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Future graduates of Green River will soon embark on new things outside the campus with hopes and dreams beyond the beige walls of these classroom walls.
Some soon to be alumni will graduate holding their career in the palm of their hands, others will reflect on their time spent at GRCC and embark on new adventures to engage in more education in the hopes of learning more about whom they are and what they want to become.
Current Vice President, Roy Chambers, of Assoicated Students of Green River Community College (ASGRCC) said,
“I plan on majoring in Law and Justice from Central Washington University. At first I had hopes for the FBI, but after taking some of the criminal justice classes here I would love to work for the Washington State Patrol.”
Twenty-three year old Chambers is receiving his diploma for an Associates of Arts degree with an emphasis of Criminal Justice.
Students strongly agree that Green River has had a strong impact on their time spent here. With graduation approaching, it is hard to believe that the time has gone by so quickly for some. The experience of Green River, has had many lasting impressions among the students graduating.
“When I hear about commencement the most interesting part for me is that my time at Green River is over,” said Patrick Reeves who is Cheif Justice of ASGRCC.
“It has shaped my life and my future in a way that I can never really pay back,” he said
A nineteen-year-old student striving for a lasting education, Reeves is planning on majoring in Environmental Law; he is graduating with his Associates of Arts degree. His experience at Green River was fantastic, he mentioned,
“It was a diverse and truly enriching experience due to the attitude of the staff, facility, and students.”
June 12, 2009 marks the yearly commencement celebration for GRCC students. The commencement celebration is going to be held at the Auburn White River Amphitheatre at 7:00pm.
This is the second year that the commencement will be held at the ampitheatre. The commencement is free and unlike in years past, graduates can invite as many guests as they want to since the amphitheatre seats between 7,000 and 10,000 people.
At the commencement ceremony they have a lot of things planned. The 2009 President’s Award for a graduate will be awarded; as well as, some distinguished faculty awards will be presented that night.
The White River Amphitheatre will hopefully be packed with supporting friends and family for the students being celebrated for their many accomplishments for the Green River Community College’s class of 2009.
“Usually there are about 1600 students eligible, but we are hoping for about 400 students to walk at the commencement ceremony, “Director of Public Relations, John Ramsey said.
Some students may decide not to embark on the festivities of the Green River graduation ceremony. Whereas, other students believe it is a great way to finish off a great experience here and to say good-bye to the place they have loved dearly.
Froelich is knocking out two birds with one stone with his dedication to receive his high school diploma and an Associates of Arts degree all at the same time.
Unfortunately, Froelich didn’t get as involved at Green River as he would have liked to have been, “I wasn’t actually able to get involved at Green River. On any given quarter, I would have 3 to 4 college classes at a time along with at least 4 high school classes.”
Froelich is a busy student who also enjoys playing sports and music. He will be transferring to Brigham Young University in Utah in the fall with the hopes of majoring in Biology for a career as a Doctor and getting a minor in music performance with an emphasis on the viola.
If students still haven’t applied for graduation yet, but they know that they are eligible, Ramsey mentioned that there is still time to look into walking at the commencement ceremony.
It’s now time to turn the tassel and go forth to receive the diploma to the tune of Pomp and Circumstance.
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