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Thirty-eighth Annual Commencement Exercises Class of 2000 V m &< $/t i . ,/A'nTc° ' Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, Massachusetts Saturday Morning, May 20, 2000 at Eleven O'Clock The Quadrangle Northern Essex Community College Haverhill, Massachusetts Board of Higher Education Commonwealth of Massachusetts Stephen P. Tocco, Chair Woolsey S. Conover Tamara P. Davis David P. Driscoll Jane C. Edmonds M. Howard Jacobson Catherine Wilder Labine Peter Nessen Aaron D. Spencer Edward T. Sullivan, Jr. Board of Trustees Northern Essex Community College Byron Matthews, Chair J. Maxwell Ayisi, student Samuel Busa J. Wayne P. Capolupo Dalia Diaz Richard P. Early, Jr. Catherine B. Frazer William L. Lane Barbara E. MacKinnon William Nofsker J. LeonardA. Wilson The Order of Exercises David Hardeb President, Northern Essex Community College Presiding GrandMarshal MarshalsfortheStudents Professor Francis J. Leary ProfessorFrancis L. Champoux Assistant Dean Elizabeth R. Coyne Professor Gerard R. Morin Academic Processional The National Anthem Invocation ReverendThomas L. Bentley Greetings and Introductions Dr. David Hardeb President StudentAddress AnaValdez LiberalArts Program Gift ofthe Class of2000 MaxwellAyisi NECC Trustee and Student Senate Member EmeritusAwards David Hardeb CommencementAddress Dr. I. King Jordan President, Gallaudet University OutstandingAlumni Award Raymond Pilat Chair, Northern Essex Community College AlumniAssociation Awarding of Degrees Presentation ofCandidates Dr. Paul M. Bevilacqua Vice President ofAcademicAffairs Conferring ofDegrees Byron Matdiews J. Chair, Northern Essex Community College Board ofTrustees Presentation ofDiplomas David Hardeb Mary EllenAshley Vice President, Enrollment Management and StudentServices Paul M. Bevilacqua Benediction ReverendThomas L. Bentley Academic Recessional Musicalselections areprovided bythe Lawrence HighSchoolGirlsEnsemble, underthedirectionofNancyMcGhee andMembersoftheStuartHighlandPipeBand: KennethPfeiffer, Pipe Major; DougMoffat; Kevin Griffin;Marshall Dawes,Snare Drum; Bob Haddix, BassDrum Sign language interpreterservicesare provided bystudentsofourDeafStudiesSign Language InterpreterProgram: Elizabeth Billings,DeborahCasey,Maura Fay, DeannForman,Shannon Grundy,WandaHutchinson, WendyKimball,Allison Leavis,Amy-Jean Leblanc,Patricia Medbery, RoseaneRyerson andNatashaShort. Professional interpretersareJoshuaCostello, JolantaGillis,MaryHenehanandWilliam Huston. Floral arrangementsareprovided byHollandFlowers. A reception willfollow theceremony. Commencement Candidates Class of 2000 The following a list ofpotential graduates as ofMay 1, 2000 Associate in Science Certificate in Alcohol/ Accounting Drug Abuse Counseling ** Catherine M. Breslin * Debra Bagley Christopher D. Noury J. ** Deborah J. Cantwell * Kevin S. Biello Roberta A. Paone ** Kathleen A. Couture * Jason W. Faro ** Raymond H. Perron ErinA. Fitzgerald ** Peter R. Girouard November Thayer * Robert E. Harrop ** Jennifer L. Packard Mark D. Thibodeau ** Judith A. Hochstetler Francisco Salicrup Jeffrey R. Tibbetts J. ** RebeccaA. Johnson ** Pauline H. Smith Erin E. Vedrani * Lori A. Lacey ** Dennis M. Torris * NancyA. Ward ** Robin Lulsdorf ** Maribeth Turcotte J. * Robert Masera ** Susan C. Wiith J. Associate in Science * Jeremia Mateo Business Management: ** William G. Morris Computer Application Option Derek Murphy Associate in Science ** RaymoJn.d H. Perron Banking Nicole L. Barry Douglas R. Piercy Seydyss O. Barreto ** Pamela R. Doherty ** Cheryl A. Rogan Deborah A. Ellis ** William G. Morris ** Dianne R. Theberge Certificate in Biotechnology * Mary D. Pomerleau Candice M. Thomas Laboratory Technician Jeffrey M. Seaman Jeffrey R. Tibbetts Barbara Pierce Sarah A. White J. Associate in Science Business Management: Associate in Science & Associate in Science Hospitality Tourism Option Administrative Management: Business Management SeydyssV. Barreto Administrative Assistant Option Kazmiera Bennett Michelle K. Costanzo * Paul W. Bennett * Sherry L. Knowles Isabelle A. Burns Associate in Science KellyA. Livingston George R. Charos Business Management: Ana R. Lopez Kerry'A. Croteau Materials Management Option * Cynthia H. Wallace Denise M. Dellanno * Ronald L. Bouchard ** Scott R. Frontain * Dorothy L. Crovo Associate in Science MonikaA. Grzejka * Jerrylyn M. Stefanik Administrative Management: ** Heidi H. Hoac Travel & Tourism Option Steven M. Iacono ** Sherri L. Acevedo * Corey J. Laird * Jamiles De La Cruz * AnthonyA. Loiacono Debby G. Gates ** Cynthia M. Lusher Kelly R. Ramirez ** Shanna L. McDonald * Debra Morin J. ** William G. Morris * Barry T. Murphy Donna M. Murphy * Honors ** HighHonors Associate in Science Certificate in Associate in Science Business Management: Community Support Human Computer & Information & Total Quality Service Practitioner Sciences: Applications Management Option ** Andrea Acosta Operations Specialist Option J. ** Andrew M. Mailloux * Lorie Camire Dany Bouraphael Maria N. De Leon ** Jody E. Cardwell ** Nanette L. Leurant * Robert H. Fahey Associate in Science * Marc A. Lyonnais Business Transfer * Azar K. Marand Francis J. Bevilacqua Certificate in * Esther Mercedes * Noelle A. Blank Computer Aided Drafting Nathan A. Small Timothy F. Carroll ElainaA. Borowski * Lori A. Smerdon * Albert B. Croteau * Charles P. Buchanan Daniel M. Vicente * Audra E. Demarco Alex F. Hakesley * Steven D. Watkins Nuri Erol Aurele Lalonde J. * Beth A. Graham * Craig K. Liversidge * James F. Grimes Olga F. Marchenko Associate in Science Computer & Lisa M. FJouse * Nolan R. Pelletier Information Sciences: Personal Bridget D. Keddie ** George V. Tragiou Computer Specialist Option Jennifer M. Lessard ** Susan V. Baumert ** JeffreyS. Lightizer * Gabriela M. Calouro Corey M. Martin ** Charles M. Cardoza Certificate in Eddy J. Martinez Computer Applications Richard A. Dragon Maria M. Martinez * Frederick P. Andersen * Christopher B. Kane Jamie M. McKay ** AmyArlington * John J. Manni * Josephine Perez * Kathleen M. Borruso Marianella Mariano Todd M. Rabeau * Richard A. Boucher * Jorge L. Nunez Mirna L. Ramon Maria D. Buot * Robert M. Ricci ** Robert J. Stokes ** Zhi Chen * Christopher J. Sullivan * Brian R. Thornton ** Marianne Cyr ** Mary E. Tabor * Peter D. Tompkins Deborah A. Ellis * Michael L. Young Matthew D. Vasta ** Mary G. Garbec Jason B. Vieira * Simon K. Gitau ** KDaotnhnlaeenM.M.WaWsehbbsutrenr * SRahyawHnanD.noHnatfield ACsosmopciuatteerin&SIcinefnocremation ** LauraA. Werlinger ** PatriciaA. Hawkins Sciences: Programming Option * KellyA. Wood Ronald C. Hoegen * Jamie L. Desjardins ** Judith C. Harrington * Therese M. Lourenco ** Kathleen A. Kuhn * Robert E. Marley Certificate in Coding ** Robert P. Lahey * Esther Mercedes * Gerald Barberio ** Edith H. Patankar ** Karen MJ.. Driscoll Eduvigis B. Ortega ** Mark Pinchott Thu M. Pham J. ** Cindy Freitas ** TimothyA. Taylor ** Betsy Ramos * Lisa Hancock ** Kathryn A. Vatcher ** Sharon L. LaFontaine * Brandy L. Rock ** MaryA. Minicucci ** Priscilla J. Schiavoni * Lori A. Smerdon Elaine M. Sferrazza ** TracyA. Swindell ** Tina-Marie Terry-Brady * Honors ** HighHonors ch^ 33*5 Associate in Science Associate in Science Associate in Science Criminal Justice DeafStudies: Sign Language Early Childhood Education * MargaritaAbreu Interpreter Option ** Tara L. Clark James M. Battye ** Elizabeth M. Billings * Elizabeth G. DeMarco ** Noel P. Bergeron ** Deborah A. Casey Christine M. Douglas Sean P. Campbell * Shannon M. Grundy v ** Mary-Beth R. Edwards * Carolyn T. Carbone * Wanda R. Hutchinson ** TraceyA. Frizelle Denis A. Champagne j** Allison L. Leavis n Lynn A. Giovanni * Bernadette F. Corbett ** Amy-Jean Leblanc * Bobbie M. Haskell * Daniel G. Cote ** PatriciaA. Medbery * Robin T. Kemp David I. Cyr ** Donna M. Palmisano ** Marianne Cyr * Diane R. Pino John R. DeSantis ** Natasha R. Short Certificate in Luis M. Dominguez Electronic Equipment * Thomas Duggan Technology' J. * Victor M. Gomez Certificate in DeafStudies: ** Richard E. Al-Hajj RRoybaenrtD.J.HHararmimsoann, Jr. Si*g*nRLoaanngnueaMge ICnatpeurtproeter **** JKehfofireyA.S.DBaenagrce . * Stephanie A. Hatem ** Susan M. Davey * Tanny Kam ** Christine M. Iacono ** Maura C. Fay Paul J. Paris ** Kathlene L. King ** Deann A. Forman * Jay L. Whitney * Kara L. Lagassee ** Wendy Kimball J. Joseph P. Lavalley ** Tosha-kim Price Stacy L. Levesque ** Roseane M. Ryerson Associate in Science Electronic Technology KeilaA. Lopez Chester S. Firek Miriam Maisonet Mark E. Mazzaqlia Certificate in ** Miguel A. Flores JoseffM. Messina Dental Assistant Carlos D. Puello Christopher D. Palmieri * Jennifer L. Barr ** Connie Richardson * Jason R. Price * Kari M. Carter * Lang N. Truong Somar Ramos Erin J. Conway * Jay L. Whitney * MarkA. Richardson * Tricia C. Covey * Charles W. Sciacca Toni M. Fidanzato Associate in Science ** Carolyn M. Sheehan HeatherM. Fortin Electronic Technology' Patrick C. Szymkowski Charlotte A. Gonzalez Biomedical Option * Christopher M. Whalen Mamie L. Harper * Tony M. Brasil Elaine M. Sferrazza * Ahmet Demirel Trisha M. Stefanilo ** John R. Makus Associate in Science Carolyne M. Swenson DeafStudies: ** Danea P. Talbot ** Kristen N. Voigt American Sign Language Option ** Elizabeth A. Adler Associate in Science Joan I. Guerin Certificate in Electronic Technology: HeatherA. McGinn Dialysis Patient Care Technician Computer Systems Option ** DKeorrnyn'aR.M.PaPqaulemtitesano ** KRaitchhlaerednJ.R.FiJnegrleotmoen Elvis Mejia ** Ruth S. McGuire ** Leonard G. Vaillancourt Associate in Science Engineering Science ** Zeidan G. Ata David F. Broyer ** Aaron L. Cianelli * Steven Dylingowski J. * FaustoA. Moscat * Honors ** HighHonors Associate in Arts Certificate in Graphic Design/ Associate in Arts Liberal Arts General Studies Desktop Publishing Adam D. Bergeron * Frederick P. Andersen ** Nancy J. Alessi ** Julianne A. Bojas JenniferA. Aroian ** Andrea J. Bickum * DebraA. Bosworth ** Earl D. Collins ** Emily R. Boudreau ** Michele Bourgeau Sempere J. Suzy M. Courcy ** Laura Cotreau ** Christopher P. Capano * Jaymebeth Couture ** Catherine R. Cragin David R. Cassidy ** Meridith M. Decelle ** Diane B. Garrigus * Jalynn Cirineo * Jolene Demers ** Kathleen M. Kilroy-Moran ** Ryan Clum J. David J. Difilippo * William A. Miller Jason L. Comeau Kim R. Dionne Nicole S. Mixon * Stephanie J. Cuthbert * Robert J. Fredette Keith R. Patankar ** Marcie A. DeFeo Kevin M. Gelineau ** Elizabeth A. Pate ** John P. Demeritt ** Laura E. Goldbaum ** Sidney G. Pietzsch Tiffany T. Diburro Harriet J. Gorman * Karen M. Reynolds Sheri L. Dillon * Joseph R. Griffis ** JenniferA. Rosen Michael D. Duford ** Heather M. Hersey * BeverlyA. Stanwood ** Christopher Edic J. ** Judith A. Hochstetler ** Robert J. Trenoweth Elizabeth A. Farrell * JenniferA. Howard ** RebeccaA. Valeri ** Maria L. Flanagan Anne M. Kannam * Shaun B. Watson BarbaraA. Gilman Cassandra J. Kannan ** Susan M. Griffin ** Rose Marie Lento Kristina M. Johnson ** Kathy Mack Associate in Science: Katie M. Lamontagne J. Sean H. Maguire Health Information Technology * Jodi G. Lecolst ** Nicole J. Malenfant * Cheryl A. Bousquet Selma S. Lo HeatherA. McGinn ** Andrea F. Gray Kate P. Mauro ** Ruth S. McGuire Shawna M. McCabe ** Julie J. Miksis Associate in Science * Erin C. Milliken Justin M. Napolitano Human Services ** Louisette J. Morin David M. Nazzaro * Catherine M. Murphy * Heather Cornish Jaime L. Paquin J. * Amy E. Papoulias BethAnn Parmenter Janet I. DiBiaso * Elizabeth A. Parker Rochelle L. Hardaway Heidi M. Roberts * Nolan R. Pelletier ** Lisa K. Rosum * Teri L. Hoyt Johary O. Pena ** Argentina M. Lebretton Danielle Roy ** Christopher P. Rapisaradi VeronicaA. Rodriquez Heriberto Solivan * Rana L. Sadowski Stephanie Rumore ZacharyA. Stark ** Beth Y. San Antonio ** Diana L. Theberge * John F. Sullivan * JennyA. Serratore ** Laurie A. Williams ** Jared R. Slowe * Richard A. St. Laurent Paula D. Steed Associate in Arts ** Katie L. Swanberry General Studies: ToddW. Taylor Graphic Design Option ** Carley D. Thornell Sherri L. Anderson ** Carol A. Thurlow * Jean M. Barry ** Corie L. Tinkham Lori M. Blizzard ** Ana I. Valdez * Alex Carrasco Paul D. Wright ** Nancy N. Hartsoe * William R. Ironfield ** Noriko Kojima Nicole S. Mixon ** JenniferA. Morton Kathleen Rankin J. * Kevin R. Raskow * Honors ** HighHonors Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Certificate in Biology Option Social Work Option Medical Terminology & Haresh P. Patel * Stacey J. Beeley Transcribing Mania Sharifkavosi * Rachael Harvey ** LilianaV. Kupiec J. Aimee Smith ** Susan M. Laspina J. Jean R. LoPizzo Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: ** Sarah R. Lucies Computer Science Concentration Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: ** Jennifer L. Mason * JamesA. Gray Teacher Preparation Option * Kern' A. Query * Kien L. Ngo ** LauraA. Bajor Carolyn V. Taylor ** Sharon Bolduc Rebecca L. Comtois Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Certificate in History Option Office Automation Jeffrey LaChance Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Jennifer B. Brown Theatre Option * Hazel Houle J. Nicholas Carbone ** BetsyA. Perrault Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: International Relations Option Georgia Kritikos Certificate in Certificate in ** Kristen M. Surprenant Materials Management Office Skills * Lois M. Valentin ** Karen A. Francis Marjorie A. Coolen Maura Hernandez Jacqueline Perez Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Certificate in * Judith M. Solazzo Journalism/Broadcasting Medical Assistant * Nicole L. Talbot ** Camille Ducey ** Susan M. Cassell Deborah Colon * Maria D. Znoj Beth A. Eaton Associate in Science * Tina M. Grandmaison Office Technology: Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: ** Tracey L. Lezette Office Management Option Music Option Lisa M. Moore ** Dorothy I. Lane John D. Clifford Anna Santiago ** Valerie E. Webber Lauren T. Wilson Associate in Science Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Paralegal Studies Physical Education/Recreation ** Asenath S. Blake Option Certificate in Kelly Carleton J. * Jodi E. Connolly Medical Billing * Marjorie Curtin ** Jamie M. Garvey Brenda Buzderewicz * Brenda L. Dufour Angel D. Pabon * Raquel Miller ** Manuel Ferreira Sinthya Rosario Donna M. Fortier Lori A. McDevitt NancyA. McLean Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: David C. Miller Psychology Transfer Option Venita N. Qualls Diane M. Campbell * Judith A. Murphy Jared D. Palermo * Heather L. Price * Honors ** High Honors Certificate in Associate in Science * Paralegal Studies Radiologic Technology Louis R. Ambrosino ** Mary J. Bagley SaraF. How'ard ** Albert R. Croteau Christina L. Bennett * Bridget Hurlburt J. ** Lisa J. Dale David S. Brennan * Donna M. Hurrell Lisa M. Esposito ** Matthew' S. Campbell Michael S. Kowalski ** JenniferA. Freeman ** Kelli R. Dorsey * Christa L. Krafton Arlene C. Hatem Tara M. Maynard * Felicity Kubiak Diane K. Lawton Jessica L. Middleton Leila M. Lacey ** Ann Lessard * Anh Thi T. Pham ** Kathleen Lagrasse MichaelaA. Proulx Erika L. Laplante Denise M. Livingstone Certificate in * Kristie A. Matte Personal Computer Associate in Science LindaA. McLellan ** Nancy M. Barton Registered Nursing * LeidyMejia ** Deborah Gatchell Susan M. Ayles Jean E. Mizer ** John P. Menihane * ClayV. Barnes * Kathleen R. Moran ** Gail B. Pineault * Randall E. Barnes * Lynne A. Morelle * Apolinar Pita Robert P. Barry * Lisa L. Motsis * Linda L. Purtell * Anne M. Begley Karol Murillo Mia M. Brennan Carolin I. Murphy * DebraA. Case Laurie M. Murphy Certificate in LisaA. Cerullo * PamelaA. Nelson Practical Nurse Jodeane L. Clanton * Cindy L. Parker Kimberly F. Arsenault * Maryann Connolly * Michelle E. Plaisance Julie A. Bell ** Leslie N. Cronin * Nancy E. Poirier Dawn M. Blynn * HeatherA. Cyr Catherine A. Poisson * PLeasulliaeJH..BrCuasmspoion ** TDaavmirdaWL.. DDaanmirso-Mnacleod * NJualtiaeliDe.MP.roRcatomros Gina L. Christiansen * Linda S. Dascanio ** Deborah A. Rosenbloom Saida I. Decastro John J. Davis ** Lisa M. Paris-Salkins Beth A. Demaris Andres De La Rosa Hector D. Santana * LLiosraiJJ..DDiwCyoecrco *** BLorrernadianeDeMM.arDieaRosa *** TEelrirzya'bJe.thSaMr.geSnitracusa TNealmidmayFeliGzuzman Julie A. Drummond Patricia L. Skelton J. Arianne G. Duerr GuyA. St-Phard Elizabeth M. Kaara JenniferA. Dunlap * Julie E. St. Onge Kellee J. Kozacka ** Rosemary P. Dustin ** VictoriaA. Sullivan Marycllen Lopez * Linda S. Ealy ** Carla M. Sweetra Janine M. McCarron Jennifer M. Farrell * Stacey T. Tarpy Debra A. Olivolo Alison S. Faulhaber MelissaA. Turner ** Carol J. Polk Janet H. Fortin Beata Umugwangwali Jacqueline A. St. Germain Jeanne M. Gallagher * Catherine White Robin L. Sullivan * Mary J. Gallant Donna R. WJ.iley Amy H. Theriault * Cynthia A. Gallo KathleenA. Willis * Caroline T. Tigere Patricia M. Gaudette Kathleen D. Titus * Katherine M. Giannatsis GriseldaA. Vasquez ** Jennifer L. Grant BetsyVega Joy M. Grassi * CathyA. Vichill Cheryl A. Guy George K. Wagereka * Daniel R. Harrington Thomas A. Walsh Maria F. Harrington Tara L. Hasbrouck * Honors ** HighHonors Associate in Science Respiratory Care Constance M. Booth Kevin Cooper J. * Ann C. Dionne KellyA. Gallagher Michael C. Kenneally * Madeline Mondejar Stefanie L. Parks Certificate in Respiratory Care Constance M. Booth Kevin Cooper J. * Ann C. Dionne KellyA. Gallagher * Madeline Mondejar Stefanie L. Parks Certificate in Total Quality Management ** William Langevin Certificate in Travel & Tourism Management * Adriana M. Dinitto Kathleen M. O'Brien ** Joann D. Ortega ** Vananh T. Vo Certificate in Web Page Design & Development Dany Bouraphael ** Rosalie C. Dehart * Jamie L. Desjardins Jeffrey LaChance * Denise E. Luscomb * Azar K. Marand * Doreen A. McManus ** Patricia A. Peddle ** Timothy A. Taylor * Honors ** HighHonors