Bridgewater State held its first commencement convocation as a university recently, conferring bachelor's degrees on nearly 600 undergraduates.
In keeping with tradition, Bridgewater State University alumna Dr. Susan Szachowicz, '75, G'81, principal of Brockton High School, was the Winter Commencement speaker, where graduates annually hear inspirational stories from successful alumni. Dr. Szachowicz serves as a member of the Bridgewater State University Board of Trustees.
Under Szachowicz's leadership, Brockton High School has been recognized as a Massachusetts Compass School and a National Model School for seven consecutive years. The school has received the National School Change Award, a National Association of Secondary School Principals Secondary School Showcase, and two bronze medals from U.S. News and World Report.
David B. Jenkins, a native of Bridgewater and retired president and CEO of Shaw's Supermarkets, received an honorary degree from President Dana Mohler-Faria for his advocacy on behalf education and public service to Bridgewater State University. He has served as chair of the university's Board of Trustees and is on the Steering Committee of the Three Pillars of Excellence, a campaign for Bridgewater that is on target to meet or exceed its $15-million goal.
Peter "Max" Quinn of Medway, a management major, delivered the student address, answering the question, "What would I do if I wasn't afraid?" The transfer student recalled entering Bridgewater several years ago and realizing "that each of us has been given wonderful gifts and learn some valuable lessons that will help us combat our hesitation and fear of change."
Quinn told his fellow graduates that through the pursuit of their dreams "we will each learn exactly what it is like to not have to be afraid "¦ and let that guide each of us in the choices that we make." The event was held in the Rondileau Campus Center Auditorium before an audience of 1,500 relatives, friends and invited guests.
Among the local graduates were:
Acushnet: Nicole J. Proulx, Jennifer M. Borges, Bethany Sylvia.
Dartmouth: Darren M. Emond, Michael J. LePage, Stephanie L. Rocha, Bethany K. Rogers, Denielle M. Sylvia, Alexandria J. Clough, Alexandria Tavares, Stacy L. Pereira, Heather D. Robillard.
Freetown: Rochelle A. Barrett, Thomas B. Couet, Benjamin M. Tigano.
Fairhaven: Moses Galarza, Jillian L. Amaral, Laura A. Bernier, Nicole M. Heath, Michael S. Ponte, Thomas J. Rezendes.
Lakeville: Michael C. Butler, Nicole T. Pigeon, Christopher J. Aloma, Molly A. Keith, Kimberly L. Leombruno, Jason P. Miller, Elizabeth A. Phillips, Nicole E. Spieler.
Mattapoisett: Kate Dlugosinski, Britta N. Gingras, Michele T. Behan, Sarah J. Booth, Carl J. Leidhold, Amanda B. Sylvia, Jessica A. Sylvia.
New Bedford: Jessica S. Barbeiro, Nancy L. Durfee, Jennifer L. Johnson, Kimberly R. Medeiros, Jade R. Nieuwenhuizen, Nathan C. Souza, Kimberley M. Turgeon, Ryan J. Wheaton, Meghan L. Bessette, Matthew W. Boyd, Mikele M. Gamboa, Jillian M. Lacasse, Kristen J. Nightingale, Kristen J. Nightingale,
Rochester: James A. Govoni, Matthew D. McLaughlin.
Wareham: Kerri L. Doze, Sean A. Smith, Victoria A. Michaels.
Westport: Kerrie L. DaSilva.
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