Lee Glicklich, Alexandra Krebs, Radhika Mattoo, and Evan Barnet (left to right).
Four graduate from Greens Farms Academy
Four Ridgefielders graduated on Thursday, June 6, from Greens Farms Academy in Westport.
Honors student Evan Barnet received the Athletic Sportsmanship Award and the Science Award and will attend Georgia Institute of Technology.
Honors student Lee Glicklich received the Music Award and will attend Tufts University.
Alexandra Krebs graduated with a degree with a concentration in global studies and will attend the University of St. Andrews.
Radhika Mattoo graduated with high honors and was inducted into the Cum Laude Society. She will attend New York University.
They were part of the 83-member senior class, the largest in the school’s history.
Courtney Peckham, James Madison Univ.
Courtney Peckham
Courtney Catherine Peckham, daughter of Dennis and Dorian Peckham of Sleepy Hollow Road, graduated from James Madison University’s College of Education with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary liberal studies and a minor in elementary education on May 4.
While at JMU, the 2009 Ridgefield High School graduate worked in the office of admissions, served as an orientation guide and a student ambassador giving tours and working with alumni to the university. She also co-chaired a Christmas benefit concert to raise money for foster children within the local community.
She will continue her education at James Madison to pursue her master’s degree in education, graduating again in May of 2014. While pursuing her degree, she will serve as the graduate assistant in the office of student activities and involvement.
Lisa Marie Girolametti, University of Scranton
Lisa Marie Girolametti
Lisa Marie Girolametti of Ridgefield, a 2013 graduate of The University of Scranton, received the Lawrence Mann Award from the university at commencement.
She was recognized for academic excellence and outstanding service alongside 67 other graduates who earned some of the nation’s most prestigious honors including Goldwater, Truman and Fulbright scholarships.
Ms. Girolametti majored in nursing at the Jesuit university. She was a resident assistant and served on the Residence Life’s selection, awards and recognition committees. She served as a member of the university’s review board and was a royal ambassador for the office of admissions.
She plans to work as a pediatric or labor and delivery nurse.
Graham Finklea, Quinnipiac master’s
Graham Finklea
A master of science degree in interactive media was conferred upon Graham Stewart Finklea at commencement exercises from Quinnipiac University’s School of Communications in Hamden, on May 12.
Mr. Finklea graduated with his bachelor of arts degree in English from St. Lawrence University in 2011 and Ridgefield High School in 2007. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. James N. Finklea of Prospect Ridge.
He is employed with Global Entertainment and Media (GEM) in Hamden, a video production and advertising agency for businesses and organizations.
Rachel E. Bangser, Univ. of Delaware
Rachel Emily Bangser
Rachel Emily Bangser graduated with a bachelor of arts degree with honors in criminal justice at the University of Delaware’s commencement ceremony May 25.
She graduated cum laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s top honor societies.
While at the university, Ms. Bangser received the Women of Promise Award, and was an active member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. She studied overseas in London, and regularly volunteered at the University of Delaware Hillel.
She will be attending Syracuse University College of Law in the fall, where she will simultaneously pursue a juris doctor degree and masters in communication from the Newhouse School of Communications.
She graduated from Ridgefield High School in 2009.
Lisa Gabrielson, American University
Lisa Gabrielson
Lisa Gabrielson graduated from American University in Washington, D.C., on May 11. She was conferred two bachelor of arts degrees: one from the School of Communications in print journalism and the second from the College of Arts and Sciences for secondary education.
During her four years in the Washington area, Ms. Gabrielson enjoyed sailing with the the AU Sailing Club, she was an active member and served as president of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority, and she participated in several charitable walks, runs and half marathons.
She has written numerous articles for school publications as well as several magazines, newspapers and blogs, among them Sail Magazine, USA Today/College and Sweet Lemon Magazine — Zesty Digest Blogger.
Her practicum/student teaching position took place at the Potomac School (fall of 2012) and her full-time student internship was at the Madeira School (spring of 2013) in McClean, Va.
She is the daughter of Betsy and Mark Gabrielson of Lounsbury Road.
Alexandra Cavalea, Fairfield University
Alexandra Marie Cavalea
Alexandra Marie Cavalea graduated summa cum laude from the Fairfield University’s Charles F. Dolan School of Business with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a double minor in French and Catholic studies. She is a 2009 graduate of Ridgefield High School.
While at the university, she was inducted into the Beta Gamma Sigma and Alpha Mu Gamma honors societies and was appointed president of the Dolan School of Business Finance Club.
She attended the Redefining Investment Strategy Education conference (RISE) in Dayton, Ohio, as a participant and panelist.
She has accepted a job at an investment banking firm in New York City.
Dr. Carrie Pinchbeck, Geo. Washington M.D.
Dr. Carrie Ann Pinchbeck
Dr. Carrie Ann Pinchbeck, daughter of Marie and John Pinchbeck of Peaceable Street, received her doctor of medicine degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. on May 19.
She is a 2004 graduate of Ridgefield High School.
Dr. Pinchbeck will be doing her residency in emergency medicine at Northwestern in Chicago, Ill.
Graduating with distinction, Dr. Pinchbeck was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha, the National Medical Honorary Society, Kane-King Dodek Society, the Obstetrical Honor Society, and received The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Award.
Eric Seel, Canterbury School
Eric Seel
Eric Seel graduated from Canterbury School in New Milford May 28.
He is the son of Ken and Liz Seel of Standish Drive.
Mr. Seel will attend Clarkson University in the fall, majoring in engineering and business.
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