2018 Handler Scholar Induction Ceremony
The Handler Scholars Class of 2022 members were formally inducted in a ceremony held on September 9, 2018. The incoming class students were welcomed by President Richard Feldman, Dean Jeffrey Runner, and Dean Jon Burdick, who gave brief remarks about each and why they were selected as a Handler Scholar.
This year’s student speaker, Handler Scholar Arantza Romero ’20, spoke of her gratitude to Rich, Martha, and their family for their contributions to the Handler Scholars as well as their genuine interest in the Scholars’ successes. In addition, Arantza talked about the meaning of being a Handler Scholar and being a part of the Handler Scholar Family.
Individual introductions and Arantza’s speech are viewable below.
Arantza Romero ’20
Atlanta, GA
Major: Chemical Engineering
Happy Birthday to Jake & Ewin
Jeanette Alcantara ’22
Houston, TX
Major: Public Health/Health Policy
Minor: Business
Antony Alvarado ’22
Wilmington, CA
Major: Biochemistry
Quince Assenberg ’22
Portland, OR
Majors: Economics, Computer Science
Lila Balistrieri ’22
Verona, PA
Majors: Neuroscience and/or Business
Aaron Huynh ’22
Hyannis, MA
Major: Biomedical Engineering (Pre-Medical track)
Minor: Environmental Engineering
John Maqui ’22
Anchorage, AK
Major: Biology
Minors: French and/or Anthropology
Josey Medley ’22
Pontotoc, MS
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Francis Pellegrino ’22
Webster, NY
Major: Optical Engineering
Minor: Legal Studies
Heriniaina “Heri” Rajaoberison ’22
Antananarivo, Madagascar
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Brielle Ramkissoon ’22
Astoria, NY
Major: Chemistry
GRADE Program
Prajita Shrestha ’22
Kathmandu, Nepal
Majors: Epidemiology; Data Science/Economics/Statistics
Reanna Stewart ’22
Gloversville, NY
Majors: Biology/Cell & Development; Spanish
Andrew Thankson ’22
Aburi, Ghana
Majors: Computer Science; Electrical and Computer Engineering
Brendon Tran ’22
Dunellen, NJ
Major: Biomedical Engineering or Genetics
Minor: International Relations
Rebecca Wright ’22
Benson, AZ
Major: Anthropology
