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PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 29, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony
Joohyn Kim receives her diploma, Friday, May 25, from President Michalson of New College.
Joohyn Kim receives her diploma, Friday, May 25, from President Michalson of New College.
Taryn Appleby, 10, who attended graduation to see her brother, senior, Cody Gunton, had her face painted by senior, Crystal Miller.
Taryn Appleby, 10, who attended graduation to see her brother, senior, Cody Gunton, had her face painted by senior, Crystal Miller.
Bette Marie Gadient
Bette Marie Gadient
Ariel Hart
Ariel Hart
Winn Haslam in his Mayan inspired outfit. The party following graduation was an “End of the World” themed party.
Winn Haslam in his Mayan inspired outfit. The party following graduation was an “End of the World” themed party.
Gina LaBossiere, Destiny Lyals and Cheryl Askey
Gina LaBossiere, Destiny Lyals and Cheryl Askey
Sarah O’Connor and Katie Nugent
Sarah O’Connor and Katie Nugent
Dana Ziegler
Dana Ziegler
The Manatee High School Jazz Ensemble performed before and during the commencement ceremony for the class of 2012.
The Manatee High School Jazz Ensemble performed before and during the commencement ceremony for the class of 2012.
The class of 2012 makes their way into the tent for the commencement ceremony.
The class of 2012 makes their way into the tent for the commencement ceremony.
The class of 2012 was the second largest class to ever graduate from New College with 179 students. The largest class was in 1975 with 182 students.
The class of 2012 was the second largest class to ever graduate from New College with 179 students. The largest class was in 1975 with 182 students.
Stephen Miles, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Stephen Miles, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
President Gordon E. “Mike” Michalson, Jr., gave the keynote address.
President Gordon E. “Mike” Michalson, Jr., gave the keynote address.
Jan Wheeler, Director of the Writing Resource Center, was given special recognition since she is retiring.
Jan Wheeler, Director of the Writing Resource Center, was given special recognition since she is retiring.
President Michalson holds up his honorary degree.
President Michalson holds up his honorary degree.
The New Cats, New College’s “Best and Only” Student-led Band, performed during the commencement ceremony, Friday, May 25.
The New Cats, New College’s “Best and Only” Student-led Band, performed during the commencement ceremony, Friday, May 25.
President Michalson presents Aria Grace Alamahodaei with her diploma.
President Michalson presents Aria Grace Alamahodaei with her diploma.
Sivens Joanes Glaude receives his diploma.
Sivens Joanes Glaude receives his diploma.
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Parents made their way towards the front of the stage to get photos of their sons and daughters graduating, Friday, May 25, at New College.
Parents made their way towards the front of the stage to get photos of their sons and daughters graduating, Friday, May 25, at New College.

 

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