Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Thirteen students will carry their school banners as they lead the 2009 graduating class through the Campanile and down the hill to the commencement ceremony May 17.
One student from each of the University’s 12 professional schools and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences were selected by administration and faculty to carry the banners as part of a 101-year-old tradition.
“The deans and the faculty pull together a list of outstanding students and faculty-nominated ones,” Toni Dixon, director of communications for the School of Business, said. “They look for students who have been very involved in the school, clubs and activities.”
Bethany Shelton, Overland Park graduate student, will carry the banner for the School of Law and said she was a little nervous.
“I think it’ll be exciting and a little intimidating,” Shelton said. “I’m a bit klutzy so I hope I don’t trip.”
Joe Isaac, Wichita senior, found out about a month ago that he had been selected to carry the School of Business banner.
“I didn’t know much about it but as I read through the letter, I thought it was pretty cool and I realized it was a pretty big privilege,” Isaac said. “It’s going to be kind of weird not being able to sit with my friends, but it’ll be a big honor to be on stage with the other banner carriers and deans.”
A.J. Naeger, Lawrence senior and nontraditional student, said his wife and son would be in the audience as he carried the banner for the School of Architecture.
“I’m not nervous,” Naeger said. “I’m just happy I don’t have to give a speech.”
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