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Looking
forward to graduation day? If you attend
the following schools, your desires will
be met with celebrity appearances and A+
post-college advice!
"Guess
Who's Speaking at My School?!"
by
Lynda Kessler
May 2002
The CollegeBound Network NewsClick --
Whether it's
a politician or a movie star, it's definitely
cool to have a celebrity as the guest speaker
at your graduation. Besides, you'd be getting
A+ advice from someone who has made it big
-- after excelling in undergrad', of course.
Power
to Her Political Path
HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON will be speaking
at the commencement
ceremony of State
University of New York College at Brockport
(SUNY Brockport), Brockport, NY, on May
18th. As a former first lady and the present
Senator of New York, Clinton will be able
to offer the graduates lots of compelling
words of wisdom, especially for females
looking to follow in her political footsteps.
Whoop...
There She Is!
Can your college graduation be as exciting
as the Oscars? If WHOOPI GOLDBERG is in
the mix, it's a sure thing! This is great
news for the 600 graduating seniors at Wellesley
College, Wellesley, MA. That's because on
May 31st, the veteran comedienne, actress,
and humanitarian will
shed some "get ready for the real world"
advice and encouragement.
The
Welcomed Return of the Alum'
Funny man BILL COSBY, the most famous alum'
of Temple University, Philadephia, PA, has
become a fixture by speaking at several
of the school's ceremonies. Cosby, who is
also a trustee of the school, is considered
"a special order of business" for the ceremonies.
According to Temple faculty, his stardom
lights up the room, and his wisdom sends
grads off into the real world with a great
attitude.
Name
That Voice
Just
in time for the new Star Wars movie
(although he isn't doing the voice of Darth
Vader in the new film) is JAMES EARL JONES,
speaking at Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY.
Probably one of the most famous voices through
his amazing film career, as well as his
telephone ads, graduates will be honored
to hear Jones' thoughts. As an Ithaca news
staff writer, Julie Cochran says, "The force
will be with the class of 2002."
This
Journalist Plans to Communicate
It
may not be news to you, but broadcast giant
TOM BROKAW is speaking at Johns Hopkins
University, Baltimore, MD. Senior class
p resident Stephen Goutman says, "A celebrity
speaker in our case Tom Brokaw, has excited
many people on campus, especially the senior
class." The opportunity to hear him
helps make up for all the long hours in
the library, sleepless nights, labor in
labs, and group projects." Adding to the
festivities... future
baseball Hall of Famer, CAL RIPKIN, JR.
will be on hand to receive an honorary degree.
What's
so cool about the speakers giving their
time and educational tips to the students
at these colleges and universities? And
how does this relate to you, a high schooler?
Many of these commencement ceremonies are
actually open to the public, which would
make it a great time to visit some campuses.
You can not only check out the school as
a possible college to apply to in the fall,
but you'll also hear from some of America's
best orators.
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