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Arianna Palmer
Interdisciplinary Studies

To the Class of 2025, WE DID IT! Through the highs and lows, the late nights and early mornings, we made it to the finish line. I’m so proud of all of us for pushing through and growing into the people we were meant to become. As we each head into our next chapters, I hope we carry the memories, lessons, and connections we’ve made here at SCSU with pride. Here’s to chasing our dreams, supporting one another, and continuing to shine in everything we do. Congratulations, graduates!


Favorite Time at SCSU

Some of my favorite memories from SCSU come from being on the dance team; performing, supporting our teams, and bonding with an amazing group of dancers. I also loved attending campus events, from cultural showcases to fun pop-up activities that brought our community together. Those moments made campus feel like home.

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I’m going to miss cheering from the sidelines at football and basketball games, being part of campus life, and spending time with my friends. SCSU gave me a second family and a place to grow and I’ll always be grateful for that. I’ll carry those memories with me wherever I go. I’m looking forward to traveling more, spending quality time with my family and friends, and stepping into a new role in the education field. I’m also excited to begin exploring graduate programs in speech-language pathology as I continue my journey to help and inspire others.

Advice to Incoming Students

Take your time finding your rhythm; it’s okay not to have everything figured out. I did 5 years and even changed my major. Get involved, be open to new experiences, and don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone. There is something for everyone at Southern. The friendships you make and the passions you discover along the way will shape your college journey in the best way. Without Southern, I wouldn’t have discovered my passion for American Sign Language. And remember: advocate for yourself, take care of your mental health, and enjoy every moment because it for sure does go by faster than you think.


Jocelyn Petrillo
Social Work
Cum Laude

Congrats to my fellow BSW Majors, we've worked so hard for this!


Favorite Time at SCSU

Making friends in my major.

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I am going to miss seeing the same people I've been able to learn with for the past two years but I'm excited to see what they'll all accomplish!

Advice to Incoming Students

It's okay to be a commuter! You will still find your people! Good things take time.


Trevor Piecewicz
Sport Management
Magna Cum Laude, Sport Management Award for Academic Excellence and Service

“It was all part of the plan.”


Shahiyda Plair
Business Management: Human Resources
CASAS Mission Award

Congratulations, everyone, we FINALLY DID IT!!! much well wishes on your future endeavors!!


Favorite Time at SCSU

My Favorite part of being at SCSU was definitely my time working with students at CASAS and having Fall and Spring trainings. I really loved learning new ways to carry myself in order to be the best help I could be to my students. I love Academic Success Coaching with a passion and fire I didn't even know I had. The most rewarding part of coaching is seeing the overall improvement from their first appointment with me to their last appointment. I loved hearing how helpful I was to them and how they felt more motivated and energized to complete their work after having a meeting with me. It genuinely makes me so proud to be part of their success journey.

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

Due to have worked at CASAS, been the Secretary for the Caribbean Student Association, and having worked at Wintergreen, I knew and was acquainted with A LOT of people, so I am going to miss bumping into someone I know from literally any corner of campus. I genuinely feel like there isn't anywhere on campus that I could feel lost or out of place because there was always someone I knew or had a good rapport with. I will miss the community of Southern, because some elder staff members started to feel like older aunts and uncles, all looking out for me and cheering me on. :)

Advice to Incoming Students

GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS!! I can not stress it enough, become E Board members, become Student Leaders, take on leadership positions, be the head or organizer of something. These moments and situations are your experience builders that will teach you how the real world works. These are the moments where you learn how to work with other people, you learn how to brainstorm, you learn how to speak up, you learn how to communicate better, and you learn how to apply critical thinking in a real-life scenario. And then later on these are the moments and situations you put on your resume. It all comes full circle, and it starts from using your environment to shape you into who you want to become. Closed mouths don't get fed, and Growth does not happen in your comfort zone. :D


Natasha Powell
Social Work
Dean's list Spring 2024, President List Fall 2024 & Magna Cum Laude

Never give up, no matter what obstacles come your way.


Favorite Time at SCSU

The professors, because they want you to succeed, and the people I can now call my friends.

What are you going to miss the most, and what are you looking forward to the most?

I will miss the people I have grown close to, but I'm most looking forward to finally getting some sleep

Advice to Incoming Students

It is never too late to pursue a second career.