Graduations 2019
Mitchell College grads urged to share their stories
The college held its 75th commencement ceremony, which involved 132 graduates, on Saturday.
GALLERIES: Graduations 2019
At York, nothing bars these inmates from getting an education
Published December 17, 2019
Seven women serving time at the Janet S. York Correctional Institution received Associate in Science degrees, replete with the formality and regalia of any college or high school graduation.
Southeastern Connecticut natives graduate from college
College students from around the region graduate.
Stonington grads sowing seeds of kindness, ambition
Published June 21, 2019
Friday’s dreary weather cleared out just in time for the 170 graduates of the Class of 2019 to receive their diplomas on Palmer Field.
Fitch graduates told to remember: 'Once a Falcon, always a Falcon'
Published June 21, 2019
The graduating Falcons formed a sea of red on Dorr Field, under an evening sky that turned sunny after a day of rain.
Groton Adult Education graduates receive their diplomas
Graduates of Groton Adult Education received their diplomas Thursday at a ceremony at West Side STEM Magnet Middle School.
MORE STORIES: Graduations 2019
Grasso Tech grads told: 'The world is in our hands'
Published June 17, 2019
The class of 2019 of the Ella T. Grasso Technical High School graduated Monday evening.
'Fearless' grads leap into future while reflecting on life at Ledyard
Published June 15, 2019
Almost 200 Ledyard High School seniors celebrated their graduation on Saturday morning.
New London senior says Generation Z will be a force to reckon with
Published June 14, 2019
Class valedictorian Aidan Desjardins started high school in New London as a timid kid in an unknown environment. He said he found a community where he could excel. It changed him.
Celebrating failures that lead to success, Montville seniors get their diplomas
Published June 14, 2019
Montville High School graduated 144 students on Friday, June 14.
Waterford graduates urged to 'keep being you'
Published June 14, 2019
The graduating Class of 2019 was part of the second-most successful drama production in the school's history, seven state championships and more than 20,000 community service hours.
East Lyme High School graduates lauded for their unity, character
Published June 14, 2019
The East Lyme High School Class of 2019 graduated on Friday evening.
Norwich Tech grads told 'every day is a day to learn'
Published June 14, 2019
Norwich Technical High School Class of 2019 valedictorian Matt Fells said that no matter where they go next, his classmates will face challenges, and he urged them to meet those challenges “straight on, with high expectations for yourself.”
Lyme-Old Lyme graduates urged to find what 'sets their soul on fire'
Published June 13, 2019
Student speeches detailing the challenges that lie ahead and other life lessons delivered by school faculty, lovingly help set the tone for Lyme-Old Lyme High School’s 46th graduation ceremony, which awarded diplomas to 115 graduates dressed in royal blue caps and gowns.
Wheeler grads noted for resilience, tenacity
Published June 12, 2019
The Wheeler High School Class of 2019 didn’t get to graduate Wednesday in the new building they in part helped get built, but growing up through the school modernization project gave them the skills they need to succeed.
Perfect weather, large crowd provide backdrop for Norwich Free Academy graduation
Published June 12, 2019
The 484 members of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2019 graduated Wednesday.
A family at a 'fish school,' Marine Science Magnet graduates 62
Published June 11, 2019
The commencement ceremony was held Tuesday evening at the Coast Guard Academy.
Three Rivers Middle College graduates can have their marshmallows and eat them, too
Published June 11, 2019
Taught the principles of delayed gratification and grit, 31 students graduated Tuesday morning.
Class of 2019 graduates from The Williams School
Published June 5, 2019
All 30 members of class will go on to higher education, head of school says.
Dozens to receive diplomas at New London Adult Education graduation
Commencement exercises for New London Adult Education and Continuing Education were to be held Friday at New London High School, where a host of students from across the region were receiving high school and GED diplomas.
Saint Bernard School grads 'charge into future' with kindness
Published May 24, 2019
Sixty-five Saint Bernard students entered a new chapter during the school's 61st commencement ceremony at Saint Patrick's in Norwich on Friday night.
Three Rivers graduates 'reach their goal'
Published May 22, 2019
The 563 graduates in the Three Rivers Community College Class of 2019 received their degrees and certificates on Wednesday.
Coast Guard graduates 'worthy heirs' to a 'noble legacy'
Published May 22, 2019
As threats against the U.S. grow more complex, "demand for the unique expertise and unmatched breadth of Coast Guard has never been greater," U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton said to the Coast Guard Academy's Class of 2019.
Conn College grads urged 'to dare'
Published May 19, 2019
College President Katherine Bergeron urged this year’s graduates to not only remember the school’s first graduating class, but to be “glad to dare” as they had 100 years ago.
Sea of seating
Published May 16, 2019
Custodians at Connecticut College align the rows of chairs set-up for Sunday's commencement exercises on Tempel Green Thursday afternoon.