Issue Date: 5/8/06
Ceremony to honor graduates
By Thomas May
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Palomar College is preparing to celebrate the graduating class of 2006, as the annual commencement ceremony is set to take place May 19.
The event honors Palomar students who have earned an Associate in Arts degree or an academic certificate during the past year, and will take place on the football field at the San Marcos campus at 5 p.m. Students walking in the ceremony must arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Marilyn Lunde of the Office of Student Affairs, who is organizing the event, said seats are first come, first served - so getting to the ceremony early is important.
"There's no limit on how many people you take, but you just have to get there in time," Lunde said.
Participating students must wear caps and gowns at the ceremony, which are available through May 19 at the bookstore. There is also a mandatory $5 charge for a diploma cover, which brings the total cost to about $33. Announcements are available in packs of 10 for $11.95 from the bookstore.
Parking is free during the event. Students in the ceremony are encouraged to wear flat shoes on the football field.
As for the weather, Lunde said to "bring an umbrella" if it rains, because the ceremony will take place rain or shine.
The ceremony usually lasts an hour and a half, Lunde said.
Lunde said all eligible students should participate in the ceremony.
"It's a special day because it brings closure to one section of their lives, and puts them forward to the next step," Lunde said. "Frankly, if they don't do it, they'll regret it."
College President Robert Deegan and Associated Student Government President Neill Kovrig are both scheduled to speak at the event.
"I don't know what I'm going to speak about yet - I probably won't until right before I go on," Kovrig said. "It's just a great time for students to pat themselves on the back, and for their families and friends to also celebrate their achievements."
The event honors Palomar students who have earned an Associate in Arts degree or an academic certificate during the past year, and will take place on the football field at the San Marcos campus at 5 p.m. Students walking in the ceremony must arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. in the Howard Brubeck Theatre.
Marilyn Lunde of the Office of Student Affairs, who is organizing the event, said seats are first come, first served - so getting to the ceremony early is important.
"There's no limit on how many people you take, but you just have to get there in time," Lunde said.
Participating students must wear caps and gowns at the ceremony, which are available through May 19 at the bookstore. There is also a mandatory $5 charge for a diploma cover, which brings the total cost to about $33. Announcements are available in packs of 10 for $11.95 from the bookstore.
Parking is free during the event. Students in the ceremony are encouraged to wear flat shoes on the football field.
As for the weather, Lunde said to "bring an umbrella" if it rains, because the ceremony will take place rain or shine.
The ceremony usually lasts an hour and a half, Lunde said.
Lunde said all eligible students should participate in the ceremony.
"It's a special day because it brings closure to one section of their lives, and puts them forward to the next step," Lunde said. "Frankly, if they don't do it, they'll regret it."
College President Robert Deegan and Associated Student Government President Neill Kovrig are both scheduled to speak at the event.
"I don't know what I'm going to speak about yet - I probably won't until right before I go on," Kovrig said. "It's just a great time for students to pat themselves on the back, and for their families and friends to also celebrate their achievements."
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