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Norton Students Graduate from Assumption College

The following local students graduated May 11 from Assumption College with a Bachelor of Arts degree:

Benjamin Hastings of Norton, MA

Kaitlyn Kelly of Norton, MA

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Stephanie Whooten of Norton, MA

Assumption College's 96th Commencement ceremony was held on the campus's H.L. Rocheleau Field, where 402 Bachelor of Arts degrees; 161 graduate studies degrees (Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration) and certificates; and 42 Continuing and Career Education degrees (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, and associates) were awarded. Thousands of students, their families and friends, trustees, and other special guests were on hand to experience the inspirational messages delivered by keynote speaker Richard DesLauriers '82, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI's Boston Field Division, and Assumption College President Francesco Cesareo.

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Also during the ceremony, honorary degrees were conferred upon DesLauriers as well as two other distinguished individuals: Stephen F. Knott '79, professor of national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College; andRaymond Lauring, retired president of Worcester-based Lauring Construction.

About Assumption College

Assumption College is a liberal arts institution in Worcester, Mass., that was founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption. With 40 majors and 45 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies, Assumption College offers an educational experience grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition. Assumption graduates are known for critical intelligence, thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information, visit www.assumption.edu.


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