On Saturday, May 10, more than 500 Blue Jays will cross the stage at Elizabethtown College’s 122nd Commencement ceremony, joining a network of more than 24,000 living Etown alumni. The graduating class includes students who lived out the College’s Educate for Service mission, taking on leadership roles across campus, and leaving their mark on the Etown community.

Name: Michael Young
Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Newtown Square, Pa.

Campus Involvement: Teachers Assistant for multiple Engineering classes and labs, President of Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) Rekindle, Catholic Campus Ministry.

Why did you choose Etown?
I chose Etown because I heard great things about the school from alumni, and I discovered that the College has a good Engineering program. I liked how Etown is a small school where you can really get to know all of your classmates.

What do you love most about Etown?
My favorite things about Etown are that each professor knows your name and there is a noticeable sense of community. If there’s any experience you want to have at Etown, whether it’s studying abroad, leading a club, or going on a service trip, it is almost guaranteed that there will be an opportunity for you. I also love the annual traditions of the school like the Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, and Into the Streets.

What are your plans for after graduation?
I will begin working as an electrical engineer for Holtec International in the Nuclear Power Division. This company handles decommissioning, reopening, and storing nuclear waste for nuclear power plants around the world.

What advice do you have for future Blue Jays?

Hang in there. College is not only challenging academically, but you are also still learning who you are as a person. If you ever feel very comfortable and it seems like everything is going smoothly, this probably means you are not growing as a person or pushing yourself to go out of your comfort zone. College is very fun but at the same time, it is a crucial period to mature and become independent.

– Michael Young ’25