The Sentinel & Enterprise congratulates… Join us in applauding the “29 Who Shine,” a group of outstanding 2017 public college and university graduates who will be honored at the State House today for their academic achievements, leadership potential and contributions to the civic life and prosperity of the Commonwealth. Whether furthering their education or entering high-demand careers here in the state, these stellar students truly embody the vibrant future we all envision for Massachusetts.
Danielle Palmieri Berkshire Community College
Melvin Caballero Bridgewater State University
Stephen Fanus Bristol Community College
John George Gonsalves Bunker Hill Community College
Scott W. Maciel Cape Cod Community College
Breanna Lyn Hadley Fitchburg State University
Brittany Florence Cormier Framingham State University
Simon Hwang-Carlos Greenfield Community College
Jasmine Richelle Errico Holyoke Community College
Andre Hester Massachusetts College of Art and Design
Kayla Theresa LaVoice Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Rashida Abena Plummer Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Christopher James Blunt Massasoit Community College
Elizabeth Danielle Halliday MassBay Community College
James Edward Carroll Middlesex Community College
Faith Kurtz Mount Wachusett Community College
Aiman Masalawala North Shore Community College
Klinbert A. Garcia Northern Essex Community College
Kimberly Ann May Quinsigamond Community College
Boston Aisosa Okundaye Roxbury Community College
Elizabeth Cabral Salem State University
Kristiana A. Tadeo Springfield Technical Community College
Sara J. Hickey UMass Amherst
Fakisha F. Fabre UMass Boston
Evangeline Sarah Kuzmech UMass Dartmouth
Isaura M. Jimenez UMass Lowell
Nicholas Scott Merry UMass Medical School
Joseph De’jon Seal Westfield State University
Andrew Huy D. Ngo Worcester State University
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