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

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An air of excitement prevails as graduates wait for the processional to begin. Commencement, one step toward The format of all Commencement exercises is basically the same. The graduates are different, the speakers are different, the setting is different, but the message that is delivered to each graduating class by the pres- ident of the college and other dis- tinguished speakers is essentially the same. For Commencement is an end not only to one phase of life, but is the beginning of a whole new ex- istence. The college is losing hard-work- ing students who have personally, through grades and spirit, con- tributed to the name Valley College has made for itself in high standards across the United States. The business and industrial world is gaining well-qualified young men and women to step into top posi- tions-young people who have worked hard for the knowledge they have acquired, and who will make Valley College proud in years to the future come. The college extends special thanks to the parents of these students who have helped and encouraged them to choose the right pathway, the one that led them to the doorway of knowledge at Valley College. The graduates in turn thank every- one in the community for giving them the facilities that were at their disposal. Without this free educa- tion, which was provided by local taxes, many of the 588 graduates on the Stage would not be there. They realize that they owe their education not only to the staff and faculty of Valley College, but to the whole community. These basic ideas are usually con- veyed in the speeches on graduation day. However, one idea or goal that was set years ago in the minds and hearts of each of these 588 grad- uates has been attained-the A.A. degree. f: . 1igIL:is 1j, ,, A . - Q, f.. , ,,. ., ,,,. . , I A , ,- --5 f94Ha5'n-away, , .MMI ip i I if, . . , Hx v.' ,, - ,,'.- . . , ,,,,,i

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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.

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As the ceremonies start, the graduates line up in the old Quad. Led by scholarships secretary Dr. Aura-Lee Ageton, Dr. Rafferty, President Kepley, Dean Stewart Marsh and Board of Education member Dr. Ralph Richardson. The massed graduates surround the flagpole in their final participation as Valley College students. muwexsmexrwexawnn-.iewsp wwas.iae,:, X -'-l sw we . s -Q Kama