The 2009 Pine Technical College graduation ceremony was held at Pine City High School on Friday May 15, 2009 in front of a full house.
The ceremony began with Glenna Reierson on the piano playing the processional march. Nancy Mach, Dean of Student Affairs, gave opening remarks, followed by Mr. Jeff Ruth, Chapter President, Minnesota State College Faculty and Mr. Sean Dunaway, Pine Technical College Student Senate President with a welcome address.
Two prestigious awards are given each year -- the Teacher of the Year and the President's Award. For 2009, the award for the Pine Technical College Teacher of the Year went to Julie Shores, computer sciences and accounting instructor, and the President's Award, given to students who continuously earn a 4.0 grade-point-average during their entire academic career at Pine Technical College, went to two graduates, Jami Marquardt and Jamie Ruiz; both were awarded practical nursing diplomas.
The commencement address was given by Mr. Tony Thomann of Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, who inspired graduates and guests with quotes from Yoda of Star Wars and other short stories relevant to trying hard, doing good and living well. Thomann's address was well-received; the audience applauded and many whistled in agreement with his comments.
The presentation of the graduates' certificates, diplomas and degrees was more personal in 2009. Faculty members presented each graduate within their programs with his or her scroll. Following the ceremony, graduates and their guests gathered in the Pine Technical College student lounge for a reception with cake, fruit and punch.
All Pine Technical College faculty and staff members wish the class of '09 success and happiness. "Congratulations!"
The ceremony began with Glenna Reierson on the piano playing the processional march. Nancy Mach, Dean of Student Affairs, gave opening remarks, followed by Mr. Jeff Ruth, Chapter President, Minnesota State College Faculty and Mr. Sean Dunaway, Pine Technical College Student Senate President with a welcome address.
Two prestigious awards are given each year -- the Teacher of the Year and the President's Award. For 2009, the award for the Pine Technical College Teacher of the Year went to Julie Shores, computer sciences and accounting instructor, and the President's Award, given to students who continuously earn a 4.0 grade-point-average during their entire academic career at Pine Technical College, went to two graduates, Jami Marquardt and Jamie Ruiz; both were awarded practical nursing diplomas.
The commencement address was given by Mr. Tony Thomann of Central Minnesota Jobs and Training Services, who inspired graduates and guests with quotes from Yoda of Star Wars and other short stories relevant to trying hard, doing good and living well. Thomann's address was well-received; the audience applauded and many whistled in agreement with his comments.
The presentation of the graduates' certificates, diplomas and degrees was more personal in 2009. Faculty members presented each graduate within their programs with his or her scroll. Following the ceremony, graduates and their guests gathered in the Pine Technical College student lounge for a reception with cake, fruit and punch.
All Pine Technical College faculty and staff members wish the class of '09 success and happiness. "Congratulations!"
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