College of the Redwoods will present online graduation ceremony May 15

College of the Redwoods will present an online graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 15 at 11:00 am to honor the 556 students who will complete their degree and certificate programs this spring.  The in-person commencement ceremony has been cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions.

The CR 2021 Valedictorian is Jesse Ryno, who is graduating with a Digital Media A.S. degree. The Salutatorian is Katie Fisher, graduating with a Liberal Arts: Humanities, Language, and Communication A.A. degree and a Liberal Arts: Mathematics A.A. degree. They both have 4.0 grade point averages.

“On behalf of the College of the Redwoods administration, faculty and staff, please accept our congratulations on your academic achievement during your time here at CR,” said CR President Keith Flamer, in a message to graduates. “We know this year has been unusually challenging and we commend all of you for persevering and reaching your goals. I am sorry that we cannot celebrate in-person again this spring. I know that we will be together in-person next year.”

The video will premiere via Facebook Watch and on Redwoods.edu on May 15 at 11:00 am.

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Photo: CR 2021 Valedictorian Jesse Ryno.