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\"Knight<\/a>

The Knight delivered a celebration package to a member of the NECC class of 2020.<\/p><\/div>\n

Three-hundred Northern Essex Community College 2020 graduates came to the Haverhill Campus on Monday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pick up their diplomas, celebration packages, and Class of 2020 yard signs.<\/p>\n

They were greeted by balloons, music, cheering Northern Essex faculty and staff, and the NECC Knight mascot (student trustee Courtney Morin), who happily posed for photos. Social distancing was practiced including the wearing of masks. The celebration packages included an NECC sweatshirt blanket, an NECC mask, an alumni decal, celebration photo sticks, and other goodies.<\/p>\n

The youngest grad was likely 17-year old Jack Gilmore of Topsfield, MA, who earned an Associate Degree in General Studies: Individualized Option<\/a>, thanks to the Early College Program<\/a>. Gilmore, who also earned his high school diploma from Masconomet Regional High School this spring, will attend the University of Connecticut in the fall, where he will study mechanical engineering. His proud mom reported that he will begin college as a sophomore, and graduate at least a year early with his bachelor\u2019s.<\/p>\n

\"Young<\/a>

Jack Gilmore, 17, earned his high school diploma and his associate degree from NECC this year.<\/p><\/div>\n

\"\"<\/a>

Kaleigh DeCosta of Merrrimac and her aunt, Adina Sulesky of Plaistow, are both graduating with the NECC Class of 2020.<\/p><\/div>\n

Kaileigh DeCosta of Merrimac and her aunt Adina Sulesky of Plaistow, NH arrived together to pick up their diplomas and packages, making it a family affair.\u00a0 DeCosta, a 2017 graduate of Amesbury High School, earned her degree in General Studies: Individualized Option<\/a> and will transfer to Becker College in the fall. Sulesky, who graduated from Haverhill High School in 1996 and is graduating with high honors from Northern Essex\u2019s Criminal Justice Program<\/a>, wants to take some time off before continuing her education. \u201cIt took five and a half years to earn this degree, so I\u2019m ready for a break,\u201d she said with a smile.<\/p>\n

Omayra Gonzalez of Lawrence arrived on her own two feet to pick up her diploma, having been dropped off at the entrance to the campus. She graduated with a Liberal Arts: Psychology degree<\/a> and will transfer to UMass Lowell to continue her studies.<\/p>\n

The graduates shared their plans to transfer to UMass Lowell, Merrimack College, Southern New Hampshire University, Northeastern, Regis, Cambridge College, and many more, as well as excitement about new jobs with Mass General, Brigham\u2019s & Women\u2019s Hospital, Lawrence General, and Lowell General.<\/p>\n

Northern Essex President Lane Glenn greeted many of the graduates personally. \u201cThis has been a challenging semester due to the impact of COVID-19,\u201d said Glenn. \u201cI couldn\u2019t be more proud of this class. They\u2019ve been through so much but they didn\u2019t quit. They are truly an amazing group.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"President<\/a>

President Lane Glenn and Omayra Gonzalez, a Liberal Arts graduate.<\/p><\/div>\n

For those who couldn\u2019t make it, the college will hand out diplomas and celebration packages on the Lawrence Campus on Thursday, June 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot area of the Dimitry Building at 45 Franklin Street.<\/p>\n

Also planned, with help from HC Media, is a commencement ceremony<\/a> on Saturday, August 8 at 11 am. While it\u2019s being offered virtually, the ceremony will include many traditional elements. Early Childhood Education Graduate Emily Forisso of Haverhill will open the ceremony with the national anthem. Rosanna Lara, a Public Health major from Lawrence, will deliver the student speech, and Rosalin Acosta, Massachusetts secretary of labor and workforce development, will give the commencement speech. Also, the college\u2019s Social Justice Award and the Gift from the Class of 2020 will be announced.<\/p>\n

Each of the 600 graduates is being asked to submit a photo which will be shown as part of the ceremony, along with a virtual diploma.<\/p>\n

2020 Graduates will also be invited to participate in next year\u2019s commencement exercises, which will recognize both the class of 2020 and the class of 2021.<\/p>\n

Visit the commencement website<\/a> to learn more. If you have questions, contact Enrollment Services, 978 556-3974 or registrar@necc.mass.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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