Alyssa Washington gives a cheer at the conclusion of the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Three Rivers Community College graduates get their marching orders before the start of the college’s 57th commencement exercises Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Jacqueline Reyes, left, helps Alisha Towpasz secure her mortarboard as they prepare for the Three Rivers Community College 57th commencement exercises Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Graduates march out of the building for the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Graduates stop to toss pennies into a “wishing well” during their procession at the Three Rivers Community College 57th commencement exercises Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Graduates were given pennies when they checked-in. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Friends and family line the aisle for the procession of graduates at the 57th commencement exercises for Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Business studies major Rida Fatima stands to be recognized as President Mary Ellen Jukoski names a number of students as examples of the diversity of the college during the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Amber Spring De Souza breaks down with emotion as she opens her Student Graduate Address to the Three Rivers Community College 57th commencement exercises Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Vince Andre Burayag Bucoy smiles as gestures as he comes off the stage with his diploma during 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Benjamin Lisle gives a wave has he is called to receive his diploma during 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Elizabeth Jackson waves her two diplomas during the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Nursing student Heather Adamec gives a wave to the cheers as she takes the stage to receive her diploma during the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Nursing student Nancy Linn hugs Interim Director of Nursing and Allied Health Cynthia Arpin after receiving her diploma during the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Graduates switch their tassels at the conclusion of the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Supporters gather to take photos and cheer their graduates as they come off the stage during the Three Rivers Community College 57th commencement exercises Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Graduates recess past bagpiper Professor of Anthropology William O’Hare at the end of the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Supporters cheer and take photos as the graduates recess off the field at the end of the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)

Graduates gather with their loved ones after the 57th commencement exercises at Three Rivers Community College Wednesday, May 25, 2022 in Norwich. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)