University of Alaska Fairbanks - Denali Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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The procession winds its way down the long black corridor to Patty Gym. Patty Gym where Commencement is held. Behind Cashen ' 9 Hand Shake and Diploma Signals End of Era Formal graduation is merely a handshake and a diploma. It marks the end of an era filled with intense learning, frustration, and hard work. The Graduate shifts his attention from college life to the greater complexities of applying his knowledge to the problems confronting society. However, graduation from college is only one milestone in the process of becoming truly educated. After graduation comes the true challenge of combining knowledge and intuition into a successful formula for Uving. Becoming a productive human being is the greatest trial facing the graduate as lie steps from one role of life into another clutching only a diploma and lasting memories. 15

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tl One last look at the program before the procession begins. Amid smiles and frowns graduates await the processional leading to the Patty Building. m I The expression of pride tinged by nostalgia on the face of this graduate typifies the Commencement day feeling. Led by University Marshall Professor William Cashen, the procession reaches are President Wood, and then President of Board of Regents Elmer Rasmuson. 14 .

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Amid families, fanfare, and shining helmets the ceremony gets under way. Leaving Patty following Commencement are faculty and guests. In the foreground is U.S. Senator Ernest Gruening. 16