Los Angeles Valley College - Crown Yearbook (Valley Glen, CA)

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to futures unlimited The graduation ceremony and dis- tribution of degrees at Valley Col- lege marks an important milestone in the life of each participating stu- dent. For some it is the termination of two or more hard years of study which have led them to the end of one road and to the beginning of another that leaves them to fend for themselves in their chosen ca- reers, in this hustle-bustle of the modern world. Numbered in this category are 139 of 588 of this year's graduates. The remaining 449 students will use this diploma as a passport to carry them to many different insti- tutions of learning to explore furth- er the professions they have chosen. There are 188 graduates of the class of '64 who have reached this important goal in life, who are mar- ried and supporting families while completing their college education. Several graduates are past35 years of' age, and 18 are past 45. These older students have returned to col- lege to take supplementary courses or just to finish what they were un- able to do at an earlier stage in life. Contrary to popular belief, the Associate in Arts degree is not al- ways acquired in a two-year period. Only 90 graduates attained the proper number of credits this year to receive the degree in that period of time. Approximately 350 have taken from 25 to SM years to receive theirs, and 148 have taken 4 years or more. Students who are anxious to com- plete the prescribed number of cred- its are able to do so in two years with no difficulty. But those who work and have outside responsibili- ties usually take lighter courses and take longer to receive their degrees. Majors of the graduates vary greatly. They range from education, business, engineering and math- science to physical education. Despite variations in age, majors and years of study, graduates unite on their final day at Valley to say, Au Revoir, Alohai' or just plain goodby, as they leave the campus that has become a part of them and which will always be different and better for what they have given to that campus. Once a Monarch, always a Mon- arch, they realize as the A.A. de- gree changes them from college student to alumnus. Dean William Lewis gives final instructions to graduates, bringing many weeks of preparation to a close. Last year's distinguished guest speaker was Dr. Max Rafferty, state superintendent of public instruction lrightl shown with Dr. Ralph Richardson, member of the Board of Education, who awarded the degrees .ul

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XX Graduation ceremonies at Valley College are highlighted with selections supplied by the Valley College choir and band. K n aaxzz.-.-1 Orchestra tubas strike up the graduation processional under the baton of Earle lmmel. Setting the solemn, yet joyous tone of each Valley College gradua- tion is the music of the college band and choir. The present 80-member choir is under the direction of Richard Knox, head of the music department, and the 50 piece band is conducted by Earle lmmel. A typical graduation ceremony be- gins when the band strikes up the processional. Heading the line of march will be the guest speakers followed by the faculty in the tradi- tional black cap and gown, de- corated with gay braids of red, yellow, blue, grey, and a variety of other colors, which represent depart- ments as well as particular univer- s1t1es. Graduates numbering 588 file in couples and fill the front rows. Then the choir sets the pace for the brief program by singing Gloria in excelsis Deo., or maybe the special selection will be Jubilate Deo. After the talks and presentation of the all-important degrees by the persons entrusted with this respon- sibility, the band concludes the pro- gram with a lively march, which hurries the graduates to the waiting arms of loved ones who share with them the joy of accomplishment.