LEMONT FURNACE, Pa. — Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus, celebrated the accomplishments of its 53rd graduating class at the annual spring commencement on May 6. The ceremony honored the resilience and achievements of the students who completed their degrees during challenging times, with many earning special academic distinctions.
“Over the past few years, you not only completed your college degree but you did so during very challenging times of unexpected stress, and adversity. Your strength, resilience and dedication to your education during these times make us very proud of you — Penn State proud,” said Charles Patrick, chancellor and chief academic officer, who proudly recognized the graduates during the ceremony.
The commencement address was delivered by Charles E. Hunnell, who encouraged graduates to use their education as a steppingstone to help others in their profession and community.
“You have each been given a bag of tools, a formless rock and a book of rules, and each must make, ere life is flown, a stumbling block, or a steppingstone. We chose to make steppingstones,” he told the graduates. “Take the steppingstone you make and assist those in your profession and members of your community in realizing those same wonderful life experiences you were fortunate enough to accomplish.”