Commencement
Program for Commencement 2005
Processional
Washington Brass Ensemble
Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar
Procession of Nobles by Rimsky-Korsakov
Triumphal March from Aida by Guiseppe Verdi
Introduction of Guests
Melissa Tomlinson-Newell, Commencement Faculty Coordinator
Welcome
Jack Oharah, Ph.D., President, Edmonds Community College
Symphonic Choir
The Last Invocation, text by Walt Whitman and music by Daniel Pederson
Neighbors’ Chorus, from the comic opera La jolie Parfumeuse, text by Peter John Stephens and music by Jacques Offenbach
Keynote Speaker
Mona Locke, anchor/reporter for KIRO 7 documentaries and special projects, served as Washington’s 20th First Lady for eight years, focusing on early learning to ensure that every child enters school prepared to succeed
Presentation of the 2005 Graduating Class
Mary Hale, Interim Vice President for Instruction
George Smith, Vice President for Student Services
Conferring of Diplomas
Ronald S. Howell, Board of Trustees Chair
Jack Oharah, President
Board of Trustees Members
Award Presentation
Excellence in Education Award
Recessional
Prince of Denmark’s March, Jeremiah Clarke
