The TRIO Student Support Services graduation was an extraordinary experience for Oxnard College, its TRIO SSS program, and the SSS graduates and their families. Sponsored by the OC Foundation, the graduation featured keynote presentations from:
- Dr. Rick MacLennan – Ventura County Community College District’s Chancellor
- Dr. Paloma Vargas – Oxnard College’s Dean of Math, Science, Health, Kinesiology, and Athletics
- Joanna Arenas – OC TRIO Upward Bound and TRIO SSS alumnus
Everyone in attendance also observed a moving speech from Lux Orozco, a member of this year’s graduating class, and inspiring closing remarks from Gabriela Torres, the Vice Chair of the VCCCD Board of Trustees.

