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2011 College Graduates and Honors Awards
A list of the many academic and work-related achievements of Shelton natives. The following information has been gathered from media press releases.

The following hometown residents were awarded degrees during Sacred Heart University's commencement on May 14 - 15:
- Cheryl Brennan, Master of Business Administration, Honors
- Andrew Brown, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Kristen Buchholz, Bachelor of Arts in Art And Design, Cum Laude
- Rachel Clancy, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Gina Donnarummo, Master of Arts in Religious Studies
- Brittany Dubyoski, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Mark Funderburk, Master of Business Administration, Honors
- Barbara Gerwien, Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies, Summa Cum Laude
- Jennifer Hayducky, Master of Arts in Teaching
- Kelly Jose, Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Erin Knight, Master of Arts in Teaching
- Michael Lin, Doctor Physical Therapy
- Michele Masick, Master of Arts in Teaching
- Mario Mililli, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
- Emily Mysogland, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude
- Carlos Paucar, Bachelor of Science in Finance
- Brian Place, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Eric Place, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Emilia Pruszko, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Myles Rich, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
- Vonetta Threat, Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
- Diane Wall, Master of Science in Nursing, Honors
- Patricia Zito, Master of Arts in Teaching
From Western New England College, students names to Dean's List (other awards bolded):
- Robert T. Ferrante, a Junior majoring in Pre-Pharmacy.
- Amanda L. Buckley, a Junior majoring in Secondary Education.
- Kelly C. Tomlinson, a Sophomore majoring in Accounting.
- Thomas J. Misencik, a Sophomore majoring in Exploratory Business.
- Andrea L. O'Connor, a Sophomore majoring in Law and Society.
- Laura E. Wagemaker, a Sophomore majoring in Political Science.
- Amy L. Geffert, a Sophomore majoring in Psychology.
- Nicole T. Copertino graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Copertino graduated Cum Laude, which signifies scholastic excellence and is awarded at graduation to students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.30 and 3.60. She was also named to the school's President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
- Andrew I. Ashcroft graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and was also named to the Dean's List.
- Alessandra D'Attilo, a Senior majoring in Psychology, was named to the President's List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.80 or higher.
Graduates from University of New Haven, commencement May 15:
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- Adrianna Collins, M.S. in Health Care Administration
- Albert Fabrizi, M.S. in Electrical Engineering
- Guneet Jolly, M.B.A. in Business Administration
- Sarah Malaspina, received a M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Christopher Smith, received a M.B.A. in Business Administration
- Timothy Conti, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Brittni DeHart, B.A. in Music
- Joseph DiVita, B.S. in Marketing and Electronic Commerce
- Ryan Hultgren, B.A. in Political Science
- Daniel John, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- Ryan Mattioli, A.S. in Criminal Justice
From Quinnipiac University, students named to Dean's List:
- Ruben Atilho
- Michael Carbone
- Caitlin Leposky
- Paden Livingston
- Nicole Misencik
- Daniel Noccioli
- Robert Roller
- Richard Stoliker
- Kayla Wilcox
- Evan Soderholm
From Eastern CT State University, students named to Dean's List:
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- Laura Gill
- Megan Kalanick
- Lisa Lawrence
- Lauren Tiberio
- William Zern
From Salve Regina University, students named to Dean's List:
- Georgia Feroce
- Emily Ferro (also graduated)
- Iliana Pendakiwskyj
- Domenique Santoro (also graduated)
- Stephanie Turaj (also graduated)
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