通行权仪式
十大网赌平台典礼
The Rites of Passage ceremony acknowledges and celebrates 可靠的网赌平台 students of color, particularly those of African-American and Latin-American heritage, who successfully completed an Associate or Bachelor Degree. This event recognizes students’ accomplishments and the community that supported them, while also marking their transition from 可靠的网赌平台 to their future studies or professional endeavors.This ceremonial pre-commencement event, embraces culture, customs, and traditions. You can expect to hear words of wisdom from notable speakers and community leaders, 学生的认可, and musical selections culminating with the donning of the Kente. 五彩缤纷的, embroidered Kente ceremonial cloths are hand woven in Ghana and meant to connect the graduates with their ancestors.
活动时间表
Fall 2023 Rites of Passage Ceremony
- 主讲人:博士. Cheronda库珀
- 日期:2023年12月10日
- 时间:下午2点
- Location: Mulder Hall (Richard Gwartney Theatre)
Immediately followed by a reception for graduates and guests. Vegetarian option available.
Fall 2023 主讲人:博士. Cheronda库珀
Dr. Cheronda库珀 is an educator leader at Rapides Parish School Board with thirty years of experience teaching and developing youth. Specializing in high impact practices and performance assessment, Cheronda uses that experience to elevate learning outcomes and teaching effectiveness. By focusing on strategies that yield better academic achievement, Cheronda has been able to put the Doctorate in 教育al Leadership that she earned from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette to good use. 多年来, her leadership acumen has garnered recognition from the Research Association of Minority Professors, 米尔肯家族基金会, and the Russia Teacher Exchange Program. Cheronda spends her days at Carter C. 雷蒙德初中 担任副校长, but it is observing students reaching their learning goals that keeps her motivated.
当博士. 库珀不是在指挥, she loves spending time with her family, 在她的教堂做志愿者, and serving on the Rapides Federal Credit Union Board of Trustees .
肯特偷了意义
The Kente ceremonial cloth, originating in Ghana, is rich with symbolism. The collection of patterns visually represent several African principles. Through the donning of the Kente, we acknowledge the significance of contributions from ancestral sacrifices to the encouragement and support from each student’s “village” (family, 朋友, and loved ones) as they pursue their goals.
Participation Opportunities
There are opportunities for the 可靠的网赌平台 community and community leaders to participate in Rites of Passage Ceremonies. We call these volunteers Imani which means belief and faith. Imani enhances the ceremony through speaking, music, and performances 对于毕业生.