In-person event honors 2020, 2021 and 2022 graduates
Berkshire Community College (BCC) held its 62nd Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 3 at Tanglewood. The ceremony, the first to be held in person since 2019 due to the pandemic, honored graduates of the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022.
During the ceremony, the College awarded 186 associate degrees and 92 certificates to 246 students in 41 programs of study. Twenty-four students received more than one degree or certificate. Graduates range in age from 18 to 74, with an average age of 32. While the majority of graduates reside in Massachusetts, others hail from Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, New York and Vermont.
BCC President Ellen Kennedy welcomed attendees and provided inspiring remarks for the institution’s graduates. Kierstyn Hunter, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer, introduced 2020 valedictorian Diane Foss and 2022 valedictorian Ethan Trautman. Members of the Berkshire Highlanders provided the music for the processional and recessional, and Gaia Roots Drum and Dance Ensemble also joined in the recessional. The National Anthem was sung by BCC student Joseph Sicotte.
The 2022 graduates, listed by degree or certificate awarded, include the following:
Associate in Arts, Business Administration: Mark A. Brazeau, Ethan D. Coe, Colleen F. Garrity, Pamela J. Hawley, Nicole E. Kotsos, Evan M. Mayotte, Francis J. McKeon, Melinda S. Moon, Danielle M. Perry, Zackery E. Robinette, Carlos A. Vizcardo-Benites, Peyton B. Williams
Associate in Science, Business Careers: Faith A. Angell, Corey M. Cameron, Tahneera M. Dickerson, Kurtis J. Gero, Geraldine R. Lalli, Kimberly A. Murray, Eliza M. Ormsbee-Oates, Randi L. Robbins, Alejandro M. Romero, Christopher A. Rose, Joseph N. Tracy
Certificate in Entrepreneurship: Faith A. Angell, Kurtis J. Gero
Associate in Science, Fire Science: Morgan E. Goodell
Certificate in Culinary Arts: Nolan C. Christen
Associate in Science, Hospitality Administration: Zachary R. Senecal
Certificate in Cannabis Industry: Marcus T. Anoh, Kyle J. Brigley, Carissa N. Calderwood, Sharon E. Ernest, John D. Kubica, Barbara L. Laureyns, John W. Murphy, Leigh C. Nilsen, Riana L. Piccirillo, Colin D. Sykes, Cullen A. Taylor, Julie A. Wojcik
Associate in Science, Computer Information Systems: Jonathan T. Daly, Ryan E. Zurrin
Certificate in Computer Information Systems Programming: Kokouvi T. Afanukoe, Jonathan T. Daly, Branden P. Favre, Matthew W. Robitaille, Corey H. Scarfone
Associate in Science, Criminal Justice: Madison L. Daverin, Darren F. Derby, Madison L. Gilmore, Michael F. Gingras, Makayla E. Hopkins, Christopher K. Shand, Maleah N. Speers-Brown, Kipp D. Steinman
Certificate in Law Enforcement: Kaitlyn M. Barry, Madison L. Gilmore, Makayla E. Hopkins, Christopher K. Shand, Maleah N. Speers-Brown, Casey E. Voight
Associate in Science, Early Childhood Education: Cheyenne M. Crennan, Paige Elliott, Ella M. Formel, Judy N. Sabri, Amanda J. Shea, Kayla M. Smith
Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Intermediate: Heather M. Digrigoli, Paige Elliott, Ella M. Formel, Kayla M. Smith, Kimberly A. Wells
Certificate in Early Childhood Education, Introductory: Arielle J. Betti, Monica J. Carpenter, Heather M. Digrigoli, Paige Elliott, Ella M. Formel, Rosaliz D. Hernandez, Hayleigh E. LaDouceur, Cora E. Lyons, Amanda J. Mclenithan, Samantha N. Sadlowski, Hilary E. Solomon, Erin M. Strek, Kimberly A. Wells
Certificate in Health Information Management: Kim M. Clark
Certificate in Medical Coding Technical Skills: Kaylee M. Bishop, Alyssa B. Boleng, Amy V. Fiske, Dona Fresia, Melodie A. Hoskeer, Holly A. Ramsey, Jonathan C. Saldo
Associate in Science, Engineering: Carlos E. Campoverde, James W. Dolle, Chase H. Klemansky, Gabriel A. Kotski, Benjamin M. McColgan, Braydon A. Peterson
Associate in Science, Engineering Technology: Devine A. Lebeau
Associate in Science, Environmental Science: Alex E. Green, Jason A. Hall, Jr., Madisyn N. Manzella, Ethan R. Milette, Lisa M. Soucy
Associate in Arts, Fine Arts: Monica L. Bliss, Matthew Brinton, Alexis M. Mazzeo, Judith A. McNutt, Rachel E. Olds, Kaytlyn A. Samuels
Certificate in Studio Art: Susan L. Aldam, Matthew D. Brinton, Rachel E. Olds, Dana M. Willette
Certificate in Music Production: Paul A. Barnett III, Bryan P. Brophy, Andrew T. Pearson
Associate in Science, Health Science: Stephanie N. Ahearn, Ashley E. Morin, Randi J. Corbett, Jennifer M. Donovan, Noelle G. Kronick, Tammy J. Risley, Marissa R. Rivard, Namasaran Samassi-Fofana
Associate in Science, Human Services: Ayishetu Braimah, Patricia F. Fortier, Julia E. Kalinowsky, Judith A. McNutt, LaSheika J. Moody, Stephanie V. Orestil, Marisela N. Pascual-Polanco, Lisa L. Polidoro, Nicholas D. Simonds
Certificate in Addiction Recovery Assistant: Theresa L. Atwood, Kenyarda M. Dickerson, Robert Donnelly, Loretta L. Francoeur, Stephen G. Manzella, Nicholas D. Simonds
Certificate in Human Services: Ayishetu Braimah, Patricia F. Fortier, Stephen G. Manzella, Marisela N. Pascual-Polanco, Nicholas D. Simonds, Alexander T. Conklin, Julia E. Kalinowsky, Darcie J. Lampiasi, Lisa L. Polidoro
Certificate in Mental Health Worker: Kenyarda M. Dickerson, Stephen G. Manzella, Marisela N. Pascual-Polanco, Lisa L. Polidoro, Cansas R. Scutt, Nicholas D. Simonds
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts: Alejandro D. Franco Leguizamon, Norah S. Beauregard, Hunter A. Bonn-Wilcox, Chris G. Bradley, Rebecca A. Caropreso, Lauren L. Diamond, Elena M. Dichiara, Alison M. Ponder, Martha L. Escobar, Philip C. Evans, Camry J. Francoeur, Rachel E. Gillette, Caitlyn E. Gleicher, Emily N. Grady, Arianna N. Gregory, Thomas Gwinnell, Rain R. Hajjar, Mark J. Hayden, Kassie L. Heck, Justin Hsiao, Amy M. Hughes, Dylan P. Klose, Stephanie Laconto-Doherty, Amber C. MacNeil, Coral A. Marine, Ryleigh A. McGovern, Judith A. McNutt, Alexander W. Miller, Jackson J. Mooney, Ian G. Phair, Ashley R. Pollard, Marcy J. Preston, Finley J. Root, Clemente Sajquiy-Ramirez, Zenani M. Santos, Lucy S. Schwartz, Mackenzie B. Soto, Sean A. Stanton, Erin M. Strek, Epiphani D. Sweener, Ethan D. Trautman, Gavin M. Trautman, Zachary C. Turner, Bakari S. Walker, Emma E. Wheeler, Kristal R. Wilson, Wenying Yi
Associate in Science, Nursing: Barbara N.O. Addy-Ocran, Caleb D. Appleton, Emily K. Boino, Cassidy E. Brewer, Irma V. Brouillard, Kristin M. Burke, Brittany L. Condon, Heather R. Corcoran, Cassidy R. Crawford, Lindsay M. Curry, Emily A. Deming, Kyle M. DeSantis, Allina J. DiNicola, Alyssa A. Dunham, Stacey J. Ellery, George S. Fiadjoe, James W. Fuller, Jr., Katelyn M. Furlon, Erynn E. Gleason, Hannah M. Gold, Sarah M. Goodrich, Rhianna M. Graham, Shameka M. Hackman, Kaitlynn A. Huften, Brittany J. Isabelle, Meagan Jones, Brittany Y. Kergaravat, Wendy A. Koomson, Kathy A. Languirand, Diana L. Leibinger, Mikki R. Lennon, Amber E. Lesure, Heather L. Marsh, Bridget M. McCarty, Samantha M. Miller, Katherine E. Morton, Maryblessing A. Nnodim, Theresa L. Quagliano, Genavieve M. Quetti, Nataliia Riva, Bethani C. Rodriguez, Kylie S. Ruane, Ernestina Sackey, Ronald P. Sage, Xiomara M. Serrano-Guzman, Meagan A. Sheridan, Whitney C. Stengl, Kelsey M. Stimpson, Deborah M. Stokes, Jacqueline M. Tessier, Amanda N. Wass, Craig A. Williams, Melissa A. Williams, Jessica L. Zerbato
Certificate in Practical Nurse: Ariana A. Baribeault, Colleen W. Campbell, Jana R. Cushman, Samantha A. Dellaghelfa, Chastity R. Gigliotti, Clarinda M. Gillyard, Elorm A. Kevin, Sashaya C. Lewis, Shaina J. Petell, Walter L. Randall, Ashley A. Ring, Maria J. Toledo
Associate in Science, Physical Therapist Assistant: Nichole L. Bliss, Katherine R. Bruneau, Kristina J. Chilson, Megan Kane, Owen T. Maroney, Austin H. Martinka, David C. Oehl, Madison E. Vadnais, Joseph M. Wehle