On the eve of their Sunday, May 13, Commencement, 16 members of Assumption Class of 2018 were honored with the institution’s prestigious Crown and Shield Award. The Award recognizes students who have distinguished themselves throughout their tenure at the institution in the areas of leadership and community service. Award recipients have protected (shield) and furthered (crown) the interests of the student body and Assumption as a whole.
This year’s Crown and Shield recipients – who were nominated by faculty, staff, and administrators – were:(TOP ROW L TO R) Alexandra Mary Fleming of Acton; Alexander Jonathan Cerbo of Cranston, RI; Kayley Paige Millard of Swansea; Amber Sue Welch of Arlington; Mark Raymond Carpentier of West Islip, NY; Ian Joseph Burns of North Andover; John Raymond Brand IV of West Wareham; and Isabella M. Camasura of Bristol, CT; (BOTTOM ROW L TO R) Maia Nicole Campbell of Worcester; Raysa Guerrero of Worcester; Rafael S. Hamawi of Waterbury, CT; Marissa Jane Gifford of North Attleboro; President Francesco C. Cesareo, Ph.D.; Tamra Jean Adams of Quincy; Sang Thi Le of Worcester; Shannon Rose Dewar of North Grafton; and Kara Marion O’Connell of Medfield.