May 16, 2025
Eight students achieved perfect 4.0 GPAs in the Class of 2025
Eight students in the Class of 2025 finished at the top of the class with perfect 4.0 GPAs, the equivalent of an A in every class through eight semesters. They will be recognized during the Academic Awards Ceremony in Peterson Recreation Center on Saturday, May 17.
Casey Burgess ’25
From: Peterborough, New Hampshire
Majors: Philosophy, Humanities
At PC: Seminarian at Our Lady of Providence
What’s next: I will continue my seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. After completing formation, I will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Manchester (New Hampshire).
I am most thankful for the Catholic and Dominican education I received at PC, and for the insightful and faithful professors who have helped guide us to Veritas in all its splendor.
Casey burgess ’25
Christina Charie ’25
From: Cranston, Rhode Island
Majors: Political Science, Women’s and Gender Studies, Economics
Minor: History
At PC: Associate editor-in-chief, The Cowl. Head tutor, Writing Center. President, Student Alumni Ambassadors. Co-president, Her Campus. Co-president, Pi Sigma Alpha. Co-vice president, Iota Iota Iota. Senior Ring Weekend marketing chair. Member of ECOPC. Phi Beta Kappa.
What’s next: I will pursue a master of public affairs degree at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University. I hope to attend a joint Ph.D./J.D. program in the future and become an academic specializing in gender equity and international human rights.
Providence College provided the opportunity to explore my interdisciplinary interests inside and outside the classroom. I have discovered my passion for gender-based advocacy, international politics, and health policy with the mentoring of faculty. Most of all, I will miss spending my Wednesday nights in The Cowl office with an amazing and inspiring group of students as we put together the next week’s edition.
christina charie ’25
Claire Cordonnier ’25
From: Needham, Massachusetts
Major: Art and Art History
At PC: Worked with the director of Providence College Galleries, Carol Stakenas, in an independent study to assist and learn about the day-to-day of a gallery director. I worked as an alternative-text writer for the gallery website and will work as a PCG and visual resource center assistant this summer.
What’s next: Find a position in a gallery or museum, or enroll in a program for interior design. I will complete my remaining course work during the fall 2025 semester.
I will miss the Art and Art History Department the most! As a transfer student my junior year, I felt so welcomed by the faculty and students, and have gained more opportunities and experience within the field than I ever expected. The department faculty have helped me excel academically and develop a better idea of how I want to utilize my degree in the future.
claire cordonnier ’25
Hannah Johnson ’25
From: Readfield, Maine
Major: Health Policy and Management
At PC: Captain, women’s ice hockey team. Volunteer, FriarServe after-school program and Federal Hill food pantry. Tutor in the Tutoring Center. Pre-Dental Club. Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee, student-athlete Bible study, and teammate with Team Impact, which connects athletic teams with children with chronic illness.
What’s next: Dental school at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University.
I am beyond grateful for the many inspiring individuals I’ve met during my time at Providence College. I’ll miss the true sense of community that makes this place so special. I’ll always cherish the memories made at the rink, at Sunday Mass, and simply spending time with friends across campus. Providence has given me more than I ever could have imagined — most of all, lifelong friendships. To my professors, teammates, classmates, administrators, and friends: Thank you for challenging me, supporting me, and showing me what it truly means to be a Friar.
hannah johnson ’25
Angelika Kartsagoulis ’25
From: Needham, Massachusetts
Major: Biology
At PC: Chair, Academic Affairs Committee of Student Congress. President, co-founder, PC Hellenic Society. Blood drive coordinator, Alpha Epislon Delta. Member, Sigma Xi. Fall orientation leader. Researcher with Yinshen Wan, Ph.D. Teaching assistant, physiology. Biology mentor. Two-time intramural volleyball champion.
What’s next: I will begin work as an internal medicine medical assistant with Atrius Health in June. I plan to apply to medical school or physician assistant school.
What I’ll remember the most is the irreplaceable community of Providence College. I’ve made lifelong friends, learned from wise faculty and mentors, and connected with many others through my involvement on campus. I’m also deeply grateful for the rich, interdisciplinary education and research opportunities PC provided me with, as well as the experiences that helped me grow as a leader, critical thinker, and friend.
Angelika Kartsagoulis ’25
Audrey Koch ’25
From: Iowa City, Iowa
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
At PC: Member, women’s Division I basketball team. Through PC’s cross enrollment agreement with Rhode Island College, took courses to fulfill speech-language graduate school prerequisites. FriarServe volunteer, St. Rocco School. Student ambassador, Flourish Science. Independent studies in Health Psychology Resilience Ecosystem Lab and the Cultural-Positive Psychology Lab. Member of Psi Chi, Chi Alpha Sigma, Sigma Xi, and Alpha Kappa Delta honor societies. Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee.
What’s next: University of Iowa for master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
What I will miss most about my experience over the last four years are my teammates and friends. They truly have become like family to me and are why my experience at PC was so special. They are some of the most caring, funny, intelligent, and genuine people I have ever met.
Audrey Koch ’25
Kate McDonald ’25
From: Milton, Massachusetts
Major: Management
Minor: French
At PC: International Business Club, Beta Gamma Sigma, French Club. Four years of work in Office of Admission.
What’s next: I will work as a compensation project analyst for Brown Brothers Harriman, a financial services firm in Boston. I have been admitted into Georgetown University’s MBA program and will attend full-time beginning in 2027.
What I’ll remember most is the deep sense of community. I believe that the friendships I have made and the connections with professors have allowed me to grow academically and personally in ways that I never expected. I am grateful for the last four years and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Kate McDonald ’25
Samuel Seda ’25
From: Providence, Rhode Island
Majors: Theology, Humanities
At PC: Tutor, Christie Family Tutoring Center and St. Patrick Academy. Studied abroad through the Humanities Program’s Rome Semester. Awarded a Summer Undergraduate Research Grant to study 20th century existentialism and its influence on contemporary conceptions of identity. Member, Theta Alpha Kappa and Phi Beta Kappa.
What’s next: I will attend the University of Notre Dame in the fall to study for a Master of Theological Studies degree with a concentration in systematic theology. Intend to apply to Ph.D. programs in theology.
As a commuter, I felt warmly welcomed here, and I had the opportunity to form friendships with my classmates that will endure long after I graduate. PC truly opened doors for me, especially in giving me the experience of studying abroad. As a first-generation graduate and the son of Puerto Rican parents who have struggled with financial insecurity, I had never dreamed of having that opportunity. I am likewise incredibly grateful for the support and mentorship shown to me by my professors and the friars. These opportunities enabled me to navigate the challenges of collegiate life, helping me to grow during my time here and to prepare for the future.
Samuel Seda ’25
