is a student community that fosters servant leadership in the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton while pursuing academic excellence. Each graduate will be awarded a medal from the Sisters of Charity of New York. Juliette Lee Borghesan Megan A. Costello Steven Thomas Hansen Sophia Arnett Herrera Meghan Elizabeth Hoban Jenna Ann McDonnell Danielle Leigh Quaranto Genesis Torres
HONORS PROGRAM GRADUATES Padelis Charles Astrinidis Caroline Maliwat Bandigan Jennifer Rose Borek Caitlin Nicole Kessel Jaiden Matthew Martinez Jenna Ann McDonnell Kirsten Diane Muller Sarah Rose Newgarden Leah Marie Yap Pinili Danielle Leigh Quaranto Kesniela Nuguid Samarita Amanda Rose Santomauro Ashley J. Sojos Hannah Mariko Thompson
COLLEGE AWARDS
Academic Excellence — The Cardinal Cooke Memorial Award Caroline Maliwat Bandigan
Core Curriculum — The Sister Doris Smith Award Caroline Maliwat Bandigan
Leadership — The Saint John XXIII Award Steven Thomas Hansen
Service — The Margaret Catterson McKee Award Danielle Leigh Quaranto
Graduate Studies Award — The Marjorie Connelly Memorial Award Corina Ann Rende
Bene Merenti Medal
The Bene Merenti medal is awarded to faculty members or administrators in recognition of twenty-five years of faithful, well-merited service to the College of Mount Saint Vincent. Stephanie Berger, Vincent Fitzgerald, Elba Rodriguez, Maura Salgado Mejia, and William Uprichard
CONFERRING OF DEGREES Graduate Studies and Undergraduate College
Angela Abreu Jameela Alhassan Doris Nkiru Amalu Helen Amirian Priscilla P. Amoako Gifty Joyce Baidoe Samantha Nora Caldona Nancy Cerisier Rita Damique Charles Marielle Orquin Chen Alexa Marie Dalora Iliana Del Orbe Jocelin Fernandez Eniola Joseph Folorunso Jennifer Franjul Melissa Giraldo Berenice Gonzalez
Master of Science Blondine Hyppolite Emmanuel Koomson Dawn C. Lane Andrea Latvis Jennifer Marie Lillis Keymi Lilian Limon Candace Marie Lopez Nicholas Mancini Victoria Maslak Binny Michael Mathews Ericka Francis Miranda Erica R. Moses Yetunde Adenike Oguntade Cecilia I. Omoboye Juliana Ijeoma Onyeagocha Kayla Ortiz Allison B. Ouko
Singrid Cecile Pena Dure Ivette Peralta Nicole Marie Quaranto Corina Ann Rende Marvin Tedroy Robinson Elizabeth Schultz Lillian T. Sims Aaliyah Jalyn Slaughter Jeanne St. Hilaire Charitssa Altagracia Taveras Samantha Terrado Jo-Ann Monica Turner Terina Underwood Yvette Rosemary Veras Keisha-Lee Whyte Andy Wong Rachel Young
Master of Business Administration Jessie L. Araujo D’Souza Krystle Antoinette Bell Elizabeth Catherine Ann Blake Eniola Joseph Folorunso Katerina Alessandra Pecora Perla Marie Santos
Bachelor of Arts Angela Abreu Vanessa Aceituno Ashley Acosta Stacy Alvarez Maria Argyros Padelis Charles Astrinidis Samantha Toni Aufiero Megan Aversa Jailine Batista Estevez Robert Beirne Chelsea Emely Beltre Ashley Brea Pimentel Dar’Neisha Je’Nay Brice Dezarae Jade Brown Jakob A. Cala Nina Rose Camp Andrew Ramon Carrasquillo Gabriela Castillo Cristina Castillo Mendoza Fatoumata Ceesay Amy Cohen Gabrielle Elizabeth Cole Taylor-Rae Cooper Gabrielle Sarah Cousins Maya E. Creamer Meghan Grace Cuevas Kerstin Petal Cupid Shannon Rose Dalton Rikeisha Ashley Makalia Davis Jacquelynn Marie Delgado Samuel Isidro Diaz Priscilla Dilone Mohanna Ahmed Diya Timothy Robert Donnelly Emmanuela Duah Braian A. Dunlop Rosalis Duran Breanna A. Encarnacion Nakayah Carrissa Estwick Jaxon Evans Shanique Tesa Amelia Farrell Anthony Enrique Franco Jennifer Frias Onassis Fuchu Castillo Chelsea Garabito Natalie Garcia Kemelin Gonzalez Austin Joseph Grosin Kayli Guerrero Brendon Aston Hall
Angela Alexis Hartnett Constantinos Hartofilis Ariana Haxhiaj Sophia Arnett Herrera Meghan Elizabeth Hoban Fahima Hussain Lexlis Jimenez Anyelina Jimenez Mejia Tamera Alexis Joseph Joanna Angelina Justice Caitlin Nicole Kessel Shannon B. King Diana Krmic Yiliann Demi Latimer Alexis Anne Le Grand Kianna Nicole Leon Brittany Dale Verzo Lim Keymi Lilian Limon Aurimar Lopez Peguero Bianca Julia Luciano Trisha Marisse Salonga Magat Paulina Mandujano Jada Briana Nicole Manning Sebasteine Adrianne Marquez Shantel Marte Johanna Marie Martin Ashley Marjorie Martin Darby P. Martinez Jessica N. Mascia Jenna Ann McDonnell Erin Claire Mciver Casey Asia McMillan Carla Medina Jeffrey Medina Jordalyn Melo Anna Camille Mendoza Saribel Marlores Merette Erica Messina Taylor Nicole Milata Mark O. Mofus Jasmarie Molina Tiffany Morales Vianna M. Morfa Breeze-lyn Puapi’ilani Morita Mirjeta Muriqi Jenayla Le’Cole Nesbitt Sarah Rose Newgarden Ugonwanyi Jewel Nwachuku Esther Ayomide Omisore Neve Joy Pagan
Chanel Paniagua Arlyn Paulino Jayleen Marie Pena Stephanie Karen Pena Ivette Peralta Kianna Michelle Perez Brianna K. Perez Cristian Perez Melissa Marlene Perez Chasity Allison Perez Sharon De Lourdes Perez Morales Leah Marie Yap Pinili Christina Anne Proia Danielle Leigh Quaranto Tiffani-Marie Ramsaran Christina Anna Rasmussen Aida Lucia Reyes Tyler Isaiah Reyes Gabriela Maria Reyes Kylie Reyes Raven Marie Rivera Anny Regina Rodriguez Emerli Rodriguez Gabriel Rodriguez Nicholas Dean Roman Brendan James Ryan Crystaliz Salcedo Ian Armani Santana Shakira Sofia Santiago Caleigh Marie Schafer Nicole Elyse Schweit Ashley Sepulveda Hifza Shahid Tommy Sharfetz David Silva Ashley J. Sojos Andrew I. Solis Emely Sosa Lora Louis Joseph Theusme Paul Anthony Thomas Jr. Hannah Mariko Thompson Niasya Denise Timolien Jazmin Leonor Urena Astrid Carolina Vargas Mekaela Teresa Vargas Frances Dominique Cenal Verdeflor Darlene Villegas Taylor Barbra Wittick Nicholas Antonio Yanez
Bachelor of Science Sherin Abraham Tricia Antonette Adams Ademola Adeniyi Alexia Ana Adler Alice Naa-Norley Adom Mavis Adu Jason Austin Alamo Alanna Irene Alioto-Reyes Sadia S. Alirahi Lauren Rose Allen Jadivet Edelis Almeida-Lopez Jemima Amoah Steven Labordo Ang Daniel Yirenkyi Appah Chelsea Arno Barbara M. Asafu-Adjei Libby Ashiagbor Angelo Cray Bagabaldo Tiffney Kimberly Bailey Caroline Maliwat Bandigan Sori Barias Khristine Joy Friginal Basa Megan Carie Bates-Henneberger Leanna Bello Adriana Berisha Angelina Victoria Biondo Quentin Ellington Blake Mariah Danielle Blanco Daniella Bodden Janet Bonet-McKeon Hatika Boni Merlaine Bonne Annee Jennifer Rose Borek Juliette Lee Borghesan Sarah Grace Brennan Christian James Brody Laura Ashling Burke Michelle Marie Burke Ricardo A. Calderon Elizabeth Camaj Christopher Paul Campbell Jade Christine Carter Emely Castillo Nicol Castillo Brandon Hallare Castro Myraminda V. Caturay Pauline Cayaban Baturu Ceesay Jacqueline Chavez Shu Fen Chen Jessica Choi Keisha Clarke Jonathan K. Clegg Lazon Coleman Kristie Mary Coleman David Jovan Oniel Collins
Desiret Colon Megan A. Costello Ashley Samantha Crawford Nicole Elise Cuevas Briana Cunningham Sabrina Nicole Curley Liat Cutler Shannon Daly Persafone Imani De La Cruz Melissa De Las Nueces Mariah De Los Santos Jesse Yaw Degraft Anna Deng Betty Durga Deonarine Maragelli Diaz Victoria Elizabeth Diesing-Fay Stephanie Diez Nicolina Marie DiZenzo Beatrice Dominguez Sindi Dragoj Meagan Nicole Earley Reno Elidor Serena Eljamal Tugce Esen Arielle Kateri Esteves Enilda Fernandez Cheryl Tulia Finn Valencia Flerinord Mykhailo Fomin Marieange Fontaine Mayeline Liz Fortuna Ann Marie Francese Kayla-Louise Gabrielle Francis Sabrina Betty Francois Sophia Loren Frankovich Catherine Norma Franks Wallis Galawanji Dannielle Nicholette Garceau Kimberly Allison Garcia Arilene Garcia Joanne Marie Danao Gebauer Maria German Jeremy German Sparkel Precious Gillis Natasha Michelle Girdy Jacqueline Gjidoda Ramona Delia Goberdhan Daniela Gomes Alison Paige Gorospe Gabrielle Alexandria Green Rachael Ryan Greene Joseph Grullon Camille Victoria Gutierrez Delia Guzman Adarlyn Guzman Steven Thomas Hansen
Ana Isabel Herbert Jessica Hernandez Kathy Yudelina Hernandez Alyssa C. Heron Valerie Claire Herzog Maisha M. Hew Tashana Destiny Hibbert Cindy Maria Hidalgo Maria Elise Hofbauer Julie Hudak Thomas Aponte Hurt Sashelle Innerarity Nathalie M. Jabouin-Lilavois Nikkita Melita Jackson Michelle Jamal Tatiana Jaramillo Sharai Jimenez Samantha Cordean Johnson Lincy Johnson Trevor Keith Johnson Edison J. Kang Lauren Elizabeth Keenaghan Jennifer Lauren Kelly Jaya Guerrero Khanna Noah Knight Rotha Korng Kimberly Entuna Labaso Cesar Augusto Lagares Jr. Adelina Lajqi Dameeka Zenia Josephine Lambert Melissa Karla Lao Andy Miguel Lara Kristen LaRocca Michael A. Laryea Alexis Carlene Lashley Zhao Li MiaoYu Li Yujie Liu Osandy A. Lopez Elviana Madera Kier Emiel Maghuyop Tahmid S. Mahim Philip Daniel Mangerino Jaiden Matthew Martinez David Michael Martinez Karina Brianna Martinez Sonia Mata Joel Mathew Tara Mercedes McCormack Andreina M. Mejia Brianda Mendoza Grace O. Mensah-Owusu Zahara M. Merchant Erica Venice Moore Ashley Moran Natalya Delcarmin Moses
Bachelor of Science continued Kirsten Diane Muller Rosanna Munoz Taylor Theresa Nacovitch Stephanie Nava Liz-Arlette Nkwakep Ndonku Michal Rudiak Neufeld Nicola Natesha Nichol-Downer Tina Nikac Lisa Nikaj Arta Nikqi Maduawuchi Nkwocha Chikaodinaka Onyinyechi Nnaji Alejandrina Ochoa Azizah Opeyemi Odesesan Tejiri Racheal Obojeghren Kyana Olivo Katie O’Neill Barbara Oppong Grace Osarfo-Akoto Lourdes Serwaa Owusu Kasandra Padua Erick Kleiber Pajuelo Eric Palacios Katarina Palydowycz Jiewen Pan Satesh J. Parasram Nicole A. Paredes Stephanie Marie Patterson Neysi Diana Paulino Angeline Yvonne Peart Josbely Pena Mejia Peta-Gaye Britnie’ Pennant Genesis Peralta Lesley Giselle Peralta Georgina Elizabeth Perdomo Cindy Arlene Peterson Jasmin K. Philip
Claribel Pichardo Dailla Melize Pierre-Louis Jada Pontier Kay Prudente Courtney Aryana Pryor Anita Toyah Quartey Silpa Radhakrishnan Anesa Radoncic Jose I. Ramos Asha Ramsamooj Christine Mildred Raymond Mariah Dieja Rengifo Carolyn Jane Repucci Jerry M. Rice Christina Rivas Tiana Priscilla Rivera Danielle E. Rizzitelli Thara Rahedah Robertson Jonathan Anibal Rodriguez Kiara Skye Rodriguez Rosalie Rodriguez Cynthia Rodriguez Carolina Rosario Gabrielle Nicolett Rosen Milevie Dayana Ruiz Burgos Taylor Alana Russo Ashley Ryan Diemo Sakho Karilin Salcedo Kesniela Nuguid Samarita Stephany Mirelys Sanchez Pamela Johana Sanchez Espejel Manuela Santana Teresa Marie Santaniello Amanda Rose Santomauro Molynna Sarim Zachary Noah Saunders
Patrick John Scanlon Deidra Lemora Scott Cabrina Servedio Zhiyuan Shen Cristina Maria Silva Meedelie Simeon Arshpreet Singh Caryn Ann Smith Bhumi Sojitra Carly Sorensen Isabel Erika Soriano Ponparn Natacha Sornsuwit Steven Ray Taveras Jessica Tejada Angela Tieu Victoria Tissot Dylan T. Torpey Genesis Torres Daina Leanne Torres Kailah Jolene Townsend Boyah Tuan Shinelle Tyson Nicole Brandy Ucciferri Elizabeth Susanne Van Name Jazmille Vargas Justin Moses Varghese Evangelis Ariana Vega Emily Sarina Ventura Alyssa Camille Tan Vinzons Shauna Kay Watson Emily Amanda Weiss Bernadette Wyndham Shanshan Yi Sheyema Tarek Youssef Skyler Jean Zenie Xhulia Zhiva Emily Zumbado
Ribbons are worn by graduates receiving their baccalaureate degrees with honor as follows: Summa Cum Laude – Gold Magna Cum Laude – Royal Blue Cum Laude – White Honor distinctions are subject to final certification. For some candidates, diplomas will be awarded at a future date following completion of requirements.