Folder 19: Traditional Events: Commencement/Graduation (II)

Three graduates pose for a group photo after commencement exercises.

Graduates receive information cards prior to 1995 Spring Commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

Graduates wait in the warm weather to graduate during the Spring 1997 Commencement exercises.

Graduates Jennifer Glenn and Brian Young, prior to commencement exercises at the Norfolk Scope. Both graduated with degrees in Biology.

Speech major Jonathan Young stands in recognition for his winning of the Kaufman Award during commencement exercises at Foreman Field. The award, named for Charles Kaufman was established by Landmark Communications Inc. to acknowledge graduating seniors who have exerted exceptional and constructive influence on the university, its students or the community by demonstrating the highest qualities of leadership and service.

A graduate says yes to her boyfriend's marriage proposal and hugs him during the Spring 1995 Commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

A graduate who was part of the Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps at Old Dominion University awaits to become a commissioned officer during the Spring 1997 Commencement exercises.

Norman Sisisky, a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Virginia, speaks during commencement exercises at Foreman Field. Featured in the photo is Dana Burnett, Vice President of Student Services (background left).

A graduate wears a cap with a message regarding her mother during commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

Graduates show that Old Dominion University is "number one" during commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

Owen B. Pickett, Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, addresses graduates during Fall Commencement exercises at the Norfolk Scope.

A big crowd was on hand for the summer commencement held August 11th at the Fieldhouse. More than 1,000 students received their degrees this summer. At right, Sonya Seward looks for her name in the commencement program before the ceremony begins. Seward, who received her master's degree in community health education, began work in March as an industrial hygienist with Norfolk Naval Shipyard. She previously worked for two years in ODU's environmental health and safety office.

A graduate points to his friends and family during commencement exercises at the Norfolk Scope.

President James V. Koch congratulates a graduate during August Commencement exercises at the Fieldhouse.

President James V. Koch, speaking at the Spring 1997 Commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

An interpreter doing sign language during the Spring 1997 Commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

Graduates stand in recognition, while their names are called during commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

Graduates stand in recognition, while their names are called during commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

An unidentified commencement speaker at the Spring 1997 Commencement exercises at Foreman Field.

An unidentified commencement speaker during commencement exercises at Foreman Field.