Gateway to College (GtC) celebrated its 11th year by graduating the biggest class in Gateway’s history on May 18. Twenty-four seniors received their diplomas and celebrated this milestone with friends, family and the Gateway to College staff. Graduating seniors Douglas Brown and Alexis Andino delivered speeches, along with Mrs. Timeka Ford-Smith, Gateway director, and Dr. David Thomas. A now-permanent hashtag, #IAmAFinisher, developed by Betty Handy, Gateway’s academic coordinator, grew out of the efforts to help students stay motivated and reach their goals. The hashtag has become a theme throughout all levels of the program. Each graduate participated in a weekly senior seminar class that focused on the fundamentals of postsecondary success and completed a research project that examined their college and career choices. All graduates plan to continue their college education here at Community College of Philadelphia; many began this past summer, with the rest beginning this fall. Congrats GtC Class of 2017!
Gateway to College 2017 graduates and members of Gateway to College staff.