The College of the Florida Keys held its 69th commencement exercises for the fall class of 2024 on Dec. 12 in the Tennessee Williams Theatre on the Key West campus. Forty-five graduates donned blue and orange graduation attire to receive their diplomas for bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and certificates.
Melody Tuschel, who earned a bachelor’s degree in applied science in supervision and management, opened the ceremony with the student address. Clayton Lopez, a retired Key West city commissioner, gave the keynote address to the class.
Graduates receiving the associate degree in nursing recited the Florence Nightingale Nursing Oath, a tradition in which graduate nurses dedicate themselves to their new profession. Upon passing the national nursing licensure exam, each will become a registered nurse. CFK’s 2024 exam pass rate is 97.67%.
The full commencement ceremony is at facebook.com/TheCollegeoftheFloridaKeys.
CFK’s spring semester begins Jan. 10. The college will be closed for the holidays Dec. 17 through Jan. 2. Information about academic programs, steps to become a student, and ways to pay for college can be viewed on the college’s website at CFK.edu/FutureStudents.
