LIST: Hauppauge Students Receive College Degrees

This spring, thousands of young adults across the country received diplomas from colleges of their choice, including many from Hauppauge. Here is a list of local students who received their diplomas this year: 

Eric Aragone, of Hauppauge, graduated from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, with a bachelor's degree in business administration. He also achieved Dean's List recognition for outstanding academic achievement.

Brian Auricchio, of Hauppauge, graduated magna cum laude from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in American studies. He was named to Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement. 

Jamelia Bastien, of Islandia, graduated from College of Mount Saint Vincent. 

Samantha Becker, of Hauppauge, graduated from SUNY Oswego with a degree in creative writing.

Kristy Cosgrove, of Hauppauge, graduated from Marist College with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology/special education.

Michael DeMaio, of Hauppauge, graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Arts in legal studies. 

Caitlin Dunne, of Hauppauge, graduated from SUNY Oswego with a degree in psychology. 

Christie Esposito, of Hauppauge, graduated from Quinnipiac University with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. 

Michael Kennedy, of Hauppauge, graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a Bachelor of Arts in communication media. 

Mary Meyer, of Hauppauge, graduated from the College of Mount Saint Vincent. 

John Napoli, of Hauppauge, graduated from Bryant University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration and accounting. He was also named to Dean's List for outstanding academic achievement. 

Marc Rizzi, of Islandia, graduated form Champlain College with a Bachelor of Science in marketing. 

Matthew Spinelli, of Hauppauge, graduated from Eastern Conneticut State University with a degree in business administration. 

Do you know someone who has received a diploma from a college or university that should be added to this list? Email the editor at sara-megan.walsh@patch.com.