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Penn State York graduates 65 in the spring class of 2014

The Penn State Nittany Lion visited with students about to graduate and smiled for the camera prior to the start of the ceremony May 9 at Penn State York. Credit: Dave McLaughlin / Penn StateCreative Commons

Penn State York continued its tradition of the open microphone, an opportunity for graduates to speak for a moment, during commencement on May 9 in the campus’ Pullo Family Performing Arts Center. Sixty-five graduates, including associate, baccalaureate and master’s candidates, were recognized during the ceremony. 

See the list of graduates here.

Jeffrey L. Wigbels, Class of 1976, senior vice president of Morgan Stanley in Atlanta and a cancer survivor, was the commencement speaker. During his address, Wigbels shared his experiences and quotations that have helped him through difficult times and continue to inspire him today.

View his bio and life’s quotes

In addition to hearing from Wigbels, those in attendance heard from Keith E. Wickline, top associate degree graduate; Mary E. Lee, top baccalaureate degree graduate; and Amy L. Kilgore, representing the masters program.

View photos from commencement.

Fall commencement at York campus is set for 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 in The Pullo Center.

Christine Frederick, a student -veteran, receives flowers after commencement on May 9 at Penn State York.  Frederick earned an associate degree in human development and family studies, and as part of an internship worked on a project in the City of York called Helping Hands which provides a variety of services to homeless veterans and others.  She has accepted a full-time position as an assistant veterans service officer at the the Veterans of Foreign Waw (VFW) post in Harrisburg where she plans to continue her volunteer work at Helping Hands in addition to her job responsibilities which includes working with veterans in York and Chambersburg. Credit: Dave McLaughlin / Penn StateCreative Commons

Last Updated May 16, 2014