Fleming College Celebrates Convocation with 4,800 Graduates Ready to Enter the Workforce
Fleming College proudly celebrated the achievements of its graduating Class of 2025 during a two-day convocation ceremony held at the Peterborough Memorial Centre.
Nearly 4,800 Fleming College students gathered at the Peterborough Memorial Centre for six convocation ceremonies on June 10 and June 11.
Coming from Fleming’s School of Health and Community Services, School of Trades and Technology, School of Business and Information Technology, School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences, School of General Arts and Sciences and the Haliburton School of Art + Design, these students walked across the stage as thousands of their family, friends and classmates cheered them on.
The day was filled with inspiring words from both students and faculty. A heartfelt thank you to our six valedictorians for so eloquently capturing the spirit of convocation and expressing appreciation for the people who supported them throughout their academic journey.
“We all came from different walks of life, but what made us the same during our time at Fleming, was our commitment to our chosen field. We all wanted to see each other to succeed! And succeed we did!”
Jolena Wright, Practical Nursing, Class of 2025
Valedictorian, School of Health and Community Services
“To my fellow graduates—this is not the end. This is just the beginning. Every challenge we faced, every assignment we submitted, every skill we mastered, it brought us to this moment. We are stepping into a world that needs our compassion, creativity, and resilience more than ever. Let’s carry forward everything we’ve learned at Fleming. Not just the lessons from textbooks, but the lessons from life: how to balance, how to care, and how to lead with heart.”
Tashana Williams, Hairstyling, Class of 2025
Valedictorian, School of Health and Community Services
“I hope you walk away from today feeling proud, inspired, and ready because no matter what you decide to pursue next, the future is lucky to have you.”
Ella Fischer-Slack, Project Management, Class of 2025
Valedictorian, School of Business and Information Technology
“The future is bright and so are the communities we’re joining. Whether it’s a big city or a small town, they will be glad to welcome us to their team.”
Riddick Dubé, Police Foundations, Class of 2025
Valedictorian, School of Health and Community Services
“The future is uncertain and many of us are feeling some anxiety with the current state of the world. It’s easy to lose hope. But we can’t. Because we are the future.”
Jaeden Remond, Conservation Biology, Class of 2025
Valedictorian, School of Environmental and Natural Resources Sciences
“You have successfully completed the writing of this chapter in your story… Although we have finished writing this chapter, the journey of life continues on.”
William Watkins, General Carpenter Apprenticeship, Class of 2025
Valedictorian, School of Trades & Technology
A live stream of the event was available on Fleming’s YouTube channel, allowing friends and family from around the world to join in the festivities. The virtual component ensured that everyone, regardless of location, could share in the pride and joy of convocation.
Fleming College is proud of our graduates and their accomplishments. These students are heading into the workforce ready to make meaningful impacts in their chosen careers and in the communities in which they will serve. As these graduates embark on their professional journeys, Fleming College remains committed to supporting their success through its extensive alumni networks and professional development opportunities.
Congratulations, Class of 2025!
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