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Commencemenl
Activities for the University's 56th annual Commencement
began June 2 and continued through
June 4 with more than 800 students receiving
degrees. Included in the week-end's events were
musical programs, alumni activities, graduates'
reception, open houses and Commencement and
Baccalaureate ceremonies. The Rev. Marcus E.
Lindsay, pastor of the Boise First Presbyterian
church, delivered the Baccalaureate sermon,
with Howard Pierce Davis speaking at Commencement.
Army ROTC c:adeU received their commiaaiona u Second
Lieutenanta during the prenntation of degreea Monday,
Juna 4.
Navy Captain Church Chappell led the academic procession of faculty
mom bore and graduates to the Memoriel Gymne..eium for Commencement
and Baccalaureate oxerciaoa. Advance degrGes were awarded to about 150
pereona.
M adieon Square Garden's c rowds had nothing on Memorial Oymnaelum
whon epectatore Cillod the seats for Commencement. The Univo .. ity Symphony
Orches tra provided processional and recessional music 0.1 well aa
additional numbare. Al.o taking part in the Commencement program wae
a 160-volco chorus of Vandaleors and University Singer&.
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