A new stage of life for students

Fall 2022 commencement to be held Dec. 9

As another semester comes to an end, the class of 2022 prepares to cross the stage, receive their diploma and venture on to the next stage of life.

For many students, walking across the stage marks the first steps of a new chapter. This celebratory event represents all the hard work these students have completed, whether it be a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree. It also marks the

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beginning of a new era for each individual.

General Studies major

Craig Clemons will be one of the graduates to receive his diploma next month.

“I am really excited to be the first to graduate in my immediate family and not only on time, but ahead of schedule as well. Graduating is a lot bigger than what I got going for me, because it gives my family hope and the kids behind me who want to do the same,” Clemons said.

After he graduates with his undergraduate degree, Clemons will continue attending Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK) to pursue a master’s degree in Education and will finish out with his last year of eligibility on the football field.

“TAMUK is the second college I have attended, and it has treated me like a family member through and through,” Clemons said. “I had such a great time, and I will never forget the bonds and memories I have created for they will last a lifetime. The great times aren’t over yet.”

Once he is finished with school completely, Clemons’ career goal is to be a teacher/coach, aiming to assist the young minds of America and help create good and honorable athletes.

This semester, two different graduation ceremonies will take place on Dec. 9 at the Javelina Sta- dium. The College of Arts and Sciences and The College of Education and Human Performance’s graduation will take place at 10 a.m. and The College of Agriculture and Natural

Resources, The College of Business Administration and the College of Engineering’s graduation will be at 4 p.m.

“For the commencement ceremony, 562 stu- dents applied for graduation this fall – 347 undergraduate, 201 graduate and 14 doctoral,” Dr. Jaya Goswami, Interim