These Wentworth Students Have Something to Say (and Sing) at Commencement
Clockwise from top left: Danielle Topalle, Jenna Eagan, Jennifer Medina, and Felicity Gonzalez
The stage is set for a celebration of academic achievement and personal growth as Wentworth Institute of Technology prepares to confer degrees on its latest class of graduates. This summer’s commencement will feature student speakers Jenna Eagan and Danielle Topale, and student singers Jennifer Medina and Felicity Gonzalez. Adding to the day's accolades, John Horan will be recognized for his academic performance as the recipient of the esteemed Beatty Award.
Student Speaker – 9:00am – Jenna Eagan
Jenna Eagan majored in Interior Design with a minor in Project Management. She began her academic journey at Wentworth remotely before transitioning to campus life in her sophomore year.
During her time at Wentworth, Eagan gained invaluable experience through co-op opportunities at two esteemed architectural design firms, SMMA and Page. Her passion for design and sustainability is reflected in her active involvement with the Student Association of Interior Design, the Wentworth Sustainability Society, and the Dean's Student Council.
Student Singer – 9:00am – Jennifer Medina
Jennifer Medina is the daughter of two hardworking Honduran-born immigrants who came to America seeking a better life for their family. Born in New Bedford, Mass., Medina has always had a passion for the arts, whether it be creative painting, singing, or dancing.
An Interior Design major, Medina credits her career path to her older sister Nina, who studied architecture in a trade school. Medina’s fascination with houses and creative structures began at an early age. She cherishes memories of going to Home Depot with her father, watching HGTV reruns, and playing The Sims with Nina.
Student Speaker – 2:30pm – Danielle Topale
Danielle Topale is graduating with a major in Computer Information Systems, and with a minor in Business Management and a Concentration in Project Management. She started her co-op journey working as a Software Service Intern at Instron and completed her second co-op working at Apple in the Genius Bar on Boylston Street. Her third and final co-op was at Lockheed Martin working as an Information Technology Project Management Intern. After her third co-op, she continued to work at Lockheed Martin part-time and will transition to full-time post-graduation as a Project Management and Planning Operations Representative Associate.
Topale is a prominent student leader across campus such as in the Wentworth Student Government where she became the Student Government President during her third year and led the Women@Wentworth Undergraduate Leadership Board. She was awarded the first-year and third-year outstanding leadership awards and the Leading Leopard Award and was nominated for the Wentworth Bowl. She was a part of a team of students who competed in the IACBE Case Competition in Memphis Tennessee where they not only won but achieved the highest score in the history of the competition.
Student Singer – 2:30pm – Felicity Gonzalez
Felicity Gonzalez is a rising senior majoring in Architecture. She is originally from Moorpark, California. Felicity is currently a Community Assistant on campus and will be a Senior Community Assistant this fall in Baker Hall. Her first co-op was in her hometown at the firm Fisher Architects where she worked on various commercial projects.
Beatty Award Winner
Named for Dr. H. Russell Beatty, Wentworth President from 1953 to 1971, the award honors the undergraduate student with the highest overall academic achievement. The Summer Commencement Beatty Award winner is John Horan, Electromechanical Engineering.