College of the Redwoods Del Norte students to be honored at commencement on Friday

Forty-nine students from College of the Redwoods Del Norte Education Center will be honored during commencement exercises at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 11th at the Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Event Center, located at 350 North Indian Road in Smith River.

The commencement speaker will be Dr. Keith Snow-Flamer, President/Superintendent of College of the Redwoods and Dr Joseph Giovannetti, Tolowa Dee-Ni’ Tribal Council Member.

CR President/Superintendent Dr. Keith Snow-Flamer and CR Del Norte area Trustee Carol Mathews will present diplomas to graduates.  Mr. Matthew Dougherty, who will receive his associate degree, will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 

CR Del Norte Education Center Director, Rory Johnson will deliver the opening remarks and introductions.

The graduates will be introduced by Ms. Kelly Carbone, Counselor, and Ms. Kelley Nolan, Classified Staff.

The Del Norte High School Stage Band will provide musical entertainment during commencement and a reception will follow the graduation ceremony.

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