FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2008
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

GED, Adult High School graduates at FCCJ total nearly 1,400 for 2007-08

Board of Trustees Chair N. Wyman Winbush II to address graduates May 3

What:	Florida Community College GED, Pathways Academy and Adult High School Graduation
When:	Saturday, May 3 at 3 p.m.
Where:	Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.

Program Details:

Processional	Symphonic Band Prof. Paul E. Weikle Jr., Director
Welcome	Dr. Steven R. Wallace, College President
National Anthem	Florida Community College Chorale Prof. R. Wayne Bailey, Director
Introduction of Platform Guests	Dr. Wallace
Graduation Address	Mr. N. Wyman Winbush II Chair, District Board of Trustees
Presentation of Faculty and Staff	Mr. Tracy Pierce, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Development/Student Success
Presentation of Graduates	Dr. Donald W. Green, Executive Vice President, Instruction and Student Services
Conferral of Diplomas	Dr. Wallace and Trustees
Congratulatory remarks	Ms. Suanne Z. Thamm Vice Chair, District Board of Trustees
Closing remarks	Dr. Wallace
Recessional

(Media note: 1,335 GED graduates, 18 Adult High School and 40 graduates from Pathways Academy Charter School are graduating [total 1,393] although not all are participating in the ceremony. One GED graduate, a gentleman who sold cars for 40 years, turned 80 years old on March 26. He is willing to speak to media but is uncertain whether he will attend the graduation.)

Brief Biography

Mr. N. Wyman Winbush II

Chair, Florida Community College District Board of Trustees

Mr. N. Wyman Winbush II is serving a second consecutive term as Chair of the District Board of Trustees. Mr. Winbush has served on the Board since 1999. He is a sales manager for IBM and serves as Captain in the Naval Reserves at NAS Jacksonville. He received a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and his M.B.A. degree from Jacksonville University. In addition to his experience on the College’s Board of Trustees, Mr. Winbush previously served six years as a member of the Florida Community College Foundation. He is a graduate of Leadership Jacksonville and has served in numerous community volunteer roles including that of a featured facilitator for Volunteer Jacksonville’s Blueprint for Leadership program.