“Commencement” is a great term that reminds us that graduation is really not an ending but a new beginning. Nearly 1,000 graduates closed one chapter last Thursday as we honored their hard work and commitment toward a higher education at the Jack Stephens Center.

Fellow graduates helped each other with final touch ups in the robing room.

There were Kodak moments.

Anticipation grew in the line, producing chill bumps.

The Jack was packed, the energy palpable.

We wish our December grads the very best as you begin the next chapter. We are proud of you. Represent!

Watch the online video of the commencement ceremony or order the DVD.

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