For Jenna Sargent, being involved on campus isn’t something to add to a résumé; it’s been the defining part of her college experience.
An entertainment media major, Sargent has spent her time at school deeply embedded in student life. She works with Blue Key Society, the Office of Student Activities and Orientation, and contributes to multiple student-run media platforms, including managing social media for LCTV, WLAS, and The 1851 Chronicle, where she also writes.
On top of that, she serves as Vice President of TTT, helps organize events like Tunes, Tournaments, and Trips through CAB (Campus Activity Board), and is involved in LZR Works, the college’s digital agency. Somehow, she’s also found time to be a member of the track team and participate in the senior class committee.
Despite her packed schedule, Sargent has found ways to make the most of both her academic and extracurricular experiences. Strategic Campaigns with Professor Kurt Wirth was her favorite class, highlighting a particularly memorable opportunity to collaborate with a professional from Ogilvy, a major public relations firm. “We got to work with this girl from New York who works for Ogilvy, and getting to meet and talk with her every week was fun,” Sargent said.
Outside the classroom, some of her favorite moments have come from her time on the track team. “Track meets are always fun, and bus rides with them are always fun,” Sargent said.
As graduation approaches, Sargent is getting ready for life post-grad. She plans to pursue job opportunities in the New York and southern Connecticut areas, hoping to continue working in media and communications.
For Mylena Bovo, leadership, creativity, and community have defined her time at Lasell. An elementary education major with a minor in Spanish, Bovo has been a constant presence in student leadership and campus life.
She serves as Vice President of the Class of 2026, Blue Key Society Ambassador, and in the Office of Student Activities and Orientation. She is also the President of Random Acts of Kindness. In addition, Bovo has contributed her creative talents to The 1851 Chronicle by designing graphics.
Bovo is also a member of the Honors Program and previously served as a peer mentor for Professor Deborah Baldizar’s HON101 course, guiding fellow students through their first-year experience. “Spark of Creativity,” her HON101 class with Baldizar, stands out as her favorite.
Some of Bovo’s most meaningful moments at Lasell have come from celebrating others. She cites the Student Leadership Awards Banquet as her favorite memory. “I liked all of them,” she said, but what stood out most was “watching the winners win and how happy the moment was.”
After graduation, Bovo will continue her education at Columbia University’s Teachers College, where she will pursue a graduate degree in bilingual, bicultural special education. Fluent in English and Portuguese, she hopes to make a meaningful impact in inclusive classrooms.
Senior Ryan Hammond is an applied mathematics major from Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He is newly involved with the Resident Assistant program here at Lasell and enjoys making posters and putting on programs for his residents.
This program helped lead to his biggest achievement on campus. Hammond said he is most proud of “the impact I left on some of the underclassmen.” As an aspiring educator, this makes sense for Hammond as he moves into the professional world.
His favorite memory from his time here is a recent one. “Marathon Monday, senior year,” was Hammond’s response when asked to reflect on his four years here. He also made sure to mention he was a big fan of SoFaygo’s concert.
Despite four years of academics and assignments, Hammond has kept his humor at Lasell. When asked what his biggest struggle was throughout his four years here, he stated “leg day”. He has clearly enjoyed his time here, but he does admit that if he could tell his freshman self anything, he would say to go home more.
Jaderson Flores is a senior education curriculum and instruction major from Somerville, Massachusetts. He started off his first two years as a commuter, which he regrets. Flores changed this, however, when he became a Resident Assistant during his time at Lasell and was a member of the RA council.
This change in roles on campus makes sense when he spoke about how he wished he had been more involved during his early years here. “Talk to everybody, join every single club that you want to,” Flores urged when asked what advice he would give to his first-year self.
College was an adjustment for Flores, who thought back on his college career. “Coming from a super diverse high school [and] neighborhood and learning to assimilate at a predominantly white institute,” Flores mentioned as a struggle during his years here. Flores thought of the changes he put himself through as he experienced life at Lasell, but never lost himself in the process.
He still looks back fondly on his time at Lasell, despite this change in environment. When asked what he considered his greatest achievement during his four years, he reflected on the growth he had noticed in his confidence and persona. “I think learning to continue to advocate for myself, without quitting or giving up in any shape or form,” Flores said on what he was most proud of.
–May 15, 2026–