Fall Commencement, Friday afternoon ceremony

By Ralph Freso

The Friday afternoon ceremony at Grand Canyon University's Fall Commencement was reserved for College of Education graduates.

  • It takes two to prepare the big man as Leah Harmon, left, and Ashley Johnson help Jermaine Harris get ready for the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A graduate gets her pre-graduation photo taken after check-in for the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Taylor Sprague looks over the graduating class as he makes sure everyone are in their proper places during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A graduate with her decorated mortar board during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A graduate gives a thumbs-up during the start of the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Dr. Tim Griffin leads the processional during the start of the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • GCU President Brian Mueller addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Student speaker Elizabeth Gerena addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Student speaker Elizabeth Gerena addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Student speaker Elizabeth Gerena reacts after suddenly getting a froggy throat during her address to the graduating class at the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Student speaker Elizabeth Gerena addresses the graduating class during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A floor sign instructing graduates where to stand during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate with their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates with celebrate with their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • College of Education Dean Meredith Critchfield hands out diplomas during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate on stage with their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A graduate praises God after receiving her diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Fellow graduates embrace as they walk from the stage after receiving they’re diplomas during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates look to friends and family after receiving their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates look to friends and family after receiving their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate on stage with their diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates celebrate under a wave of confetti streamers during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A happy graduate exits the arena following the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates are greeted with hugs from family and friends during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • COE graduate Amanda Rubenking and her service dog “Brave” during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates pose for picture with family and friends during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A graduate is greeted with kisses from her children during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • COE graduates Catherine Lodolce and her 1-year old son Mason during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Graduates are greeted with hugs from family and friends during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • Four year old Gavin Rubenking arm wrestles with his Papa on the turf during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.
  • A graduate beams with pride with her diploma during the Fall Commencement afternoon session on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022.

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