Parents gather at the bottom of the stage to catch photos of their graduates as they walk across with their diplomas.

New St. Clair College president elect, Patti France, places a liripie on the left shoulder of the graduates.

Mark Seville with graduate Brittney Seville and wife Colette Seville.
“I’m very proud. It’s good that she studied hard and I’m glad she passed. It’s up to her what she does with it afterwards.”

Murray McLennan with graduate Rheem McLennan and wife Maureen McLennan.
“I’m very relieved. She went back to school and this has been a great accomplishment for her, sacrificed, quit her job to try and get an education, I’m very pleased she did it, she completed her certificate.”

Mike Belanger with graduate Kayla Belanger and Sue Bechard.
“It’s a great honor to have a graduate, I graduated here myself and it’s a great to have my daughter graduate here as well.”

Scott Rideout with graduate Josh Rideout.
“I’m very proud obviously. I think it was a good experience for Josh, and a great experience for us as well, learning new things and this is a new city for us, we just moved here when he commenced his program, so it’s been a great exciting time for all of us as a family.”

Rachael Curtis with gradute Mitchell Curtis and Pay Morneau.
“I’m very proud of him, he’s done excellent. He got the academic award for his program, so I’m very proud of him. It’s been a great experience.”