"It's a true honor to be the class of 2014 and be part of City College's 100th anniversary. City's Centennial is a proof of true social advancement. City College enables anyone of any age gender and background to have a beginning to finish what they started expand their horizons advance their family and to reinvent themselves. San Diego City College is one of the many public institutions that has a history of growing this great country of ours."

"It is interesting to partake in such a large milestone. Over the last two years I have seen the campus change dramatically. Three new buildings were raised from girders and with them I saw the evolution of the student experience on campus."

"Feeling honored to be part of the hundredth year celebration of a great community college that was ranked first in the nation. City College provided a learning environment for me as well as an environment to grow and make friends. The faculty cares and is dedicated to the student success. And the campus has a really friendly vibe. I wish I will always maintain my connections at City College and continue to give back to the college through mentoring and tutoring its students."

"San Diego City College Centennial means 100 years of providing free to accessible education. While tuition is increasing it's a Community College that offers excellent education and the opportunity to transfer to an University. City College has offered to me the chance to learn in a critical thinking environment. I feel honor to take part of San Diego City College historical birthdate."

"San Diego City College's Centennial to me reaffirms its achievement and success as a education system. San Diego City College has a history of being an environment of not only education but community social and political involvement. In my experience at City College students are given the opportunity to learn together in a stimulating environment that encourages maturity and equality. And the majority of the time I saw students benefit in a variety of ways due to the social and learning environment of City College. Ultimately San Diego City College's Centennial means that it is exceeding its success in shaping students through education"

"San Diego City College has stood the test of time. The faculty has been tremendous and I have grown so much since I started here in 2010. I am proud to be a graduate of this fine community college during its 100-year anniversary."

"I feel privileged to be able to participate in the 100th year celebration of City College! If I loved the idea of graduating from City College the centennial celebration made me feel even more excitement because I have to say it feels special to be part of such an important event in the history of City College."

"The centennial means that for one hundred years San Diego City College has held their door open for students such as me. Students that wanted to better their lives, build a future and further their education. It is because of San Diego City College that I have a future. I am so grateful to its entire staff for taking time to engage me and help me succeed. I have had the opportunity to sit in class rooms with students who are from very different back grounds than myself; different cultures home towns and political views. I have had the chance to work side by side with people I may have never had the opportunity to do so had I not come to City College. It is truly remarkable and it brings me a great amount of gratitude. The centennial to me means one hundred years of creating a diverse and beautiful learning community."

"I am proud and honored to be part of such an awesome history."

"San Diego City College's Centennial means to me a beautiful opportunity to be a part of such a historic and monumental event of this school that I love so much; bringing education to all types of individuals for this year and for many years to come."

"The Centennial is a great accomplishment for San Diego City College. To be successful for this long and to be the 100th year graduation class is so great! I am very proud to be the centennial graduating class."

"San Diego City College became an important piece of my life. It's an honor to graduate on San Diego City College's Centennial year."

"I am honored to be a part of San Diego City College's Centennial. What it means to me is that I am a part of a rich tradition of a college that has been around for a hundred years. San Diego City College speaks for itself to have educated thousands of students and to be apart its 100th commencement makes me proud."

"The fact that my wife and I will share this moment together after all that we have been through means a great deal to me personally. It is extra special that we will be the 100th graduating class from City College and something we can share with our children as they get older."

"The Centennial is a milestone for the college and the fact that I am graduating at the same time makes it even more celebratory. I will turn 65 this year."

"Being such a prolific student advocate on this campus the centennial obviously means a little bit more to me than a (albeit a very cool looking) 100 Years pin. Taking part in the production of various events including the MLK Parade Float, I've felt the sheer magnitude of the historical significance of this year. Although he didn't graduate, so I still get to call myself a first generation student, my father also went to City College in the 1970s. For him to talk about his own experience here and for City College and its culture means so much to me as well, in both my professional and social lives. I cannot help but be in awe as I graduate this great campus during its centennial year. I have a set of incredible memories this past year and I will continue to wear my City College alumni and 100 years gear with great pride as I move on to a university."

"I think the San Diego City College Centennial is totally awesome. 100 years of teaching students and progressing to fulfill new needs says a lot about our College. I am very grateful to the staff, the professors, Financial Aid, DSPS and every single person there that makes our education possible. I love the diversity and the special programs they have so that every person can be educated. I recommend City College to everybody. A lot of my friends, colleagues, co-workers started their higher education at City College and have moved on, made good decisions , got great jobs, and transferred to other Universities. None of this would be possible if City College wasn't around. I'm proud City College has been around 100 years and I'm very grateful. City College Rocks...Keep rockin' another 100 years~YAAAY!"

"To me San Diego City College Centennial means dreams. I think of many individuals you have accomplished their dreams by getting a higher education. People who have open up the door to the next chapter in their life."

"It means a lot to me because I am going to be a part of it. It also means a lot to my family because I am the first out of eleven children to graduate high school and now college. This is going to be a very special day in my life. Thank you."

"It's a great milestone for San Diego City! I'm honored to be a part of this celebration and graduate on this memorable year. It shows how City has come a long way and hopefully it has many more years of success in education."

"It means to me that it's been 100 years that City College has been witnessing struggles, determination, and great success in students. It also has been 100 long years that City College has been a bridge in leading students achieved their dreams. 100 long years and City College is standing strong now more than ever."

"It makes me extremely happy to know that the school will be celebrating our success but also the centennial celebration. I am proud to say that I will be a part of this huge celebration and will make our graduation more memorable because not every student gets to be a part of such a big celebration. Personally speaking it is a great honor for me not because the school has been around for 100 years but because I was able to attend to one of the best community colleges. This school has been like a home to me where I faced many challenges but was able to get back up with the support of many wonderful programs and resources available. San Diego City College has been an important piece in my life and I will always be grateful for all the support and motivation I was given. Thank you very much for making my college experience one to remember and for giving me so much confidence in my self."

"I am part of the history of San Diego."

"Attending a school with such a long history of being devoted to providing quality education to the residents of San Diego is a source of pride since I myself am a native San Diegan."

"City College's Centennial means 100 years of tradition is helping other achieve their goals. I believe everyone has that potential to succeed as proven by the 100 years of service at City College."

"It means prosperity; it has been 100 years of providing our local community with educated individuals whose number one goal was to become a better person, parent, daughter, sister, brother, wife or husband. And it is people with this mentality that will help our community be a better place for our future generations to come and a better world over all. Ignorance is the best enemy to human kind and Education its best friend. :) "

"Means success, opportunity, education, and a community college with excellent teachers and a really ethnic diverse group of students who respect themselves and thrive together. I LOVE City College!!!!"

"San Diego City College to me and my entire family now has a special place in our lives and hearts. Something that will continue to impact us for the rest of our lives. While many out there would downplay City because it’s not a "fancy ivy league school" , my older sister and I take great pride in being City College graduates. The education is the same, with great educators and staff. City College is an institution that has given so much to the City of San Diego and the community as well. It has served as a stepping stone for many successful people throughout its history and will continue to do so for many years to come. So for any other graduates out there who do not think this is a big deal -- realize that you are blessed enough and in a very privileged position to call yourself a college graduate especially in times like these. San Diego City College Centennial is education and with that comes hope that there is still light at the end of the tunnel; a beacon that serves those in their darkest hour; a path to follow and make a way out of nowhere and dare to dream of a better tomorrow!"

"It's something to be celebrated. As I think of all the students that walked these halls that may not have had the access to higher education, I am proud to have come to City College. I believe everyone has a right to a higher education and institutions such as City College make it possible."

"It means that the SDCC has been helping students in different walks of life in improving their personal and professional development in the past 100 years."

"Possibilities with no discrimination."

"The Centennial means to me that people as individuals have been growing and improving themselves over 100 years. It means 100 years of combined knowledge. I hope it lasts 200 years."

"To remember the ones here and also the ones who have passed on."

"The Centennial of San Diego City College for me represents 100 years of expanding human knowledge and understanding. It is a true honor to be graduating from an academic platform that has a foundation built on 100 years of dedication and excellence. Looking around at all the new construction and new buildings that have risen up on campus it appears as if we are throwing out our past and moving forward into the future. San Diego City College may have received a hundred year makeover but its heart is in tradition and it has a drive for excellence in the foundation it sits upon. From that foundation it will continue to teach, shape and expand the knowledge of its students for hundreds of years to come."

"San Diego City College Centennial means 100 years of providing free to accessible education. While tuition is increasing it's a Community College that offers excellent education and the opportunity to transfer to an University. City College has offered me the chance to learn in a critical thinking environment. I feel honor to be able to take part of San Diego City College’s historical birthdate."

"It means that there have been a lot of students that have come through the institution; achieved success and move on to higher levels of academia and employment. It feels good that now my name is etched in the history of San Diego City College as one of the students graduating in the centennial year of the college."

"Wow! I still cannot believe I will part of the Centennial graduation and I will be one of the graduates. It’s amazing and also a great honor. It means anything is possible and it encourages me to continue my education. To look back and be proud to say 'I attended San Diego City College' !"

"It is an honor to be one of the footprints of this special recognition for San Diego City College. Just like me, there were thousands of student who applied all their effort into this college to get good grades. Just like them I am here doing the same. Hurray for San Diego City College's Centennial accomplishment."

"It means to me that it's been 100 years that City College has been witnessing struggles determination and great success in students. It also has been 100 long years that City College has been a bridge in leading students achieved their dreams. 100 long years and City College is standing strong now more than ever."

"This was an impossible goal that became real. To be a part of the 100th class with my husband is something I'll cherish my whole life."

"San Diego City College is such a great school that provides flexibility to all non-traditional students like me. City is full of positive people who enhance your learning expectancy."

"First of all, I need to thank you American government for granting me good opportunities to improve my knowledge in order that I can live work and serve this country better. Second, I think that it is very lucky and happy for any students who can graduate this year because City College's Centennial is not only a very solemn event but also is a pride of anyone who has taught, worked or learned at this school. I love City College very much in which there are so many professors carrying out their very noble jobs to impart their knowledge to students. I am so thankful; as a consequence I intend to make a scarf has the color of the American flag with the words "Thank You City College Centennial" as my very sincere thanks to City College, my professors, and as well as all staff of City College. Thank you City College very much again."

"I am part of the history of San Diego."

"San Diego City College's Centennial encompasses the value of education that the community has, as well as an evolutionary process in which we can see how teaching techniques have changed. We can also see the struggles that the students have faced. Beliefs and construction norms keep changing from time to time and if we look at City College’s centennial we can get an idea about what the students were thinking and how they organized to makes changes."

"It means how important the impact of City College's presence has made to our community. The current expansion of the campus proves just how important education is to City College and their desire to provide the best learning environment for its students."

"IT'S REALLY BIG FOR ME. I GET TO BE A PART OF THE CELEBRATION AND IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 100 YEARS. HOW COOL IS THIS!!"

"It means everything to me."