Summer Shines on Penn College's August Grads

− Photos by Jennifer A. Cline, writer/editor-One College Avenue; and Joseph S. Yoder, public information director

Final touches at the Genetti-ballroom staging area

The occupational therapy assistant Class of 2013

Jocelyn E. Moyer’s cap reflects her love for Wildcat soccer and occupational therapy assistants.

The Registrar’s Office’s Gail A. Ritchey helps a candidate adjust his hood.

Baking and pastry arts majors Cameron J. Stewart, Amanda J. Bickel and Danica C. Mazzotta gather with their dean, Fred W. Becker.

Joseph C. Sarmento, graduating in applied health studies: radiography concentration, proceeds to the Community Arts Center.

“We love mom.” Mom is Amy L. Turner, a nursing grad ...

... who sneaks a pre-commencement hug from a young well-wisher.

Wearable artwork shows a well-rounded education.

Soaking in the moment

... as the student speaker's classmates follow suit.

Students pause for a photo as they leave the arts center.

Showing off an impressive new accessory

Beaming her way out of the Community Arts Center

A grin of accomplishment

Her cap says “Nurses Rock” – and her face does, too.

A well-deserved cheer

Radiography grads pose with Cletus G. Waldman, the program’s clinical director.

Robert Slothus, director of radiography, poses with a new graduate.

Smiling in the arms of a new grad

Hugs for all

A child totes Penn College-blue flowers for her graduate.

Emergency Medical Services graduate Daniel R. Harrison happily receives his congratulations.

A graduate poses with loved ones to commemorate the day.

Fully participating in the celebration – with their favorite graduate’s cap and corsage.

Family photos with a mentor – Radiography Director Robert Slothus.

It's all smiles as the student speaker unwinds with (from left) Paul L. Starkey, vice president for academic affairs and provost; Elliott Strickland, chief student affairs officer; and Carolyn R. Strickland, assistant vice president for academic services.

A euphoric procession

The morning's V.I.P.s move through the arts center foyer.

With justifiable pride in themselves, students can't help but smile.

Associate-degree candidates exude joy on their big day.

Graduates from plastics and polymer engineering technology march into their future.

President Davie A. Gilmour welcomes graduates and guests to the Community Arts Center.

Class representative Katherine P. Wylezik

Alumni award-winner Ronald A. Burger

The president turns the tassel of Katherine P. Wylezik ...

A salute to veterans

Graduates cross the stage to receive administrative acknowledgement of their noteworthy accomplishment.

Penn College Education Association President Kenneth C. Kuhns, assistant professor of electrical technology/occupations, carries the college mace.

With as many devices as there are camera angles, photographers document the day.

Remarks from the provost

Adding to the occasion's celebratory air

Good vibrations abound

The celebration spreads to the venue's upper reaches.

Alumni honoree Ronald A. Burger, second from left, joins (from left) Jeremy L. Thorne, a May graduate in ornamental horticulture who nominated him for the mentorship award; President Gilmour; and Carl J. Bower Jr., a horticulture instructor in the college's School of Transportation and Natural Resources Technologies.

President Gilmour talks with Steven P. Johnson, a member of the college's board of directors.