Third-generation San Diego State grad continues family legacy Three generations of San Diego State graduates are celebrating their family's history of attending the school. and last updated 2021-05-24 20:52:40-04 SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - As commencement ceremonies begin to ramp up, thereâs one family who is especially proud of their San Diego State University graduate. The student is continuing their legacy as a third-generation alum. âHaving four of us, wearing our stoles, from all different years,â said SDSU graduate William Halpin. It was a moment to capture. The Halpin and Demos family took photos standing on the campus of San Diego State Univ., in front of Hepner Hall. It was a sight they all know too familiar.