State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the achievements of the Spring Class of 2020 May 1 during a virtual ceremony broadcast on Sarasota Community Radio WSLR, 96.5 FM. The event was also livestreamed on the College’s Facebook page.

“This is the most unique commencement ceremony in the history of our institution and perhaps one of our most important,” SCF President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld told graduates, acknowledging the COVID-19 crisis wiped out any hope of holding a traditional graduation. But canceling the rite altogether was not an option, she said. “That would have failed to recognize the perseverance and resilience of this graduating class.”

Of the 819 students eligible to participate, 539 earned Associate in Arts degrees, 169 earned Associate in Science degrees and 96 received bachelor’s degrees. Several times during the broadcast, listeners were able to call in with their congratulations and give support to graduates on the air. Comments also were shared to the College’s Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/StateCollegeofFlorida.

See the graduation Facebook page.