Francesca Therese P. Sales graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in linguistics and English from Northeastern University on May 6 in commencement ceremonies held in Boston’s TD Garden. She is a 2007 George Mason High School graduate. She was a recipient of 100 Most Influential Students of 2011 and she graduated valedictorian at GMHS in 2007. (Photo: Courtesy Greg and Maria Sales)