College Celebrates Commencement Exercises
A drive thru commencement was held at the College’s National Campus on May 14, 2021 to honor the fall 2020 and spring 2021 graduates. One hundred thirty-one students graduated in spring 2021. Among the graduates; 26 were from the Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC), 9 from Chuuk Campus, 7 from Kosrae Campus, 84 from National Campus, and 5 from Yap. 15 of the 131 graduates received their bachelor of science degrees in Elementary Education.
Interim President Karen Simion gave the welcoming remarks and highlighted that, “Commencement is one of the most important milestones of our students’ and their families’ lives – a celebration of the conclusion of their academic career and recognition of their many personal achievements as students."
The following spring graduates received special honors:
Valedictorians
- Marciarose Matnan, LA/HCOP, DDFT
- Arrio A. Abello, Business Administration
Salutatorians
- Jeanette Joel, Micronesian Studies
- Rita Mae Keller, Liberal Arts
3 of the Baccalaureate graduates graduated with honors:
- Sally M. Martin Magna Cum Laude
- Yvonne Lipan Magna Cum Laude
- Joeson J. Jonathan Cum Laude
22 of the 131 graduates were on the President’s List and 16 on the Dean’s List.
Here is the complete list of graduates.
