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Champlain College Graduates Class of 2016
Three Newtown students were among those receiving degrees at the May 14 Commencement.
From Champlain College:
BURLINGTON, VT (05/20/2016)-- Champlain College's 138th Commencement was held at Edmunds Field in Burlington, Vt on Saturday, May 14. A total of 537 undergraduates received their associate and bachelors degrees during the ceremony. Students who received their degrees from Champlain College include:
Timothy Ciavara of Newtown, CT
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Alex Woloszynski of Newtown, CT
Kevin Woloszynski of Newtown, CT
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Champlain College President Donald J. Laackman lauded the students with a long list of accomplishments the Class of 2016 has accomplished during their years at Champlain. In addition, honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degrees were presented to Vermont musician Grace Potter and renowned author Katherine Paterson. Major Chris Gookin, '99, State Public Affairs Officer for the Vermont National Guard, offered the Alumni Welcome to the graduates and their families. Nina Knorr, '16, a professional writing major in the Division of Communication and Creative Media, delivered the Senior address.
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