1of28Honored speak Deborah Fiala offers emotional perspectives on her own path to a degree during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less2of28Giovanie Semidey leads the Pledge of Allegiance for adult education director Dr. Joanne Brogis, his classmates and others attending New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less3of28Diplomas await the soon-to-be graduates as program director Dr. Joanne Brogis addresses those in attendance at New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less4of28New Milford adult education graduate Lauren Campbell recounts achievements she has accomplished since she was a student in the program, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less5of28New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less6of28New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less7of28New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less8of28New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less9of28The graduates applaud a classmate's awards presentation during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less10of28The New Milford adult education Class of 2014 listens to words of advice during commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less11of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less12of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less13of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less14of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less15of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less16of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less17of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less18of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less19of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less20of28The graduates receive their diplomas during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less21of28Kaysie Jordan leads her classmates in the traditional turning of the tassel during New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less22of28The New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less23of28Program director Dr. Joanne Brogis congratulates the graduates the New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less24of28Proud graduate Giovanie Semidey gives his daughter, Avaleigh, a kiss, as he celebrates with Avaleigh's mother, Valarie Schaedler, moments after the New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less25of28Avaleigh Semidey's parents, Valarie Schaedler and graduate Giovanie Semidey, share a loving smile after the New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less26of28Stephanie Hope captures the moment with her photograph as graduate Matt Gil celebrates with his parents, Jim and Ellen Gil, after the New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less27of28Graduate Matt Gil celebrates with his proud parents, Jim and Ellen Gil, after the New Milford adult education commencement exercises at the school, June 11, 2014.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less28of28Graduate Ryan Whittaker happily poses with proud members of his family after the New Milford adult education commencement exercises at New Milford High School, June 11, 2014.. From left to right with Ryan are his uncle, Frank Masilotti; his aunt, Maureen Covello; his mother, Tami Whittaker; and his grandmother, Kathleen Nugent.Norm CummingsShow MoreShow Less
One of life's milestone moments was experienced June 11 by 16 members of New Milford adult education's Class of 2014.
The highlight, of course, was the climactic presentation of diplomas to the grads by program director Joanne Brogis.
Following the traditional processional, Brogis had welcomed the grads and their families and friends to New Milford High School for the commencement exercises.
Former adult ed student Lauren Campbell, a Western Connecticut State University graduate, offered words of inspiration to this year's class, reminding the grads to follow a path that would make them happy.
Campbell will soon begin pursuit of a master's degree at Columbia University.
The graduates' honored speaker, Deborah Fiala, then offered reflections on her own personal route to graduation.
Following the presentation of diplomas, class of 2014 graduate Kaysie Jordan led her fellow grads in the traditional turning of the tassel.
