The Sentinel & Enterprise congratulates… Join us in applauding the “29 Who Shine,” a group of outstanding 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.
Myla Franklin
Jerry Kiahon
Patrick Ryan Cornell
Berkshire Community College
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Salem State University
Christine Marie Michelson
Crystal Ann Sherman
Trevor S. Eliason
Bridgewater State University
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Springfield Tech. Community College
Kevin Newby
Marie Prisca Sanon Glaphyra
Kurt Schultz
Bristol Community College
Massasoit Community College
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Quan Nguyen
Geoffrey MacGillivary
Andrew William Wills Bunyard
Bunker Hill Community College
MassBay Community College
University of Massachusetts Boston
Tatsiana Mello
Miranda Cashman
Joshua Encarnacion
Cape Cod Community College
Middlesex Community College
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Sarah Minton
Kathleen Ann Matson
Kimberly Chao
Fitchburg State University
Mt. Wachusett Community College
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Rachael Cooper
Marven Steeve Pigeot
Jennifer Marie MacDonald
Framingham State University
North Shore Community College
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Ernest A. Baird
Nairoby Altagracia Sanchez
Brittany C. Moniz
Greenfield Community College
Northern Essex Community College
Westfield State University
Steven M. Jones
Jodi Theresa Christian
Julie Elizabeth Broderick
Holyoke Community College
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester State University
Meghan Elizabeth Robbins
Nene Aissatou Diallo
Mass. College of Art and Design
Roxbury Community College
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