Valedictorian David Courtemanche, a finance major from Huntington,
NY. |
Ian Smart displays his #45 New York Jets jersey. Hailed as the
"best touchdown-maker college football has ever known,"
Smart graduated from C.W. Post in January 2003 with a bachelor’s
degree in physical education and was recognized at the graduation
ceremony. Smart, 23 of North Babylon, signed a three-year contract
with the Jets on May 3, 2003 as a running back and kick returner.
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Mary Lai (left), Long Island University’s Vice President
for Finance and Treasurer, received special recognition at the
ceremony. Mrs. Lai, a 1942 graduate of Long Island University’s
Brooklyn Campus, is retiring as chief financial officer after
57 years of service to the university. Here she is pictured
with Dr. Pamela Lennox, C.W. Post’s Associate Provost for
Campus Services. |
Congressman Peter
King delivers the main commencement address. |
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Salutatorian Gina
M. Gencarelli, a film major from Mohegan Lake, NY served as
the Undergraduate Symbol Degree Recipient for the School of
Visual and Performing Arts. |
Four years ago, Christie Cooke, Luauna Nez, Wendolyn Begay left
their Navajo reservation in Arizona together to experience a
New York college education. On May 11 they graduated ready for
three different career paths: a master’s degree program
in creative writing for Cooke, graduate school for literacy
teachers for Nez, and medical school for Begay. |
Joseph Shenker, Provost of the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island
University, presides over the 45th annual commencement exercises.
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Gina and Ilene LoCastro of East Meadow, NY celebrate Mother’s
Day as new C.W. Post graduates. Mom Ilene earned a master’s
degree in school counseling; daughter Gina was awarded a bachelor
of science in elementary education. |
The fountain outside of the Great Hall of the Administration
Building. The white commencement tent seen here seats 6,000
graduates and guests. |
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