Congratulations to Encino's College Graduates

Patch has accumulated a list of Class of 2011 college graduates who hail from Encino. If you know of any others who should be on this list, please email laurenr@patch.com. Congratulations, all.

Maxwell Hammer, Gonzaga University

Maxwell Hammer graduated with a Bachelor of Education in Sports Management from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash.

Ali Hassanpour, University of Toledo

Ali Hassanpour graduated from The University of Toledo with a Doctor of Medicine degree in Medicine. Hassanpour was among more than 2,000 graduates who received their degrees at the Spring 2011 commencement ceremonies.

Francesca Guglielmi, Connecticut College 

Francesca Guglielmi was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College at the 93rd commencement ceremony on May 22. Guglielmi majored in Italian studies.

Natalie Oliva, Connecticut College 

Natalie Oliva was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College at the 93rd commencement ceremony on May 22. Oliva majored in French.

Amber George, California Lutheran University

Amber George earned a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree in public policy administration from California Lutheran University.

Shayna Freisleben, Emory University

Shayna Freisleben, daughter of Gerald S. Freisleben and Amy L. Freisleben, received an Associate in Arts from Oxford College of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 166th commencement ceremony on May 9.

Rachelle Monson, Azusa Pacific

Rachelle Monson graduated from Azusa Pacific University with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology: Marriage & Family Therapy on Fri., July 29, and joined nearly 600 graduates at the spring commencement ceremonies.

Daniel Sidney, Curry College

Daniel Sidney Rainer received a BA degree on May 15 at the Curry College commencement ceremony in Milton, Mass.

Mickey Brodsky, Cornell University

Mickey Brodsky graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture and Life Sciences with the Cornell University Class of 2011.

Sue Hunter, Pepperdine University in Encino

Sue Hunter graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. She has been a Valley resident for 57 years and an Encino resident for 20 years. Hunter returned to college and earned her degree this month.

Rodger Benjamins, Pepperdine University in Encino

Rodger Benjamins graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management this month.