President Deborah M. DiCroce welcomed the graduates, commending their hard work, perseverance and success as she conferred their degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Delegate S. Chris Jones, a Suffolk legislator representing the 76th district, noted the importance of community involvement and wished the graduates well in their next endeavors. [Commencement Address, pdf]

Naikia Cherry-Hill gave the student speech, sharing her own challenges in earning her culinary arts degree and urging fellow graduates to stay strong in realizing their dreams.