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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(Jesus continued explaining his parable of the soils, saying,) "The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the Word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful."
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