COMMENCEMENT 2004 posted 5/2/04

Congratulations to the 2004 Adrian College graduates!

The processional

Approximately 150 students participated in Adrian College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 2, in the Merillat Sports & Fitness Center. The traditional Baccalaureate ceremony took place prior to commencement in the chapel.

Thomas Courtice, president of Ohio Wesleyan University, gave the commencement address "Your Syllabus for Life After Adrian." He also received an honorary doctor of law degree.

An honorary degree was also presented to Molly C. Turner, senior pastor of the Grand Ledge First United Methodist Church.

Following the conferral of degrees, the college held its Cane Ceremony, an Adrian College tradition dating back to 1875. During the ceremony, the graduating class presents the College's beloved Shepherd's Crook to the undergraduates as a symbol of achievement and a transfer of responsibility. Before passing the Crook, the president of the graduating class attaches a ribbon bearing the name of each class member.