A joyous day for Asnuntuck grads

Susan Danseyar, Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn.
Updated ·3 min read

May 26—HARTFORD — Dunkin' Park was a joyous setting Thursday as Asnuntuck Community College conferred degrees and certificates on its graduates for the 50th time.

While the students lined up before walking in caps and gowns to their commencement on the baseball field, several spoke about their experience at the school and plans for the future.

Anthony Gragowski of Enfield, who earned a certificate in technology studies for advanced welding, said it was a good program with good teachers where he learned a lot.

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