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Hollis and Brookline scholars honored

Assumption
College

Terrence O’Kane, of Hollis, graduated this spring with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.

Bowdoin College

Hillary Smyth, of Hollis, who majored in neuroscience and minored in government and legal studies, graduated this spring from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine.

Boston University

Justin Paige, of Hollis, named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Boston College.

Bryant University

The following local residents were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Bryant University in Smithfield, R.I.

FROM HOLLIS: Christina Dussault, Alyanna Ilyadis, Sean Foote.

Champlain College

The following local residents were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Champlain college in Burlington, Vt.

FROM BROOKLINE: Allison Harrow, a junior computer science and innovation major. Harrow was also honored at the college’s annual awards dinner for the Division of Information Technology & Sciences. She received the Deans Award & Overall Excellence Award in her particular major.

FROM HOLLIS: Kelsey Smith, a digital filmmaking major.

The following local residents received degrees this spring from Champlain College in Burlington, Vt.

FROM BROOKLINE: Daniel Quinn, BS in game art and animation.

FROM HOLLIS: John Nagle, BS in game design.

Clark University

Sarah E. Bilotta, of Brookline, graduated with a BA in history, cum laudet, his spring from Clark University in Worcester, Mass.

Clemson
University

Ann Elizabeth Kowalski, of Hollis, graduated with a BS in biosystems engineering, cum laude, this spring from Clemson (S.C.) University.

Ann Elizabeth Kowalski, of Hollis, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Clemson University.

Coastal Carolina University

Hillary E. Ashe, of Hollis, named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C.

Colby-Sawyer
College

The following locals students were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Colby-Sawyer College in New London.

FROM HOLLIS: Victoria Joan Hersey; Christianna Elizabeth Langley.

James F. Tobin V, of Brookline, graduated with a BS in sport management this spring from Colby-Sawyer College in New London.

Colgate University

Alan Ryan Keith, of Hollis, graduated with a BA in computer science, magna cum laude with high honors. Keith also received the Laura Sanchis Award for excellence in research at the commencement.

He has been awarded a merit scholarship to continue his studies at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. focusing on computer information security.

Eastern
Connecticut
State University

Paige Booth, of Hollis,
graduated with a degree in sociology this spring from Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, Conn. She was also named
to the spring 2012 dean’s
list.

Fitchburg State University

The following local residents were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Fitchburg (Mass.) State University.

FROM BROOKLINE: Katrina Compagna.

FROM HOLLIS: Tyler N. Trull.

Georgia Institute of Technology

Anthony Gendreau, of Hollis, graduated with a BS degree in computer science this spring from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Hofstra University

Steven Morin, of Brookline, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY.

Hendrix College

Connor Kempton, of Hollis, graduated this spring from Hendrix College in Conway, Ark. Kempton received a BA degree in international relations.

james Madison University

The following local residents were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va.

FROM BROOKLINE: Taylor Landry, Melissa Lavey.

FROM HOLLIS: Meghan Murphy, Kelsey Musto.

The following local resident was named to the president’s list for the spring 2012 semester at James Madison University

FROM BROOKLINE: Stephanie Kohler.

Manchester
Community College

The following local students graduated this spring from Manchester Community College in Manchester.

FROM BROOKLINE: Bryan Landry, A.A.S. in building construction; Jennifer Vertullo, A.S. nursing.

Messiah College

Arnie Bantz, of Brookline, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa.

Nazareth College

Sean Dorman, of Brookline, graduated this spring from Nazareth College in Rochesterch, N.Y.

Dorman received a bachelor’s degree in health sciences.

Northeastern
University

The following local students were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Northeastern University in Boston.

FROM HOLLIS: Sadie Lang, Jonathan Bower.

Norwich University

Drake Wallace Earl McKay, of Brookline was named to the president’s list for the fall 2011 semester at Plymouth State University.

Providence College

Matthew Storm, of Hollis, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy this spring from Providence (R.I.) College.

Quinnipiac
University

Mark Firmani, of Hollis, was recently inducted into the Alpha Theta Omega chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honors Society, during a recent campus ceremony at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. Firmani was also named to the spring 2012 dean’s list.

Rochester
Institute
of Technology

Graham Frasch, of Hollis, graduated this spring with a BS in mechanical engineering from Rochester (N.Y.) Institute of N.H. Technology.

Roger Williams University

Kari J. Kulpa, of Hollis, received a Juris Doctor degree this spring from Roger Williams University School of Law. Kulpa served as a member of the Criminal Law Society, Honors Program, and the Women’s Law Society. She also served as intern at the Rhode Island District Court in the 6th Division, as well as, at the Federal District Court, Providence, R.I. Kulpa earned her BS in criminal justice from Northeastern University, Boston. She is the daughter of Jane and David Kulpa, Hollis.

Saint Anselm
College

The following local residents graduated this spring from Saint Anselm College in Manchester.

FROM BROOKLINE: Patrick E. McCabe, a history major; Erin M. Oittinen, an English major.

FROM HOLLIS: Christopher J. Bishop, a chemistry major; Kevin J. Pomata, a biology major.

The following local students were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.

FROM BROOKLINE: Megan C. Knecht, Patrick E. McCabe, Erin M. Oittinen, Megan C. Knecht, Christopher Jon McKay II,

FROM HOLLIS: Emily J. Dutile, Meghan E. Gill, Emily J. Dutile,

St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Lauren Jacoby, of Hollis, has graduated cum laude with majors in human rights and Asian studies.

Saint Michael’s College

Ashley Jayne Whittemore, daughter of John Whittemore of Hollis, graduated this spring from Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, Vt., with a BA degree in sociology and anthropology and global studies, magna cum laude.

Ashley Whittemore, of Hollis, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Saint Michael’s College.

Simmons College

The following local residents were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Simmons College in Boston.

FROM BROOKLINE: Mary Commisso, an undeclared major; Rachel Fitzmaurice, a nursing major.

FROM HOLLIS: Garlande Beckett, an undeclared major; Annabelle Eliopoulos, a nursing major; Melanie Hedlund, an undeclared major.

uNIVERSITY OF mAINE

Lauren Armfield, of Hollis, was named to the dean’s list at the University of Maine for the fall 2011 semester. Lauren is a sophomore.

University of Mass. – Dartmouth

The following local students graduated this spring from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth.

FROM BROOKLINE: Kara Schoen, BA in English-Literature & Criticism.

FROM HOLLIS: Erik Wilhelmsen, MFA degree.

University of Rhode Island

Christopher Bumpus, of Brookline, graduated with a MOO degree in oceanography this spring from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston.

Elizabeth Anne Kowalik, of Brookline, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island.

University
of Vermont

The following local students were named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at the University of Vermont.

FROM BROOKLINE: Ashley R. McCoy.

FROM HOLLIS: Elizabeth I. Army, Annabelle E. Bower, Amy E. Sercel.

Villanova
University

The following local students were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Villanova (Pa.) University.

FROM BROOKLINE: Samantha Cambray.

FROM HOLLIS: Scott MacDonald, Kyle Pucci.

Western New
England University

Nathan C. Russell, of Brookline, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at Western New England University in Springfield, Mass.

Worcester
Polytechnic Institute

The following local residents graduated this spring from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Mass.

FROM BROOKLINE: Erin Saari, BS in chemical engineering, with high distinction.

FROM HOLLIS: Albert Creto, MS in systems engineering; Nicholas Bosowski, BS in electrical and computer engineering, with high distinction.

York College of Pennsylvania

Mackenzie Pratt, of Brookline, was named to the spring 2012 dean’s list at York College of Pennsylvania in York, Pa.