The 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony at Lakeland Community College

Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 10 A.M.

Graduation is just one of the many achievements you will experience.
Cherish the moment, then the new journey begins.
As you look to the future, continue to put forth a gallant effort
and believe that nothing is impossible.
You can make dreams come true.

ORDER OF CEREMONY

PRESIDING
Dr. Morris W. Beverage Jr., President of the College

PRELUDE
Lakeland Civic Band
Frank Cosenza, Director
“Declaration and Dance” by William Owens

ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Lakeland Civic Band
“Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar, Arranged by Smith

WELCOME
Dr. Laura C. Barnard, Executive Vice President and Provost

WORDS OF REFLECTION
Dominic Grobler, Member of the Graduating Class

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
Lakeland Civic Band
Heidi Skok, Contralto Soloist
“The Star-Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith

OPENING REMARKS
Dr. Morris W. Beverage Jr.

INTRODUCTION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Jerrie Lee Rispoli, Board of Trustees Chair

PRESENTATION OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD - MEMBER OF COMMUNITY 2023
Jerrie Lee Rispoli

INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER
Michael D. Thomas, 1985; Alumni Hall of Fame inductee, 2019;
Alumni Representative to The Lakeland Foundation Board of Directors

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Romona Robinson, Eight-time Emmy Award-winning Journalist, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur, and National Award-winning Author

RECOGNITION OF DISTINGUISHED AND HONORED GRADUATES
Dr. Laura C. Barnard

CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Dr. Morris W. Beverage Jr. and Dr. Laura C. Barnard

WORDS OF THANKS
Dominic Grobler

LAKELAND ALMA MATER
“The Soul of Lakeland College” by George Parrish and J.S. Larkins
Lakeland Civic Band
Heidi Skok, Contralto Soloist

RECESSIONAL
Lakeland Civic Band
“Coat of Arms” by George Kenny

0:00 Preparations
3:36 Welcome
6:21 Words of Reflection
8:46 The National Anthem
10:56 Opening Remarks
16:55 Introduction of the Lakeland Board of Trustees
18:37 Presentation of the Distinguished Service Award - Community
22:06 Introduction of the Commencement Speaker
25:29 Commencement Address
43:06 Recognition of Distinguished and Honored Graduates
59:02 Conferring of Degrees
1:40:34 Words of Thanks
1:41:44 Lakeland Alma Mater
1:45:00 Recessional

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