Celebrating New Beginnings: CLC Graduates Ready to Shape the Future

The College of Lake County (CLC) held its commencement ceremony for the latest group of graduates on Saturday, May 11. Dr. Lori Suddick, the President of CLC, congratulated the graduates, noting that they join over 65,000 alumni of the institution. The ceremony marked the end of their studies at CLC and the start of their future careers or further education.

During the event, graduate Jake Pardus, who received an associate degree in science with a focus on sustainability, spoke to his peers. He discussed the importance of happiness, self-advocacy, and self-compassion as they move into new phases of their lives, including further education or work. His speech was well-received, highlighting the personal growth and challenges faced during their time at CLC.

The graduates expressed a mix of stress and happiness as they looked back on their academic experiences. Jada Smith, who earned an associate in arts, was pleased with her achievements and plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminology, law, and justice at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Nicholas Kusinski, also graduating with an associate in arts in political science, spoke about the challenges he encountered and the support he received. He plans to continue his studies at Lake Forest College.

CLC faculty and staff congratulated the graduates, emphasizing that this achievement is the start of a lifelong learning and personal development journey. The ceremony ended with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation for the future.

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