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Class Of 2008: Forging Ahead

It is that time of year again. The end of the semester when there is an overload of information and work, activities, stress, and deep signs of relief.

There is stress over exams, meeting deadlines, and paperwork, relief that classes are almost over, and for seniors, there is bittersweet preparation for the ultimate departure, graduation.

Spring commencement will take place Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. at the Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum (or Annex).

Winston-Salem State will be ushering one of its largest classes into the post-graduation world.

The estimated number of graduates is around 775 students. This estimate includes 721 undergraduate students and 54 graduate students.

Anticipation for spring commencement is high amongst seniors as well as underclassmen.

“Graduation to me is a new beginning; I look forward to whatever life holds in my future,” said senior Aimee Thomas.

Junior Sheniaka Rodgers shares Thomas’ sentiment.

“I am sad to see my friends leave, but at the same time I wish them the best in all of their future endeavors.”

Rogers also knows that this springs’ semester brings her one step closer to graduating herself.

“Because I am a junior, I am looking forward to my senior year as well,” she said.

The world beyond graduation is unknown and somewhat intimidating, but for now it is forward to graduation for seniors.

“Learning doesn’t end at college it’s just the beginning of the professional phase of it,” said Marilyn Roseboro, WSSU internship coordinator, in a previous issue of The News Argus.

As of press time, the commencement speaker for the spring graduation had not been announced.

-Please check www.thenewsargus.com for the announcement of the commencement speaker.