6:30 p.m.
Selections by the Joliet Junior College Brass Ensemble
Charles Morgan, Director - Trombonist
7:00 p.m.
Processional
Joliet Junior College Brass Ensemble
Pomp and Circumstance (1901), Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. Roger Harvey
Official Opening of the Ceremony
William Johnson, Senior Faculty Member - Agriculture Sciences Department
Welcome and Presiding
Gena Proulx, Ph.D., President - Joliet Junior College
Pledge of Allegiance
Led by Gena Proulx, Ph.D., President - Joliet Junior College
National Anthem
Joliet Junior College Brass Ensemble
Brandon Kozak - Soloist
Salutations
Robert Wunderlich, Chairman - Board of Trustees
Student Speaker
Alex Vasiliades
President's Message
Gena Proulx, Ph.D., President - Joliet Junior College
Faculty Speaker
Lora McGuire, Professor, Nursing Department
Student Awards and Scholarship Announcements
Betsy Oudenhoven, Ph.D., Vice President - Student Development
Student Service Recognition Award Recipient
Sean Michael Hansen
Service Recognition
Robert Wunderlich, Chair - Board of Trustees
Presentation of Candidates for Associate Degrees and Certificates
Dr. Linda F. Uzureau, Interim Vice President - Academic Affairs
Conferring of Associate Degrees and Certificates
Gena Proulx, Ph.D., President - Joliet Junior College
Presentation of Diplomas*
Robert Wunderlich, Chair - Board of Trustees
Gena Proulx, Ph.D., President - Joliet Junior College
Dr. Linda F. Uzureau, Interim Vice President - Academic Affairs
Reading of Names
Kerry Lane, Faculty - English and World Languages Department
Maria Rafac, Faculty - Technical Department
Welcome to Alumni
Carletta Seay, Class of ’00, President - JJC Alumni Association
Special Recognitions
Gena Proulx, Ph.D., President - Joliet Junior College
Recessional **
Joliet Junior College Brass Ensemble
The Prince of Denmark's March (1700), Jeremiah Clarke (1673-1707)
Reception
Everyone is invited to come to the cafeteria (J-Building, ground level) for a reception honoring the December 2009 graduates.
*Please refrain from applause until all diplomas have been issued.
Also, please refrain from taking photos near the stage.
A backdrop will be provided in the cafeteria for photos.
**The audience is to remain seated until the recessional is complete.