Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Pike County Judge Executive Addressed Graduates of National College
Pike County Judge/Executive Wayne T. Rutherford addressed graduates of National College this past week, the most recent of many commencement speeches Rutherford has given at the college.
“Commencement is a beginning,” Rutherford told graduates, faculty and attending family and friends, “an appreciation for knowledge and how it enriches our lives.”
Rutherford went on to share with the graduates advice which included setting goals, “both large and small goals” and learning to “get along with others and not avoid burning bridges.”
The college graduated 61 students in fields as diverse as Medical Assisting to Business Administration to Pharmacy Technology.
“We’re well pleased with our graduates and proud of their accomplishments,” said National College Campus Director Tammy Riley. “These students have worked diligently to achieve their goals and fulfil promises made to themselves. We were glad to be a part of that.”
Offering the invocation during the ceremony was Pastor Bill Staggs, while the college’s Community Resource Coordinator, Kelly Clark, presented the candidates for graduation.
Dwayne Smith gave a benediction and marshals for the event were students Lisa Givens and Derek Thacker.
Finally, Rutherford left the graduates with the advice that, along with seeking out a job that one finds enjoyable, there are also going to be the obvious hurdles along the way.
“Out in the world, you will see expectations and problems, challenges and temptations, not to mention discouragement,” Rutherford said. “But there are also always opportunities – one door will close and another will open.”
“Commencement is a beginning,” Rutherford told graduates, faculty and attending family and friends, “an appreciation for knowledge and how it enriches our lives.”
Rutherford went on to share with the graduates advice which included setting goals, “both large and small goals” and learning to “get along with others and not avoid burning bridges.”
The college graduated 61 students in fields as diverse as Medical Assisting to Business Administration to Pharmacy Technology.
“We’re well pleased with our graduates and proud of their accomplishments,” said National College Campus Director Tammy Riley. “These students have worked diligently to achieve their goals and fulfil promises made to themselves. We were glad to be a part of that.”
Offering the invocation during the ceremony was Pastor Bill Staggs, while the college’s Community Resource Coordinator, Kelly Clark, presented the candidates for graduation.
Dwayne Smith gave a benediction and marshals for the event were students Lisa Givens and Derek Thacker.
Finally, Rutherford left the graduates with the advice that, along with seeking out a job that one finds enjoyable, there are also going to be the obvious hurdles along the way.
“Out in the world, you will see expectations and problems, challenges and temptations, not to mention discouragement,” Rutherford said. “But there are also always opportunities – one door will close and another will open.”
# posted by Joe Kinzer @ 2:20 PM 
