Norwalk Community College holds 60th graduation

Norwalk Community College held its 60th annual commencement Thursday at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport.

The college also honored 60 of its alumni at the ceremony to commemorate the institution's 60th anniversary.

“These 60 alumni embody the mission and values of the college and have used the knowledge they gained during their time at NCC and beyond to become successful in their chosen fields,” according to a statement from the college.

Brian A. Pounds / Hearst Connecticut Media Graduate Van Thompsen holds a New York Mets cap over his heart during the singing of the national anthem at Norwalk Community College’s 60th annual Commencement Exercises at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport on Thursday.

Haiti native Lina Borges addresses her fellow graduates as a class speaker Thursday.