Subscribe to MWCC News Mount Wachusett Community College recognized the achievements of its high-performing students in a virtual Evening of Excellence award ceremony on May 12, 2022.
Welcoming graduates, families, faculty, and staff to the event was interim Vice-President of Student Affairs, Jason Zelesky. “We are here to recognize the incredible passion and possibility that resides within this community. The accomplishments of these students are extraordinary, in scholarship, in the creative arts, in student life and activities, in our local communities, and as inspirational leaders, mentors, and responsible, active citizens.”
“This is the culmination of your educational journey; it is heartwarming to see you all enjoy the fruits of your labors and hard work over the last few years,” noted MWCC President James Vander Hooven. “Each and every one of you has a story, an experience, that has shaped who you have become through your educational journey. This is a time for you to celebrate you, to celebrate your success. I cannot thank you enough for putting in the hard work in spite of the challenges in order to be so successful that you have separated yourselves from others and selected for recognition.”
“It is great to have the opportunity to celebrate our best and brightest,” added interim Vice-President of Academic Affairs, John Eisler. “In the lives of our students, college can be transformative in so many ways, it’s an opportunity to pursue goals and seek achievement, explore, and refine interests, challenge yourself intellectually and creatively, identify latent talents, and ideally set you on a path to lifelong learning. Congratulations on your academic success and thank you for inspiring us.”
Curriculum Awards
Accounting Concentration, Amber Menard
Art Concentration, Olivia Bush
Art, Irene Gulnick
Automotive Technology, Johnathan Winn
Biology, Julie Barrett
Business Administration Career, Jose Flores
Business Administration Transfer, Sebastian Coscia,
Chemistry, Julie Barrett
Computer Information Systems, Mario D’Angelo
Criminal Justice Career, Joshua Surrette
Criminal Justice Transfer, John MacDonald
Dental Hygiene, Patty Brine
Early Childhood Education, Gina Burke
Early Childhood Education Transfer, Bobbie Jo LeBlanc
Early Education and Care for Exceptional Children, Theresa Bergevin
Earth/Environmental Science, Salsabil Hartley
Elementary Education Track, Larisa Stacy
Engineering and Physics, Benjamin Dearden
Fire Science Technology, Abigail Dubrawski
Graphic and Interactive Design, Hannah Bean
History and Political Science, Hannah Elbourn
Human Services, Paige Landry
Interdisciplinary Studies, Allied Health, Rebecca Rule-Sellers
Interdisciplinary Studies, Isabella Ervin
Legal Studies, Katie Santana
Liberal Arts & Sciences, Campbelle Stephens
Media Arts and Technology – Audio Engineering, Christian Maldonado
Media Arts and Technology – Video/Film Concentration, Clayton Perior
Natural Resources, Samina Mian
Nursing, Jade Martel
Nursing LPN to Bridge, Kailin Lawton
Physical Therapist Assistant, David Urella
Theater Arts Track, Marissa Roberts
Veterinary Technology, Zoe Zupko
MWCC Foundation Memorial Awards
Aspasia Anastos Award, Nelly Feliciano
Judge Moore Award for Academic Excellence, Campelle Stephens
Judge Moore Award for Excellence in Writing, Autumn McCollor
Peter J. Trainor Leadership Award, Daniel Dow
Roberts Scholar, Cassandra Conrad
- Marilyn Kiosses Scholarship, Carla Wheeler
Craig Hamel Scholarship, Laura Moran
Melissa Herr Marsh Scholarship, Lilian Thimotti
James D. Murphy Scholarship, Cody Nathanson
Joseph S. Baldyga Veteran’s Fund, Tony Lam
MWCC Veteran’s Memorial Scholarship, Andrew Martinez
Outstanding Achievement Awards
Excellence in Mathematics, Marco Legros
Mount Observer Scholarship, Daniel Dow
Ellen E. Daly Dental Hygiene Scholarship, Marlene Boucher-Ripley
John Burton Award, Lynsey Fletcher
John Burton Award, Irene Gulnick
Jean Tandy Award, Richard Chang
Carrie Progen Memorial Scholarship, Gabriela Rodas
Robert Weibel Award, Catherine Potter
Carl Tammi Award, Jonathan Benson
Keith Nivala Award, John MacDonald
Sany Signor Award, Nayeli Cuevas
Commonwealth Honors
Netty Bazile
Phoebe Burch
Isabella Ervin
Emily Eubanks
Perrin Grubb
Allison Kane
Mikyoung Kim
Shaye McKeen
Samina Mian
Jamal Michel
Jack Moore
Ernest Nyarko
Madeline Rose
Michela Short
Lilli Souvannavong
Campbelle Stephens
Andrew Vettese
Emily Woodard
President’s Keys
Rebecca Aubie
Julie Barrett
Hannah Elbourn
Isabella Ervin
Brooke Hazen
Campbelle Stephens
Dean’s Key
Aimee Ouellet