Local residents were among more than 1,100 students from Roger Williams University, Bristol, R.I., to receive degrees during the university’s commencement ceremony held on May 19. Stacy Broughton of Newtown received a bachelor of science degree in marketing, Jason Carey of Sandy Hook received a bachelor of arts degree in environmental science, Nicole Haylon of Newtown received a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing, Jasper Ress of Newtown received a bachelor of arts degree in political science, and Shannon Seaman of Newtown received a bachelor of fine arts degree in creative writing.

Newtown resident Elise Patricia DeRoo was a recipient of the Dean’s Award for academic excellence in the spring term of her senior year at Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y. To be eligible for the Dean’s Award, a Colgate student must achieve a 3.30 grade point average or higher average while enrolled in four courses.