Wytheville Community College 2025 Commencement Program

Wytheville Community College Annual Commencement Occupational & Technical Programs May 10, 2025 3:30 p.m.

Processional ........................................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” (Elgar) (Please rise and remain standing through the playing of the National Anthem)

Moment of Reflection .....................................................................................Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Presentation of Colors........ Grayson County High School Navy JROTC Color Guard

Pledge of Allegiance/National Anthem ..................................................Dr. Dean Sprinkle President, Wytheville Community College

Welcome and Introduction of Platform Dignitaries ..............Mr. Malcolm Brown, IV Chair, Wytheville Community College Board

Student Commentary...........................................................................................Shizuko Hatten Student Representative, WCC Class of 2025, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies with a Specialization in Electrical

Recognition of Professor Emeritus ......................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Conferring of Honorary Degree .............................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Presentation of Candidates ..........................................................................Dr. Sherry Phelan Vice President of Instruction and Student Development

Presentation of Diplomas and Recognition of Student Honors ............................................. Dr. Sprinkle and Mrs. Renee Thomas Dean of Student Success and Academic Development

Conferring of Degrees.................................................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Closing Remarks ...........................................................................................................Dr. Sprinkle

Recessional ....................................................................................................................................Elgar