Lia Zavattaro, a native of Old Greenwich, began her formal singing education in middle school, singing as a soloist at Carnegie Hall and during Sunday services at Bucknell University’s Rooke Chapel.
And Zavattaro now had the honor of opening final practice at her own graduation from Bucknell with her solo rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner. Bucknell held his opening drills for the Class of 2022 on the Malesardi Quadrangle on May 22 at his Lewisburg, Pennsylvania campus. A celebration for the Class of 2020 was held on May 21st.
“I love the freedom of music. It’s an amazing way of expressing how you’re feeling and lifting your spirits,” Zavattaro said. “It definitely helped me stay positive and keep going during my time in college.”
Zavattaro said she describes her Bucknell experience as a time of growth as she explored the interests that excite her most — including Spanish, which Zavattaro has learned since kindergarten.
“I’ve learned and done so much here that I don’t think I could have it anywhere else,” she said. “Bucknell has helped me become more confident and confident and fueled my drive to be the best I can be.”
Zavattaro, a member of the Class of 2022, was a dual environmental studies and Spanish major. She took the stage to sing the national anthem that started the graduation ceremony.
In addition to Zavattaro, the following local students also graduated from Bucknell this spring: Margaux Vaccari of Cos Cob; Seve Calderini, Nick Daetwiler, Bems James, Ash Padmanaban, Christian Ruf and Zach Tucker, all from Greenwich; and John Colbert and Christina Lawrence, both of Old Greenwich.
Local students graduate from Colorado College
Five local students graduated from Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado on May 22 as part of the 500-strong Class of 2022.
Greenwich resident Emmeline Kelley graduated with honors from her Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies.
Chili Hopkins from Old Greenwich earned a Bachelor of Arts in History. JT Lawrence of Old Greenwich received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.
Anjali Khanna from Greenwich earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Environmental Studies. Maya Rajan from Cos Cob received a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies.
City students graduate from St. Lawrence
Two Greenwich students were among the more than 500 members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2022. The commencement ceremonies were held on May 22nd on campus at the Newell Field House in Canton, NY
The local student is Kalyna Carroll, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English; and Lily Philip, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Performance and Communication Arts.
Lehigh University celebrates local graduates
Lehigh University presented degrees to members of the Class of 2022, including six local students, during inaugural ceremonies held at its Bethlehem, Pennsylvania campus in May.
Carolyn David of Greenwich earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Bioengineering with honors. Max Fern of Greenwich received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with honors.
Alissa Landberg of Cos Cob graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science and Computer Science with honors. Robby Lanni from Greenwich earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance with honors.
Hetty Mcmillan of Old Greenwich received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with highest honors.
Caroline Robinson from Greenwich graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Local residents graduate from Hamilton
Five local residents received Bachelor of Arts degrees from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY in a commencement ceremony on May 22nd.
Madeleine Howe from Greenwich, majored in psychology, graduated summa cum laude with honors in psychology. A major in Art History and Economics, Alina Bulazel from Greenwich graduated with honors in Art History. Aimee Booth from Greenwich, an art historian, graduated with honors in art history.
Riverside’s Kevin Iobbi has a degree in Economics. Matthew Jackmauh, from Old Greenwich, graduated with a major in creative writing.
Miami awards degrees to local students
Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, awarded degrees to three local students during spring practice.
Carly Badini of Old Greenwich graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Will McArdle of Greenwich earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Individualized Studies. Jack Plaster from Cos Cob holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Local lottery winners take home cash
Robert Bartlett Jr. from Stamford won $30,000 in the Mega Millions lottery game. According to the CT Lottery, he bought the winning ticket on June 23 at the Shell gas station at 401 W. Putnam Ave. at Greenwich.
David Haney from Stamford won $10,004 playing the Mega Millions game. He bought the winning ticket from Corner Wine & Liquor in Old Greenwich on June 13, according to the CT Lottery.
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