Student speakers are namedfor OU-C’s ‘Recognition of Graduation’ event

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Student participants and faculty marshals have been named for the upcoming Recognition of Graduation event at Ohio University-Chillicothe. OU-C will salute students who have earned their college degrees during the 2009-10 academic year at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, in the Shoemaker Center. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.

Jody Wilson, who is earning an associate degree in human services technology, will deliver the Pledge of Allegiance. Wilson is retired from the United State Air Force after a 23-year career. A graduate of Columbus East High School, he resides in Chillicothe and aspires to become a social worker or counselor.

Liza Tackett, who is earning a bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education, will share her reflections. Tackett was chosen based on the strength of a paper she submitted. Tackett, a graduate of Aurora (Ohio) High School, now resides in Chillicothe. Her career goals include obtaining a master’s degree and teaching young adults to become lifelong learners.

Faculty marshals include Allison White, associate degree students; Jan Schmittauer, bachelor’s degree students; and Barbara Mahaffey, master’s degree students.

Music will be provided by the Great Seal of Ohio Band.

As previously announced, Jim Lungo, the recipient of the initial Rich Bebee Alumni Leadership Award, will deliver the keynote address.

Approximately 160 students are expected to participate in the ceremony on the OU-C campus. In all, more than 400 students earned degrees from Ohio University this academic year while attending the Chillicothe Campus.

A pinning ceremony for graduates of OU-C’s nursing program will take place at 2:30 p.m. the same day in the Shoemaker Center.

A reception will be held at 6:30 pm. in Shoemaker room 215 for faculty and staff members, and for members of the platform party. A reception for the graduates and their families will be held afterward in the Family Service/Child Development Center.

Formal commencement activities are held on the Athens campus.