Penn College President Davie Jane Gilmour turns the tassel of class representative John T. Lipko, symbolizing his transition from student to graduate.

A graduating student acknowledges a well-wisher upon her entrance to the Community Arts Center.

Dr. William B. Urosevich, 2008's Master Teacher, addresses the December 2008 graduating class.

Excitement, happiness obvious on faces of soon-to-be alumni.

Jovial faculty from the School of Business and Computer Technologies share in the day's celebration.

Gail A. Campbell, records retrieval assistant in the Registrar's Office, helps a student with last-minute adjustments.

As all eyes turn toward the ceremony, a seasonally clad child looks elsewhere for amusement.

Todd J. Fox, executive director of Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity and Alumni Citizenship/Humanitarian Award-winner, encourages community involvement.

A beautiful Christmas tree toweringly stands in the Arts Center lobby.

A family gathers for photos – and celebration – after the big event.

Students browse commencement programs before entering the theater.

Student speaker John T. Lipko addresses his classmates.

Graduates exit the auditorium to the applause of Arts Center ushers.

A graduate is joined by a faculty supporter as she receives congratulations from the president.

A student makes a quick-stepping entrance across the Arts Center foyer.

College President Davie Jane Gilmour.

Students make the brisk walk from the Genetti Hotel.

Registrar Denny L. Dunkleberger organizes the 260-plus students who elected to march at graduation.

Unable to hide the happiness, a new graduate beams while leaving the Arts Center.

Audience members train their cameras on Penn College's final Class of 2008.

Katie M. Reed, Registrar's office assistant, lines up students for the procession from the Genetti to the Arts Center.

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow could stop a congratulatory hug at the end of a graduate's long road.