The Southington Citizen Friday, May 25, 2012
St. Paul salutatorian
Michael Petit, son of Michael and Erin-Nora Petit of Southington, has been named salutatorian for the St. Paul Catholic Petit High School Class of 2012, which will graduate in ceremonies at St. Joseph Cathedral on Friday, June 8. Petit has also been named a Summa Scholar by the Superintendent of the Office of Catholic Schools for the Hartford Diocese. Petit is president of the senior class, a member of the National Honor Society, and a musician selected to perform with the All-State Orchestra.
WCSU grads
The following Southington residents have received their undergraduate degrees from Western Connecticut State University, Danbury. Emily R. Czywczynski, bachelor of science in music education; Erica M. Matzkevich, bachelor of arts in social work; Jillian Maria Botelho, bachelor of arts in psychology; Desiree L. Deprey, bachelor of science in nursing; Kristen M.
DiMartino, bachelor of science in justice and law administration; Allison B Gauthier, bachelor of arts in theatre arts; Brian M. Makles, bachelor of business administration in accounting; Jordan Marie Orfitelli, bachelor of arts in anthropology/sociology; Amanda L. Therrien, bachelor of arts in mathematics; Joseph O. Trujillo, bachelor of science in nursing.
Recent graduates Eastern Connecticut State University’s, Willimantic, 122nd Commencement took place at the XL Center in Hartford on May 15. The following residents graduated: Christopher Cannata, of Southington, a degree in physical education; Shannon Kearney, of Southington, a degree in visual arts; Pasquale Summa, of Plantsville, a degree in sociology and applied social relations; Rebecca Wiltse, of Southington, cum laude with a degree in visual arts; Rebecca Wiltse, of Southington, cum laude with a degree in elementary education; Michelle Ayotte, of Plantsville, with a degree in English; Debra Kalita, of Southington, cum laude with a degree in psychology; Taylor Morelli, of Southington, magna cum laude with a degree in economics;
CitizenSchools Successful Annie Photos courtesy of Amy Feest
South End Elementary School held its production of “Annie” on May 4 and 5 . The cast included more than 30 fourth and fifthgrades, as well as more than 40 first, second, and thirdgrade “orphans” in the chorus. Annie, front left, played by Elizabeth Feest, and Grace Farrell, front right, played by Brooke Cooney, stand with several mansion servants.
Matthew Stevens, of Southington, a degree in communication; Bryan Trombley, of Plantsville, a degree in biology; Zachary Canterbury, of Southington, a degree in political science . Bryant University, Smithfield, R.I., held its 149th Commencement on May 19. Among the graduates are the following local residents: Emily Curtis, of Southington, bachelor of science in actuarial mathematics; Matthew Dutkiewicz, of Southington, bachelor of sci-
Earth Day blooms at St. Dominic School Photo courtesy of Kimberley Weaver
In April, the third grade class teacher Amy Ronkese, at St. Dominic School, facilitated an Earth Day initiative with her students. They planted a flower garden on school grounds and learned the importance of saving Earth.
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ence in business administration in finance; Katlyn Joraskie, of Southington, bachelor of science in business administration in accounting. Anthony Valentine DePaolo, of Southington, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in business administration during Salve Regina University’s, Newport, R.I., 62nd commencement on May 20. Manhattan College, Riverdale, N.Y., awarded Jacqueline Marie Marchetti, of Southington, a degree on May 20 for the 170th undergraduate commencement.
Honor society On April 18, 12 Eastern Connecticut State University, students were inducted into Alpha Mu Alpha, ECSU’s chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national honor society for history. The society promotes the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication, and the exchange of learning and ideas among historians. Sylvie Chho, class of ‘13, of Southington, was one of the inductees. Chho’s major is History/American Studies.
New members The Alpha Iota Alpha Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa
at Tunxis Community College in Farmington announced its most recent membership inductees at an induction ceremony on April 27. Phi Theta Kappa is recognized by the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges as the official honor society of twoyear colleges. To achieve eligibility for PTK, a student must complete at least 12 hours of associate’s degree course work, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and adhere to the standards of the Society. Throughout their enrollment, they must maintain high academic standing, generally a 3.25 GPA. The PTK chapter at Tunxis provides opportunities for leadership, college and community service, exchange of ideas and ideals, scholarly fellowship, and academic excellence. The new members of PTK are: Samantha Crowley, of Plantsville, Jane DeLuca, Marcin Dembrowski, and Naomi Lemire, all of Southington.
Scholarship offered
The Human Resources Association of Central Connecticut, Rocky Hill, is accepting applications from Connecticut college students
See School, page 46