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For Immediate Release:  May 20, 2007

 
Grambling State University Salutes Spring Graduates at 2007 Commencement
 

Grambling, LA –Grambling State University’s Spring Class of 2007 held its graduation ceremony in the newly constructed Assembly Center. The graduating class of 400 undergraduate and graduate students listened to remarks made by SGA President Alexier Dawn Barbour, Senior Class President Arthur G.H. Devor, III and commencement speaker Dr. Willie L. Hill Jr. During the congratulatory remarks from Senior Class President Arthur G.H. Devor, Grambling experienced a brief power outage in the center. Construction workers accidentally cut a power line. The generators kicked in so that the ceremony could continue and shortly thereafter the power was back on. Mr. Devor closed by saying “Grambling always come up with surprises.” The audience laughed hysterically and the program continued without interruptions.

Grambling’s president Dr. Horace Judson recognized the class valedictorian Ms. Princess Ako-Bryant (graduating with a 3.9 matriculated GPA.) presenting her with a plaque and a $1,000 check. The president also acknowledged distinguished fellowship and assistantship award recipients Marsha Cole, Kristin Ivy, Marquisha Washington and Karletta White as well as Ms. Grambling Charisma Shari Sweat. The U.S. Army commissioned 2nd Lieutenants Ce’Vin Barnes and Edward T. Fox. Commission was presented by Army ROTC LTC William T. Brooks. Both officers will report to training in their commissioned areas by end of summer. In addition to the graduates being honored Grambling honored the class of 1957 for their 50th anniversary. President Horace Judson presented the anniversary class with a ceremonial diploma incased in a gold leather bound casing. They too had the opportunity to walk the stage with the spring class to receive their diplomas.

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NOTE: Assembly Center - This outstanding 145,036 square foot health and recreational facility at Grambling State University in north Louisiana will raise the quality of student campus activities to another level. While seating over 7,500 for basketball games and more for graduation ceremonies, this project enables the university to provide a state-of-the-art coliseum where family and friends of students can join them for special activities. Included is a banquet facility along with educational, administrative and support spaces for the Health Recreation & Physical Ed Department.

Attendees gathering at the Assembly Center