Mount St. Dominic Academy Hosts Joyous 129th Annual Commencement Including Bloomfield Natives

By Mount St. Dominic Academy

PublishedJune 4, 2024 at 4:45 PM

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Caldwell, NJ - The Athletic Center at Mount St. Dominic Academy was packed on Sunday, June 2, 2024, when 60 young women who have called the Mount home graduated. It was a beautiful ceremony, with Vincia Jackson, MSDA Class of 2010, as the Commencement Speaker.

Class Salutatorian Adrianna Cacciacarne of Randolph opened the graduation ceremony at Mount Saint Dominic Academy with a heartfelt prayer, expressing gratitude for the journey, knowledge, friendships, and memories formed over the past four years. She prayed for guidance in future endeavors and emphasized the importance of Dominican values learned at the academy. She acknowledged the significant influence of family, teachers, and mentors, thanking them for their support and inspiration. She encouraged the graduates to pursue excellence, carry their dedication forward, and be positive forces in the world. The prayer concluded with a blessing for bright futures and a call for God's continued guidance and light.

Reflecting on her experiences at the Mount, Miss Jackson shared how they have profoundly shaped her life. Her message to the graduates was clear and powerful: "Keep the main thing the main thing," a personal mantra encouraging focus and grounding in what truly matters—your goals and dreams. She urged the graduates to be the one voice that asks the questions everyone else is too afraid to voice, to embrace uncertainty, and to stand firm in advocating for respect.