THE XAVIER TIMES
A Medical School Experience on an Island unlike any other in the region! JULY 2019 SPECIAL EDITION Vol. 10:/No.12
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
TWELFTH GRADUATION CEREMONY 2
Saturday, June 15, 2019 This year’s festivities took place at St. John’s University in Queens, New York 48 graduates took the stage to receive their coveted hoods and well-earned diplomas. These students have spent tireless hours in their studies, and it was wonderful to see them finally graduate. Graduates Natasha Sebastian, Valedictorian, Alana Keegan, Co-Salutatorian, and Albertina Sebastian, Co-Salutatorian had the honor of speaking to their fellow graduates and the audience during the ceremony. In the Valedictorian speech, Natasha reflected on her time in medical school at Xavier and challenger her fellow classmates to embrace the next steps in their medical journey as they officially become doctors. During the first Co-Salutatorian speech, Albertina spoke to and thanked all the people who helped her along the way including her family, friends and Xavier faculty. In the second Co-Salutatorian speech, Alana spoke about her journey through medical school and the importance of having a diverse education. These three students were honored with plaques to commemorate their successes.
1-Xavier University School of Medicine Leadership and Administration joined on stage by the Class of 2019 graduating class 2-President Ravishankar Bhooplapur addresses the graduates at the Graduation Ceremony 3-Xavier Chairman addresses the audience during the 2019 graduation ceremony 4-Xavier Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat speaks during the Graduation Ceremony
XAVIER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / ARUBA
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