Class of 2017 Prior to the ceremony, Abhinav Aima, instructor in communications, with soon-to-be communications graduates, left to right, Jevon Hankins, Danielle Richardson and Branna Wyant. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Psychology students get ready for the commencement processional. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Former student Sandra Muhhuku, center, earned her degree at University Park, but returned to Penn State New Kensington to graduate. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Freshman engineering major Alex Conte sang the National Anthem. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Working behind the curtain, Kevin Churick, foreground, information technology generalist, and student assistant Zak Sweeney, control the audio system. Seven years ago, Kevin was in front of the curtain, earning a bachelor's degree in information sciences and technology from the campus. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Biomedical Engineering Technology graduates Jack DelloStritto, left, and Joe Molinaro, wore the Red, White and Blue cords that signify military service. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Penn State New Kensington students who graduated with honors were recognized at the commencement ceremony. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Commencement speaker Kevin Bode told the Class of 2017 to think outside the box and make a difference in the community. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Administration of Justice majors moved their tassels from right to left as their degrees were conferred by Chancellor Kevin Snider. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand An animated Danielle Richardson, center, as her communications degree was conferred. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Graduates look around at the support system -- faculty, staff, families and friends -- that helped them through college and will continue to be there as they begin their careers. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand New Business graduates Madison Tonarelli and Nicholas Iducovich. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand "It's a family affair, it's a family affair..." Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Post-commencement reception for new Penn State alumni. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand John "Jack" Sennett, center, a member of Penn State New Kensington's first graduating class in 1960, and his wife Jean Sennett, second from right, with three generations of Sennetts holding college degrees, left to right, Susan Sennett Dale, Lisa Sennett, John Sennett III, Paula Sennett Faybik and John Sennett Jr. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand Chancellor Kevin Snider and Sarah Snider with their son Tyler, a new Penn State alumnus. The chancellor had the honor of conferring the degree on Tyler. Credit: Bill Woodard Expand