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Commencement ProgramMary Rose Cardenas Hall South LawnSaturday, December 20, 2008 • 9 a.m.

Processional“Pomp and Circumstance”SirEdwardElgar

Invocation...................................................................................... Jimmy Odabashian Pastor,Vineyard Church

Alma Mater.................................................................................... Ginger Wheelock“Hail The Orange and White” Student, UTB/TSC Music ProgramOriginallyricsbyJohnC.HunterJr.AdaptedbyTerryJayPhillipsArrangementbyTerryTomlin

Welcome and Introduction of Special Guests................................... Juliet V. García, Ph.D. President

Commencement Address................................................................ Ruben Gallegos, Ph.D.. 2008 UTB/TSC Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient

Presentation of Graduating Class.................................................... José G. Martín, Ph.D. Provost

Conferring of Degrees.................................................................... Juliet V. García, Ph.D.

Presentation of Diplomas............................................................... Texas Southmost College Board of TrusteesMariaElenaValdes-Corbeil,Ph.D., announcer DavidG.Oliveira,J.D.,ChairPhilipSamponaro,Ph.D., announcer EduardoCampirano,B.S.,Vice ChairGenaroLopez,Ph.D., announcer RobertoRobles,M.D.,SecretarySteveLovett,Ph.D., announcer ChesterR.Gonzalez,J.D.JesusAbrego,Ph.D., announcer RosemaryBreedlove,M.S.PenelopeBennet-Baird,Ph.D., announcer AdelaGarza,B.A. ReneTorres,M.Ed.

Recessional“Las Golondrinas”JoséMaríaUsandizaga