Graduation is set for tomorrow and many Branford High School seniors have made plans to continue their education in college.
Of the school’s 179 graduates, many of them plan to remain in Connecticut for college with UCONN being the top option with eight studentes committed there. Another popular choice is the state of Rhode Island, where 15 seniors plan to attend. The top school there is Roger Williams, selected by five students.
Graduation will once again be held on BHS turf starting at 6 p.m.
Two students have selected colleges outside the United States.
The following students have announced their intentions through the unofficial decision day instagram account.
Connecticut:
Tehila Nwakalor – Connecticut State Community College – General studies
Ava Gambardella – University of Bridgeport – Criminal justice + wrestling
Camila Gomez – Sacred Heart University – Health sciences & pre-physician assistant track
Payton Paleski – Sacred Heart University – Marketing
Lea Sekerovic – Southern Connecticut State University – Nursing
Leandro Ramirez – Southern Connecticut State University – Business finance
Chloe Pompano – Southern Connecticut State University – Social work
Saige Fries – Southern Connecticut State University – Exercise science
Michael Perricone – Southern Connecticut State University
Jack Mautte – Southern Connecticut State University – Accounting
Sophia Espinal – Southern Connecticut State University and Yale ROTC
Hana Omeragic – Connecticut College – Biological sciences
Shriya Thapa – University of Connecticut – Marketing
Grayson Mills – University of Connecticut – Chemical engineering
Kiara Guevara – University of Connecticut – Journalism
Emilia Jeffrey – University of Connecticut – Engineering
Lillian Rank – University of Connecticut – Elizabeth DeLucas School of Nursing in nursing
Emerson Manchanda – University of Connecticut – Business administration
Alasdair Adsit – University of Connecticut – Mechanical engineering
Sophia Tamsin – University of Connecticut – Nursing
Charlie Budz – Quinnipiac University – Sports communications
Berrin Seferge – Quinnipiac University – Biochemistry
Julianna Annunziata – Quinnipiac University – Health science studies
Jenna Medina – University of New Haven – Psychology
Erin Murphy – University of New Haven – Criminology and crime victims services
Jacob Santone – University of New Haven – Homeland security
Shawn Swanson – University of New Haven – Criminal justice
Calista Michaud – Central Connecticut State University – Criminology
Austyn Sparks – Central Connecticut State University – Psychology pre-med
Trevor Cser – University of Saint Joseph – Business + baseball
Rhode Island:
Maylin Zuniga – University of Rhode Island – General business administration
Alex Ferrara – University of Rhode Island – Industrial and systems engineering
Ginger Fitzpatrick – University of Rhode Island
Luke Torre – Roger Williams University – Construction management
Jacob Kopczuk – Roger Williams University – Architecture
Chase Nixon – Roger Williams University – Business
Liam Watson – Roger Williams University – Finance
Salvatore Brancati – Roger Williams University – Business
Haley Robison – Salve Regina University – Social work
Tommy Mioline – Salve Regina University – Nursing
Madison Polce – University of Rhode Island – Psychology + cheerleading
Giuliana Barros – Providence College – Business management
Leighton Resendes – Providence College – Finance
Cole O’Connor – Bryant University – Entrepreneurship
Jason Talalas – Bryant University – Psychology
New York:
Caitlin Lentner – United States Merchant Marine Academy – Marine engineering + XC and track
Stacia Comen – Fashion Institute of Technology – Fine arts
Gabby Delucia – Iona University – Nursing
Christian Chiechi – St. John’s University – Business analytics
Jacob Tran – New York University – Computer science
Morgan Cheslock – Wagner College – Arts administration
Ayla Omeragic – Marist University – Film & media studies
Keagan Walsh – University of Mount Saint Vincent – Business + lacrosse
Massachusetts:
Abby Talalas – Clark University – Pre-law + swimming
Olivia Galli – Dean College – Dance
Julianne Henkel – Western New England University – Business + volleyball
Alex Leblanc – Springfield College – Athletic training + football
Ella Lordan – University of Massachusetts (Amherst) – Speech, language and hearing sciences
Noah Stewart – University of Massachusetts (Amherst) – Electrical engineering
Nate Durante – Boston College – Biology
Bidhee Thapa – Boston University – Molecular biology & public heath
Tate Jones – Boston University – Biology pre-med
Wynter Parsons – Massachusetts College of Art and Design – Architecture
Adrianna Morocho – Suffolk University – Radiation science
Siara Humphries – Suffolk University – Interior design
Colin Fryer – Northeastern University – Cybersecurity
Aziley Crespo – Springfield College – Health sciences & pre-med
Zander Solano – Springfield College
Kamryn Stackpole – Emmanuel College – Psychology & social work
Giovanni Cassanova – Curry College – Marketing
New Hampshire:
Stella Andresen – Keene State College – Sports management + volleyball
Georgia:
Aliza Giordano – Mercer University – Civil engineering + lacrosse
Vermont:
Dylan Hall – University of Vermont – Patrick Leahy Honors College in Political science & Pre-law
Pennsylvania:
Chase Barone – Pennsylvania State University – Meteorology
Maine:
Noah Fischer – University of New England – Marine science
Delaware:
Emelia Guandalini – University of Delaware – Political science & pre-law
Jake Pombo – University of Delaware – Mechanical engineering
Maryland:
Saahil Bhawnani – University of Maryland – Computer science
North Carolina:
Lily Gagliardi – High Point University – Exercise science
South Carolina:
Dylan Weaver – University of South Carolina – Sports management
Kendall Fagan – College of Charleston – Psychology
Illinois:
Ishaan Bhawnani – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – Finance & data science
Alabama:
Abigail Smith – Tuskegee University – Aerospace engineering
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