Aerial view of campus with Williamsport, the Susquehanna River and Bald Eagle Mountain as a backdrop

177th Annual Commencement

Lycoming College SealLYCOMING COLLEGE
Saturday, May 10, 2025

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
Mr. Christopher M. Morgan ’18, Guest Conductor

Ceremonial Opening of the Gates
Class of 2025 Marshals

Processional
“A Festival Prelude” Alfred Reed
“Flourish for Wind Band” Ralph Vaughan Williams
“Pomp and Circumstance March” Edward Elgar

The National Anthem
The Lycoming College Choir led by Julia Martin ’25, soloist

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

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

Anthem
“That Lonesome Road” James Taylor
Dr. Patrick Chiu, Conductor
Assistant Professor of Music

Introduction of Senior Class Speaker
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
President of the College

Greetings from the Senior Class
Benjamin J. Fry ’25

Conferring of Honorary Degree
Dr. Kent C. Trachte, Doctor of Humane Letters
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Moorhouse
Conferred by Mr. D. Mark Fultz ’80

Reflections
Dr. Kent C. Trachte

Conferring of Honorary Degree
Dr. Shirley M. Collado, Doctor of Laws
Presented by Dr. Elizabeth Moorhouse
Conferred by Dr. Kent C. Trachte

Commencement Address
Dr. Shirley M. Collado
President & Chief Executive Officer of College Track

Conferring of Degrees and Awarding of Diplomas
Dr. Kent C. Trachte
Dr. Sandra L. Kingery, Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Mr. D. Mark Fultz ’80
Ms. Holly E. Andrews ’10, Alumni Assoc. Exec. Board President
Dr. Shirley M. Collado
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
“Manhattan Beach March” John Philip Sousa
“Beguine for Band” Glenn Osser

Guests are requested to remain at their seats during the Recessional.

All guests are invited to a post-commencement reception on the Fultz Quadrangle
(In case of rain – Lamade Gymnasium)

Contents

Latin Honors, Departmental Honors, and Scholars
Class of 2025
Candidates For Bachelor of Arts Degree
Candidates For Bachelor of Science Degree
The Alma Mater