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'Resilient': Southampton Graduates 'Shoot for the Moon'

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Claire Schneider

Claire Schneider

Jerome

Jerome "Jerry" Halsey

Joselyn Soledad

Joselyn Soledad

Jerome Halsey during his Summa Cum Laude speech at Southampton Graduation on June 27. DANA SHAW

Jerome Halsey during his Summa Cum Laude speech at Southampton Graduation on June 27. DANA SHAW

Claire Schneider gives her Class at Large speech at graduation on June 27. DANA SHAW

Claire Schneider gives her Class at Large speech at graduation on June 27. DANA SHAW

Graduate Joselyn Soledad, has enlisted and will serve in the U.S. Navy. DANA SHAW

Graduate Joselyn Soledad, has enlisted and will serve in the U.S. Navy. DANA SHAW

authorMichelle Trauring on Jul 2, 2024
Jerome “Jerry” Halsey loves a good commencement speech — but never thought he’d be the student to give one. Until last month. “I made the jump — I’m actually doing... more

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