New England College of Finance's 2007 Graduation Ceremony
New England College of Finance's 2007 graduation ceremony was held on June 21st at the Boston Hyatt Regency Hotel. It was the College's largest graduating class in its history! Through their dedication and commitment, 72 students successfully completed the requirements to receive their Associate in Science in Business Administration. In addition, 16 students received one of NECF's Professional Development Program certificates.Graduates shared their success with family and friends along with many of the instructors they had during their studies. The evening was topped off with a festive reception.
Graduating Student Profiles
| Susan Bellemore was honored as the recipient of NECF's Outstanding Academic
Achievement Award for 2007. In 2003, encouraged by her employer, Rockville Bank, Susan chose
to follow the Branch Management degree concentration. Susan began her career at Rockville
Bank as a teller which was followed by promotions to teller supervisor, customer service
representative and now an Assistant Branch Manager. Of her NECF experience, Susan commented, "Each course has given me something that I have been able to use as I progressed in my career. Each passing grade has also given me the confidence to do more, to step outside my comfort zone and reach for the stars. If you want it, you can achieve it." Her next goal is to become a Branch Manager – there is no doubt she will realize her goal! |
 Susan Bellemore accepts the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from NECF's Paula Bramante |
 Graduates look towards the audience to show their appreciation for the support from their family and friends |
Lisa Anderson is an alumnus of NECF, graduating in 2003. With over 23 years
in the banking industry, Lisa was a survivor of all the bank mergers which took place over the
last several years. She began as a file clerk and through a myriad of promotions is now group
manager. Of the promotion to group manager, Lisa credits her education from NECF, "I would not
have had the required skills for this position without my education. I use the communications
and leadership skills that I acquired through NECF and University of Hartford every day. You
should never be afraid to step outside your comfort zone." Lisa also is appreciative of the
student advisors "who will help you to succeed", through encouragement, guidance, and motivation. Take Susan and Lisa's advice – you should never be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and reach for the stars! |