Seniors celebrate commencement with free Grad photos

ciated Student Productions (ASP) has organized this event for graduating Seawolves. The ASP Event Director Maia Madrigal Hernandez had the idea of putting this in place to help students, especially those who cannot afford professional photos, and have a memory they can keep forever.

With the 2023 commencement ceremonies just a few short weeks away, ASP brought four photographers on campus to take grad photos. Seawolves who reserved their session online between March 13 and March 31 were guaranteed three photos. While registering, students had the option to reserve their 10 minute session as an individual or with a friend group. Cap, gown, letter board and other accessories were available to make their unforgettable memories.

during a global pandemic has been challenging. However, she now considers herself ready to go off and see the world.

Bio student Lauren Sutriny was also at the GMC for her graduation photos. Sutrin came to take group pictures with her friends she met freshman year at a karaoke night- which happens to be her best memory during her time as a seawolves. She started feeling “scared and nervous” with the idea of graduating; however she is hoping to pursue a career in the medical field. Sutrin said, “I’m looking into nursing but haven’t made a final decision.”

Seawolves immortalize their last moment at SSU before graduation. Last Thursday and Friday, SSU seniors created a lifetime memory by taking free graduation pictures at the Green Music Center (GMC) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. For the second consecutive year, Asso-

A total of 72 students had the opportunity to have their pictures taken. Jacqueline Saldana-Pimentel, who is graduating with a major in sociology and a minor in Spanish was present at this event. As she is getting closer to graduation, Saldana-Pimentel reflects on her time at SSU. In an Interview with the STAR she said, “I feel really grateful for the community as well as the support of the professors who were there to help and push me.”

Saldana-Pimentel is a proud first generation student. She explained that being a college student

Sutrin also had time to reminisce on her experience at SSU, “the greatest accomplishment of my college years was learning how to be independent and to how to balance school with a social life”.

When asked by the STAR if Saldana-Pimentel and Sutrin had any advice for Seawolves who are soon to be seniors, they recommended that people should enjoy every second they have as students. They also mentioned how the last year at SSU felt like it went by quickly.

This year, commencement weekend will take place from May 20 to May 21 depending on the student major, starting at 9 a.m. both days. Congratulations to all SSU graduates!