Cypress College hosted its 48th Commencement on Friday, May 22. President Robert Simpson led the ceremony, which included a keynote address by retired Cypress Police Chief and Cypress alumna Jackie Gomez Whitely. A total of 1,041 students earned 1,151 associate’s degrees as members of the Class of 2015. In addition, 938occupational certificates were awarded. Two-thirds of the graduating class – 670 students – earned transfer certification into California’s public university system.
The Class of 2015 had 259 members graduate with honors and another 65 graduate with high honors, with Amber Stoebe recognized as Outstanding Graduate of the Year. A full video and image gallery as well as additional information is available in the “Graduation Central” section of the College website at: http://news.cypresscollege.edu.