SUNY Adirondack Graduates more than 450 Students at 2024 Commencement

Scarchilli, 31, dedicated her graduation to her son, David. In her speech, she explained that she unexpectedly became pregnant when she was a junior in high school.

"I faced many hardships after becoming a mother. Things were difficult. It got quite ugly, even scary at times," said Scarchilli. "I am living, breathing proof that even in the darkest of times there is still a light, even if you have to search deep down within to find it, I promise it's there. You've got it, I've got it, we've all got it."