Springfield College 2021 Graduate Ceremony for School of Arts and Sciences
Springfield College continued its 2021 Commencement Weekend ceremonies with the Graduate Ceremony for the School of Arts and Sciences taking center stage on the afternoon of Saturday, May 15 at Stagg Field. A total of 51 students were celebrated as part of the ceremony.
"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."
Graduate Commencement - School of Arts and Sciences
Saturday, May 15, 2021, 3 p.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
Shayla N. DeNigris, Student Representative
Conferring of Degrees
Dr. Mary-Beth A. Cooper
Dr. Martha A. Potvin, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Reader: Dr. James O’Brien, Interim Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
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
Dr. Eileen Cyr
Graduating Class Marshals
Nadine Awkal, Saad Magani