±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï College electrical engineering technology major Thomas Nelson (Burdett, NY) not only received his bachelor's degree during the 111th Commencement ceremony but he won a 2014 Dodge Dart.
Nelson became the eighth ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï graduate to win a car at Commencement. The annual giveaway began in 2015 to add to the graduation celebrations at ASC. The car is a gift from the Educational Foundation of Alfred, Inc.
When entering the Commencement ceremony at Pioneer Stadium graduates submitted an entry for the drawing. At the conclusion of the ceremony, former ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï First Lady Mary Huntington selected a winner.
Nelson jumped out of his seat when his seat and met ±¬×ß³Ô¹Ï President Dr. Steven Mauro after the ceremonies to check out his new vehicle.
