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Grad Shoutout: Worcester's Valentina Makes Many UMass Dean's Lists
Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one local graduate who deserves a shoutout in Worcester.

Worcester, Massachusetts — Graduation is a major milestone and deserves to be celebrated! That's why Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
This submission comes from Maria Kaplanes who nominated Valentina of Worcester.
Graduate’s name
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Valentina
What grade is the graduate finishing?
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College degree / Bachelor of Arts
What school is your graduating student graduating from?
UMass Amherst
How do you know your graduating student nominee?
My own daughter :)
Tell us why they deserve to be nominated!
She is graduating with a four-year degree in three years and has been on Dean's list every semester for the three years; she is double major in Social Behavior (LAW) and Italian
What's one thing you want everyone to know about your graduating student nominee?
She is accepted to St Andrews for Law school/ and Groningen and Uchtrect ! Valentina read 300 books over the Covid shutdown and has written a book! Valentina is a GREAT daughter! A great sister and good citizen !
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?
Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Valentina!
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