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Class of 2001 Celebrates Achievement

Lewis-Clark State College’s Class of 2001 greeted an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers as new alumni on the campus green Friday evening. Celebrating their hard work and readiness for new challenges, four hundred-sixty graduates received their degrees and certificates on a beautiful spring evening in Lewiston.

Family and friends of graduates filled the 3000 chairs set out for them, with many more standing or providing their own seating. Students filled the campus, sporting colors related to their majors and indicating special honors. LCSC’s commitment to its multi-cultural community was evident in the colorful “Parade of Nations,” as students representing numerous other nations led the processional parade and formed an honor guard for soon-to-be graduates to pass through.

Interim President Dr. Niel Zimmerman gave the keynote address, commending students and their supporters for “choosing education…choosing to take the turn at the crossroads that leads to more, not fewer choices.” Zimmerman and other college officials also recognized faculty achievements and outstanding graduates, before conferring degrees and diplomas to the graduating class.

LCSC’s tradition of serving the region’s businesses and workforce needs was apparent, as graduates received bachelor of science and arts degrees, associate degrees, and certificates in fields ranging from traditional liberal arts studies to specializations in office and business technology, medical and mechanical/technical fields.

Even as the commencement ceremony marked the end of another semester, the college prepares to continue its commitment to lifelong learning, offering summer courses, workshops and other activities throughout the summer months.