Current Vol. 9 No.2

President's Message:

The Baton Has Been Passed. At our recent commencement ceremony, in addition to hundreds of smiling graduates joined by thousands of family and friends beaming with pride, I couldn't help but be struck by the many changes that were being recognized and celebrated – all during one brilliant and sunny morning in May. There was the obvious passage of 466 students who would recess through the commencement arch and process into the next exciting chapters in their lives. In one step the graduates went from the learner to the learned, and each became an example and role model for all of the children who were gathered to watch. For those who came to witness their sister/brother, mother/father, aunt/uncle, or friend receive that diploma, the event symbolized what can result from hard work and determination.