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On Thursday, May 23, 2024, Mount Wachusett Community College (开元棋牌) held the graduation ceremony for the Gateway to College and Pathways Early College Experience programs at the Theatre at the Mount. The 59 graduates represent over twenty cities and towns across central Massachusetts.

鈥淭onight is one of the highlights of my year. To be able to celebrate the achievements and the accomplishments of our students who are graduating here tonight. We are incredibly proud of our Early College programs and the opportunities they provide for students,鈥� stated 开元棋牌 President James Vander Hooven. 鈥淲e have had the privilege of watching you collectively redefine the high school experience and what it can and should look like for students today.鈥�

鈥淲e are here tonight to celebrate our graduates鈥� accomplishments and the partnerships that represent the pillars of support for our students. Without the steadfast support of our partner schools, Superintendents, dedicated administration, and guidance staff, we would not be here tonight,鈥� Dean of K-12 Partnerships and Civic Learning Fagan Forhan shared. 鈥淲e are so grateful to the Gardner Public School District for their continued support and collaboration as we reimagine the high school experience together for today鈥檚 learners. It is through these partnerships that together, we have built a true community here at 开元棋牌; a place where new paths are forged, and lives transform. We have created an environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and free to express themselves; where we, as faculty and staff, learn as much from our students each day as we hope they learn from us.鈥�

鈥淭he partnership between 开元棋牌 and Gardner Schools is the driving force in creating creative dual enrollment programs, and I am proud to be a part of a program that helps all students. This evening is a wonderful opportunity for me to say thank you to you for participating in these programs,鈥� said Gardner Superintendent Mark Pelligrino.

The student speakers were Junia Alce of Fitchburg and Iyari Watson for Pathways Early College Experience, and Kylie Hedges of Athol for Gateway to College. Alce, who served as student emcee for the event, is currently a junior and hopes to transfer to the University of Central Florida to ultimately pursue a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Watson will attend the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to study sports medicine with the goal of becoming a sports medicine physician. Hedges is a member of the Commonwealth Honors Program and will be returning to 开元棋牌 in the fall to complete her interdisciplinary studies associate degree.

Valedictorian for Gateway to College was Lanahlee Boucher of Fitchburg, who is graduating with a 3.93 GPA and will be attending Fitchburg State University in the fall as an English major.

Pathways Early College Experience Valedictorian was Ware resident Kacie Gallagher who earned a 3.95 GPA and an Associate Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. She plans to transfer to Bridgewater State College to pursue psychology, and ultimately become a child psychologist.

The Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs at 开元棋牌 are led by Fagan Forhan, Dean of K-12 Partnerships and Civic Engagement; Sara Vettese, Director of Early College and Dual Enrollment; Stefanae Bowen, Coordinator of Dual Enrollment and Early College; Cara Breda, Early College Transfer Counselor; Gateway to College Resource Specialists Sharmese Gunn and David Thibault-Munoz; Early College Academy Academic Counselors Shaunti Phillips, Erika Puccio, and Sandy Tavares; Business Manager, Jessica Connors; Tami Morin, Administrative Assistant; Natalie Nelson, Staff Assistant; and Jennifer Welch, Senior Special Programs Data Coordinator.

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The Pathways Early College Experience graduates are:

Norah Jane Theresa Blair*, Phillipston
Emmett Brian Frank*, Lunenburg
Kacie Morgan Gallagher*, Ware
Michael Paul Gemelli, Jr.*, Orange
Veronica B. Grubb*, Fitchburg
Royal Kane*, Petersham
Daniel Patrick Kershaw*, Sterling
Jackson Langlois*, Oakham
Gabriela Lyman*, Orange
Timothy David Schiller*, Methuen
Drew Myles St. Peter*, Winchendon
Sophia Elizabeth Tovar*, Clinton
Iyari LaDawn Watson*, Fitchburg

The Gateway to College graduates are:

Sadie Marie Asch*, Lunenburg
Isaiah James Baker, Athol
Lilly R. Baker, Ashby
Brianna Lorin Barrett, Hubbardston
Paola Marie Bones-Silva*, Fitchburg
Lanahlee Boucher, Fitchburg
Liana Nicole Brouillet*, South Barre
Emma Rose Caban, Barre
Betty-Jo Caisse, Baldwinville
Yenny Esthefany Florentino Castillo, Fitchburg
Maeve Clarke, Holden
Issabelle Clemente, Gardner
Braden Matthew Cook, Westminster
Adam Cormier, Baldwinville
Lorelly Ann Leika Dessalines*, Leominster
Tessa Ann DiSalle, Phillipston
Emersyn Forde, Hubbardston
Henrique Gomes, Jefferson
Jayden Grummell*, Athol
Kylie Faye Hedges, Athol
Kayla Marie Horrigan*, Athol
Gianna Rose Howlett*, Gardner
Kerrian Daneilya Jones, Gardner
Sahir Noor Khan, Fitchburg
Cecelia Angelique Lane*, Westminster
Reis Lewis, Leominster
Catherine Martin, Templeton
Janea Michelle Martinez, Fitchburg
Hannah Lynn Millan, Fitchburg
Makenna Mongeon*, Holden
Leilani Kamdyn Moore, Fitchburg
Autumn Oakes, Shirley
Annamiah Hadassah Onore, Fitchburg
Taylor Pearson, Ashby
Autumn Plourde, Lunenburg
Christopher Prunesti-Leveille, Oakham
Kaleigh M. Raskett*, Spencer
Annika Faith Rodriquenz*, Westminster
Autumn Lee Saseen, Leominster
Lillian Stan, Gardner
Alyson Makenzie Teto, Orange
Francesca Theriault*, Athol
Angelita Sarah Torres, Fitchburg
Angel Noel Ulloa, Gardner
Skye Valentin*, Ashby
Rayana Vasconcellos, Shirley

*Also earned an associate degree.