Graduate Ceremony for the 2021 School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership

"To the Class of 2021, I congratulate you and I thank you, you have made us proud in more ways than we can count," said Springfield College President Mary-Beth Cooper. "Please remember to stay connected to us and to each other. Through the Springfield College network, great things can be accomplished. And remember to come back and visit us. You will always have a home here. All the best as you continue your journeys."

School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership

Sunday, May 16, 2021, 8:30 a.m.

Prelude, Military Suite in Eb           

Gustav Holst

Processional, Pomp and Circumstance, Op. 30, No. 1

Edward Elgar

The Star Spangled Banner

Francis Scott Key, Performed by the “President’s Own” US Marine Band

Opening Remarks  

Dr. Mary-Beth A. Cooper, President, Springfield College

Welcome

Adam Feit, Representative, Graduate Students

Conferring of Degrees       

Dr. Mary-Beth A. Cooper

Dr. Martha A. Potvin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Reader: Dr. M. Susan Guyer, Dean, School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership

College Hymn, A Song for Springfield        

Fred S. Hyde and Gilbert T. Vickers

Song Leaders: Victoria McFarlin, Deanna Carlone (class of 2021), Dai-Quan Thomas, and Christopher Antwi

Recessional, English Folk Song Suite         

Ralph Vaughan Williams

Faculty Marshal

Professor Keith Bugbee

Graduating Class Marshals          

David Bailot, Mary Kate Feit

GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM