CAPS & GOWNS
GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT
FRIDAY, MAY 26
Golden West College’s Commencement Ceremony is set for Friday, May 26, beginning at 6 p.m. in the center quad. A reception will follow. Hundreds of students and family members, community members, invited guests, administrators, staff and faculty members are expected to attend.
The 2006 Graduating Class of Golden West College includes 765 associate in arts degrees, in which 112 are honor student recognitions. A total of 361 students will receive certificates of achievement.
Commencement Speaker
Golden West College is honored to have the Honorable Nancy Pollard as this year’s commencement speaker. She is regarded as a community college success story.
Nancy graduated from Golden West College in 1976. She then transferred to Western State College of Law, where she earned a JD (Juris Doctor of Law degree) in 1980. From 1982-1997, she served as an attorney-at-law.
Nancy returned to the Coast Community College District in 1983 as an elected member of the Board of Trustees. As one of a very few women to serve on the board, she established a respectable reputation for 13 years. While on the board, she was known as a strong advocate for three, important principles: what’s good for students, clean and hospitable campus environments, and fiscal accountability. Then in 1997, she was elected to the Orange County Superior Court bench, where she currently presides over family law cases that deal exclusively with domestic violence issues.
Nancy was a recipient of the Golden West College Alumni Pillar of Achievement Award in 1991—a recognition for her achievements in higher education and profession.
R. Dudley Boyce Outstanding Student Award Recipient
Erin Sullivan is the 2006 recipient of the R. Dudley Boyce Outstanding Student Award.
Steadfast on the right track to achieve her personal and academic goals, Erin aims high—to be the first college graduate in her family. And, by what positive means and sacrifices necessary, she has been able to demonstrate perseverance and determination.
As a student at Golden West College, Erin also worked as a full-time staff member and student assistant in the Student Activities Office. In addition to working, she was able to partake in many campus events as a volunteer.
Erin was selected as the 2004-05 Homecoming Queen. This position gave her an opportunity to have a voice for the students. In addition to serving on the Homecoming Planning Committee, she chaired the 2005 Casino Nite fundraiser, was vice president of the Future Teachers Club in fall 2005, and worked as a volunteer for Project Page Turner sponsored by the Associated Students of Golden West College (ASGWC). Project Page Turner is an annual community event presented on campus for elementary school students. The event involves book readings and provides books to the children. All books are donated by campus personnel.
Erin is most proud of being an Honors student and an Alpha Gamma Sigma Society member—maintaining a 3.67 GPA. In fall 2006, she plans to attend California State University, Long Beach, to continue pursuing her lifelong dream to become a teacher.
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