Justin Rowe, head of Connecticut's Technical Education and Career System, advised the Class of 2024 at Norwich Tech's graduation ceremony on Thursday to read Dale Carnegie's “How to Win Friends and Influence People” and urged them to always do the right thing.
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“Everyone has the ability to be successful, it's just a matter of being motivated to do what it takes to get there,” graduating class representative Morgan Cook told Norwich Tech's Class of 2024 in her commencement speech on Thursday.
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“As we embark on this new stage of our journey, let us draw on the wellspring of fortitude within each of us and persevere in our resolve,” Sydney Brown, an honors student at Norwich Polytechnic, said in her commencement speech on Thursday.
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Automotive Technology lecturer Dan Adams with graduating students at Norwich Polytechnic's graduation ceremony on Thursday. Students were called up by occupation and received their diplomas together.
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Norwich Tech President Don Concascia shakes hands with graduate Zachary Bennion during the graduation ceremony on Thursday morning.
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Mortarboards and confetti flew into the air as Norwich Polytechnic University's graduation ceremony came to a close on Thursday.
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Tristan Perry holds his diploma during Norwich Polytechnic's graduation ceremony on Thursday.
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Christian Zaprianov with Julie Watt, dean of graphic design, and his uncle, Vasil Paunov. Zaprianov graduated from Norwich Polytechnic on Thursday.
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Families gave enthusiastic support to graduates at Norwich Polytechnic's graduation ceremony on Thursday.
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Some graduates of Norwich Polytechnic wear decorated hats.
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Students at Norwich Polytechnic University lined up to receive their diplomas.
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Graduates from Norwich Polytechnic Institute during a ceremony on Thursday morning.
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Wyatt Quinto graduated from Norwich Polytechnic Institute on Thursday.
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Seth Howe graduated from Norwich Polytechnic Institute on Thursday.
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Nilea Hodges graduated from Norwich Tech on Thursday.
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Lucas Charette posed for a selfie onstage while receiving his diploma during Norwich Polytechnic University's graduation ceremony on Thursday morning.
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Norwich Polytechnic's graduation ceremony on Thursday was scheduled for the evening but moved to the morning due to heat concerns. Many people, including business school dean Laura Velez, brought fans to stay cool.
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Business School Dean Laura Velez embraced Lismarie Aguilar onstage during Norwich Tech's graduation ceremony Thursday morning.
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Madison Howes attended Norwich Tech's graduation ceremony Thursday morning.
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Chris Grills and Roger Tompkins of the New London Fire Department Pipes and Drums performed at the start of Norwich Tech's graduation ceremony Thursday morning, as they have done for the past few years.
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Naomi Crews graduated from Norwich Polytechnic on Thursday.
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LaShawn Phillips presents balloons to his stepdaughter, Jasani Yard, who graduated from Norwich Tech on Thursday.
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Graduates were reunited with their families as confetti covered the ground after Norwich Polytechnic's graduation ceremony on Thursday.
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Beverly Valle and Asia Williams embrace after graduating from Norwich Polytechnic Institute on Thursday morning.
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