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April 2013 Commencement Photos

Amber Neumann, a magna cum laude graduate in Marketing, started her post-graduate job at Music in the Mountains before she even finished her classes.
What a backdrop!
Students listen for permission to move their tassels to the left side of their mortarboards.
President Dene Kay Thomas, Provost Barbara Morris, and Trustee John Wells head down the gauntlet into Whalen Gymnasium.
Lewis Wittry (magna cum laude in Psychology) and his father share a happy moment.
Commencement speaker Ann Rhoades urged the students to design their brand intentionally, with enthusiasm, and do it to make a positive impact on the world.
Plain black is so last year…
Juwan Singh, in colored quilt, graduated with a major in Sociology/Human Services-Criminology option.
Members of the Bala Sinem Choir perform the Celebration Song under the guidance of director Louis Aragon.
Provost Barbara Morris addresses the audience.
And the hats are off!
Three happy Skyhawks.
There’s always time for a quick nap. ☺
Po-Hung Kuo, a student marshal for the 8:30 a.m. ceremony and summa cum laude graduate in Accounting, stands with his proud family.
Jenna Steele (summa cum laude in Exercise Science – Sport Adminstration option) and Mollie McLam (summa cum laude in Adventure Education) get excited before the ceremony.
Students take a last look at the Dale Rea Clocktower.
Heath Stephenson, a cum laude double major in Accounting and Business Administration - Tourism & Hospitality Management option, celebrates with his parents.
Outside Whalen Gymnasium, graduates are warmly greeted by their professors.
President Dene Thomas gives last advice to the students as Dian Jenkins (left) signs her words.
Alyssa Green (Business Administration-Agricultural Business option) and ASFLC President Byron Tsabetsaye (cum laude in English-Writing option) step out of the gauntlet line for just a minute.
Students make last-minute adjustments to their mortarboard décor on the football field before lining up.
 
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