THE REGIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
DR. EDUARDO J. MARTI PRESIDENT
THE FACULTY OF CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE REVEREND CLERGY
THE FRIENDS AND BENEFACTORS OF THE COLLEGE
AND
THE ALUMNI
ARE INVITED BY THE CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES TO THE CEREMONIES OF
COMMENCEMENT
ON THE TWENTY-THIRD DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN
On behalf of our college community, I extend best wishes to the members of the Class of 1997. At Corning we celebrate the art and science of the teaching and learning process. Today we culminate these efforts. The faculty, administration, and staff labored to provide the 1997 candidates for the associate degrees and certificates with the intellectual discipline, the ethical principles, and the practical skills needed to excel in all future endeavors. Whether pursuing additional degrees or entering the world of work, we expect members of this class to be fair in the pursuit of happiness, to be gentle in competition, and to be tolerant of fellow human beings. Do not forget us, for we will never forget you.
Eduardo J. Marti President
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mrs. Patricia E Finnerty, Chairperson Mr. Stephen A. Eckler Ms. Cynthia Emmer Mr. Darwin C. Farber Ms. Amy J. Green Mrs. Jeanne K. Harpending Mr. Allan C. Johnson Dr. James T. Kirk, Jr.
Mr. Vernon J. Patterson Mr. Patrick M. Reidy Mrs. Althea O. Roll Mr. William C. Ughetta Mr. Thomas R. Walton Mr. Charles E. Young
THIRTY-EIGHTH COMMENCEMENT EXERCISE
TWENTY THIRD DAY OF MAY NINETEEN HUNDRED AND NINETY-SEVEN SEVEN O’CLOCK
CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Presiding Officer
Patricia F. Finnerty Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Processional
Graduation Processional	arr. by Eberhard Ramm
Brass Works
MACE BEARER	Walter R. Smith
MARSHALS — James L. Chapman, George Gifford, Nancy Latour, Bonnie Giroux Page, Jayne W. Peaslee, Lester L. Rosenbloom,
Ann Marie Rossi, Bryon Shaw, Dianne M. Stanley,
Gilbert A. Sweet, Penelope Wilson
Invocation
Dr. James T. Kirk, Jr. United Methodist Church
The National Anthem
Call to Order
Bruce Sonner Chairperson of the Faculty “This convocation will have order”
Greeting
Patricia F. Finnerty Chairperson, Board of Trustees
Opening Remarks
Dr. Eduardo J. Marti President
Farewell Remarks
Thomas D. Schink Student Representative
Welcome Alumni Remarks
Ron Allison President
Coming Community College Alumni Association
Recognition
Dr. Eduardo J. Marti President
1997 Distinguished Alumni Award Kevin M. O’Leary Chief of Police, Anchorage, Alaska
Musical Selection
No, no, non si speri	Giacomo Carissimi
Soprano, Amber LaBella
Alma Mater
Led by Dr. James W. Hudson
Presentation of Candidates for Certificates and Degrees
Dr. Gunars Reimanis Dean of the College
“Candidates, draw near...”
Awarding of Certificates and Conferring of Degrees
“By the power invested in me by the Board of Trustees of Corning Community College, the Trustees of the State University of New York, and the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York, and upon the recommendation of the faculty, I ...”
Dr. Eduardo J. Marti President
Program honors
Bruce Sonner Chairperson of the Faculty
John W. Kelley Dean of Students
Benediction
Dr. James T. Kirk, Jr.
Recessional
Overture to ”Fidelio”
Ludwig van Beethoven
The Alumni of the
Class of Nineteen Hundred and Ninety Seven
and
the Guests of the convocation are invited to attend the Reception honoring the Graduates hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Eduardo J. Marti at The Commons
immediately following the ceremonies
1997 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Chief Kevin M. O’Leary
Kevin M. O’Leary completed 23 years with the Anchorage (Alaska) Police Department on January 31, 1997, having served eight years as chief of police. The Anchorage Daily News commented “ ‘To serve and protect’ was more than a police slogan with Kevin O’Leary—it was a way of life.”
A Corning native, O’Leary graduated from Coming Community College with an Associate in Science degree in 1968. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology at the University of Albuquerque and studied advanced police administration at the FBI National Academy. He also attended the FBI National Executive Institute. He was appointed by Governor Knowles of Alaska to the Alaska Police Standards Council, of which he is a former chairman. He received citations for his work from the Alaska State Legislature in 1990 and 1996.
In addition to a distinguished career in law enforcement, Chief O ’ Leary is actively involved in the community. He has served on the boards of the Boy Scouts of America and Stand Together Against Rape, and is a current board member of Boys and Girls Club of Alaska.
CANDIDATES FOR CERTIFICATES
MAY 23, 1997
Michael Addario Melody F. Ballance Susan Bennett Melinda Ann Brooks Phillip W. Brunson * Miranda L. Carpenter Brenda L. Clawson Krista L. Coats Priscilla L. Cone Susan M. Crowe **f Eugene P. Daugherty Barry L. Edwards Judith E. Everitt Dawn M. Geiger Gary A. Gibbs * Laurie A. Hobler **t Brenda J. Hurlburt * Lorraine A. Isaacs Claude E. Jones John E. King *
Jack M. Kinney * Tonya M. Kitchin Glenn K. Klossner Scott C. Kolz
David E. Lehman *
Robert E. Lucas **f Erin E. Mahar *
Andrew J. Mallow Paul J. Mather Julie A. McAlinn Deborah A. McCardell **t Monica K. Merideth Denise M. Moonschein * Pamela J. Morgan Curtis G. Morse * Kimberly L. Newell Joshua Pillay Sally J. Rice *
Michele M. Smith Tammy M. Spangenberg * James R. Sweet Beverly Tomaszewski * Kerry W. Van Etten * Rebecca A. Watson Jamie Westbrook * Roxanne L. Winfield Theresa M. Zafonte
CANDIATES FOR DEGREES
John M. Aheam * Thomas Ashline Lloyd C. Bennett Shawn P. Brimhall Arthur J. Bufo Joseph Chaisson William M. Ciraco Michael F. Davis David G. Dowdle Walter W. Eck John A. Ellis
ASSOCIATE IN OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES
Tory G. Gallante Michael P. Heckman Robert Hendrickson Cheryl S. Hine Thomas F. Humiston Alexander Kapczynski Daniel Kitchin * Michael T. Klym Theodore G. Kolb David G. Martinichio Patric A. McGlynn
Lee M. Morse Mark E. O’Mara Bret P. Rice Brian R. Sheerin Daniel Sincock * James L. Sincock Thomas R. Skebey Mark A. Spadolini Kirk L. Vandee *f Kevin E. Wisely Christopher J. Young
fPennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the large number of students with excellent academic records, it is not possible to recognize each one individually. During the ceremony, the student with the highest Grade Point Average in each program will receive an award as a symbol of overall excellence. The achievements of other students are noted in the program as graduating With Distinction (* - indicating a G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher) or With Highest Distinction (** - indicating G.P.A. of 4.00).
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23,1997
	ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE	
Randy L. Abbey *	Laura J. Campanelli *	Kimberly L. Erickson
Dennis H. Aiken *	Timothy J. Campbell	Brandi L. Fenton
Michael G. Allen *	Joy C. Canfield	Scott W. Ferree
Christina E. Andrews	Garry M. Cantliffe II	MaryKathryn Fice
Russell R. Andrews	Joseph V. Cardi	Jaimi L. Folmar
Penelope Appenzellar	Timothy A. Carlson *	Howard J. Forrest
Erik J. Amesen	Kevin T. Carpenter	Lori A. Fuller * ***
Kristina G. Arnold	Michael W. Cavalier	Katrina L. Fullmer
Rodney T. Austin	Kevin J. Cavaluzzi	Brenda A. Fumey
Coral R. Ayers	Bridget Churchill	Gail K. Fursman * ***
Koreen H. Badeau	Margaret C. Clark	Laura A. Fusare *
Loren G. Baker	Scott A. Cole	Joann Galpin *
Rochelle L. Baker	Charles T. Coleman	Jason M. Garrett
Mark A. Barnes	Donyee M. Coleman	Daryl R. Gauck
Ronald Becker	Joseph J. Condella	Melissa J. Gillespie
Kara L. Bednarek	Molly Connery ***	TrevetteJ. Glosser
Donna J. Benedict *	Marcus M. Cook	Adrian M. Gonzalez
Kristi L. Bennett	Susan M. Cook	Kathlene M. Gorman
Mark C. Bennett	Brenda L. Coolbaugh	Marie C. Goyette
Sarah A. Black	Rena M. Cooper	Christina F. Graham
Manda A. Blackwell	Christina S. Cosier *	Kelly J. Graham
Richard C. Blide	Daniel J. Costello	Maggie A. Gregory
Gregory Bodine	Darris M. Crandall *	Todd M. Griffin
Megan H. Bolt	Kelly L. Dalrymple	Adam T. Gross
Jennifer J. Bradt	Jamie M. Davies	Jodie E. Guinn
Karen M. Brazie	Jennifer L. Decapria	Sean D. Hamilton
Theresa M. Brewerton	Jill K. Demonstoy	Jason R. Hartman
Jason K. Brewster	Donald E. Depue	Sarah A. Hatton
Jennifer L. Brewster	Julia L. Dordoni	Cy Clinton Haverley
Christine Brinkhus	Cindy J. Dounce *	Gregory B. Hayes
Josie Y. Brooks	Henrike Dowler *	Robert J. Haynes
Kevin D. Brooks	Robert M. Drew	Hollie M. Heath
Julie M. Brush	Lisa I. Dumas	Jacy D. Heeter
Michele R. Brusso	Robert M. Dunn *	Shane P. Herchanik
Laura M. Buck	Barry L. Edwards	Brian E. Hill
Angella C. Burroughs	Sally J. Egan	Holly M. Hill *
Peter Buzzetti	Adam R. Elliott	Misty M. Hill *
Amy J. Calimeri	Melanie L. Emerson	Paul M. Hill
Lisa K. Calkins	Nicole N. Emo	Tiffany D. Hmiel
Chris P. Callas	Bianca E. Ennis *	Corey J. Hoad
f Pennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction *** Honors Diploma
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23,1997
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Jessica Holchuk Shane M. Holleran Kathryn A. Holton Casandra X. Hong * Jason G. Howard Alissa R. Howell * Margaret H. Howells Raymond J. Hoxsie Brian V. Jacoby Bryan L. Jamison Mary M. Jansky Bret A. Johnson * Stacey Johnstone Misty A. Jones Curtis V. Josey *
Jared S. Jurusik Christopher F. Kamas II Stacey L. Keck Alanah N. Keddell Kristin A. Keeler * Janice C. Kelley Rose M. Kemmerer Mark W. Kenner Angela L. Kenyon * Jennifer M. Kenyon Jonathan E. Keough Kristi L. Keslinger * Irene King ***
Donald M. Kinney Jonathan P. Kish Brenda M. Knapp Julie A. Knolles Arlene Konkus * Michelle L. Kowalski * Stacy E. Krazinski Clara S. Krolak *
Jaime L. Krueger Jaime S. Kunkel Jason K. Kunzman
Virginia E. Lang Andre J. Lapierre *
Erik N. Larson *
Adam J. Lee Dale Leibensperger Miranda B. Lewis Martha A. Lick John M. Lotz Pragya Luintel ***
Pooja Luitel ***
David Lynch-Benjamin William C. Mack Ellen L. Maloy Shirley M. Marcellus Cathleen D. Marengo Amy L. Margeit Denise J. Marquart Christopher Martin Susan M. Martin Megan Maslar Mary Mason *
Kathleen D. Mather *
Daniel J. Mathers Stanley J. Mathews Shawn M.T. May Amber L. McCarty Tracie M. McGrain Jennifer L. McKamey Erin L. McLean Andrew C. McNaught Scott M. Meagher Christine M. Meeker Danny R. Merideth William Meriwether Michelle M. Micknich *
Kelly M. Milford *
Brad J. Miller Holli B. Millerd Tammy L. Mills
f Pennon Bearer
* With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction *** Honors Diploma
Eric J. Milunich Rebecca A. Mitchell Jodi Mock Hannah M. Monks Gail M. Morehouse *** Antoinette M. Morgan Wayne L. Morrow Amy Mosher Brandy J. Nichols James P. Nichols Melanie J. Nichols Danielle Nobles Amanda J. Noonan * Kevin J. Olmstead Tiana M. Oropallo John R. Oshetski James F. Owdienko Nicole R. Owlett Karrie M. Page William A. Paggio Cheryl L. Palmer **f Jared M. Palmer Maria T. Pearte * Stephen Pesesky *
Nan Peterson Jennifer A. Piasecki Brian M. Pierro Jody L. Plank *
Jason P. Plumley Jennifer M. Pyne Jennifer Quackenbush Michelle Raemore John W. Rappleye Michelle L. Reese * Sophia A. Rhode Kimberly A. Ribble Kristen L. Richmond Pauline S. Robbins David J. Robertson
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23,1997
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE
Charlene Robinson * Christina Romanick * Lisa L. Root Leslie A. Ross Michael L. Saglibene Heidi N. Saltsman Sharee D. Saltzer Andrea J. Sampson Jeffery T. Santucci Melinda J. Saukas Kyra M. Savino Kerry K. Schamel Barbara Schanbacher Andrew Schermerhorn * Thomas D. Schink * Jessica A. Schlott * David O. Schmidt Richard C. Schockner Amy L. Schoonover Jillian M. Schrader Jennifer L. Sc hr and Amanda A. Schroeder * Dean M. Schuler Todd W. Schuler Andrea L. Schultz *
Randy B. Seek Erin T. Sharkey Charles Sharpsteen Rainbow A. Shaw Joshua D. Shepard Kristen L. S me tanka Devon Smith Paul M. Smith Lindsay M. Sorge Ann B. Spencer Gary G. Squier Christine St. John Jonathan S. Stank Lori L. Stickler Brian A. Storch Christopher Tarshus * Michael S. Taylor Jessica J. Terry *** Charles C. Thomas Darla Thomas * Denise M. Thompson Joyce M. Thresher Todd A. Tillinghast Kelly M. Tinker Jennifer L. Tokarski
James S. Tolbert John R. Townson Sean P. Tuckey Lorinda R. Tyler Matthew D. Vangalder Elizabeth Vanscoter Michelle K. Velten Kimberly M. Vieria Frederic C. Wagner * Steven H. Walp Susan I. Walsh William J. Wasson Debbie Waterstraat Gregory S. Watson Stephanie A. Weaver Eric R. Webber Justin White Tammy M. White Jean M. Whiting Michelle Wichtowski Shannah M. Wittman Tracy E. Wixson Tracy M. Wright Lesley A. Wujastyk Kirs tin A. Yacubic
f Pennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction *** Honors Diploma
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23,1997
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Karen M. Adams	Tina M. Campbell	Linda L. Duryee
Jennifer L. Albert	Kimberly K. Canter	Theresa C. Dye
Jon E. Allen *	Heather A. Capluzzi	Theresa M. Edwards
Nancy M. Allyn	Danny P. Card *	Kathy A. Eisele
Stephanie R. Andrews	Angela J. Cardona	Michelle L. Elliott
Sharon Archer	Robert A. Carey *	Denene K. Ennis
Gregory S. Arnold	Timothy R. Carlson	Amy L. Ervay
Heather Artuso	Shawn M. Carpenter	Henry V. Ervay
Patricia A. Babcock	Alice M. Cavalleri *	Lorrie A. Erway
Deborah Backer-Smith *	Ola A. Centurelli	Sara E. Everley
Lisa M. Baker	Jodi L. Chapin	Edward Fairbrother
Melody F. Ballance	Trevor L. Chisholm	Dominick L. Falank
Bryan J. Bangs	Tammie L. Cleland	Shelley A. Farr
Kathleen L. Banks	Deborah Cloos *	Donita M. Faulkner
Rachel S. Barber	Krista L. Coats	Jeanrose E. Figgs
Carrie E. Barden	Thomas Colabine	Heather Flandreau
Norine E. Barnett	Edward D. Cole	April P. Fletcher *
Stephen A. Becker	Warren D. Cole	Heather A. Fogarty
Lisa R. Beebe *	Belinda L. Connor	Philip L. Footer
Christine E. Beers	Sarah A. Cook	John D. Forest
Kristina M. Belanger *	Stephen P. Copp	Paul M. Franks
Kristi L. Bennett	Michele Corby	Cynthia M. French
Lisa M. Bennett *	Marylee M. Cosgrove	Cheryl A. Fuhr
Marjorie A. Bialas	Cathy Cosier	Tracy L. Fuller
Michael S. Biener	Michelle L. Crannell	Steven C. Gamer *
Jakki Birdsall	Anthony T. Creaton	Cynthia Gauthier
Donna L. Bliss	Michael P. Croft	Suzanne K. Gavin
Christina M. Bodewes	Stephen C. Crouch	Dawn M. Geiger
Sally M. Bogart	Kristy A. Diffenderfer-Stewart	Taheisha L. Geter
Leonard J. Bolton *	Theresa A. Daggett	Crystal L. Geyer
Mary L. Bond *	Eugene P. Daugherty	Tammy L. Giardina
James E. Brarens	Ronald W. Dawes	Maria E. Gilbert
Denise L. Brooks	Matthew W. Decker	Dwight L. Gleason *
Rochell M. Brooks	Genevieve M. Dense	Billie J. Gobrick
Christina M. Brown	Donald E. Depue	Antoinette L. Golson
Ryan L. Brown	Linda Dickinson *	Karen E. Gorenflo
Patricia L. Buchanan	Melissa E. Donovan	Theresa M. Grady
Cathy E. Bulkley	Alan R. Drake *	Amy J. Green
Barbara Bums *	Tammie M. Dukes	Diane L. Green *
Sandy Campbell	Dennis M. Dunleavy *	Tanya A. Greene
f Pennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23,1997
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Adam G. Greist Alicia M. Grey James A. Griffin Lesa M. Griswold * Sheila K. Groh Steven M. Groves Brenda S. Guild Kelly K. Hackett Victor Hamilton Larry Hankinson Seresa A. Hargrave * Adam C. Harter Michelle M. Hartigan * J. Megan Hartzel Randy M. Hatch Darlene A. Hawxhurst Michael P. Heckman Juliet M. Hendricks Carla C. Hibbard *
Sue W. Hilliard Crystal N. Hilligus Stehpen Hitchcock Kevin C. Holton Linda M. Hooker Catherine L. Horan **f Bradley Alan Horton Rita Huckle Julie A. Hulett Michael L. Hutcheson Lorraine A. Isaacs Lisa A. Jack Mary M. Jansky Mary T. Jaynes Darren D. Jenner Charles E. Johns Scott A. Jones Tammie J. Jones Tina M. Jones Carmela A. Joslyn Paula S. Kelchner
Yvonne B. Kelly Charles Kennedy Richard T. Kerr Laurie A. Ketch Thomas J. Kimble John E. King *
Carol J. Kingsley Lisa M. Kizer Glenn K. Klossner Susan J. Knapp Michele K. Knop Michael Kramarczyk Samuel C. Krohn Michael A. Labelle * Michelle Lagonegro Nancy Larrabee *
Lisa J. Larsen Suzanne M. Laursen Shelley A. Lawrence Lisa A. Lazenby James R. Leonard Linda C. Lewis *
Wendy J. Lewis John A. Lifrieri James D. Loomis Judy Loomis Barbara J. Lord *
Alesia A. Lovelace Shannon Macfeiggan Donna E. Madigan Greg H. Makitra *
Michael L. Maloney Brian D. Manchester John A. Manders Katrina L. Manning Patricia A. Martin *
Paul J. Mather Kevin J. Mathis Melissa M. Matthews * James A. Mayo
f Pennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction
Ryan M. Mayo Julie A. McAlinn Pamela S. McIntosh Youndase M. Mead Nicole M. Meholczo Christine D. Melens * Monica K. Merideth Tabitha J. Moon Denise M. Moonschein * Karen E. Moore Gina K. Morgan Joseph L. Morse * Wendy K. Morter Lori L. Mulholland John R. Nardi Candace L. Neally * Mary K. Nettles Mary Niemczyk *
Monta M. Northway Susan C. O’Rourke Samantha L. Oakes Anna M. Oakley Jennifer L. Obremski Carol A. Osborn *
John F. Osmin Leah C. Overbeck Michelle A. Palmer * Nancy M. Pangia Perry Parmenter Melissa Anne Paul Sharyn L. Pchinow Julie L. Pearsall Glenda F. Peoples Richard J. Petzke *
Royce W.J. Pifer *
Joan R. Plank Jody L. Plank *
Michele L. Plank David Puglisi *
Cahtie M. Randall
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23, 1997
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
Sheri L. Randall	Christina M. Smith	Frederic C. Wagner *
Janies D. Ransom	Jeremy J. Smith	Cheryl A. Walczak
Georgia A. Reed *	Levi G. Smith	Edmund J. Walenta
Michelle L. Reese *	M. Kelly Smith	Keith A. Walker
Karen S. Rice	Margaret J. Smith	Brandon M. Wallner
Sally J. Rice *	Michele M. Smith	Jennifer Walton
Loretta H. Richards	Robin C. Smith	William J. Wandell
Deborah I. Riff*	Ross N. Smith *	Kathie L. Warren
Allison Robinson	Sara C. Smith	Tammy L. West
Elliott Robinson	Tammy M. Spangenberg *	Jamie Westbrook *
Vicki L. Rodabaugh	Kirk E. Spencer	Caroline M. Whalen
Richard L. Rosbaugh	Gary G. Squier	Courtney Wheatcraft
Rebecca L. Rumsey	Michele L. Stacy	Jacqueline Wheeler
Tammy R. Ruth	Ruth Staehle *	Mark S. Wheeler
Lori A. Rutzinger	Janice M. Standish *	Robert B. Wheeler *
Edward J. Sadler	Theresa Stark *	Sheri L. Whitehead
Gary A. Sadler	Rebecca R. Sterlace	Cynthia Whitehouse
Doug P. Sampson *	Matthew J. Stiger	Rebecca Whitehouse
Barbara S. Santos	Samantha J. Stilwell	Jonathan R. Wilbur
Paul J. Scaffidi	John J. Strauss	Michael Willsey
Christy A. Schneck	Jeanne M. Sullivan ***f	Roxanne L. Winfield
Nicole K. Schultz *	Wanda L. Swepston	Robert M. Wixson
Joseph E. Schusler	Lisa M. Thompson	Barbara A. Woodhouse
Shannon D. Schwartz	Susan E. Tolbert	Bria J. Woodward
Ryan A. Seaman	Karen J. Tomkins	Tammy S. Wuertzer
Charles Searor	Nancy J. Tompkins	Mary Lynne Youmans
Claudine C. Seiver	Bradley Turner *	Theresa M. Zafonte
Steven A. Serdula *	Roselene E. Tyler	Mary F. Zawko-Gould
Crystal M. Sheesley	Susan J. Tyler	Diane L. Zeh
Pam Shuart *	Michael M. Usack	Shannon L. Zinn
Gregg L. Shugars *	Mark A. VanGorden	Billie Jo Zum
Gloria I. Simmons	Tracy L. Velie	
Paula J. S me tanka *	Tammy L. Vosburgh	
t Pennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
MAY 23,1997
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS
Vincent M. Beach Susan Canfield Amy M. Drake Colleen D. Kendall *
Rebecca L. Kent *
Rachel M. Zdanowski *f
t Pennon Bearer * With Distinction ** With Highest Distinction *** Honors Diploma
ACADEMIC ATTIRE
The caps, gowns, and hoods worn at college and university functions date back to the Middle Ages. Monks and students of those days wore them to keep warm in the damp and drafty 12th-century castles and halls of learning.
When colleges came under secular control in the 1300’s, particularly in England, a touch of color was added to the academic garb. Thus the gown for graduates of many English universities is of a scarlet color. With the founding of colleges in the American colonies, the tradition of the academic gown became established on this continent as well.
Academic hoods originally formed the cowl worn as a head covering by the monks. They could also be worn as a shoulder cape, or could be used as a bag for the collection of alms, or for carrying books. The outside of the hood is bordered with a velvet facing, the color of which indicates the subject studied for the degree granted. The color of the inner lining of the hood indicates the institution which has granted the degree. The length of the hood indicates the degree earned, the doctoral hood being the longest.
Today’s candidates for associate degrees and certificates are wearing gowns similar in style to those worn by candidates for the bachelor degree. Their caps are worn with the tassels hanging on the right side until the degree is actually conferred whereupon the tassel is moved to the left side.
PHI THETA KAPPA
The gold stole and gold tassel signify membership in Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society of the Two-Year College. Graduates wearing these symbols have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above.
PENNONS
A pennon became the symbol of achievement during the Middle Ages and, as such, the degree pennons used in today’s ceremony symbolize the achievement of this College's graduates.
A long, narrow flag or streamer, triangular and pointed, the pennon was formerly attached to the head of a lance and was borne as a distinction by the knight. Upon the performance of any gallant action by a the knight or his followers, the triangular point of the pennon was cut off, thereby converting it into a banner of distinction and achievement
So it is that this ancient symbol marks the accomplishments of those who are being honored at this graduation ceremony. The five pennons represent the Certificate Programs and the four associate degrees offered at Corning Community College. Those who carry the pennons symbolize excellence in each area.
ALMA MATER
From far and near we’ve come together Joined in spirit, hand and heart, Forming friendships time won’t sever, With our college leading ever,
As the search for truth we start.
To Spencer’s Crest,
And Corning’s height We loft her colors,
Red and white And what she taught,
Will be our light.
BRASS WORKS
Trumpets: John Brown, John Cherill, Tim Eich, Kathleen Hepburn, John Lorey
Homs:	Linda Bergstrom, Brad Kinsman
Trombone: Mike Devine, Ralph Verity, Earl Whitney Baritone:	JeffBoettner
Tubas:	Jim Ellison