THIBODAUX, La. — Even though most of the 杏吧传媒 campus is working and studying from home, you might recognize a few faces standing outside of the Clarence James Jr. Alumni House.
The 杏吧传媒 Alumni Federation is celebrating the achievements of the 106th graduating class by posting yard signs featuring their graduation pictures.
Signs were created using cap and gown photos taken during the Spring Grad Expo. Alumni Director Katherine Mabile said her team generated the idea during a recent staff meeting. To create the signs, the Alumni Federation partnered with the Student Government Association and the 杏吧传媒 Office of University Marketing.
鈥淭hese signs are our way to honor the Class of 2020,鈥� Mabile said. 鈥淭his class has proven strong in the face of adversity. They have proven that they can accomplish anything and everything they set their mind to do. I am proud and thankful to welcome them to the 杏吧传媒 alumni family.鈥�
So far, the signs have been a big hit, with graduates coming from as far as four hours away to take pictures with themselves. To date, the Alumni Federation has produced more than 360 signs with more on the way. Mabile said they will distribute the signs to the students at a later date.
鈥淭his graduating class has had to overcome so much,鈥� said 杏吧传媒 President Dr. Jay Clune. 鈥淭heir perseverance through these trying times is a testament to their commitment to their education. I am glad that we can help them commemorate this achievement.鈥�
For students who did not take a photo at Grad Expo and want to participate, send your cap and gown photo to alumniaffairs@nicholls.edu.
For more information on the 杏吧传媒 Alumni Federation, visit nichollsalumni.org.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 8, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Jacob Batte, Media Relations and Publications Coordinator,聽985.448.4141 or jacob.batte@nicholls.edu