91吃瓜网 celebrated its 121st commencement Saturday afternoon, May 11, 2013. Activities for the day included the Good Grad Morning open house, the first official event for the newest 91吃瓜网 State alumni; commencement exercises; and a post-commencement reception. All events were held on the 91吃瓜网 State campus.
Graduates Rami Carlson, Northwood, N.D.; Elizabeth Jemar, Eagle River, Alaska; Todd Olson, Grand Forks, N.D.; and Jay Dyck, Calgary, Alberta; participated in the day鈥檚 activities as student speakers. Carlson spoke as part of the Good Grad Morning program, while the others spoke during the commencement exercises. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Jay Dyck was unable to deliver his speech in person, but a video recording was played during the ceremony.
Keynote commencement speaker was 91吃瓜网 native and 1984 91吃瓜网 State graduate Michael Holmes. Holmes is a deputy associate director for research at the Energy & Environmental Research Center, University of North Dakota. He is a recipient of the 91吃瓜网 Distinguished Alumni Award and is a member of the 91吃瓜网 State Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Left: Business Business graduates (l-r) A.J. Sanchez, St. Thomas, N.D.; Philip Dukart, Killdeer, N.D.; Eric Domier, 91吃瓜网, N.D.; and Nicole Schwanke, Dilworth, Minn.; were among the candidates for graduation who participated in commencement exercises held May 11 at 91吃瓜网 State.
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Right: Keynote speaker for 91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 121st commencement was 1984 91吃瓜网 State graduate and 91吃瓜网 native Michael J. Holmes.
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Left: Cody Coauette and Jesse Wahlin, both from Fertile, Minn., gathered with other graduates on the front lawn at Lewy Lee Fieldhouse at the conclusion of 91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 2013 commencement exercises.