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Johnston Boasts 49 New RIC Grads

Rhode Island College held its commencement exercises on May 19 for 1,487 undergraduate degree recipients, including 49 from Johnston.

On May 19, Rhode Island College held its annual commencement ceremonies, awarding Bachelor's degrees to its highest-ever number of graduates — 1,487 — including 49 students from Johnston.

Class of 1981 alum Danny Smith, a writer and producer for the Family Guy television show, received an honorary Doctorate of Letters during the ceremony, held on the RIC quad, the Providence Journal reported.

Johnston residents who received undergraduate degrees were:

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Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, Bachelor of Arts:

Leah S. Afdasta*
Nikhol Elissa Bentley*
Nicole A. Carroll
Michaela Comella*
Gabrielle J. Santilli**
Bachelor of Science
Herbert A. Gowdey Jr.*

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School of Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work:

Amy E. Audet**
Erica J. Conti*

School of Management, Bachelor of Science:

Joseph A. Andriole
Donald Joseph Baffoni*
Alexandria M. Caparco
Brittany A. Caparrelli
Victoria Lee DiRaimo
Andrew S. Gelsomino
Claudia C. Mendez
Robert A. Moio
Amanda V. M. Supino*
Jenna L. Barnett
Anthony J. Carello*
Stephanie L. Comella
Laura J. DeNoncour*
Michelle S. Nascimento*
Danielle M. Santucci**

Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts:

Amy E. Audet**
Melissa K. Belanger
Christopher M. Dorval*
Richard E. Enos***
Nafi Gogbeh*
Courtney E. Jones
Eva M. Juarez
Abayomi C. Kizekai
Jason M. Lamantia
Joseph G. Mansolillo
Michael F. Martins*
Amanda S. McVey
Jason Miele
Chris Pearson*
Jenna Silvana. Petrucci
Joseph M. Polisena
Suzanne A. Ronayne*
Kyle P. Weaver**
Bachelor of Fine Arts:
Felicia M. Andrade*

Bachelor of Science:

Bonnie J. Colantuono**
Nafi Gogbeh*
Evelyn R. Hipolito
Angela C. Jacavone**
Stacy P. Johnson**
Abayomi C. Kizekai
Nicole L. Rainone

*cum laude
**magna cum laude
***summa cum laude

Also, on May 17, the following Johnston students earned advanced degrees at RIC's graduate commencement:

Master of Social Work:

Maria J. Nadeau
Master of Arts
Massiel F. Almond Frias
Scott E. Badger
Cara Chenes
Alexis D. Trillo

Master of Education:

Erin M. Frattone
Meaghan E. King
Aubrie M. Mazza

Master of Professional Accountancy:

Lorena A. Corrente
Vincent G. Guarino


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