In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a group of New Yorkers organized an impromptu graduation ceremony for a student who found himself stuck on a subway train. When Alex Rivera was unable to make it to his graduation from City University of New York on Tuesday morning due to an extended train delay, fellow passengers rallied to celebrate his achievement.
Rivera shared with a local news outlet that the train had been stalled for approximately 90 minutes in Queens. After the train malfunctioned, rescue trains were dispatched, but they too were delayed by an additional half hour due to signal issues. “Everyone seemed frustrated, and by that point, my ceremony had already started,” Rivera recounted. “I thought I’d try to lighten the mood, so I expressed my gratitude to everyone for attending my graduation. They responded with applause.”
In an interview with a local broadcast station, Rivera, who wore his cap and gown throughout the ordeal, noted how the atmosphere shifted. “People looked exhausted, so I decided to thank everyone for being there for my graduation. It meant a lot, and suddenly they all started cheering,” he added.
As the moment progressed, one passenger played Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life),” and the passengers transformed the subway car into a festive graduation venue. A friend of Rivera even created a makeshift diploma on an iPhone, which was shared via Airdrop among the other riders. Laughter, cheers, and heartfelt “awws” filled the car as Rivera posed for photos in his graduation attire. It was a memorable celebration amid an unexpected situation.
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In summary, when faced with an unexpected delay, New Yorkers showcased their innate ability to come together, turning a frustrating situation into a memorable and uplifting celebration for a fellow commuter.