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graduates 264 at commencement |
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Mississippi Governor William Winter addressed 1,692 graduates during
The University of Mississippi's 150th commencement May 10. Winter
urged graduates to pay back those who helped them get |
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where they are. After
his address, Winter and his wife, Elise, received UM's Humanitarian
Award for their work that "has improved human welfare in Mississippi
as a result of their dedication to social reform." |
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The School of Applied
Sciences held a mid-morning commencement ceremony for its 264 scholars
at the Thomas N. Turner Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Center. |
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Applied
Sciences Alumni Chapter board members Ginger Brown (left), Katrina
Doss, and Amy Murphy enjoy a lighthearted moment at a reception
for Applied Sciences graduates and their families. |
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More
than 200 graduates and guests attended an afternoon reception
held at George Street University House. The reception was sponsored
by the Applied Sciences Alumni Chapter, School of Applied Sciences,
Ole Miss Alumni Association, and National Student Speech, Hearing,
Language Association. |
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Former
Mississippi Governor William Winter delivered the keynote address
at this year's commencement ceremony. |
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Ashley Parker Hood
of Duncan, a communicative disorders major, proudly displays the
School of Applied Sciences banner. |
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Members
of the Ole Miss Handband performed "Wind Beneath My Wings"
aas a tribute to the parents of graduating students. Perfoming
are Natalie Boggan of Decatur, Meredith Morris of Tupelo, Landon
Rutherford of Baldwyn, Jessica Steverson of Ellisville, Jenny
Cook of Ripley, Bridgitte Parsons of Tishomingo, Brittany Crawford
of Pontotoc, and Kayla Criddle of Pontotoc. |
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| Amy Davis Rutherford of
Brandon is congratulated by Chancellor Robert Khayat on her selection
as class marshall for the School of Applied Sciences. Rutherford,
a dietetics and nutrition major, is a member of Phi Kappa Phi academic
honor society and the Student Dietetic Association. |
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