SUNY Old Westbury 2012 commencement
Michael Arroyo, 24, of Farmingdale, receives his master's degree in adolescence education from SUNY Old Westbury on Sunday. (May 20, 2012) Credit: Heather Walsh
The 903 graduates, including 839 bachelor's and 64 master's degrees, was the largest graduating class in SUNY Old Westbury history.
D'Rivera said after his father brought home a recording of The Benny Goodman Orchestra, his dream was to become a working musician in New York. "What I never dreamed was that a prestigious American university was going to honor the vision of that humble Cuban," he said.
Graduates
"I've been accepted into SUNY Upstate Medical School. My residency will be in orthopedics and I hope to work with the United States Olympic Team or the New York Giants."
"I'm overwhelmingly grateful. This is very rewarding and I'm feeling a great sense of accomplishment." She said she will continue work as a paralegal and is considering taking the LSATs and pursuing a law degree.
"I'm looking to jump into the job market for a year and then pursue graduate school."
"My hope is to become a teacher and educate children."
"I plan on taking the CPA [certified public accountant exam] and starting my own accounting firm."
"I was falsely accused of a crime and now I plan to clear my name."
