A minor subway mishap turned into a heartwarming celebration for one graduate in New York City. When Marcus Rivera found himself stuck on a train during his scheduled graduation ceremony from Hunter College, the other passengers turned his misfortune into a memorable graduation event of their own.
Rivera explained to a local news outlet that the train was held up for approximately 90 minutes in Queens. After it became clear that the train would not be moving anytime soon, rescue trains were dispatched, but they took another half hour to arrive and were then delayed again due to signal issues. “By the time we were still stuck, my graduation was already about an hour underway,” he noted. “To lift everyone’s spirits, I decided to thank them for ‘attending my graduation’—which they really seemed to appreciate.”
Dressed in his cap and gown, Rivera took the opportunity to lighten the mood during a frustrating situation. “Everyone looked exhausted and fed up,” he said. “So, I just expressed my gratitude for their presence, which prompted a round of applause.”
The atmosphere shifted even further when a fellow passenger played Green Day’s poignant song, “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).” What followed was a spontaneous graduation ceremony, complete with laughter and cheers. Rivera’s friend even created a makeshift diploma on his iPhone, which was shared among the passengers via AirDrop, leading to a chorus of “awws” as they snapped photos of the graduate in his full regalia. It was a moment that showcased the kindness and camaraderie that can emerge in unexpected circumstances.
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In summary, a stuck subway train couldn’t dampen Marcus Rivera’s graduation spirit, as fellow passengers came together to celebrate his achievement in a delightful and impromptu ceremony.