Virginia Highlands Community College 2024 Commencement Program

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS.................................................................................. Dr. Adam Hutchison

COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER (see pages 19–20 for biographies)

2:30 PM Ceremony.................................................................................................................................Kaitlyn Woodby

5:00 PM Ceremony.....................................................................................................................................Ella Jackson

7:30 PM Ceremony.................................................................................................................................. Danielle Artrip

MUSICAL SELECTION, Fill the World With Love (from Goodbye Mr. Chips). Written by Leslie Bricusse and arranged by Frank Bently.....................................Ms. Krystal Smith and the VHCC Choir

MUSICAL SELECTION, Virginia Highlands Pride by David & Schéry Collins................................................Ms. Krystal Smith, and Ms. Mary Munsey, Assistant Professor of Music The audience is asked to participate. See page 1.

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES

All Ceremonies, Announcer.................................................................................................................Mr. Ken Fairbanks Director, Learning Resources Division

2:30 PM Ceremony......................................................................................................................... Ms. Barbara Manuel Dean, Arts and Sciences Division

5:00 PM Ceremony....................................................................................................................................Ms. Lee Hunt Dean, Professional and Technical Studies Division

7:30 PM Ceremony.......................................................................................................................... Ms. Brigitte Casteel Dean, Health Programs Division

CONFERRING OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES...................................................................................... Dr. Derek Whisman Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, and Dr. Adam Hutchison

CONCLUDING REMARKS........................................................................................................................Dr. Adam Hutchison

RECESSIONAL*........................................................................................................................................ Ms. Krystal Smith Marche Romaine by Charles Francois Gounod

*The audience is asked to remain standing during the Processional and Recessional.

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