The Alternative Center for Excellence held their Commencement ceremony at Western Connecticut State University on Monday, June 15, 2015. 
Teacher Glenda Armstrong gives Janigue Scott a warm hug after she speaks about Scott during the ceremonies.  
Teacher Joannes Tolles talks about her students and gives them each a gem type stone that she felt represented each them. Here she she gives Victoria Batista one that resembles a ruby. Photo: Lisa Weir / For The / The News-Times Freelance