Celebrating the class of 2025
Commencement
Commencement at Washington State University Tri-Cities represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time for celebration and reflection for students, families, faculty, and staff. It brings together the campus community to share the joy of the accomplished goals of our students. The commencement ceremony at Washington State University Tri-Cities serves a dual purpose: to mark a point of achievement, thus completing a chapter in the lives of students and those who support them, and to encourage continued pursuit of learning, personal fulfillment and engagement with their local and worldwide communities.
La graduación en Washington State University Tri-Cities representa la culminación del logro académico de un estudiante. Es un momento de celebración y reflexión para los estudiantes, las familias, el profesorado y el personal. Reúne a la comunidad del campus para compartir la alegría de las metas cumplidas de nuestros estudiantes. La ceremonia de graduación en Tri-Cities de la Universidad Estatal de Washington tiene un doble propósito: marcar un punto de logro, completando así un capítulo en la vida de los estudiantes y quienes los apoyan, y alentar la búsqueda continua de aprendizaje, realización personal y compromiso con sus comunidades locales y mundiales.
Commencement schedule
Prelude
Tri-Cities Big Band
Academic Processional
(Audience please stand)
Presentation of Colors
(Audience please stand)
National Anthem
Alexandra Cid Pedraza, Student
Washington State University Tri-Cities
(Audience please stand)
Welcome
Sandra D. Haynes, Chancellor
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Introductions and Recognitions
Sandra D. Haynes, Chancellor
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Alumni Association
Rafael B. Pruneda, President-elect
WSU Alumni Association
Graduate Greeting
Yasmeen Lagunas, Vice-President
Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities
Commencement Address
Michelle Whitney, Superintendent
Pasco School District
Presentation of Ph.D. Graduates
Kathleen McAteer, Vice Chancellor Academic & Student Affairs
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Conferring of Ph.D. Degrees
Sandra D. Haynes, Chancellor
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Presentation of Master’s Graduates
Kathleen McAteer, Vice Chancellor Academic & Student Affairs
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Conferring of Master’s Degrees
Sandra D. Haynes, Chancellor
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Presentation of Bachelor’s Graduates
Kathleen McAteer, Vice Chancellor Academic & Student Affairs
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Conferring of Bachelor’s Degrees
Sandra D. Haynes, Chancellor
Washington State University Tri-Cities
Final Presentation of 2025 Graduates
WSU Fight Song
Recessional
(Audience please stand)
Thank You
We appreciate all the friends of Washington State University Tri-Cities, the members of the Commencement committee, and the volunteers who assisted in making this celebration a success.
Agradecemos a todos los amigos de la Universidad Estatal de Washington Tri-Cities, a los miembros del comité de graduación y a los voluntarios que ayudaron a que esta celebración fuera un éxito.
WSU Fight Song
Fight, fight, fight for Washington State!
Win the victory!
Win the day for Crimson and Gray!
Best in the West,
we know you’ll all do your best,
So on, on, on, on!
Fight to the end!
Honor and glory you must win!
So fight, fight, fight for Washington State
and victory!
W – A – SHI – N – G – TON
S – T – ATE – C – O – UGS!
Go Cougs!
Alma Mater
Washington, my Washington,
the Crimson and the Gray!
‘Tis the song of memory
that we sing today.
When the sad hours come to you
and sorrows ’round you play,
Just sing the songs of Washington,
the Crimson and the Gray!
Printable Commencement Booklet
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