commencement 2006

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Parents, family and friends arrive at Alumni Arena Barbara Wozniak, secretary in the Student Retention Office, helps a grad with her regalia Some grads thanked those who helped along the way.....
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....while others showed they have Stanley Cup fever. Father Cooke addresses the graduates prior to the procession The graduates await the start of the procession
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Paul Young, PhD, leads everyone out of the robing area...... ....down the hall (with Rose Marie Castner, academic affairs events coordinator)..... ....and to the main foor where they meet up with Petey.
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The ROTC color guard begins the procession..... ....followed by the marshals.... ....who lead the graduates to their seats.
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Hi Mom & Dad! Alumni Arena is filled to the rafters with.... ....family and friends who show their support for the graduates
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Jeffrey J. Mokski '06 sings the Canadian national anthem Tanya R. Felski '06 sings the US national anthem Sonia Kahl accepts an honorary for her husband, the late Luiz Kahl.
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Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick accepts an honorary degree Sebastian J. ’48 and Lenore M. (McGowan) Rosica receive honoray degrees Dr. Peter Galie introduces Cardinal McCarrick
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Cardinal McCarrick gives the undergraduate address The graduates listen attentively to Cardinal McCarrick Jubilarians
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David L. Noto '76 presents the LaSalle medal to Richard A DiVita Sr. '55 More Jubilarians ROTC cadets were recognized for their commissions as 2nd lieutenants
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Eric M. Soehnlein '06 gives the student address Father Cooke hands out one of 600 degrees Father Cooke hands out another one of 600 degrees
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Graduates await their turn to be called to the stage A full house Alumni Arena is decorated in Canisius blue and gold