Tunxis Community College 51st Commencement – Class of 2022
Commencement – Procession, Remarks, Conferral
Main Commencement – May 25, 2022
Dental Program Commencement – May 26, 2022
Greetings and Congratulations
Dr. Darryl Reome
Campus CEO
Dr. James Lombella
Regional President
Terrence Cheng
CSCU President
Matt Fleury
Chair, CSCU Board of Regents
Aidan J. Reynolds
Tunxis Class of 2022 Valedictorian
Alexis M. Ludko
Tunxis Class of 2022 Co-Salutatorian
“Tunxis is a stellar institution that provides us with an affordable education that is adaptable to meet our individual busy lives. The professors are very helpful, want you to succeed, and ensure a great learning experience. My peers were all respectful, welcoming, and supportive. Tunxis showed me that while college and life can be stressful, there are individuals to assist you academically, financially, and personally.
The dramatic transitions we all had to endure proved that we can adjust to challenging situations. We overcame all that we were dealt while pursuing our degrees. We made it here, to graduation, through difficult times, now ready to use our experience and perseverance to reach our goals.
It takes great care and determination to be successful despite everything. We must not let our internal doubts and fears deter us from pursuing our dreams. We have to believe in what we want to achieve. There is promising potential in each and every one of us. I wish all of my fellow graduates success and happiness in whatever the future holds.”
Julia L. Ortiz
Tunxis Class of 2022 Co-Salutatorian
“Stephen Hawking said, ‘Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.’ Over these past two years as students we have had to endure much change. We had to adapt to a way of learning many of us did not have experience with. We also had to learn how to collaborate with fellow students and professors online. Although, even with all those roadblocks we have succeeded and completed our degrees.
I am grateful for all my peers I got to work with during my courses, as well as all the knowledgeable professors. The differentiation in life experience amongst everyone I encountered at Tunxis is something I am immensely thankful for. I was able to learn more just past the concepts covered in my degree.
There are so many different paths we all will take after we depart Tunxis. Whether you’ll be continuing your education, starting your career, or going into a trade, I want to wish you the best of luck. I hope the unique asset we have gained of being able adapt to change and unpredictability will aid us in our future endeavors. It was my pleasure to work alongside everyone, happy graduation!”
Congratulatory Messages from Faculty and Administration
Dental Assisting
Gary Jacobs
Dental Hygiene
Dr. Patricia Johnson
Pathways to Teaching
Susan Gentry
Human Services
Dr. Colleen Richard
Early Childhood Education
Wendy McGrath
Liberal Arts and Science
Peter DeNegre
Engineering Science and Technology Studies
Dr. Brendan Mascarenhas
English as a Second Language
Alicia Hall
Manufacturing Technology
Mary Bidwell