QCC Mints 34 New Grads from Marlborough

Thirty-four Marlborough residents were among those who received certificates and diplomas from Quinsigamond Community College's commencement on Thursday.  

In all, 1,327 diplomas were granted at the ceremony, on the college's Worcester campus. 

QCC said it has met President Obama's goal of doubling graduation rates nationwide, issuing twice as many diplomas as it did in 2007. Obama set the goal shortly after taking office, with a target date of 2020. 

Those from Marlborough earning associates in science degrees were: Laura Anderson, David Bacon, Sherry Bresnahan, Natalia Coelho, and Tyler Russell. 

Awarded associates in science degrees were:  Soraia Andrade, Christine Bennett, Nicholas Castellone, Diego Correa, Ryan DeGiacomo, Jeremy Duquette, Maureen Durden, John Ferranti, Jonathan Gallardo, Nadine Kfoury, Scott King, Carlos Lima,

Germano Lima, Erin Lucas, Nicholas Mauro, Marcio Mombrini, Michael Murphy, Nicholas Nadeau, Laurie Penniman, Ryan Porzio and Melissa Skinner. 

Marlborough residents receiving certificates at the graduation ceremony were: Andrew Berenson, Deocraciano Cardoso, Carlos Lima, James Noyst, Debra Pacific, Anthony Quaglia and  Rhonda Sussman.