We recently gathered input from faculty and staff who shared photos of their favorite recent high school graduates. Congratulations to all the graduates as they embark on new journeys.
Payton Abbott, daughter of Carrie Abbott, director of student involvement and leadership development in Student Engagement, graduated from Corcoran High School in the Syracuse City School District. Payton plans to attend SUNY Geneseo and is exploring options for majors.
Cameron Besaw, son of Toni Besaw, director of the Office of Sponsored Accounting, graduated from John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix. Cameron will be joining the U.S. Navy.
Emilia Cappers, daughter of Dafni Kiritsis, director of externships and career services in the College of Law, graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Emilia will attend Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts to major in illustration.
Gretchen and Olena Conrad, daughters of Rob Conrad, director of communications and media relations in the College of Law, graduated from Canastota High School. Gretchen will major in fine arts at Alfred University while Olena remains undecided within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Nevaeh Hall, daughter of Kaleya Scott, engagement coordinator at Hendricks Chapel, graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School. Nevaeh will major in neuroscience within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Mary McCay, daughter of Deanna McCay, associate director of research development for STEM in the Office of Research, graduated from Cazenovia High School. Mary plans to study communication and film studies at LeMoyne College.
Riley McFall, daughter of Andrew McFall, an electrician in Facilities Services, graduated from John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix. Riley intends to major in biology within the College of Arts and Sciences.
Jerry Mosqueda III, son of Angela Mosqueda, medical assistant at the Barnes Center at The Arch, graduated from Red Creek High School. He aims to pursue a business/finance degree through a program that combines studies at both the College of Arts and Sciences and Whitman School of Management.
Olivia Ruddy, daughter of Sara Ruddy, administrative assistant at Syracuse Center for Excellence (CoE), graduated from Cazenovia High School. Olivia plans to major in elementary education at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Colin Smyth is related to Timothy Stewart who is facilities and security manager for Libraries; he has graduated from Chittenango High School and joined the U.S Army as a prime power production specialist.
Mariah Stewart also related to Timothy Stewart has completed her graduation too alongside Colin Smyth she joined U.S Army being warrant officer undergoing flight training process
Nolan Wall whose father Kevin Wall works as assistant registrar transfer articulation alongside Collin Powers son Jim Powers functioning assistant director information technology Institute Veterans Military Families have successfully completed East Syracuse Minoa HS now Nolan majored television radio film Newhouse Collage meanwhile Collin decided esports communication management Falk Sports together with Newhouse collaboration
