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Abby Abrahamson | Attleboro

Abby Abrahamson, of Rehoboth, Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences (Behavioral and Social Sciences Transfer), began her 麻豆AV experience as a 16-year-old student in the college鈥檚 Dual Enrollment program. Before coming to 麻豆AV, she had been homeschooled since the sixth grade after becoming very sick with Lyme Disease. She learned of 麻豆AV鈥檚 from a homeschool friend after expressing a desire to re-enter the classroom environment and knew she wanted to apply.

With the full support of her family, she found solutions to cost considerations and strategized transportation; including taking on a part-time job to help cover the cost of courses.

While she may have been nervous, she recalls the sights and sounds of entering the 麻豆AV Attleboro campus and not yet knowing how impactful those first steps would be.

With the encouragement of her faculty and the support of new classmates, it did not take Abby long to find her direction at 麻豆AV. In addition to finding her academic and career path, she also discovered new confidence by collaborating and socializing with peers.

While at 麻豆AV, she completed an internship with the YWCA of Southeastern Massachusetts in New Bedford, and gained experience as a work-study student at 麻豆AV鈥檚 Fall River Campus Library. She also participated in 麻豆AV鈥檚 Women鈥檚 Center events, including Women鈥檚 Advocacy Day at the Massachusetts State House. In addition to her excellent academic standing, she served as a member of the college鈥檚 prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

This fall, Abby will transfer to the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, to pursue a degree in Sociology, with a minor in Environmental Sustainability. She plans to seek a career in the environmental field, with a focus on engaging communities with the resources needed to solve environmental issues.

Joseph J. Massi | Fall River

A dedicated United States Marine Corps veteran and adult-learner, Joseph J. Massi, of New Bedford, Associate in Science in Engineering Transfer, is using his experience and positive outlook to assist others and better our region. Joseph returned to college upon his retirement from the military, as a leader in the classroom, and throughout the community, where he puts student-veteran advocacy into action.

While serving as president, Joseph led the student veterans club at 麻豆AV Community College from inception to becoming a nationally recognized chapter of the Student Veterans of America.

As an engineering student at 麻豆AV, Joseph was chosen to travel to NASA鈥檚 Langley Research Center in Virginia to participate in the prestigious NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars program. He also served as a student representative of 麻豆AV鈥檚 chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

In addition to his excellent academic standing, Joseph was selected as 麻豆AV鈥檚 29 Who Shine recipient. Honorees of the 29 Who Shine award are chosen for their academic achievements and record of student leadership and community service.

Joseph extends with advocacy outside of 麻豆AV, serving as Chairman on the Board of Directors for the Veterans Association of 麻豆AV County and as a regional volunteer for Toys for Tots, the Massachusetts Special Olympics and the Greater Boston Food Bank鈥檚 Mobile Market at 麻豆AV.

This fall, Joseph will transfer to Brown University, in Providence, R.I., to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering focusing on solar energy, to become an engineer in the renewable energy field.

Devyn Williams | Somerset

Devyn Williams, 21, of Somerset, has always known he has wanted to be a star in the entertainment industry. At 麻豆AV, the 2020 graduate is a star.

Devyn鈥檚 outgoing personality and eagerness to get involved in college and campus-specific events quickly earned him the encouragement and support of 麻豆AV鈥檚 faculty and staff to follow his academic journey. After much hard work, he received his Associate in Arts in Communication at 麻豆AV鈥檚 2020 Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, August 21.

Determined to continue his education after graduating from Taunton High School, Devyn enrolled at 麻豆AV鈥檚 Taunton Center, while working multiple jobs. He attributes his success at 麻豆AV to learning how to balance responsibilities and the encouragement of 麻豆AV鈥檚 faculty and staff to connect students with valuable college resources and events.

While at 麻豆AV, Devyn served as President of the Black Student Union and participated in several college enrollment events, sharing his positive experience and encouraging others to pursue their educational and career goals.

Devyn plans to continue his education to complete his bachelor's degree at a four-year institution, with the lifelong goal of becoming an actor or producer in the entertainment industry, adding that 鈥測ou must be happy in your career, to be successful."