Class of 2022 Student Spotlight: Matt Cedeno

Name: Matt Cedeno

Hometown: Delray Beach, Fla.

Major: Political Science

Campus Activities: Men of Color Athletes (MOCA) Co-President; Black Student Union, former treasurer; Admissions Tour Guide; Varsity Athlete, football; Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Mass & Metrowest; and College Theatre (most recently in " target="_blank" rel="noopener">"Our Town")

Please share a turning point or significant memory from your time at Holy Cross.

My semester spent home during COVID was truly transformative for me. I gained a much greater appreciation for the campus community and the amazing relationships I had forged. When we returned to campus, I made it a point to make the most of the time I had left on The Hill: exploring the city more often, attending more events and meeting new people.

Name two or three items/lessons from Holy Cross that you’ll take with you after leaving Mount St. James.

Honest straightforward communication was one of my greatest areas of growth during my college career. I also learned how to work very well under pressure and find beauty in the struggle of it all.

What’s next?

Following graduation, I will be joining Raytheon Technologies in their Contracts Leadership Development Program full-time. I also plan to stay involved in acting in any capacity I can.