2011 Commencement Highlights

May 15, 2011 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Repole, Carnesecca Honored with Class of 2011 at St. John’s
Commencement Ceremonies in Queens


Rain Can’t Dampen Joy of 2,800 Graduates, 20,000 Family and Friends in Attendance

Mike Repole, 1991 alumnus and co-founder of Glaceau vitaminwater, gave the Commencement Address to the 20,000 strong who braved the rain and damp conditions at the 2011 St. John’s Graduation Ceremonies in Queens earlier today. Honored along with Repole (who received a Doctor of Commercial Science Degree) was Lou Carnesecca, Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee and legendary St. John’s coach, who received the St. Vincent de Paul Medal for his 50 years of service to the University.

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