Chappaqua Student Graduates from Castleton

From Castleton University:

CASTLETON, VT (06/07/2016)-- Sara Novenstern of Chappaqua, NY graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Castleton University following the successful completion of the spring semester in May 2016.

The first graduating class of Castleton University passed across the stage at its 229th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 7 bringing to close the 2015-16 academic year.

Captain Richard Phillips addressed the more than 3,500 guests in attendance and thousands more streaming the ceremony live online. Phillips spoke of unwavering personal strength, focus and determination, and the importance of living every moment to the fullest.

With 533 graduates, this marks the largest class in Castleton's storied history.

Castleton University is small enough to be a community where every student matters, yet offers more than 75 programs of study for undergraduate and graduate students, 29 varsity sports, and over 40 clubs and organizations. The university stresses community service and provides exceptional programs for first year students.