Benjamin Joseph Cote of Scarborough received the Coakley Medal during Georgetown University commencement activities recently. The award goes to the member of the graduating class who, in the opinion of the faculty, manifested above all others the qualities of Catholic leadership in all facets of college life. Cote was one of 1,678 students to complete undergraduate studies this year as a member of Georgetown’s class of 2005.
Cote graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political economy and mathematics from Georgetown College. He attended Cheverus High School in Portland.
“Ben is a great representative of our talented and motivated student scholars at Georgetown University,” said Jane McAuliffe, dean of Georgetown College. “We are extremely proud of his undergraduate accomplishments and wish him continued academic, personal and professional success in all his future endeavors.”
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