Valedictorians will lead graduates at ceremony

As the semester comes to an end, another group of graduates get to throw their caps in the air as their last goodbye to Chaffey.

This semester's graduation will be held on Thursday, May 26. The ceremony will take place in the stadium at 7 p.m. Keynote speaker at the ceremony will be Jack Scott, chancellor of California community Colleges.

Two valedictorians were chosen for their hard work and exceptionally high grades that rank them above all others.  For the fall 2010 semester, the valedictorian will be Jacob Casdorph and the spring candidate is Nahgam Dahi. Both will have the opportunity to give a speech to the graduating class. The two valedictorians will be the last of the pack of students to enter the stadium and will be seated with the platform party alongside the dignitaries.

Graduates will be led into the ceremony by Teresa Hull, health sciences dean and Terry Giugni, Dean of the Chino  Campus.

The Commencement Committee will consist of 24 people. The two readers for the ceremony will be Laura Hope, Dean of Instructional Support, and Ricardo Diaz, Coordinator for opening doors and a  Chaffey counselor.  Dr. Sherrie Guerrero, vice president of instruction, and Tim Arner, center instruction specialist will serve as the two  marshalls at the ceremony.  Faculty members that were as chosen faculty of the year will lead the staff members of the year into the ceremony. Student Body President Eddie Sanchez will also be seated on the platform and will give a speech to the graduates.

 Chaffey's Alumni Association will help provide the grand finale. The Bookstore and Student Activities will provide the  reception, which will have a jazz band and food for students and their families and friends.

Graduation ceremony is open to the public and has no assigned seating. The ceremony will end the 2011 semester and open a new chapter to those who are leaving.