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Lock Haven Celebrates Spring Lavender Graduation
Lock Haven, PA (06/13/2023) — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven held its Spring Lavender Graduation celebration in the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center Great Room.
Lavender Graduation is a nationwide event that celebrates the academic achievements of LGBTQ students and allies. Lock Haven's ceremony was organized by the President's Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, and celebrated the graduation of 11 seniors.
The ceremony began with opening remarks from Rick Schulze, acting chair of the commission; followed by remarks from Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, provost; and Mia Swales, office of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Students who were honored during the celebration event included Lily Claire Arledge; Megan Wein, of South Williamsport; Josie Ann McKendree, of Johnstown; McKenzie Etters, of Howard; Billie Jo Bollinger, of Manheim; Pollyana Canete, of Lebanon, Pa.; Sydney Segin, of Mechanicsburg; Megan Sebastianelli, of Dallas, Pa.; Alayna Hemphill, of Watsontown; and Meghan Molloy, of Seaford, N.Y.
The ceremony also included a keynote address delivered by Logan Westrope, weekday morning meteorologist for Eyewitness News, WBRE-TV, Wilkes-Barre. Remarks also were given by student Kat Allen from the Gender and Sexuality Alliance student group.
Lavender Graduation is open to all LHU students regardless of their sexual orientation. For more information, contact Emily Powell Hodges at emp109@lockhaven.edu.
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Graduate Billie Jo Bollinger receives her graduation gifts from Rick Schulze, acting chair of the President's Commission on LGBTQ Affairs.
Keynote speaker, Logan Westrope, meteorologist for WBRE-TV, addresses attendees during the event.
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