Quincy College Awards Degrees

The Presidents Ballroom of the Quincy Marriott was alive with activity on Saturday, May 19th as Quincy College celebrated the Spring 2007 commencement. Students, faculty, staff, Quincy College executives and Board of Governors, along with the Mayor, made a grand procession into the flag and flower decorated ballroom.

The graduates represented over 60 communities in Massachusetts and 19 countries around the world. The call to order was given by faculty member Susan Cahill, who was given the distinction of Mace Bearer this year. The Mace Bearer is the recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence, which is given every year to an esteemed faculty member.

Bobby Gallegos, a Quincy College student, opened the ceremony with the Star Spangled Banner on his trumpet and received loud applause. Quincy College Board of Governors First Vice Chair, David M. Dennis welcomed the students and their families. Mayor of the City of Quincy William Phelan also greeted the crowd. Sue Harris, President of Quincy College, welcomed the graduates and guests and congratulated them on the special day.

Mr. Thomas J. McNamara, President and Chair of College Courses, Incorporated (also known as CCI) was the distinguished speaker. He recommended that the graduates take time to enjoy their achievement of graduation, but not so much time that they lose momentum on their next goal. Mr. McNamara was awarded a perpetual plaque by Quincy College for CCI’s 50 years of service and dedication to students.

College Courses Incorporated is a private non-profit organization that has donated between $20,000 and $40,000 in scholarships for students each year for many years.  The organization has also paid for such projects as the library expansion, the furniture for Temple Hall, the camera security system, and next year they will fund two part-time faculty members for the Plymouth campus.

The student speaker, Annajean Pula, advised her fellow graduates and the crowd that it was the supportive staff at Quincy College that provided her with the confidence she needed to finish her degree.

The Lorenz Adjunct Faculty Award was presented to Paul Kasper, who has been an adjunct instructor since 2001 teaching computer and business courses.

Each student who was awarded an Associate Degree or Certificate Completion was congratulated by President Harris along with the Quincy College Board of Governors.

Spring 2007 Graduates

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