Graduation Celebrations for Fresh High School Graduates: Exploring Future Horizons
Syracuse University Graduates Pursue Diverse Careers and Academic Paths
Several high school graduates with connections to Syracuse University faculty and staff are embarking on new journeys, with a mix of college enrollments, military service, and undecided paths.
Emilia Cappers, daughter of Dafni Kiritsis, director of externships and career services in the College of Law, has graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School and will attend Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts, majoring in illustration.
Payton Abbott, daughter of Carrie Abbott, director of student involvement and leadership development in Student Engagement, graduated from the Syracuse City School District's Corcoran High School and will attend SUNY Geneseo, currently exploring options for majors.
Collin Powers, son of Jim Powers, assistant director of information technology at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, graduated from East Syracuse Minoa High School and will major in esports communication and management in the Falk College of Sport and Newhouse School.
Mary McCay, daughter of Deanna McCay, associate director of research development for STEM in the Office of Research, graduated from Cazenovia High School and will major in communication and film studies at LeMoyne College.
Nevaeh Hall, daughter of Kaleya Scott, engagement coordinator at Hendricks Chapel, graduated from Fayetteville-Manlius High School and will major in neuroscience in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Jerry Mosqueda III, son of Angela Mosqueda, medical assistant at the Barnes Center at the Arch, graduated from Red Creek High School and plans to pursue a business/finance degree in the Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University.
Gretchen Conrad, daughter of Rob Conrad, director of communications and media relations in the College of Law, graduated from Canastota High School and will major in fine arts at Alfred University.
Olena Conrad, also a daughter of Rob Conrad, graduated from Canastota High School and will be undecided in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University.
Riley McFall, daughter of Andrew McFall, an electrician in Facilities Services, graduated from John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix and will major in biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University.
Cameron Besaw, son of Toni Besaw, director of the Office of Sponsored Accounting, graduated from John C. Birdlebough High School in Phoenix and will enter the U.S. Navy.
Mariah Stewart has joined the U.S. Army and is a warrant officer in flight training, while her father, Timothy Stewart, facilities and security manager for the Libraries at Syracuse University, graduated from Chittenango High School. Colin Smyth, another son of Timothy Stewart, graduated from Chittenango High School and has also joined the U.S. Army as a prime power production specialist.
Olivia Ruddy, daughter of Sara Ruddy, administrative assistant at the Syracuse Center of Excellence, graduated from Cazenovia High School and will major in elementary education at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
Meanwhile, Syracuse University faculty members are involved in research and teaching related to various fields, such as human development, family sciences, and computer science. However, the search results do not provide specific information about the career paths chosen by recent high school graduates affiliated with Syracuse University. Nevertheless, students interested in these fields may find opportunities for research and academic engagement at Syracuse University, potentially leading to careers in education, healthcare, technology, and more.
[1] Source: Syracuse University Human Development and Family Science website [2] Source: Syracuse University Electrical Engineering and Computer Science website
- Emilia Cappers and Gretchen Conrad, influenced by the guidance of Syracuse University faculty, are pursuing personal growth and learning in the fields of visual and performing arts, and fine arts respectively, with the aim of achieving academic excellence and future careers.
- Olivia Ruddy, captivated by the education and self-development opportunities at Palm Beach Atlantic University, intends to major in elementary education, demonstrating her passion for education, and aspiring to make a positive impact on young lives.
