2024 Graduates
* Please note: This list was compiled from information provided by the parents/relatives of our 2024 graduates. SUM regrets if anyone’s name has been inadvertently omitted. *
Congratulations to SUM’s High School Graduates!
Aya A.
Daughter of Samer & Marim A. (SUM refugee family)
Graduating from New Britain High School
Attending Tunxis Community College in the fall
Michael Ampadu
Son of Adwoa Frema & Kwadwo Dankyi-Ampadu
Graduating from Simsbury High School
Attending the University of Connecticut in the fall
Area of Study – Engineering
Kathryn Noelle Ausere
Daughter of Julie & Mike Ausere
Graduating from Miss Porter’s School
Attending the University of Connecticut in the fall
Area of Study – Environmental Engineering
Mei Knight
Daughter of Glenn Knight & Lei Rao-Knight
Graduating from Simsbury High School
Attending Cornell University in the fall
Area of Study – Statistical Science and History
Rudy Langin
Son of Cheryl & Steve Langin
Graduating from Simsbury High School
Attending Penn State University in the fall
Area of Study – Chemistry
Nyah Vazquez
Daughter of Melissa & Daniel Vazquez
Granddaughter of Nance & Dennis Jacobs
Graduating from Simsbury High School
Attending the University of Hartford Art School in the fall
Area of Study – Art
Ben Zeronsa
Son of Jennifer & Bill Zeronsa
Graduating from Simsbury High School
Ben will begin working at Charter Oak Credit Union this
month.
Congratulations to SUM’s College Graduates!
Collin Anderson
Son of Tamara & John Anderson
Graduated from the University of Arkansas
with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism.
Collin will continue his education at the University of
Arkansas pursuing a Master’s Degree in Journalism.
Katie (Acheson) Crawford
Daughter of Jen & Rick Acheson
Graduated from North Central Michigan College
with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
Katie will be working for Corewell Health in
Grand Rapids, MI as a Registered Nurse.
Taylor DiScipio
Daughter of Nancy & Steve DiScipio
Graduated from Capella University
with a PhD in Criminal Justice.
Katherine May
Daughter of Libby Easton-May & Chris May
Graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science.
Aiden Pepe
Son of James & Jane Pepe
Graduated from the University of Connecticut
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pathobiology.
Congratulations to the Relatives of SUM Members
Who Graduated!
Laura Bidwell
Niece of Dorrie deNagy
Parents: Dee & Eric Bidwell
Graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University
with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Minor in Studio Art
Sam Burke
Grandson of Lucille Burke
Parents: Brian & Lea Burke
Graduating from Unionville High School in West Chester, PA
Attending the University of Rhode Island in the fall
Area of Study – Business/Finance
Michael Stanwood
Nephew-in-law of Dorrie deNagy
Parents: Doug & Julie Stanwood
Graduated from the University of New Hampshire
Franklin Pierce School of Law
with a Juris Doctorate.