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176th Annual Commencement

LYCOMING COLLEGE
Saturday, May 11, 2024

Fultz Quadrangle
(In case of rain - Keiper Recreation Center)
2:00 P.M.

Program

The President, Kent C. Trachte, Ph.D., Presiding

The Carillon
Dr. Amanda H. Gunderson
Associate Professor of Music

Band Concert
Lycoming College Concert Band
Dr. William S. Ciabattari, Conductor
Associate Professor of Music

Ceremonial Opening of the Gates
Class of 2024 Marshals

Processional
“Flourish for Wind Band” Ralph Vaughan Williams
“Pomp and Circumstance” Edward Elgar
“Entry March of the Boyars” Johan Halvorsen

Presentation of Colors
Bald Eagle Battalion

The National Anthem
Dominick Philip ’24, soloist

Invocation
Rev. Dr. John F. Piper Jr., ’07H
Professor Emeritus of History, Dean Emeritus

Welcome
Mr. D. Mark Fultz ’80
Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Anthem
“At Last” Mack Gordon and Harry Warren
Dr. Patrick Chiu, Conductor
Assistant Professor of Music

Reflections
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
President of the College

Greetings from the Senior Class
Cathryn Brought ’24

Conferring of Honorary Degree
Mr. Derek Slaughter, Doctor of Laws
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Moorhouse

Commencement Address
Mr. Derek Slaughter
Mayor, City of Williamsport

Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
Dr. Philip W. Sprunger, Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Mr. D. Mark Fultz ’80
Dr. Philip M. Levesque ’00, Alumni Assoc. Exec. Board President
Mr. Derek Slaughter
Candidates For Bachelor of Arts Degree
Candidates For Bachelor of Science Degree

Choral Benediction
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” Lutkin

The Carillon
“Alma Mater” Verse One from Brahms; Ad. by W.L. Maxson

Recessional
“March from Suite in E Flat for Military Band” Gustav Holst
“El Capéo Paso Doble” Antonio Parera (arr. H. Walters)

Contents

Latin Honors, Departmental Honors, and Scholars
Class of 2024
Candidates For Bachelor of Arts Degree
Candidates For Bachelor of Science Degree
The Alma Mater