2023 Graduation Exercises Notre Dame Education Center

by Rick Winterson

The Notre Dame Education Center (NDEC) held its 2023 Graduation Exercises at 200 Old Colony Avenue. It was a joyful occasion, after years of hard work by the graduating students.

The graduates solemnly proceeded into the room to the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance March” by Edward Elgar. Charles Shediac, the Chair of the NDEC Board of Directors served as the Master of Ceremonies, welcoming everyone and congratulating the graduates. Sr. Geraldine Burns read a meaningful Invocation that focused on the themes of gratitude and celebration. Opening remarks were delivered by NDEC Program Director Manny Reynoso, who concluded his words to the graduates by proclaiming, “You matter!”

Leslie Feeney, YES/AES Program Manager at NDEC, introduced the graduation’s Student

Speaker, Megan Rose Harrison. Harrison’s theme was the necessity to “keep moving forward in life.” Diplomas and certificates were then presented by Charles Shediac and Adam Berndt, AES/YES Program Specialist. Brief biographies and expressions of thanks by each graduate were read by Berndt and NDEC Instructor Elaine Fallon as the diplomas were awarded. Applause and one shout - “We love you!” – greeted each graduate. Manny Reynoso delivered a few