Congratulations, Class of 2024!
Highlights of PCCC’s 52nd Commencement on May 23, 2024
- Over 800 graduates received their degrees and/or certificates
- Class of 2024 had 3 valedictorians
- Oldest graduate was 78 years old
- A backdrop of 27 flags represented the birth nations and diversity of the Class of 2024
Commencement
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Nursing Pinning
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PTK Induction
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Graduate Awards
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Graduate Spotlights
Ady Helena
Valedictorian, Class of 2024
Ady’s Valedictory Speech
“You cannot let challenges deter you from your dream.”
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Bilal Gebril
Graduate Student Speaker
Bilal’s Graduate Address
“I found my foothold at PCCC, being surrounded by an amazing community of people who believed in me.”
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Samantha Marte
NJ All-State Academic Team
“I am forever grateful for starting my college education at PCCC.”
Read Samantha’s Story.
Melissa Valverde
“You make really close friends in the nursing department. You need that support, and they know what you’re going through. It’s like a family.”
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Stephlyn Buchanan
“While I did not have the opportunity to pursue higher education in my youth, I refused to let go of my dreams.”
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Britaney Lutchman
“I really enjoyed and appreciated the one-on-one relationships with my PCCC professors. I felt more cared for. More seen. They knew me for me.”
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John-Charles Ofmani
“The art history classes were amazing; I liked that we could express our opinions to professors and they appreciated our ideas.”
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Oliver Figueroa-Celi
“The graphic design classes here have developed my professionalism and polished my skills.”
Read Oliver’s Story
Honoring the Class of 2025 – Behind the Scenes
Commencement Photos
