The 185th Commencement of Trinity College program

The One Hundred Eighty-Fifth
COMMENCEMENT
OF
TRINITY COLLEGE
Sunday, May the Twenty-Second
Two Thousand Eleven
HaRTFORd, CONNECTICuT

Officers of the Exercises
Paul E. Raether ’68, P’93, ’96, ’01, M.B.A.,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
James F. Jones, Jr., Ph.D.,
President and Trinity College Professor in the Humanities
Rena Fraden, Ph.D.,
Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs
and G. Keith Funston Professor of English and American Studies
Jonathan Elukin, Ph.D.,
Secretary of the Faculty and Associate Professor of History
Allison Read, M.Div.,
College Chaplain
Christopher D. Card, M.A.L.D., Mace Bearer
Christoph E. Geiss, Ph.D., Marshal
Zayde G. Antrim, Ph.D., Assistant Marshal
Sheila M. Fisher, Ph.D., Assistant Marshal
Shafqat Hussain, Ph.D., Assistant Marshal
Margaret D. Lindsey, Ph.D., Assistant Marshal
Theresa Morris, Ph.D., Assistant Marshal
Katharine G. Power, M.F.A., Assistant Marshal
Scott R. Smedley, Ph.D., Assistant Marshal
John Rose, College Organist and Director of Chapel Music
Ellen E. Dickinson, College Carillonneur

Order of the Exercises
Processional March
Manchester Regional Police & Fire Pipe Band
Quiet City Brass Quintet and Tympani
I
The Academic Procession
The audience is requested to remain standing until
the President’s Party reaches the platform.
II
Call to Commencement
James F. Jones, Jr.
III
Invocation
The Reverend Allison Read
IV
National Anthem
The Trinitones
V
Greetings from the Board of Trustees and
Presentation of the Trustee Awards
for Faculty, Student, and Staff Excellence
Paul E. Raether ’68, P’93, ’96, ’01
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VI
Announcement of the
Thomas Church Brownell Prize for Teaching Excellence,
Charles A. Dana Research Professorship Award, and
Dean Arthur H. Hughes Award for Achievement in Teaching
Rena Fraden
VII
Remarks
Cecil James Tengatenga, Class of 2011
VIII
Presentation of the Book
Jonathan Elukin
Secretary of the Faculty
This precious book has been touched by each graduating class on Commencement day.
It is a symbol of knowledge committed to the care of the Faculty during this past year.
On behalf of the Faculty, I now present it to you that you may once again place
it in the hands of those who are about to be graduated.
President
I accept this book held in your loyal custody and I gratefully thank all of you for
educating these men and women devotedly in the tradition of Trinity College.
IX
Conferring of Honorary Degrees
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Michael A. Battle
trinity college class of 1973
Doctor of Divinity
Presented by Frank Kirkpatrick ’64, Ellsworth Morton Tracy Lecturer and Professor of Religion
Escorted by John A. Gettier, Professor of Religion, Emeritus
You arrived at Trinity as the beneficiary of a special scholarship created in memory of Second
Lieutenant Michael P. Getlin, who died during the Vietnam Conflict. You have said that when
you learned about Lieutenant Getlin’s story, you decided to embark upon a career as a military
chaplain. That decision—with its powerful mixture of public service and spiritual strength—has
marked your path through life and has kept service to humanity as a central theme in your many
leadership positions.
The education you received as an undergraduate at Trinity provided the foundation for a wide-ranging
career grounded in your passion for the ministry. After graduating in 1973, you earned your Master
of Divinity degree at Duke University and then completed your Doctor of Ministry degree at Howard
University.
You also completed the Institute for Educational Management at the Harvard University Graduate
School of Education; the Millennial Leadership Institute, sponsored by the American Association of
State Colleges and Universities; and the William R. Harvey Leadership Institute at Hampton University.
In addition, you graduated from the United States Army Reserve Command and General Staff College.
Over the years, you have enjoyed success as an administrator at some of America’s finest educational
institutions. You have been president of the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta,
Georgia; vice president of Chicago State University in Chicago, Illinois; associate vice president of
Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia; and dean of the chapel at Hampton University in
Hampton, Virginia, where you also served as pastor of the Hampton University Memorial Church
and executive secretary and treasurer of the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference, the largest
interdenominational conference of African American clergy in the United States. For 20 years you
served as chaplain in the United States Army Reserve, retiring as a lieutenant colonel in 1997.
You were chair of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center and a member
of the United Negro College Fund Institutional Board of Directors, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, and
the steering committee of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Congressional Forum. You
hold lifetime membership in the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the
Southern Christian Leadership Conference.
You have had a long and distinguished history of involvement with the people and governments of
Africa. From 1994 to 1998, you served as vice president of the American Committee on Africa. In
1994 you were an election observer for the first free election in South Africa and, at the same time,
served as liaison between the Hampton University Ministers’ Conference and the South African
Council of Churches. And today, as the United States Ambassador to the African Union, you serve as
the personal representative of the President of the United States to the African Union. Headquartered
at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the diplomatic capital of the African Continent, the African Union is
a multilateral continental body with 53 African member nations.
For building an exceptional career upon the foundation of your Trinity education—one marked by
scholarship, successful leadership, and inspirational public service—I have the honor of presenting you,
Ambassador Michael A. Battle, Class of 1973 for the degree of Doctor of Divinity, honoris causa.
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Walter John Lamb
Doctor of Letters
Presented by Lucy Ferriss, Writer-in-Residence
Escorted by David Rosen, Associate Professor of English
Born and raised in Norwich, Connecticut, you graduated from Norwich Free Academy. After
graduating from the University of Connecticut in 1972, you returned to Norwich to embark
upon what would become a 25-year career as a high school English teacher.
Though teaching was your first vocation, it was not without digressions. You had earned your master’s
degree, also from the University of Connecticut, and were nine years into your teaching career when
you experienced a moment of transformative change. Discovering a voice within you that demanded
to be heard, you turned your hand to writing fiction.
To hone your writing skills, you enrolled in the M.F.A. program at Vermont College, earning your
M.F.A. in 1984. Your first novel, She’s Come Undone, a story of triumph over a life of misery and abuse,
quickly found a receptive audience. It was already a bestseller by the time Oprah Winfrey chose it for
her book club in 1997, catapulting you into the national spotlight. At the same time, you were also
putting the final touches on your second book, I Know This Much Is True. When it was published in
1998, it was welcomed with enthusiastic critical praise and became another Winfrey selection.
In 2008 you published your third novel, The Hour I First Believed, and a year later you published
Wishin’ and Hopin’.
Though you ended your long tenure at Norwich Free Academy in 1997, you did not stop teaching.
As an associate professor at the University of Connecticut, you directed the English department’s
creative writing program. And at Connecticut’s York Correctional Institution, you taught a celebrated
workshop that was the focus of a segment on CBS-TV’s 60 Minutes and that resulted in two published
anthologies of nonfiction, Couldn’t Keep It to Myself: Testimonies from Our Imprisoned Sisters and I’ll
Fly Away.
Of your writing, you have said, “I write fiction so that I can move beyond the boundaries and
limitations of my own experiences and better understand the lives of others. That’s also why I teach.”
You have been honored with a National Endowment for the Arts grant, the Connecticut Center
for the Book’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Connecticut Bar Association’s Distinguished Public
Service Award, the Barnes and Noble “Writers for Writers” Award, the New England Book Award
for fiction, and the Kenneth Johnson Memorial Book Award.
In his Nobel Prize acceptance speech, William Faulkner said that the writer’s duty and privilege is
“to help man endure by lifting his heart, by reminding him of the courage and honor and hope and
pride and compassion and pity and sacrifice which have been the glory of his past.” For creating a
body of literature that consistently reminds us of how indomitable the human spirit is, I have the
honor of presenting you, Walter John Lamb, for the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa.
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Scott Walton Reynolds
trinity college class of 1963
Doctor of Humane Letters
Presented by Thomas S. Johnson ’62, H’05, P’97, Former Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Trinity College
Escorted by William C. Richardson ’62, H’03, Board of Trustees at Trinity College
Trinity educated, you returned to your alma mater in 1996 to assume the role of assistant to the
president. Your service to the College in that capacity has been extraordinary. In times of both
trial and triumph, your wisdom and your long view of the institution that you love so deeply have
proven to be invaluable.
But the fact is that for more than a half century—during which the world has undergone remarkable
change and Trinity has rapidly evolved to keep pace with that change—you have never been far from
the pulse of the College. Trinity has always been able to count on you for reasoned and disciplined
advice. It is your forté.
As an undergraduate, you distinguished yourself as a member of Medusa, the senior honor society;
with your election to Pi Gamma Mu; as president of your fraternity, Theta Xi; and as a member of
Cerberus, the sophomore honor society. You were also a reporter for the Tripod and manager of the
freshman basketball and varsity lacrosse teams.
After graduating in 1963 with a B.A. in economics, you earned your M.B.A. at Harvard. You then
served in the United States Army in the Pentagon in a wide range of planning and analysis positions
with the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Office of the Comptroller of the Army, and the Office of the Chief
of Staff of the Army, once again demonstrating your capacity for the kind of counsel that clarifies and
adds value. As a civilian, you enjoyed a distinguished career in banking and finance at Bankers Trust
Company. There, you were the founding president of BT Securities. Before returning to Trinity, you
served from 1994 to 1996 as assistant to the president of Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City, New Jersey.
It is important to note that in the more than three decades of your career that bridge the time from
graduation until your return to Trinity in 1996, you routinely found time to serve the College in
various capacities. You were a member of the Board of Fellows, an alumni officer and volunteer, and,
from 1992 to 1996, a member of the Board of Trustees and secretary of the Board.
Your close involvement with Trinity extends to your family, as your daughter Jane Reynolds Flynn is
a member of the Class of 1992.
For the past 15 years you have served Trinity in the Office of the President and, twice, as interim vice
president for finance. You were elected secretary of the College in 1998. During this period, you have
consistently provided leadership that is both level-headed and transformational in grappling with some
of the most sensitive affairs of the College.
For your long and distinguished service to Trinity, I have the honor of presenting you, Scott Walton
Reynolds, Class of 1963, for the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.
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Patrick Joseph Wilson
Doctor of Fine Arts
Presented by Gerald Moshell, Professor of Music
Escorted by John Platoff, Professor of Music
Patrick Wilson, you are a multifaceted artist whose broad range includes the stage, film, and music. You
have the capacity to move audiences in settings as varied as a somber Arthur Miller play or a sprightly
Broadway musical. You have followed your childhood dream to an ever more successful career in a highly
competitive industry and have done so while keeping both your humility and your moral compass.
Born in Virginia and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, you enjoyed success early, appearing in a variety of
media and garnering a trove of awards almost from the day in 1995 when you graduated from Carnegie
Mellon University with your Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
In 1996 you launched your career on the stage, earning accolades in the national tours of Miss Saigon and
Carousel. Three years later, you won a Drama League Award and were nominated for a Drama Desk Award
for your performance in the off-Broadway production of Bright Lights, Big City. That same year, you made
your Broadway debut, earning another Drama League Award for your performance in Gershwin’s Fascinating
Rhythm.
In 2000, you appeared in Tenderloin, and the following year your work in The Full Monty earned you your
first Tony Award nomination. You also won a Drama League Award for that performance and Drama Desk
and Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. In 2002 you were nominated for a Tony for your portrayal
of Curly in the Broadway revival of Oklahoma.
In 2006 you starred in the Broadway revival of Barefoot in the Park. And in 2008 you appeared with John
Lithgow, Dianne Wiest, and Katie Holmes in the revival of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons.
Your work has not been limited to the stage. Indeed, you once said, “I refuse to acknowledge the gap
between theatre and film. I want to do both, on both coasts.” Fortunately for all of us, you have been
successful on both coasts. While building your theatrical résumé, you have also done impressive work on
television and in feature films. For example, in HBO’s highly acclaimed 2003 adaptation of Tony Kushner’s
Angels in America, you earned Emmy, Golden Globe, and Satellite nominations.
You have also appeared in 20 films, including The Switch, Barry Munday, The A-Team, Evening, Lakeview Terrace,
Passengers, Watchmen, Life in Flight, Purple Violets, Running with Scissors, Hard Candy, The Phantom of the Opera,
Alamo, and the critically-acclaimed drama Little Children. You were nominated for Satellite awards for your
work in The Phantom of the Opera and Little Children.
Between appearing in plays and film productions, you have also worked in a wide range of other settings.
In 2001, for instance, you sang “The Street Where You Live,” from My Fair Lady when Julie Andrews was
honored at the Kennedy Center. In 2006, you narrated the PBS documentary Tampa Bay: Living Legacy.
And last fall you sang “God Bless America” during the seventh inning stretch of game four of the American
League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium.
For your performances in a wide range of plays and media and for your commitment to your craft, I have
the honor of presenting you, Patrick Joseph Wilson, for the degree of Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa.
X
Commencement Address
Patrick Joseph Wilson
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XI
Conferring of Master’s Degrees in Course
Candidates:
Honors in Graduate Scholarship
Heather McLean Brandon B.A., 1993, Bryn Mawr College Public Policy M.A.
Amy Dawson Fraser Riley A.S., 1989, Manchester Community College American Studies M.A.
B.A., 1990, Eastern Connecticut State
University
Betsy Ellen Kaplan B.S., 1982, Fairfield University American Studies M.A.
Kristina Miner B.A., 2008, Trinity College Public Policy M.A.
Nicholas R. Scalia B.A., 2004, University of Hartford English M.A.
Alexander Mead Spurrier B.A., 2007, Bethel University Public Policy M.A.
Graduate Scholarship
* Lewis J. Acquarulo B.A., 1994, Union College American Studies M.A.
Cambria Elizabeth Allen B.A., 2005, Bryn Mawr College Public Policy M.A.
* Michael Anthony Brandt B.S., 2005, Cornell University Economics M.A.
* Mary Margaret Bushnell B.A., 2005, Connecticut College American Studies M.A.
* Douglas Craig B.A., 2002, Eastern Connecticut State History M.A.
University
Lindsey Jane Eichler B.A., 2008, Trinity College Public Policy M.A.
Ramón Espinoza A.A., 2002, Mount Ida College Public Policy M.A.
B.A., 2005, University of Connecticut
* Allison Feeley B.A, 2009, Sacred Heart University English M.A.
Bernadine M. Franco B.A., 2005, Central Connecticut State American Studies M.A.
University
Jennifer M. Fritzen B.A., 2000, Siena Heights University American Studies M.A.
* Timothy Ford Gillett B.A., 2000, Kenyon College American Studies M.A.
Sarai Ann Druan Gutierrez B.A., 2008, St. Joseph College English M.A.
Kristin Marie Harnedy B.A., 2003, American University English M.A.
Robert E. Jasper B.A., 2007, University of Connecticut Public Policy M.A.
Sarah B. Kemmler B.A., 1970, Brown University American Studies M.A.
J.D., 1973, University of Connecticut School
of Law
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*in absentia

* Julia King A.B., 2009, Bowdoin College Public Policy M.A.
* Mary Anne Chute Lynch B.S., 1976, University of Connecticut English M.A.
M.A., 1980, George Washington University
Jeffrey J. Mainville B.A., 1991, Eastern Connecticut State American Studies M.A.
University
* Steven Edward Martano B.A., 2006, The Catholic University of America Economics M.A.
Sheila McBride B.A., 1986, Bowling Green State University English M.A.
* Bevan Masterson Moore B.A., 2005, Yale University American Studies M.A.
Vivian Nabeta B.A., 2000, University of Connecticut American Studies M.A.
* Allison Norrie B.A., 2007, University of Connecticut American Studies M.A.
* Jennifer A. Piazza B.A., 1999, Boston College Public Policy M.A.
Michael Paul Raciti B.A., 2006, University of Massachusetts Amherst English M.A.
* Lynne Reznick B.A., 2003, Dickinson College American Studies M.A.
* Jared Sorensen Rife B.A., 2006, Brigham Young University American Studies M.A.
Erinn Roos-Brown B.G.S., 2005, The University of Kansas American Studies M.A.
* Jennifer R. Sharp B.A., 1998, Colgate University American Studies M.A.
* Michelle Elizabeth Smith B.S., 2008, Trinity College Public Policy M.A.
Martin Giorgio Tesi B.S., 1994, Radford University American Studies M.A.
Jan Conrad Todorski B.A., 1978, McGill University History M.A.
* Zachary H. Trudeau B.S., 2009, Trinity College Public Policy M.A.
• Brenda White-Watson B.A. 1997, Florida Memorial College Public Policy M.A.
Carlos Yrayta B.A., 1992, Connecticut College Public Policy M.A.
Jana Zegzdryn B.A., 2003, University of Connecticut American Studies M.A.
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*in absentia

(Minors)
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Conferring of Baccalaureate Degrees in Course
Candidates:
Valedictorian/Optima
Julia Svedova, Slovakia, B.S., with honors in General Scholarship,
and honors in Neuroscience, (Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Salutatorian
Michelle Marion Benjamin, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors in General Scholarship,
Mathematics, (Models and Data)
Optimae et Optimi
Sarthak Khanal, Nepal, B.S., with honors in General Scholarship,
and honors in Physics and Engineering
Rahul Ratna Shakya, Nepal, B.S., with honors in General Scholarship,
and honors in Engineering, Mathematics
Ellen June Anderson, California, B.A., with honors in General Scholarship,
and honors in Philosophy
Honors in General Scholarship
Rebecca Carolyn Tompkins, Tennessee, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Asian Studies
and Political Science, (Japanese Language)
Young Ho Shin, China, B.S., with honors in Physics, Mathematics
Rachel DeNiro Moulton, New Hampshire, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Global Studies
Andrew Mark Weisenfeld, New York, B.S., with honors in Religion, Biology
J. Raymond Gaffey, IV, New Hampshire, B.S., Economics
Rachel Foecking, Ohio, B.S., Computer Science, German Studies
Audrey Ilana Blumstein, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in Interdisciplinary: Archaeological Studies,
Psychology, (German Studies)
Lindsay Anne Rabkin, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in Art History, (Studio Arts)
Chao Liao, China, B.A., Mathematics, (Music)
Sarah Evelyn Harvey, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in American Studies, Economics
Nina Isis Limardo, Illinois, B.A., with honors in Theater and Dance, (Music)
Julianne Terese Garbarino, Connecticut, B.S., with honors in Psychology, (Italian Studies)
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*in absentia

(Minors)
Angela Grace Colantonio, Connecticut, B.S., with honors in Biology, Neuroscience,
(Studio Arts, Italian Studies)
Mary Ellen Molski, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in English,
(Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Elizabeth Nicklin Olsen, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in English, (Legal Studies)
Cristina Rose Conti, New York, B.A., with honors in English, Political Science
Molly B McDonnell, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Global Studies,
(French Language)
Rachel Leah Meddar, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in Political Science and Classics
Carolyn Louise Carta, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in Interdisciplinary: Analysis of Art
Daniel L. Zauderer, New York, B.A., Political Science, (Philosophy)
Rosalía Abreu, New York, B.A., with honors in Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Kaitlyn Michelle Mazzilli, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in Theater and Dance, Psychology
Tierney McCormick Nolen, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in Theater and Dance, English
Emily Elizabeth Quinton, Maine, B.S., with honors in Environmental Science
Meredith McLaughlin, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Middle Eastern Studies
Orhan Çelikkol Gazelle, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors in Engineering
Theresa Aimee Meehan, Virginia, B.S., with honors in Environmental Science, Hispanic Studies
Michael Chung, New Jersey, B.S., with honors in Biology, (Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Yuwei Xie, China, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Global Studies,
(Hispanic Studies, Writing, Rhetoric and Media Arts)
Azam Adnan Khan, Pakistan, B.S., Economics
Victoria Kaiulani Paine, Maine, B.A., with honors in Language and Culture Studies: Italian
and German, Art History
Laura Ann Komarek, Minnesota, B.A., with honors in Political Science,
(Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
* Lucas Armstrong Blanchard, Virginia, B.A., with honors in English
Trang Thuy Luong, Vietnam, B.S., with honors in Economics, (Models and Data)
Elizabeth Jane Dalton, Virginia, B.A., with honors in Political Science, (Human Rights)
Loretta Corneilia Cremmins, New York, B.A., with honors in American Studies, (French Studies)
Emily Caroline Turner, Tennessee, B.A., with honors in Music, Theater and Dance
Jenna Elyse Barry, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in English
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*in absentia

(Minors)
Marianne Claire Aberbook, California, B.A., with honors in Hispanic Studies, Anthropology
Dimitar Vasilev Gochev, Bulgaria, B.S., with honors in Mathematics, Computer Science
Glenna Elsbeth Grinnell, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in Public Policy and Law
Ninna Gaensler-Debs, California, B.A., with honors in English
Katherine Fawcett, New Hampshire, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Global Studies,
(French Language)
Hilary Davis Novik, Connecticut, B.A., Political Science, (Hispanic Studies)
Mary Theresa Jordan, Maryland, B.A., Religion, (Arabic Language)
Portia Sloan Smith, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in Political Science, (Italian Studies)
Andrea Francesca Titone, New York, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Russian/Eurasian Studies,
Political Science, (Legal Studies)
Rebecca Yok-Kon Ostrowsky, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in International Studies: Global Studies,
(Chinese Language, Formal Organizations)
Daryl Katherine Griglak, California, B.A., with honors in Italian Studies, Anthropology
Kristen Elizabeth Plumridge, Connecticut, B.A., Psychology
Channon Sierra Miller, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in American Studies
Amy Elizabeth Almeida, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in English, (Hispanic Studies)
Elise Collins Musumano, Massachusetts, B.A., English
Sarah Chapman Millar, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in Political Science and Hispanic Studies
Jared Nutile Pimm, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in Public Policy and Law, Political Science
Jenna Lindsay Hubbard Smith, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in English and
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies
Sarah Mulvey Quirk, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in Sociology, (Hispanic Studies)
Bradley Edward William DeBiase, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in Religion, Anthropology
Elizabeth Jenkins Ewald, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in Religion
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*in absentia

Eniana Jane Agolli, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Neuroscience and French
Mina Mitchell Aiken, Florida, B.A., with honors in
International Studies: Global Studies
Samantha Omaira Alcala, New York, B.S., with honors
in Educational Studies, Psychology
Abigail Mary Alderman, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in English, (French Language)
Max Tyler Alderman, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Neuroscience
Alexandra Joan Aldredge, New York, B.A., with honors
in History, Religion
Gerald Antoine, New York, B.S., with honors in
Engineering
Eva Arango, Perú, B.A., with honors in Hispanic Studies,
(Models and Data)
Ada Miryam Avila, New York, B.S., with honors in
Educational Studies, Mathematics, Psychology
Crosby St. John Bain, California, B.A., with honors
in History, Economics
Jillian Beth Bargar, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors
in Philosophy, (Legal Studies)
Andrew Bell, New York, B.A., with honors in History
Molly Bernstein, New York, B.A., with honors in
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, (Community
Action)
Robert Massey Biddle, Pennsylvania, B.A., with honors
in History, (Arabic Language)
Winifred Elizabeth Binda, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in English
* Thea Antonia Button, New York, B.A., with honors
in Religion, (Studio Arts)
Jamie Leigh Callahan, New Hampshire, B.S., with
honors in Psychology
Katherine Chase Campbell , Maine, B.A., with honors
in Educational Studies, Mathematics, (Architectural
Studies)
(Minors)
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Charles Clay Ciccariello, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in Italian Studies, Psychology
Benjamin Pierce Cooper, California, B.A., with honors
in English
Lindsay Cornwell, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in
History
Kelly Ann Coyne, Pennsylvania, B.A., with honors in
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, (Legal Studies,
African Studies)
Kate Frances Cummings, Louisiana, B.A., with honors
in Public Policy and Law
Daniel V. D’Aprile, Jr., Connecticut, B.S., with honors
in Italian Studies, Economics
Benjamin Gardner Dawson, Jr., Massachusetts, B.S.,
with honors in Economics, (Models and Data)
Michael Herkimer Dewberry, Texas, B.A., with honors
in Art History
George Daniel DiSesa, Pennsylvania, B.A., with
honors in International Studies: Asian Studies, (Chinese
Language)
Brianna Renee Dix, Colorado, B.S., with honors
in Neuroscience
Natalie Ana Dodge, Pennsylvania, B.A., with honors
in Art History
John Downes-Angus, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in English
Rachelle Marguerite Dunham, Illinois, B.A., with
honors in History, (Hispanic Studies, Medieval and
Renaissance Studies)
Daniella F. Elizalde, California, B.A., with honors in
Political Science, French
Mara Meghrigian Estes, California, B.A., with honors
in French, Political Science, (Architectural Studies)
Kristen S. Fahey, Rhode Island, B.A., with honors in
American Studies
Briana Feigon, California, B.A., with honors in French,
Psychology
*in absentia

Blake Russell Fisher, Illinois, B.A., with honors in
History, (German Studies)
Kristina Myra Foster, New York, B.S., with honors
in Neuroscience
Andrew Jonathan Freedman, Massachusetts, B.A.,
with honors in Political Science, (Legal Studies)
Michael Galligan, New York, B.A., with honors in Public
Policy and Law, (Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Prasanna Gautam, Nepal, B.S., with honors in Computer
Science, Mathematics
Kendra Anne Gedney, Connecticut, B.S., with honors
in Economics, (Hispanic Studies, Models and Data)
Christine E. Gilbert, Washington, B.A., with honors
in Music, (Architectural Studies)
Sandra Laura Gonzalez, New York, B.A., with honors
in Hispanic Studies, Political Science
Lauren Rose Grabel, Pennsylvania, B.A., with honors
in Political Science, Economics, (Hispanic Studies)
Christopher Marr Gromisch, Connecticut, B.S.,
with honors in Chemistry
Joshua Stuart Growney, New York, B.A., with honors
in Public Policy and Law, (Architectural Studies, German
Studies)
Stephen Robert Gruendel, Connecticut, B.A., with
honors in Public Policy and Law
Nastaran Rose Hakimi, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in History, (Legal Studies)
Chelsea Morgan Hanse, Pennsylvania, B.A., with
honors in Public Policy and Law, (Writing, Rhetoric,
and Media Arts)
Edward Patrick Harrington, Jr., Massachusetts, B.S.,
with honors in Biochemistry, (English)
Anne McBride Harvey, Maryland, B.A., with honors
in Public Policy and Law
Shakib Shabab Huq, Bangladesh, B.A., with honors in
International Studies: Global Studies, Economics
(Minors)
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Andrew Michael Janiga, Connecticut, B.S., with honors
in Chemistry
Michael James Jantzen, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Italian Studies, Economics
Barton FitzGerald Keery, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in Political Science,(Chinese Language)
Marcia Brady Keeshan, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in History
Holly Nicole Kelfer, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors
in Studio Arts, (Architectural Studies)
Sarah Weston Keller, Ohio, B.S., with honors in
Educational Studies, Psychology
Peter Randolph Kempson, Connecticut, B.S., with
honors in History, Engineering, (Chinese Language)
Philip Cruise Khoury, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in History
Erica Sage Klein, Maryland, B.S., with honors in
Psychology, (Hispanic Studies)
Lauren Elizabeth Klestadt, New York, B.A., with honors
in Art History, (Italian Studies)
Benjamin Ingham Koren, Vermont, B.A., with honors
in Philosophy
Hannah Katherine Korsmeyer, Connecticut, B.S.,
with honors in Neuroscience, (Studio Arts)
Caitlin Indera Nicole Koufakis, New York, B.A.,
with honors in International Studies: Global Studies
Mark James LaVoie, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors
in American Studies, (Legal Studies)
Kayla Marie Lawson, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors
in Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, Anthropology
Amelia Marie Lewis, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Psychology, (French Language, Architectural Studies)
Simon Lin, Connecticut, B.S., with honors in
Engineering, (Music)
* Stacey Andrea Lopez, Florida, B.A., with honors
in Educational Studies, (Community Action)
*in absentia

Jonah S. Lovens, New York, B.A., with honors in Political
Science
Rachel Anne Lynch, New Hampshire, B.S., with honors
in Environmental Science
Luke Andrew MacDougall, New York, B.S., with
honors in Engineering
Michael A. Magdelinskas, New Jersey, B.A., with
honors in Interdisciplinary: Urban and Global Studies,
English, (Classical Tradition)
Sean S. Mansoory, Delaware, B.S., with honors in
Biochemistry
Hadley Anne Brooke Martin, Connecticut, B.A., with
honors in Art History
Hady Matar, Florida, B.A., with honors in History
Christopher Maycock, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in Political Science
Helen Weeks McCann, Pennsylvania, B.A., with honors
in American Studies, Art History, (French Language)
Meghan K. McEvoy, New York, B.A., with honors in
German Studies and Economics
Molly Patricia McGlynn, New York, B.A., with honors
in American Studies
Julia Wrenn McInnis, New York, B.A., with honors in
International Studies: Global Studies, English
Sofia Anne Melograno, California, B.A., with honors
in International Studies: Global Studies
Alexandra Asher Meredith, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in International Studies: Global Studies, (French
Language)
Melissa Marie Meyer, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors
in French, Political Science
Gregory Paul Moniz, Rhode Island, B.A., with honors
in History
Vincent Gartland Moore, California, B.A., with honors
in Religion
Kathryn Elizabeth Murdock, Connecticut, B.A., with
honors in American Studies
Nicole Theresa Nardella, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in American Studies, (Italian Studies)
Lara Alexis Novak, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Neuroscience
Karen Helen Olivera-Gonzales, Connecticut, B.A.,
with honors in Hispanic Studies, Economics
Elizabeth Rose Ortiz, California, B.A., with honors
in Art History
Benjamin Pate, Texas, B.A., with honors in English
David Anthony Patrick, Jr., Georgia, B.S., with honors
in Chemistry, (Models and Data)
Daniel Thomas Patterson, California, B.A., with honors
in Political Science
Ivica C. Pavisic, Connecticut, B.S., with honors in
Psychology
Alexandra Hope Peabody, New Jersey, B.A., with
honors in Philosophy
Katherine Courtney Pierce, Massachusetts, B.A.,
with honors in International Studies: Global Studies
and French
Lisa Marie Pierce, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors in
Biochemistry, Neuroscience
Caroline Anne Griswold Pierson, Maryland, B.S.,
with honors in Psychology, (Hispanic Studies)
Nicole Cristina Pucci, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in Italian Studies, Political Science
Baltazar Ramos, Jr., Texas, B.S., with honors in
Chemistry
Lily Crowninshield Reece, Massachusetts, B.A.,
with honors in History
Kristopher Reichlen, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Engineering, (Legal Studies)
Verity Sayles, Massachusetts, B.A., with honors in
English, (Asian Studies)
Cameron Amy Schelhorn, Pennsylvania, B.A., with
honors in American Studies, (Film Studies)
(Minors) *in absentia
14

Jacqueline Elise Schulze, California, B.A., with honors
in Art History and Italian Studies
Jocelyn Eve Schur, Connecticut, B.A., with honors in
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies
Maika D. Scifo, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in
German Studies and International Studies: Global Studies
Pooja Shakya, Nepal, B.S., with honors in
Environmental Science, Economics
Molly Claire Shaw, District of Columbia, B.A., with
honors in International Studies: Global Studies
Alessandra Elena Siraco, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in English, (Literature and Psychology, Writing,
Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Sophie Dawn Starchman, Idaho, B.A., with honors in
Public Policy and Law, (Environment and Human Values,
Community Action, Urban Studies)
Alexandra Gray Macdonald Stein, New York, B.A.,
with honors in Sociology
Alexandra Sarah Stein, Maryland, B.A., with honors
in American Studies, (Legal Studies)
Julia Tucker Stein, California, B.A., with honors in
International Studies: Global Studies
Nicholas J. Stewart, Massachusetts, B.S., with honors
in Neuroscience
Katherine Savoy Stoltenberg, New Jersey, B.A.,
with honors in Educational Studies
Tracey Amelia Claire Sampath Suter, New Jersey, B.S.,
with honors in Neuroscience
Cecil James Tengatenga, Malawi, B.A., with honors in
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, English
* Alexander S. Thaler, New York, B.A., with honors in
International Studies: Global Studies, Hispanic Studies
Stefanie Danielle Tinti, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in Public Policy and Law, (Religion)
Michael C. Torbicki, Jr., Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in International Studies: African Studies
Cornelia van der Geest, New York, B.A., with honors
in Art History, (French Language)
Jason Allen Wagner, Connecticut, B.S., with honors in
Engineering
Khine Pyone Wai, Myanmar, B.S., with honors in
Biochemistry, Biology
Amelia Mein-Rou Wattenberger, Massachusetts, B.S.,
with honors in Neuroscience, Psychology, (Cognitive
Science, Chinese Language)
Carly Tomion Westman, Massachusetts, B.A., with
honors in Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, French
Benjamin Brandt Wheatley, Massachusetts, B.S.,
with honors in Engineering
Andrea Louise Silva Wise, Maryland, B.A., with honors
in Studio Arts
Maximilian Zevin, New Jersey, B.A., with honors in
History, Anthropology
Lee Sinclair Ziesing, Connecticut, B.A., with honors
in Sociology, (Human Rights)
Sean Killian Zimmer, Virginia, B.A., with honors in
History
Andrew Martin Zoller, New Jersey, B.S., with honors
in Engineering
(Minors) *in absentia
15

Salah Abdo, Massachusetts, B.A., Religion
Austen Afridi, California, B.A., Sociology, (Music)
Elizabeth Anne Agresta, New York, B.A., English,
(Music)
Allison Pariseau Alekna, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Mathematics, Economics
Regnars Alksnis, Latvia, B.A., Economics
* Christian Logan Allen, Massachusetts, B.A., History
Alena Toshiko Amano, Massachusetts, B.A., Philosophy,
(French Language)
Kristen Frances Anderson, Connecticut, B.S.,
Economics, (Models and Data)
Katherine Anne Apfelbaum, New York, B.A.,
Educational Studies, (Philosophy)
Casey Haff Armstrong, Massachusetts, B.A., Economics,
(Hispanic Studies)
Chloe Annette Aronson, New York, B.A., English,
(Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Gardiner Flint Ashforth, Connecticut, B.A., Political
Science
Omeed Ali Assefi,Virginia, B.A., Public Policy and Law
Donna Sartori Austin, Connecticut, B.A., Sociology
Francois Auzerais, Jr., Connecticut, B.S., Economics,
(Hispanic Studies)
Sarah Michelle Bagaço, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, (Women,
Gender, and Sexuality)
Vivian Baker, California, B.A., Political Science,
(Classical Tradition)
Caroline Elizabeth Barth, Pennsylvania, B.A., Art
History
Theodore Alan Bascom, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics,
(Architectural Studies)
Caroline Leigh Bazar, Rhode Island, B.A., Theater
and Dance
Mary Lillian Beckler, Maryland, B.S., Psychology,
(Studio Arts)
Clifton Berwise, New York, B.S., Psychology
Ayaas A. Bhamla, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics,
Political Science
* Supreet Singh Bhuie, India, B.A., Economics
Melissa Kathleen Blake, Massachusetts, B.S., Biology,
(Studio Arts)
Joshua M. Bloch, New York, B.A., Economics,
(Formal Organizations, Italian Studies)
Andrew Robert Boynton, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Economics, (Formal Organizations)
Christina Hall Bradley, Massachusetts, B.A., American
Studies
* Melonie Suzette Bradshaw, Connecticut, B.A.,
Economics
Gregory Vincent Brennan, New York, B.A., Public
Policy and Law
* Renfrew McDowell Brighton, Jr., Connecticut, B.A.,
English
Ian Dineen Brooks, Connecticut, B.A., Economics,
(Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Rebecca Starr Brown, Virginia, B.A., English
Colombe Brunel, France, B.A., American Studies
William Gillespie Buchanan, District of Columbia,
B.A., History
Evgueniia Pankratova Buck, Connecticut, B.A., English
Naomi Amourah Buie, New York, B.S., Economics,
(Architectural Studies)
William McLane Burchfield, New York, B.A.,
American Studies
Jack Kane Burkhardt, Massachusetts, B.S., Engineering
Taylor Laura Burns, Maine, B.A., Sociology
Alejandro Canet, New York, B.A., American Studies
(Minors) *in absentia
16

Fadil Quessa Cantave, Massachusetts, B.A., Philosophy,
(Music)
Jessica Mary Alice Capers, New York, B.A., English,
(Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Rachel Dillon Carey, New York, B.A., Women,
Gender, and Sexuality, Sociology
Joel Michael Caron, New Hampshire, B.S., Economics,
Political Science
Jorge Ricardo Castro, Connecticut, B.A., Sociology
Melissa Anne Cavanaugh, Connecticut, B.A., American
Studies
Alexander J. Champoux, Maine, B.A., English,
(Writing, Rhetoric and Media Arts, Mythology)
Stephanie Chan, Massachusetts, B.A., English,
(Philosophy, Human Rights)
Noah Choi, Maryland, B.A., Economics
Sam Addison Clark, Pennsylvania, B.A., Public Policy
and Law
Rebecca DeVries Cohn, California, B.S., Economics
Keil Cameron Coit, Massachusetts, B.A., Theater and
Dance
Elizabeth Ann Colicchio, New Jersey, B.A., Psychology,
(English)
Kevin Amerigo Collins, Connecticut, B.A., American
Studies
William Arthur Conn, California, B.A., Political
Science
Katharine Rita Conway, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies, (Marine Studies)
Brian Louis Corbat, New York, B.A., History
Vander Isamu Corliss, California, B.A., Religion
Alisa G. Cox-West, New York, B.A., Educational
Studies, Sociology
Kristin Elizabeth Crossland, New Hampshire, B.A.,
English
Frank Shi Cui, New York, B.A., Mathematics
Kendall B. Curley, Connecticut, B.A., International
Studies: African Studies
* Eva Regina Czarnocha, New Jersey, B.A., Psychology
Natasha Das, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Tomás Dylan Danaus de’Medici, Illinois, B.A.,
Interdisciplinary: Urban and Global Studies, (Chinese
Language)
David Stephen Dessau, New York, B.A., Public Policy
and Law, (Hispanic Studies)
Ibrahim Diallo, New York, B.A., Political Science,
(Human Rights)
Victoria Maria Doñé, New York, B.S., Environmental
Science
Kelsey M. Doran, Massachusetts, B.A., Psychology,
(Cognitive Science)
Nicholas Astor Drexel, New York, B.A., History
J. Barry Driscoll, Massachusetts, B.A., Political Science,
(Legal Studies)
* Julia Drubel, New Hampshire, B.A., Sociology
Craig B. Drusbosky, Connecticut, B.S., Economics
Adam Quin Dunn, New York, B.A., English
Timothy J. Dunn, Massachusetts, B.A., Educational
Studies
George R. Duryea, III, Rhode Island, B.S., Neuroscience
George Moore Eames, Connecticut, B.A., Political
Science
Blair R. Elliott, Massachusetts, B.A., Political Science
Daniel Putnam Emerson, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Megan Lynch Emrick, Connecticut, B.A., Sociology
Remi Lyn Evans, Colorado, B.S., Neuroscience,
(Models and Data)
Kirk Daniel Fauser, New York, B.A., English
* Spencer Feldman, New York, B.A., Public Policy
and Law
(Minors) *in absentia
17

Ian Scott Fels, Florida, B.A., Sociology
Luis Alfonso Fernandez, Florida, B.A., History,
(Individually Tailored: Developing Nations)
Christina Rose Fiamma, Connecticut, B.A., Biology
Peter Hudson Field, Maine, B.S., Economics
Julie Elizabeth Findlay, Illinois, B.A., Educational
Studies, Psychology
Emily A. Fink, Massachusetts, B.A., Psychology
Fatimah Asma Sabir Finney, New Jersey, B.S.,
Neuroscience, Psychology, (Arabic Language)
Amelia Jane Fletcher, California, B.S., Psychology
Brian Glenn Ford, New York, B.A., American Studies
Kathryn Elizabeth Frection, Maryland, B.A., English
* Daniel Kevin Freney, Connecticut, B.A., Educational
Studies
Jordan Tucker Frey, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Stephen Holla Garner, IV, Massachusetts, B.A., Public
Policy and Law, (Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Conor Reed Garvie, Florida, B.S., Environmental
Science
Michael Carey Geddis, Connecticut, B.A., Religion
Samuel Hagstrom George, New Hampshire, B.A.,
Political Science, (Legal Studies)
Katherine Mary Gibson, Massachusetts, B.A., Political
Science
James McDowell Gilland, III, New York, B.A., English
Emily J. Gittleman, New Jersey, B.A., International
Studies: Global Studies, (Studio Arts)
Rachel Ilyse Golden, Florida, B.A., History, (Women,
Gender, and Sexuality)
Sara Anne Goldstein, Connecticut, B.S., Psychology
Adrienne Moore Gonzalez, Maryland, B.A., Political
Science, (Architectural Studies)
Michael David Goulet, Connecticut, B.A., History
* Bianna Victoria Granin, New Jersey, B.A., History
* Laquisha Grant, New York, B.A., Political Science
Zachary Samuel Green, New York, B.A., Public Policy
and Law
Jared Marsh Greenman, New York, B.A., Political
Science, (Environment and Human Values)
Nancy Langdon Grosvenor, Rhode Island, B.A.,
Economics
Carly A. Guenther, New Jersey, B.A., Studio Arts
Alexa Marie Guglielmi, Connecticut, B.S., Psychology,
Educational Studies
Tehani Nayantara Guruge, Sri Lanka, B.S., Economics
Sahand Hajizadeh, Massachusetts, B.A., History
* Christopher Hall, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Justin M. Hallquist, California, B.S., Physics
Wesley Halstead, Connecticut, B.A., Political Science
William Price Williamson Hancock, II, Minnesota,
B.A., Political Science
Mallory Whitehill Hanig, Illinois, B.S., Economics,
(Architectural Studies)
Emily Penn Harmon, Colorado, B.S., Neuroscience,
(Literature and Psychology)
Christopher A. Hartzell, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Anthropology, (Religion)
John Hasychak, III, New Hampshire, B.S., Biochemistry
Houghton Brooks Hauf, Maryland, B.A., Economics,
History
Emily Morgan Hayes, Maryland, B.A., Political Science,
(Legal Studies)
Brooke Catherine Haynes, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Anthropology, (Mythology)
* Christina Ellen Henn, California, B.A., Philosophy,
(Studies in Progressive American Social Movements)
Garrett Robert Hess, Ohio, B.A., Political Science,
(Italian Studies)
(Minors) *in absentia
18

Justin Holiday, Pennsylvania, B.A., History
Prescott Haig Holowink, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Emery Carrow Holton, Pennsylvania, B.A., History
Caleb Charles Homiski, Connecticut, B.S., Biology
Adam Paul Houli, New Jersey, B.A., Public Policy
and Law
Matthew Jacob Howe, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics
Jyah Anise Hoy, New York, B.A., Art History,
(French Studies)
Seth C. Hull, Connecticut, B.A., History, Economics
Christopher J. Hunt, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Economics
David Michael Iannella, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Anthropology, (Architectural Studies)
Leslie Olivia James, New York, B.S., Economics,
(Models and Data)
Anne P. Jenney, New Hampshire, B.S., Neuroscience
* Ibrahim Ali Jibrell, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Monete G. Johnson, Massachusetts, B.A., Sociology,
Economics
* Yvette Joie Johnson, California, B.A., Interdisciplinary:
Theater/Dance and Creative Writing
James Wylie Johnston, New York, B.A., Economics
Thomas Matkins Johnston, II, Virginia, B.A., Political
Science
Élan E. Jones, Pennsylvania, B.S., Neuroscience
Stevon Sherman Judd, New York, B.S., Engineering
Travis Winthrop Judson, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Patrick Michael Kain, Virginia, B.S., Economics
Joseph Brett Kalbacher, Connecticut, B.S., Economics
Cydni Ellison Kantor, Florida, B.A., Classical
Civilization, (Women, Gender and Sexuality)
Chukwuemeka Kanu, New York, B.S., Economics
William Joseph Kast, Connecticut, B.S., Mathematics
Tomás Daniel Kavanagh, Ireland, B.S., Environmental
Science
Michael Garrett Keating, New Jersey, B.A., Political
Science, Public Policy and Law
William Higginson Kelly, Connecticut, B.A., Political
Science
Caroline Blair Kelso, New Jersey, B.A., Sociology
Zain Khan, Pakistan, B.S., Mathematics
Thomas J. Kilgore, California, B.A., Economics,
(English)
Nicole Helena Kluger, New Jersey, B.A., American
Studies
Sarah Jane Kohn, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics,
(Models and Data, Formal Organizations)
Ethan Kuhnhenn, Maryland, B.A., Public Policy
and Law, (Urban Studies)
Austin Samuel Lan, New Jersey, B.A., History
Christopher B. Landis, New York, B.S., Engineering
Taylor P. LaRese, Connecticut, B.S., Biology, (Italian
Studies)
Ellen W. Laskow, Pennsylvania, B.S., Environmental
Science, (Studio Arts)
* Nicolette Jay Laume, Connecticut, B.A., Women,
Gender and Sexuality; Interdisciplinary: Human Rights
Studies
Arielle Samantha Leben, New York, B.A., English
Gregory Wayne Lee, New York, B.A., American Studies
Peter Chapin Lee, Jr., Illinois, B.A., Economics, Political
Science
Virginia Ashton Lee, California, B.A., Political Science,
(Human Rights, Legal Studies)
Alejandro Lerma, III, Colorado, B.S., Environmental
Science, Philosophy
Justin T. Letizia, New York, B.A., Political Science
(Minors) *in absentia
19

Randy Jae Wynn Lim, Malaysia, B.A., Economics
Schuyler Mary Livingston, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Economics, (Music)
Rebecca Loeb, Massachusetts, B.A., Women, Gender
and Sexuality, (Performing Arts)
Kevin D. Looby, Missouri, B.A., History, Public Policy
and Law
Giuliani Lopez, New York, B.S., Environmental Science,
(Community Action)
José López, Jr., Illinois, B.A., Hispanic Studies
* Adam Douglas Loudon, New Hampshire, B.S.,
Engineering, Physics
Emily Katherine Loveland, Connecticut, B.A.,
Psychology
Richard B. Lynn, Pennsylvania, B.A., Political Science
Richard K. MacLeod, Massachusetts, B.S., Biology
Alicia Christine Maestri, Massachusetts, B.A., English
Meredith Evans Maffett, Connecticut, B.A., Public
Policy and Law
Federico Maiola, Italy, B.A., Political Science
Joseph Chakalayil Mani, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Mathematics, Economics
Catherine Esther Marinello, New Jersey, B.A., English
Robert S. Martin, Massachusetts, B.A., American
Studies, Economics, (Legal Studies)
Joseph Addison Matarazzi, California, B.A.,
Anthropology
Jarett Arthur Matlock, Ohio, B.S., Biology
Yumi Margaret Matsuo, Japan, B.S., Economics
Reid Hendricks Mayer, California, B.S., Economics
Joshua Esserman McCurry, California, B.A., History
* Jeanette L. McDonald, Rhode Island, B.A., English
Sean Elliot McGlynn, Connecticut, B.S., Economics,
(Legal Studies)
Logan Thomas McGowan, Connecticut, B.A., History
Mark Duggan McGrath, New Jersey, B.A., Public
Policy and Law
Mary Wilson McKenna, Connecticut, B.A., History
Ashley Elizabeth Meilleur, Connecticut, B.S.,
Psychology
Kate L. Meissner, New York, B.A., Anthropology,
Mathematics
Thomas Banks Melly, Connecticut, B.A., History,
(Asian Studies)
Catherine Gabrielle Meunier, Connecticut, B.A.,
International Studies: Global Studies, (Hispanic Studies)
Jenna Catlyn Michno, Connecticut, B.A., Theater
and Dance
Gregory L. Millar, New York, B.A., Political Science,
(Music)
Florence Hench Monier, Texas, B.A., Anthropology,
(Hispanic Studies)
Yodalis Morán, New York, B.A., Anthropology, (French
Language)
Cyrus Scott Hessami Morgan, West Virginia, B.A.,
Interdisciplinary: Human Rights Studies
Ryan Christopher Moriarty, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Engineering
Andrew Stephen Mortati, New York, B.A., American
Studies
Carter Whiting Murdoch, Jr., Pennsylvania, B.A.,
Economics, (Writing, Rhetoric and Media Arts)
Brian A. Murdock, Connecticut, B.A., History,
(Chinese Language)
William Sherman Ludlow Murphy, District of
Columbia, B.A., History
Jaynie Sharona Murrell, New York, B.S., Engineering
Sam Nelson, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Brendan Dorsey Newland, California, B.S., Economics,
Political Science
(Minors) *in absentia
20

Keith R. Nogay, New Jersey, B.A., Philosophy
Connor Robert Nolan, New York, B.A., Political
Science, Economics
Valerie North, Connecticut, B.A., Anthropology
Begaeta Nukic, Connecticut, B.A., Educational Studies
Sanford MacKenzie Nunes, New York, B.A.,
Economics, (Architectural Studies, Philosophy)
Dassy Juliana Nunez, New Jersey, B.A., Political Science
Allison Louise O’Brien, New York, B.A., Public Policy
and Law, (Hispanic Studies)
Matthew Terrence O’Connell, Massachusetts, B.A.,
History
Alexander Minenko Okano, California, B.S., Public
Policy and Law, Economics
Caroline Noel O’Leary, Massachusetts, B.A., Political
Science, (Legal Studies)
Jason B. Orloff, New York, B.S., Economics, Political
Science
Melanie Allyse Orphanos, Connecticut, B.A., Political
Science, (Legal Studies)
Oladayo Ibukunoluwa Oyedele, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Neuroscience, (Cognitive Science)
Christopher S. Pacelle, New York, B.A., Political Science
Andrew Reynolds Page, Minnesota, B.S., Mathematics,
(Music)
Michael Joseph Paladino, Jr., Massachusetts, B.A.,
American Studies
Christopher Moore Palatucci, Jr., Massachusetts, B.S.,
Engineering
Yilgoan Daniel Park, Massacusetts, B.A., History
* Monica P. Parker, Connecticut, B.A., Public Policy and
Law, Sociology, (Studies in Progressive American Social
Movements)
Emma Marie Parkinson, Maine, B.A., Political Science
Nora Flynn Parry, Illinois, B.A., Psychology
James Thomas Paterson, New Jersey, B.A., American
Studies
Emily Elizabeth Paton, Canada, B.A., Sociology
Jessica Pellegrini, Massachusetts, B.A., Anthropology,
Political Science
Michael Jared Perl, New Jersey, B.S., Economics
Jennifer Petit, New Jersey, B.A., Public Policy and Law
Egor Olegovich Petrov, Russia, B.A., Political Science
David Bradford Phillips, Jr., North Carolina, B.A.,
Art History
Danielle Mara Pierson, Maryland, B.A., Art History,
Political Science, French
Matthew Allen Piros, Virginia, B.A., Music
* Megan Kathleen Platts, Kansas, B.A., English
Katherine Pluck, Connecticut, B.A., History
John Bredesen Poleto, New York, B.S., Engineering
Lee James Pollard, New York, B.A., International
Studies: Global Studies
Elizabeth Anne Pompea, Connecticut, B.A., Political
Science
Brendan Joseph Powers, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics
Matthew Martin Quigley, Pennsylvania, B.S.,
Engineering
Amy Jeanell Ramirez, Connecticut, B.A., Sociology,
Theater and Dance
Lindsey Alexandra Ravesloot, New York, B.S.,
Psychology
Kaiwan Muhammad Raza, Canada, B.S., Religion,
Biology
Cameron Chandler Reed, Illinois, B.A., Anthropology,
(Arabic Language)
Anton Patrice Reuben, New York, B.A., English
Meta Carroll Reycraft, New York, B.A., Political
Science, (Architectural Studies)
(Minors) *in absentia
21

Luc D. H. Rioual, Connecticut, B.A., English
Michael Paul Ritter, Illinois, B.A., Political Science
Jonathan J. Roberts, California, B.A., Political Science
Alexander Henry Rokicki, Massachusetts, B.A.,
History
Jill Roloff, New York, B.A., Political Science, (Legal
Studies)
Rachel Ann Romanowsky, New Hampshire, B.A.,
Studio Arts, (Architectural Studies)
Benjamin C. Roopenian, Massachusetts, B.A., Public
Policy and Law
Benjamin Mark Rosenblum, New York, B.S.,
Engineering
Stephanie Rucker, Connecticut, B.A., Educational
Studies
Pranav Sachdev, Massachusetts, B.A., Economics,
Political Science
Morgan Shivery Sackman, New York, B.A., Psychology
Norman Salem, Massachusetts, B.A., Economics
Erica J. Salk, Rhode Island, B.S., Engineering
Ryan Lynch Saltzman, Pennsylvania, B.S., Economics
Derek Sandberg, Canada, B.A., Political Science
Matthew L. Santora, Connecticut, B.A., Economics
Stephen Santos, Massachusetts, B.A., Educational
Studies
Katherine Renu Sausen, Minnesota, B.S.,
Environmental Science, Anthropology
* Kisha Monique Savage, Connecticut, B.S., Biochemistry
Megan Adams Savage, New York, B.A., Political Science,
(Legal Studies)
Rebecca Lynn Savage, New Jersey, B.S., Psychology,
(Writing, Rhetoric and Media Arts)
Alexander Bartel Schreiber, District of Columbia, B.A.,
Public Policy and Law
Cassandra Rose Sclafani, New York, B.A., Language
and Culture Studies: Hispanic Studies and Italian
William Thomas Seals, District of Columbia, B.A.,
Anthropology, Political Science
Benjamin James Shellington, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Economics
Benjamin David Sherry, Massachusetts, B.A.,
American Studies
Yasmin Ashley Sinclair, New York, B.A., Political
Science
Zachary Slouka, New York, B.A., Interdisciplinary:
Human Rights Studies
Albert Thomas Smith, III, Connecticut, B.A.,
Philosophy
Alfred Jack Smith, Pennsylvania, B.A., Classical
Civilizations
Shanice Tamara Smith, New York, B.A., American
Studies, (Music)
Kathryn Smith-Petersen, Massachusetts, B.S.,
Engineering
Abigail Anne Smitka, Massachusetts, B.A., History,
(Classical Antiquity)
Peter Soliman, Illinois, B.S., Engineering
Christine Ai Somemiya, California, B.A., International
Studies: Asian Studies, (Chinese Language)
Zachary William Sonenshine, New York, B.A.,
Political Science, (Legal Studies)
Marcus Aaron Sopher, California, B.A., Economics,
(Hebrew Language)
Helen Hamilton Spaulding, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Art History, (Italian Studies)
Benjamin Lee Speicher, Massachusetts, B.A., History
Nathaniel Henry Speights, District of Columbia, B.A.,
Philosophy
Payden K. Sra, Wisconsin, B.A., International Studies:
Global Studies, (Environmental Science)
(Minors) *in absentia
22

Clayton Roy St. Dennis, California, B.S., Engineering,
(Writing, Rhetoric and Media Arts)
Brooke Salil Staley, California, B.S., Neuroscience,
(Russian Language)
Rachel Allen Stavis, Massachusetts, B.A., Political
Science, Art History
Jillian Rose Steckloff, Massachusetts, B.A., Political
Science, (Legal Studies)
Trevor Scott Stern, Connecticut, B.A., English
Seán Thomas O’Grady Stewart, Connecticut, B.A.,
American Studies
Erica Rose Stisser, Connecticut, B.A., Anthropology,
(English)
Patrick Charles Stormesswan, California, B.S.,
Psychology, (Cognitive Science)
Nichole Christine Strack, Ohio, B.A., Public Policy
and Law
Douglas Stupay, California, B.A., Economics
Lanny Sun, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics
John Sweeney, Pennsylvania, B.A., History
Jane Frances Kilroy Switchenko, Massachusetts, B.A.,
American Studies
Linda Li-Wei Tam, Massachusetts, B.S., Chemistry
Kevin Tan, Massachusetts, B.A., Political Science,
English, (Chinese Language)
Thomas J. Tarca, New Jersey, B.S., Biology
Brooke Seale Teittinen, Massachusetts, B.A., Psychology
Francesca Marie Tesone, Massachusetts, B.S., Biology
Arielle C. Thomas, South Carolina, B.A., Public Policy
and Law
Mallory Thomas, Connecticut, B.S., Neuroscience
William Tucker Trautmann, New York, B.S.,
Psychology
Alisen Leigh Urquhart, Connecticut, B.A., Psychology,
(Legal Studies)
Andrés Felipe Vargas Heredia, Colombia, B.A.,
International Studies: Latin American and Caribbean,
Hispanic Studies
Wesley Louis Vesprini, Massachusetts, B.S., Economics,
(Models and Data)
Samantha Amanda Vickerie, District of Columbia, B.A.,
History
Samuel Eaton Viering, Florida, B.A., Political Science
William von Meister, New Jersey, B.S., Economics
Welles Edward Sutton Vydra, Massachusetts, B.A.,
Economics, (Medieval and Renaissance Studies)
Maxwell Edwin Walk, Pennsylvania, B.A., History
Peter Broley Walters, Massachusetts, B.A., Philosophy
Ti-Shonte Walton, Massachusetts, B.A., Sociology
John Chester Warner, District of Columbia, B.A.,
History
Caroline DeLong Washburne, Massachusetts, B.A.,
American Studies, (Studio Arts)
Emily Allyn Weber, Texas, B.A., History
Emily F. Weedon, Massachusetts, B.A., Psychology
Isaac D. Weiner, Pennsylvania, B.A., Religion,
Philosophy
John Charles Weingartner, Connecticut, B.A., English,
(Writing, Rhetoric, and Media Arts)
Thomas Fitzgerald Weir, New Hampshire, B.A.,
Political Science
William Cameron Weir, Pennsylvania, B.A., Economics
Kimberly Joan Weiss, Maryland, B.S., Neuroscience
Andrew Spencer Weisz, Connecticut, B.A., Hispanic
Studies, International Studies: Latin American and
Caribbean Studies
Max Werner, New York, B.A., Anthropology
Luke Zuhusky Whitman, Maryland, B.A., Public Policy
and Law, (Architectural Studies, Italian Studies)
(Minors) *in absentia
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Robyn C. Williams, Zimbabwe, B.A., Anthropology
LeAire Alexandra Wilson, Massachusetts, B.A., Political
Science, (Architectural Studies)
Cyemone P. Wolliston, Connecticut, B.A., Educational
Studies
Alice Earl Wood, Pennsylvania, B.A., Religion, (Music)
Christopher Joseph Woodrum, Missouri, B.A.,
Interdisciplinary: Filmmaking
Wesley Widdell Wynne, Connecticut, B.A.,
Anthropology, (Music)
* Justin Paul Wysocki, Connecticut, B.A., Political Science
Holly Lynn Yarmosh, Maine, B.A., Theater and Dance,
Political Science
Mark Thomas Young, Jr., New Jersey, B.A., Political
Science, (Legal Studies)
Omar Zamir, New York, B.A., Economics, History
Jennifer Qian Hua Zhang, New York, B.A.,
International Studies: Asian Studies, (English, Chinese
Language)
Ryan Zukus, New Jersey, B.S., Physics, (Individually
Tailored: Biomechanics)
(Minors) *in absentia
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XIII
Charge to the Graduating Class
President Jones
XIV
Alma Mater:
’Neath the Elms
(arranged by Robert E. Smith, Composer-in-Residence)
’Neath the elms of our old Trinity,
’Neath the elms of our dear old Trinity,
No more shall we meet,
Our classmates to greet,
’Neath the elms of our old Trinity.
’Neath the elms of our old Trinity.
’Neath the elms of our dear old Trinity
Oh it’s seldom we’ll meet,
In the moonlight so sweet,
’Neath the elms of our old Trinity.
On the hills of our old Trinity,
In the halls of our dear old Trinity,
There is bright merry cheer,
There are friends true and dear,
In the halls of our old Trinity.
The Trinity Pipes
XV
Benediction
Chaplain Read
The Academic Recessional
The graduates and the audience are requested to remain standing
until the President’s Party leaves the platform.
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College days are from care and sorrow free.
And oft will we seek in memory
Those days that are past,
Far too joyous to last,
’Neath the elms of our old Trinity.
Then we’ll sing to our old Trinity,
To our dear old Alma Mater, Trinity;
We’re together today,
And tomorrow away,
Far away from our old Trinity.

Max Tyler Alderman
Angela Grace Colantonio
Brianna Renee Dix
Kristina Myra Foster
Marianne Claire Aberbook
Rosalía Abreu
Ellen June Anderson
Jenna Elyse Barry
Michelle Marion Benjamin
Lucas Armstrong Blanchard
Audrey Ilana Blumstein
Carolyn Louise Carta
Michael Chung
Angela Grace Colantonio
Cristina Rose Conti
Loretta Corneilia Cremmins
Elizabeth Jane Dalton
Brianna Renee Dix
Katherine Fawcett
Rachel Foecking
Ninna Gaensler-Debs
J. Raymond Gaffey, IV
Rosalía Abreu
Eniana Jane Agolli
Max Tyler Alderman
Alexandra Joan Aldredge
Casey Haff Armstrong
Vivian Baker
Mary Lillian Beckler
Andrew Bell
Michelle Marion Benjamin
Joshua M. Bloch
Audrey Ilana Blumstein
Colombe Brunel
William Gillespie Buchanan
Rebecca DeVries Cohn
Cristina Rose Conti
Lindsay Cornwell
Kate Frances Cummings
Elizabeth Jane Dalton
Commendations
Nu Rho Psi
Emily Penn Harmon
Lisa Marie Pierce
Nicholas J. Stewart
Phi Beta Kappa
Julianne Terese Garbarino
Orhan Çelikkol Gazelle
Dimitar Vasilev Gochev
Glenna Elsbeth Grinnell
Sarah Evelyn Harvey
Mary Theresa Jordan
Azam Adnan Khan
Sarthak Khanal
Laura Ann Komarek
Chao Liao
Nina Isis Limardo
Trang Thuy Luong
Kaitlyn Michelle Mazzilli
Molly B McDonnell
Meredith McLaughlin
Rachel Leah Meddar
Theresa Aimee Meehan
Mary Ellen Molski
Pi Gamma Mu
Benjamin Gardner Dawson, Jr.
Bradley Edward William DeBiase
David Stephen Dessau
George Daniel DiSesa
Brianna Renee Dix
Rachelle Marguerite Dunham
George R. Duryea, III
Daniella F. Elizalde
Blair R. Elliott
Briana Feigon
Fatimah Asma Sabir Finney
Blake Russell Fisher
Amelia Jane Fletcher
Jordan Tucker Frey
J. Raymond Gaffey, IV
Michael Galligan
Julianne Terese Garbarino
Lauren Rose Grabell
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Tracey Amelia Claire Sampath
Suter
Julia Svedova
Rachel DeNiro Moulton
Tierney McCormick Nolen
Hilary Davis Novik
Elizabeth Nicklin Olsen
Victoria Kaiulani Paine
Emily Elizabeth Quinton
Lindsay Anne Rabkin
Rahul Ratna Shakya
Young Ho Shin
Portia Sloan Smith
Julia Svedova
Andrea Francesca Titone
Rebecca Carolyn Tompkins
Emily Caroline Turner
Andrew Mark Weisenfeld
Yuwei Xie
Daniel L. Zauderer
Zachary Samuel Green
Glenna Elsbeth Grinnell
Stephen Robert Gruendel
Anne McBride Harvey
Sarah Evelyn Harvey
Emily Morgan Hayes
Anne P. Jenney
Élan E. Jones
Barton FitzGerald Keery
Marcia Brady Keeshan
Sarah Weston Keller
Peter Randolph Kempson
Azam Adnan Khan
Philip Cruise Khoury
Erica Sage Klein
Laura Ann Komarek
Hannah Katherine Korsmeyer
Nicolette Jay Laume

Mark James LaVoie
Kayla Marie Lawson
Peter Chapin Lee, Jr.
Amelia Marie Lewis
Randy Jae Wynn Lim
Schuyler Mary Livingston
Jonah S. Lovens
Trang Thuy Luong
Joseph Chakalayil Mani
Christopher Maycock
Kaitlyn Michelle Mazzilli
Molly B McDonnell
Meghan K. McEvoy
Molly Patricia McGlynn
Julia Wrenn McInnis
Rachel Leah Meddar
Sofia Anne Melograno
Melissa Marie Meyer
Sarah Chapman Millar
Channon Sierra Miller
Michelle Marion Benjamin
Prasanna Gautam
Dimitar Vasilev Gochev
Audrey Ilana Blumstein
Briana Feigon
Julianne Terese Garbarino
Sarah Weston Keller
Erica Sage Klein
Florence Hench Monier
Gregory Paul Moniz
Yodalis Morán
Cyrus Scott Hessami Morgan
Rachel DeNiro Moulton
Carter Whiting Murdoch, Jr.
Brendan Dorsey Newland
Connor Robert Nolan
Valerie North
Hilary Davis Novik
Caroline Noel O’Leary
Melanie Allyse Orphanos
Rebecca Yok-Kon Ostrowsky
Ivica C. Pavisic
Katherine Courtney Pierce
Caroline Anne Griswold Pierson
Danielle Mara Pierson
Jared Nutile Pimm
Nicole Cristina Pucci
Sarah Mulvey Quirk
Pi Mu Epsilon
Chao Liao
Joseph Chakalayil Mani
Andrew Reynolds Page
Psi Chi
Amelia Marie Lewis
Kaitlyn Michelle Mazzilli
Ivica C. Pavisic
Caroline Anne Griswold Pierson
Kristen Elizabeth Plumridge
Sigma Pi Sigma
Sarthak Khanal Young Ho Shin
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Pranav Sachdev
Megan Adams Savage
Pooja Shakya
Alessandra Elena Siraco
Portia Sloan Smith
Zachary William Sonenshine
Alexandra Gray Macdonald Stein
Alexandra Sarah Stein
Tracey Amelia Claire Sampath
Suter
Patrick Charles Stormesswan
Brooke Seale Teittinen
Andrea Francesca Titone
Rebecca Carolyn Tompkins
Alisen Leigh Urquhart
Maxwell Edwin Walk
Robyn C. Williams
Holly Lynn Yarmosh
Daniel L. Zauderer
Sean Killian Zimmer
Rahul Ratna Shakya
Young Ho Shin
Brooke Seale Teittinen
Alisen Leigh Urquhart
Emily F. Weedon

President’s Fellows
American Studies – Sarah Evelyn Harvey
Anthropology – Marianne Claire Aberbook
Biology – Michael Chung
Biochemistry – John Hasychak, III
Chemistry – Andrew Michael Janiga
Classics – Rachel Leah Meddar
Computer Science – Rachel Foecking
Economics – J. Raymond Gaffey, IV
Educational Studies – Begaeta Nukic
Engineering – Rahul Ratna Shakya
English – Elizabeth Nicklin Olsen
Environmental Science – Emily Elizabeth Quinton
Fine Arts
Art History – Lindsay Anne Rabkin
Studio Arts – Andrea Louise Silva Wise
History – Blake Russell Fisher
Language and Culture Studies – Victoria Kaiulani Paine
International Studies – Rebecca Carolyn Tompkins
Mathematics – Michelle Marion Benjamin
Music – Christine E. Gilbert
Neuroscience – Julia Svedova
Philosophy – Ellen June Anderson
Physics – Sarthak Khanal
Political Science – Cristina Rose Conti
Psychology – Kaitlyn Michelle Mazzilli
Public Policy and Law – Stephen Robert Gruendel
Religion – Andrew Mark Weisenfeld
Sociology – Sarah Mulvey Quirk
Theater and Dance – Tierney McCormick Nolen
Women, Gender and Sexuality – Rosalía Abreu
Of Note
Rachel Foecking, Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, Honorable Mention
Kayla Marie Lawson, U.S. Student Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for Indonesia
Meghan K. McEvoy, U.S. Student Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for Germany, finalist
Elizabeth Nicklin Olsen, Holland Scholar
Verity Sayles, U.S. Student Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for Thailand, alternate
Nicholas R. Scalia, Paul Smith Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award
Rahul Ratna Shakya, H. E. Russell Fellowship and Holland Scholar
Young Ho Shin, W. H. Russell Fellowship and Holland Scholar
Julia Svedova, W. H. Russell Fellowship
Rebecca Carolyn Tompkins, Mary A. Terry Fellowship
Andrea Louise Silva Wise, U.S. Student Fulbright Teaching Assistantship for India, finalist
Adam Austin Wright, Holland Scholar
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Trustee Awards for Faculty, Student, and Staff Excellence
2005
Samuel D. Kassow ’66, Charles H. Northam Professor of History
Robert W. Bialobrzeski ’05
Siu-Lynn Leong ’05
2006
Kenneth Lloyd-Jones, John J. McCook Professor of Modern Languages, Emeritus
Elizabeth H. Guernsey ’06
Christopher D. Moore ’06
2007
Cheryl L. Greenberg, Paul E. Raether Distinguished Professor of History
Vanessa A. Holguin ’07
Siobhan M. Knight ’07
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2008
David J. Ahlgren ’64, Karl W. Hallden Professor of Engineering
Milla C. Riggio, James J. Goodwin Professor of English
David C. Calder ’08
Carolyn E. Edwards ’08
2009
Pablo Delano, Professor of Fine Arts
Cara E. Pavlak ’09
Verdell N. Walker ’09
2010
Drew Hyland, Charles A. Dana Professor of Philosophy
Jacob D. Gire ’10
Sophia A. Simpson ’10
Graduation Pledge
The Graduation Pledge is a voluntary pledge that states,
“I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences
of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work.”
Started in 1985, the Pledge has been instituted at over 100 schools throughout the
country. Trinity College is the first and only school in Connecticut to have instituted
the Pledge, and since 2001, over 3,000 Trinity graduates have taken the Pledge.

Thomas Church Brownell Prize for Teaching Excellence
1986: Robert C. Stewart, Mathematics
1988: Diane C. Zannoni, Economics
1990: Drew A. Hyland, Philosophy
1992: Milla C. Riggio, English
1994: Dina L. Anselmi, Psychology
1996: Craig W. Schneider, Biology
1998: Dirk Kuyk, English
2000: Henry A. DePhillips, Jr., Chemistry
2002: John H. Chatfield ’64, History
2004: Sheila M. Fisher, English
2006: Not awarded
2008: Ralph A. Morelli, Computer Science
2010: Timothy Curran, Chemistry
The Dean Arthur H. Hughes Award for Achievement in Teaching
1990: Dan E. Lloyd, Philosophy
1991: Arthur B. Feinsod, Theater and Dance
1992: John H. Chatfield ’64, History and Leslie Craine, Chemistry
1993: Paula A. Russo, Mathematics
1994: Dario Del Puppo, Language and Culture Studies
1995: M. Joshua Karter, Theater and Dance
1996: Michael O’Donnell, Biology
1997: Kathleen A. Curran, Fine Arts and Ronald R. Thomas, English
1998: Robert F. Peltier ’91, English
1999: E. Kathleen Archer, Biology and Carol L. Clark, Economics
2000: Vijay Prashad, International Studies
2001: Jennifer E. Beineke, Mathematics
2002: Paul D. Assaiante, Physical Education and
Sarah A. Raskin, Psychology and Neuroscience
2003: Thomas Mitzel, Chemistry and Lise Waxer, Music
2004: Gail H. Woldu, Music
2005: Lisa-Anne Foster, Biology and Luis Figueroa, History
2006: Scott R. Smedley, Biology and David Rosen, English
2007: Christoph E. Geiss, Physics and Environmental Science
2008: Anne C. Gebelein, Language and Culture Studies and Chloe Wheatley,
English
2009: Eric A. Galm, Music
2010: Christopher Hager, English
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Charles A. Dana Professorship Award
Professors
1984-1985: Glenn Weaver, History
1985-1987: Albert J. Howard, Jr, Physics
1987-1989: Howard DeLong, Philosophy
1989-1991: Karl F. Haberlandt, Psychology
1991-1993: Samuel D. Kassow ’66, History
1993-1995: Frank Kirkpatrick ’64, Religion
1995-1997: Craig W. Schneider, Biology
1997-1999: Priscilla Kehoe, Psychology
1999-2001: Ellison Banks Findly, Religion
2001-2003: Daniel G. Blackburn, Biology
2003-2005: Miguel D. Ramirez, Economics
2005-2007: Gary Reger, History
2007-2009: Diana Evans, Political Science
2009-2011: Leslie G. Desmangles, Religion
Associate Professors
2007-2009: Kent D. Dunlap, Biology
Joan Morrison, Biology
2009-2011: Susan Masino, Psychology and Neuroscience
Beth E. Notar, Anthropology
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The Academic Regalia
In 1895 a commission of leading American educators established the Intercollegiate
Code pertaining to the academic costume. The color of the lining of the hood is that of the
college or university conferring the degree. The edging of the hood and the tassel of the cap
indicate the subject to which the degree pertains, in accordance with the following official
designations for colleges and universities in the United States:
Agriculture Maize
Arts, Letters, Humanities White
Commerce, Accountancy, Business Drab
Dentistry Lilac
Economics Copper
Education Light Blue
Engineering Orange
Fine Arts, including Architecture Brown
Forestry Russet
Home Economics Maroon
Journalism Crimson
Law Purple
Library Science Lemon
Medicine Green
Music Pink
Nursing Apricot
Oratory (Speech) Silver Gray
Pharmacy Olive Green
Philosophy Dark Blue
Physical Education Sage Green
Public Administration, including Foreign Service Peacock Blue
Public Health Salmon Pink
Science Golden Yellow
Social Work Citron
Theology Scarlet
Veterinary Science Gray
Trinity College differs from the above list because the colors of Trinity hoods were
established prior to the formulation of the Code. Following are the colors of the academic
hoods symbolizing the honorary degrees conferred by Trinity:
Doctor of Canon Law Doctor of Laws
Crimson, lined with black Scarlet, lined with dark blue
Doctor of Divinity Doctor of Music
Scarlet, lined with black White, lined with pink
Doctor of Fine Arts Doctor of Sacred Theology
White, lined with white and Scarlet, lined with blue and
a red chevron a gold chevron
Doctor of Humane Letters Doctor of Science
Scarlet, lined with purple Black, lined with light blue
Doctor of Letters Master of Music
Scarlet, lined with russet brown
Doctor of Humanities
White, lined with dark crimson
Black, lined with pink
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The Owen Morgan Mace
The mace, which precedes the president in academic processions, and is a symbol of his
executive powers, was presented to Trinity in 1950 in memory of Owen Morgan, Class of
1906, who served his alma Mater as a member of the Board of Fellows, as a Trustee, and as
treasurer of the College. Historically, maces were first used as weapons in warfare and later
became a symbol of the sovereign and his power. One of the first known uses of a mace by
an educational institution was at Cambridge university in the thirteenth century. Today
a number of colleges use the mace as a symbol of authority and of the power invested in
the president by the faculty and trustees. The Morgan Mace is made of ebony, signifying
endurance; bronze, meaning power; and gold, symbolizing dignity and glory. It is 44 inches
long and weighs 20 pounds. The fluted staff represents the various components of an
enduring education. It is bound by a gold ribbon, inscribed with the names of every
Trinity president. On the head, or urn, of the mace are six seals of the sources of life
and growth of this College: the Great Seal of the united States; the Seal of the State of
Connecticut,; the Charter Oak; the original seal of the City of Hartford; the Washington
Coat of arms; and the seal of the Episcopal diocese of Connecticut,. Surmounting the
Gothic urn is the Trinity College seal crowned by an eagle about to take flight, symbolizing
the freedom and power of an educated person.
The Presidential Collar
The collar, which is worn on ceremonial occasions, is the visible symbol of the president’s
high office and authority. The collar was presented to the College in 1953 by former
President G. Keith Funston, Class of 1932, in memory of his grandmother, Maria Briggs
Keith. The chain symbolically links modern higher education with the universities of
yesteryear. The golden seal of the Trinity President hangs from the collar which is fashioned
of 20 replicas of the Trinity Elms and seven silver seals including the six reproduced in the
mace, and the Trinity College seal superimposed on a triangle representing the religious
foundations of the College crowned by a sun signifying enlightenment. In the lower corners
of the triangle are the Book and a pair of student’s hands extended to receive it, symbolizing
the desire of youth to receive an education.