Camden County College’s 56th Annual Commencement was held on Friday, May 10 for the first time at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden. The ceremony included the conferral of degrees and certificates to more than 1,500 students, and over 5,000 family members and friends attended the ceremony.
“The new venue added to the enthusiasm of the graduates, and allowed all of their guests to have a clear view of them on stage,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Ed McDonnell, liaison to Camden County College. “We are thrilled to celebrate all of the achievements of the class of 2024.”
The keynote address was given by Camden County College Alumnus, Michael Stanton. Mr. Stanton graduated from Camden County College in 2020, and recently graduated magna cum laude with his Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Rowan University, a top transfer destination for Camden County College students.
“On behalf of the entire Board of Commissioners, I would like to extend my congratulations and well wishes to all of this year’s graduates,” Commissioner Director Lou Cappelli said. “We are glad that they chose to attend Camden County College, the best educational value in the region and the most comprehensive County College in the state.”
Among this year’s graduates are:
- 61 graduates that will receive their Associate degree before they receive their high school diplomas
- A husband-and-wife graduating together
- 63 students from around the globe representing 28 countries 34 graduating with more than one degree
- 21 veterans of the United States military
- 158 that earned a perfect 4.0 grade point average
- Oldest and youngest members of the class are ages 16 and 78
