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SWAG合集 to honor graduates in 52nd commencement

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Students pause for a photo before the 2021 commencement ceremony in the SWAG合集 Gym.

May 10, 2022
Story and photo by Joe Vinduska

SWAG合集鈥檚 52nd commencement is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 13, in the SWAG合集 Gymnasium. The ceremony will also be live streamed via .

After brief comments from SWAG合集 President Dr. Carl Heilman, Vice President of Student Services Angie Maddy will present the 2022 Outstanding Graduate awards to Tom Gehring and Jaycee Patton.

Vice President of Instruction Elaine Simmons will then present five Distinguished Instructor Awards to SWAG合集 Instructors Latoya Hill representing SWAG合集 Online, adjunct faculty member Karey Marshall, Janet Balk of the Fort Riley Campus, Colvin Hooser of the Fort Leavenworth Campus and Andrea Jenkins of the SWAG合集 County Campus.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Mike Johnson and Simmons will confer the degrees. Developmental Education Instructor Abby Howe will present the graduates as Dr. Heilman extends the college鈥檚 official congratulations on behalf of the Board of Trustees.

Pastor Mark Williams of Solid World Ministries in Great Bend is set to lead both the invocation and benediction.

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