The new alumni received their diplomas and portraits which will hang on the JTCC Walk of Fame hallway. This year’s class included four additional graduates who were unable to attend. The group joined the more than 330 other successful alumni.
“The JTCC graduation is a capstone event that our entire staff looks forward to every year,” Director of School Mark Santangelo commented. “We are always excited to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates, both on and off the courts, and this year’s class has impressed us in every way. We’re proud of the Class of 2024 as they wrap up years of hard work and head off to college and beyond.”
JTCC Head of Wheelchair & Adaptive Tennis Gabby Hesse introduced special guest speaker Nicky Maxwell, a JTCC MedStar Para Standing athlete, who encouraged the graduates to “go for your dreams and work hard to achieve what you set out to do.”
Amari O’Brien, who will be playing NCAA Division I tennis for Mount St Mary’s University, spoke on behalf of the graduating class.
“A lot of things we have learned at JTCC can be used in every aspect of our lives,” said O’Brien, who delivered a heartfelt speech. “I’m excited to see what the future holds, and I know we are going to move on and do great things.”
Following the ceremony, attendees enjoyed dinner courtesy of Paisano’s Pizza.
Congratulations to the Class of ‘24, and good luck in your future endeavors!
