Patrick Rielly Selected as Valedictorian at Trinity College, Hartford

HARTFORD, CT (06/01/2010)(readMedia)-- Patrick Rielly, of Burlington, MA, was named valedictorian, selected as one of five optimus graduates and received a bachelor of arts degree at the 184th Commencement of Trinity College in Hartford on May 23, 2010. Rielly majored in English. An optima or optimus student is one who has received an A- or better in all courses required for the degree.

A total of 543 bachelor degrees and 56 master's degrees were awarded at the 184th Commencement ceremonies held on Trinity's historic quadrangle.

Founded in 1823, Trinity College is one of the oldest and highest ranked liberal arts colleges in the nation, with over 2,000 full-time undergraduate students from 42 states and 41 foreign countries. As a residential college in the heart of the city, Trinity encourages its students to take advantage of learning opportunities beyond the classroom and make a difference not only on campus, but in their community as well.