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WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. (May 10, 2021) — Jonathan Krushell of Needham, MA, has been selected to sing the national anthem at the MassBay Community College 59th Commencement ceremony, being held virtually on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
“Music has been the most important part of my life ever since I was a little kid, and I’m so honored to be given the opportunity to share my love of music with the community,” said Krushell. “I am so proud of the Class of 2021, and I know each and every one of the students at MassBay is capable of amazing things.”
Krushell, a liberal arts student, began singing at a young age and as a Needham High School student, he participated in an a cappella group and performed in musicals during the summer months. Krushell enjoys writing music and is currently writing songs preparing to put together an album.
Krushell was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society and he is scheduled to graduate from MassBay in Fall 2022.
MassBay Community College is the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest Boston, offering a robust portfolio of courses and more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs with flexible day, evening, and weekend classes in Ashland, Framingham, Wellesley Hills, and online. MassBay students receive an unmatched educational value by earning stackable credits that transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, and workforce-ready skills necessary to advance careers in high-demand fields such as health and life sciences, automotive technology, engineering, business, cybersecurity, and the humanities. MassBay’s Associate Degree in Nursing (RN) and Practical Nursing (LPN) programs were both ranked as the #1 Nursing Program in Massachusetts in 2020-2021 by national nursing advocacy organizations RegisteredNursing.org, and PracticalNursing.org. Since its founding in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by several governing bodies and remains firmly committed to its mission of meeting the needs of the diverse local communities it serves. We value the intrinsic worth of all individuals, collectively in pursuit of inclusiveness and prioritize our work towards achieving equity within our community and beyond.