Local Leadership and Success: Rep. Snyder Inspires PBSC Graduates at West Palm Beach Ceremony

On May 7, 2024, Palm Beach State College hosted its spring commencement ceremony at Cacti Park in West Palm Beach. The event, which began at 9 a.m., featured Florida Representative John Snyder as the keynote speaker and was available via livestream on the college's website. During the ceremony, the college awarded degrees and certificates to over 1,900 graduates, with more than 950 earning Associate in Arts degrees, including 96 dual-enrollment students who also received their high school diplomas.

PBSC President Ava L. Parker, J.D., spoke to the graduates about their potential and the support they have from an alumni network of over 150,000 members. She expressed confidence in their future success and encouraged them to pursue their goals determinedly.

Representative Snyder, a former Marine and Afghanistan war veteran, used examples from his military experience to discuss overcoming challenges. He emphasized the importance of resilience and proactive problem-solving in professional settings. Snyder advised the graduates to focus on qualities such as motivation, hard work, discipline, integrity, and perseverance to achieve success.

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