SFSC Celebrates Fall Commencement on Dec. 14

SFSC celebrates its new graduates with a Commencement ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on the SFSC Highlands Campus.

The Commencement speaker is Jenale Alfonso Cruz, who is graduating from SFSC with her Associate in Arts degree. While attending SFSC, she worked full time as a dental assistant and served as a Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society vice president of leadership. Upon graduation from SFSC, she will continue her education toward a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Warner University. Ultimately, her dream is to attend dental school and educate patients on the importance of oral health.

Approximately 352 students will have met the SFSC requirements by fall Commencement. Of these, 14 will receive their Bachelor of Science in Supervision and Management (BAS-SM), seven will receive their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), one will receive their Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE), 99 will receive their Associate in Arts, 78 will receive their Associate in Science, 35 will receive their State of Florida High School Diploma, 38 will receive their College Credit Certificate (CCC), and 35 will receive Career Technical Certificates. Students participating in the Commencement ceremony will total 149.

Mace bearer and chief marshal for Commencement is Michelle Leidel, and marshals are Tina Gottus, Courtney Green, Rob Hampton, Garrett Lee, Michelle Macbeth, Mlisa Manning, Sofia Ochoa, Michael Pate, Lena Phelps, Ricardo Pantoja, Andy Polk, Anthony Record II, Tina Stetson, and Megan Togno.

The Commencement rehearsal will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts. The event will be live-streamed with access through SFSC’s website.