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• The Official Seal of Wenatchee Valley College • The seal showcases Wenatchee Valley College’s established year, 1939. A jousting shield in the center of the emblem symbolizes the WVC Knights. WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE MISSION Wenatchee Valley College enriches North Central Washington by serving educational and cultural needs of communities and residents throughout the service area. The college provides high-quality transfer, liberal arts, professional/technical, basic skills and continuing education for students of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. 1 -Commencement Speaker - ROCÍO CARRIÓN Rocío’s purpose in life is to inspire. She has been in this country since age six, with roots from México and Nicaragua. Rocío is pursuing a masters degree in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship at the Harvard Graduate School of Education this fall. She graduated from the University of Washington with a B.A. in Sociology in 2010. She is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of I AM Empowerment LLC, a transformational leadership organization. As an undocumented Latinx womxn of color, Rocío has learned to embrace every challenge, leading her to a life of resiliency and fulfillment. Un consejo que les deja es, “No esperes un segundo más. Pon tus ideas y metas en acción. Tienes que empezar en un lugar, y nunca vas a llegar a tu destino si nunca comienzas tu camino.” - A Message - FROM THE WVC BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees exists to help guide the college in fulfilling its mission. The importance of that mission is never more apparent than at graduation. We take great pride in seeing the students of WVC take ownership of their lives and their futures by pursuing their education. To the Class of 2021, you have our sincere congratulations. This journey toward your education is only the first step toward a brighter future. We cannot wait to see what you accomplish next. La Junta Directiva existe para ayudar a guiar al colegio en el cumplimiento de su misión. La importancia de esa misión es más evidente que nunca al tiempo de la graduación. Nos enorgullece ver a los estudiantes de WVC tomar control de sus vidas y su futuro al continuar tras su educación. Deseamos dar nuestras más sinceras felicitaciones a la Clase de 2021. Este viaje hacia su educación es sólo el primer paso hacia un futuro más brillante. Estamos ansiosos por ver lo que lograrán a continuación. TRUSTEES Phyllis Gleasman Wilma Cartagena Steve Zimmerman Tamra Jackson Paula Arno Martinez 2 -CommencementJUNE 18, 2021 Program - Virtual Ceremony Begins ..........................................................................................5:30 p.m. Find link to ceremonies at wvc.edu/Graduation National Anthem ............................................................................................................................. Welcome .............................................................................................................. Dr. Chio Flores WVC Vice President, Student Services Land Acknowledgement ..................................................................................... Livia Millard Omak Multicultural Coordinator and Academic Advisor Honor Song .............................................................................................................. The Citizens Message from the President ................................................................ Dr. Jim Richardson WVC President President’s Medal..................................................................................... Dr. Jim Richardson Commencement Address ................................................................................ Rocío Carrión Executive Director, I AM Empowerment LLC Faculty Commencement Address ................................................................ Jean Rodgers Omak Business Faculty Faculty and Graduate Awards ......................................................................... Dr. Tod Treat WVC Vice President of Instruction Presentation of the Class of 2021 ................................................................. Dr. Tod Treat Student Slides and Videos Presented ..................................................................................... - Land Acknowledgement - Wenatchee Valley College respectfully acknowledges that the campus resides on the traditional territories of the Wenatchi people. The traditional territories of the Colville Tribes extends across eastern Washington and into portions of British Columbia, Oregon and Idaho. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Tribes include the Lakes, Colville, Okanogan, Moses-Columbia, Wenatchi, Entiat, Chelan, Methow, Nespelem, San Poil, Chief Joseph Band of Nez Perce and Palus Indians. 3 -Congratulations - FROM DR. JIM RICHARDSON, WVC PRESIDENT Every year, I welcome our graduates on stage to shake their hand and congratulate them for their accomplishments. This year, I cannot greet you on stage, but I have never been prouder of our graduates than I am now. Each and every one of you has overcome your own challenges and persisted despite all else to receive the degree, certificate or diploma you are receiving today. Although we cannot gather this year, know that we are still celebrating you. Not just your accomplishments, but your tenacity, spirit and courage. And know that I am grateful for the time you’ve spent with us and the immeasurable impacts you’ve had on your campus and community. From all of us here at Wenatchee Valley College to every one of you: Congratulations Class of 2021! DEL PRESIDENTE-Felicidades DR. JIM RICHARDSON - Cada año, recibo a nuestros graduados en el escenario para darles la mano y felicitarlos por sus logros. Este año, no podré saludarlos en el escenario, pero jamás he estado más orgulloso de nuestros graduados que en este momento. Cada uno de ustedes ha superado sus propios retos y persistido a pesar de todo para recibir su título, certificado o diploma. Aunque no podemos reunirnos este año, estén seguros de que los estamos celebrando, no sólo por sus logros, sino por su tenacidad, su espíritu y por su valor. Y sepan que estoy agradecido por el tiempo que pasaron con nosotros y por el enorme impacto que han tenido en su campus y en su comunidad.

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