Joy, gratitude, and an immense sense of accomplishment were the three main emotions present at SLCC’s commencement ceremony on May 9. The institution has been educating and preparing students for almost 77 years. Students wore those emotions on their graduation regalia to commemorate the end of a chapter.
Here are just a few of the over 3,000 new SLCC graduates.
David Schafler
Dylan Khauv
Dylan always knew he was meant for greater things. As a former bartender, he decided to stop dreaming about his passion for working in the healthcare field and pursue it. “There were days that it got hard. I am not going to lie,” says Dylan, “but, you know, I am not a quitter, so I kept pushing.” Dylan decorated his cap to honor his grandparents, whom Dylan mentions mean the world to him, and he is grateful for the example they set for him. As a Cambodian American, he wanted his heritage present in his stole and cap.
Amanda Patton
Amanda, who happens to be in high school, was among the youngest graduates of this 2025 graduate class and earned her Associate of Science in Business. She decided to decorate her cap with pictures of her friends and family who have supported her throughout her academic journey. “At times, it got hard doing high school and college simultaneously, but everyone in my cap continuously motivated me, and I am grateful they were there. They are why I couldn’t give up and am here.”
William “Billy” Day
Billy, who was all smiles in line before the commencement procession, along with his Culinary peers, shared his gratitude towards his husband, who supported his dream of going back to school. He also shared the joy of not having to do homework anymore.
Congratulations class of 2025 you did it!
Go Bruins!
Here are just a few of the over 3,000 new SLCC graduates.
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David, a Missouri native, decorated his cap with a St. Louis Blues hockey theme. For David, having a piece of home as he walks across the stage represents all the hurdles that have motivated him to get to this place. “The journey to obtain this degree was challenging. However, every struggle I faced only fueled my motivation to be here. We all have to start somewhere; for me, this is halfway.”
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Dylan Khauv
Dylan always knew he was meant for greater things. As a former bartender, he decided to stop dreaming about his passion for working in the healthcare field and pursue it. “There were days that it got hard. I am not going to lie,” says Dylan, “but, you know, I am not a quitter, so I kept pushing.” Dylan decorated his cap to honor his grandparents, whom Dylan mentions mean the world to him, and he is grateful for the example they set for him. As a Cambodian American, he wanted his heritage present in his stole and cap.
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Amanda, who happens to be in high school, was among the youngest graduates of this 2025 graduate class and earned her Associate of Science in Business. She decided to decorate her cap with pictures of her friends and family who have supported her throughout her academic journey. “At times, it got hard doing high school and college simultaneously, but everyone in my cap continuously motivated me, and I am grateful they were there. They are why I couldn’t give up and am here.”
William “Billy” Day
Billy, who was all smiles in line before the commencement procession, along with his Culinary peers, shared his gratitude towards his husband, who supported his dream of going back to school. He also shared the joy of not having to do homework anymore.
Congratulations class of 2025 you did it!
Go Bruins!
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