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McLennan Community College
Adult Education Programs
(254) 299-8053 or (254) 299-8723
Information for Graduates
We are very proud that you have chosen to participate in the McLennan Community College Adult Education Program’s Annual Graduation.
CAPS AND GOWNS:
Cost is $25.00, includes cap & gown, and tassel (to be picked up at registration).
INVITATIONS:
Five invitations are included with the $25.00 cap and gown fee. Invitations can be picked up at registration. An additional 5 invitations may be received FREE if you register for graduation during the month of February. Extra invitations may be purchased for fifty cent (50¢) each.
PICTURES:
See attached form. There will be a photographer at the graduation ceremony to take pictures of the graduates as they receive their diploma. Pictures must be paid for the night of rehearsal. If you wish to have other pictures taken, feel free to contact the photographer at his studio after the graduation.
SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarship information can be obtained when you register for graduation.
REHEARSAL: Wednesday
Waco Hall May 15, 2013 7:00 p.m.
7th & Speight
GRADUATION: Thursday
Waco Hall May 16, 2013 7:30 p.m.
7th & Speight
Graduates are asked to wear:
Ladies: Blouse/dress with a collar and dark shoes
Men: Dark pants and white shirt with a collar
***Caps & gowns MUST be picked up before rehearsal.***
McLennan Community College
Adult Education Programs
(254) 299-8053 or (254) 299-8723
Tips for a Successful Graduation Night
Congratulations on completing this phase of your education. Now you are even better prepared for high-er education or additional employment opportunities.
The graduation ceremony is an important way for you and your family and friends to celebrate your achievement.
A few tips from previous graduations might help keep the ceremony special for you, for the other graduates, and for all the guests
.Attend the graduation rehearsal. Feeling confident about what you are expected to do on
graduation night will help lower your stress level and let you enjoy the moment.
On the night of graduation, be sure to arrive at the auditorium on time or a little earlier. You may need time for arranging your cap and gown and taking pictures, but most important is lining up on time for the march into the auditorium.
Plan ahead so that you will be able to wear the requested clothes: dark shoes and a blouse/dress with a collar for the ladies, and dark pants and a white shirt with a collar for the men. The appro-priate clothing will help make your graduation pictures real keepsakes.
Since there may be people who are allergic to strong smells, please be considerate and leave off colognes or perfumes after your bath. It gets hot wearing caps and gowns in a crowded room in May, and strong smells tend to make the heat worse.
If you can pass the following tips on to your family and friends, they can also help keep the night special for you and the other graduates.
Since some families may be videotaping the occasion of this special night in the life of one of their family members, it will be important to keep distracting noises to a minimum. If a fussy child cannot be satisfied with a bottle or pacifier, taking him or her outside will make it easier for the rest of the audience to hear and enjoy the ceremony.
Before entering the auditorium, all graduates and guests who are not on emergency call should turn off cell phones and pagers in order to respect the rights of others. Also, once the ceremony begins, friends and family should not create distractions by leaving their seats.
To allow space for the graduates to line up for the graduation procession, family and friends should be seated in the auditorium as soon as they arrive at Waco Hall. At the conclusion of the ceremony, family and friends should remain seated until all graduates have exited. Preserving the dignity of the processional and the recessional is a way to honor all of you graduates for your achievements.
Here’s wishing you a graduation night to cherish in your memories!
Graduation is May 16, 2013 at Waco Hall at 7:30 p.m.!
Honoring Central Texas 2012-2013 Literacy Volunteers
Olga Ramirez, volunteer at MCC Connections and Family Learning Center in McGregor, was honored as Volunteer of the Year at the annual Central Texas Literacy Coalition (CTLC) volunteer recognition reception recently held at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church. Shirley Crockett, CTLC board member and MCC Adult Education Programs director, presented the award to Ms. Ramirez and recognized over 20 volunteers for their service to students enrolled in adult education classes throughout the area.
Joe Nesbitt, founder of the Leadership, Education and Development (LEAD) program sponsored by the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, was the special guest speaker. He reminded literacy teachers and volunteers of three points: 1) to never give up on helping a student strive for success, 2) that with great power comes great responsibility, and 3) to always be kind in day-to-day contacts, especially with students. Over the past seven years, LEAD has awarded $125,000 in scholarships to Waco area graduates.
Ryn Farmer, CTLC president, presided over the ceremonies. Fran Hendrix, along with MCC Adult Education faculty and staff, planned the reception and provided refreshments. A highlight of the afternoon was a Best Dessert contest. Everyone enjoyed sampling and voting on the desserts provided by MCC Adult Education faculty and staff
Rehearsal Night Pictures 2011-2012
“It’s not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts; it’s what you put into the practice.”
You Have Completed Your GED!
McLennan Community College
Adult Education Programs
(254) 299-8053 or (254) 299-8723
Passing the GED is indeed an accomplishment. We, at McLennan Community College Adult Education Programs, are extremely proud of you and would like to take this opportunity to invite you to participate in our Annual Graduation Ceremony.
Graduation will be held:
May 12, 2011
at Waco Hall Baylor University Campus
We are now registering for graduation. To register, you MUST bring the attached form, a copy of your GED transcript and $25.00 ($25 pays for cap and gown, tassel, and 5 invitations). Graduates may register at the Adult Education office until May 6, 2011 at the following location:
MCC Adult Education Programs McLennan Community College Community Service Building Building E, 2nd Floor, Room 236 (Building E is located at the back of the building).
4601 N. 19th Street
Monday—Friday 8:00am—5:00 pm
(Friday is the best day to register to avoid parking problems)
We are looking forward to your participation in this memorable event. You deserve to be recognized for
your accomplishment! If you have any questions about caps and gowns, pictures, rings, or scholarships,
call MCC Adult Education Programs at (254) 299-8053 or (254) 299-8723.
Congratulations!
Please fill out this form and bring it and your transcript to the Adult Education office by May 6, 2011
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Full Name: _______________________________________________________________________
(Show the name you want printed on the program)
Address:___________________________________________________Phone:_________________
City/State:_______________________________Zip:______________________________________
The deadline for scholarships
is April 6, 2011
The MCC Adult Education Programs Graduation Book 2010-1011 is available to purchase online.
McLennan Community College
Adult Education Programs
MCC Adult Education program offers self-paced, 
individualized classes for out-of-school adults above compulsory school age. Students can enroll any time a class is in session. Classes, books, and materials are offered free of charge to students enrolled in the program.
The GED Test covers the following subject areas:
- Language Arts – Writing
- Social Studies
- Science
- Language Arts – Reading
- Mathematics
MCC Adult Education also offers the following programs:
(ESL) English-as-a-Second Language – for adults who speak a language other than English and wish to learn to speak and write the English Language.Basic Literacy – for adults who would like to learn to read or to improve their reading skills.Enrichment – for students who would like to improve their basic skills in reading, writing, math, spelling, or obtain life skills such as writing resumes and filling out job applications.Call 299-8777 for class locations and times
The MCC Adult Education Programs Graduation Book 2010-1011 is available to purchase online.
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