This question dominated my thoughts as I watched hundreds of new graduates march across the stage during the diploma ceremony for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Maravich Assembly Center Friday afternoon. Obviously, students had given this much thought, also. English majors had added secondary education to their studies hoping to increase their job opportunities by qualifying to teach. Sadly, some schools are being closed, such as Athens in Claiborne parish; courses are being dropped and teachers are being laid off. Even so, a college education is valuable. Some will go on to law school or other post-graduate studies; some will enter military service or government. I hope the economy will rebound and opportunities will open for them and all our young just entering the real world.
We attended two exercises Friday. Commencement began at 9 a.m. for all graduates. Faculty and graduates marched in and those receiving doctor of philosophy degrees were recognized. Although there was a speaker, this was a service that could have been skipped, and many did so. Diploma ceremonies for colleges were held at various times during the day, with that for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at 4 p.m. Many grads skipped this service, electing to have their diplomas sent to them.
As Jessica crossed the stage to receive her diploma, along with recognition of honors, three days of activities came to a close. We had accompanied her to a dinner Wednesday hosted by Nancy Clark, dean of the Honor College,which recognized Jessica and three others who had completed the first ever LaSal program of leadership and service. Thursday afternoon Honor College students walked across the stage to receive cords
that indicated honors they had earned.
We attended two exercises Friday. Commencement began at 9 a.m. for all graduates. Faculty and graduates marched in and those receiving doctor of philosophy degrees were recognized. Although there was a speaker, this was a service that could have been skipped, and many did so. Diploma ceremonies for colleges were held at various times during the day, with that for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at 4 p.m. Many grads skipped this service, electing to have their diplomas sent to them.
As Jessica crossed the stage to receive her diploma, along with recognition of honors, three days of activities came to a close. We had accompanied her to a dinner Wednesday hosted by Nancy Clark, dean of the Honor College,which recognized Jessica and three others who had completed the first ever LaSal program of leadership and service. Thursday afternoon Honor College students walked across the stage to receive cords
that indicated honors they had earned.
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