2 0 0 8 H O O D I N G C E R E M
O N I E S
Prior to the 101st Commencement of the graduating Class
of 2008, the
traditional Hooding Ceremonies were held on all the campuses of The
College of New Rochelle. Student representatives spoke on behalf of the
graduates. Here are excerpts from those speeches.
“I
would also like to thank The College of New Rochelle, School of New
Resources
for making it possible for adults like me to have a second chance to
attain an
education…. In addition, my fellow graduates, thank you for befriending
me. We did this together! When assignments were due, we
were always there
to assist one another, and now we are here in this marvelous Hooding
Ceremony.”
Vivian Johnson
Rosa Parks Campus
“This
evening we are here in
this Chapel at the College of New Rochelle, that stands on these
grounds for
one hundred and four years, to celebrate our experience and success at
the
School of New Resources. Here we have
grown into who we are. Let us take our
knowledge and transform the world!”
Ann Marie Chan
New Rochelle Campus
“As we walk
across Radio City music hall stage and into the world of reality, we
deliver a
message loud and clear: That the graduates of The College of New
Rochelle have
arrived!”
Ralph Henry
JOC
“The gown and
hood that we wear this evening signifies the passage from
one stage of life to another… We have traveled a course that for many
of us
started out at different times in our lives, but today we are all
arriving at
the same destination together. The
School of New Resources has properly equipped and prepared us with the
right
tools to unlock the door of opportunity.”
“We
are here not only to celebrate our achievements by meeting the
requirements to
obtain our degree. We are also a testimonial to the fact that no matter
what
circumstances or oppressions existed in our lives, they did not
overshadow our
desire to become better! Despite the
many challenges, we knew our educational journey would change our lives
and
those of our families and our communities.”
Dianne Dessereau
Co-op City
“I can, without a doubt,
attest to the fact that choosing CNR was the best decision ever. I
believe my
fellow classmates will agree that the family oriented support system we
received at The College of New Rochelle was and will is both
EXCEPTIONAL and
EXEMPLARY.”
Bridget Kumbella
Nursing
“You have
made us confident to
believe that we will make a different. We will live each day striving
to live
the motto of The College of New Rochelle, Wisdom for Life. We believe
all of us
can make a difference and influence nursing for the greater good. We
will use
our moral courage developed under your branches to seek righteousness
for those
we care for. We will stand up for social justice. Nursing is
fifty-eight people
stronger because of you today.”
Valerie A. Sirani
Nursing
Welcome to Our Newest
Alumnae/i -
Class of 2008
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