FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2007
Media Contact: Michael Corby 904.632.3310

GED, Adult High School graduates at FCCJ total more than 1,700 for 2006-07
Board of Trustees Chair N. Wyman Winbush II to address graduates May 5

What:	Florida Community College at Jacksonville GED and Adult High School Graduation
When:	Saturday, May 5 at 3 p.m.
Where:	Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 300 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.

Program Details

Processional	Symphonic Band Prof. Paul E. Weikle, Director
Welcome	Dr. Steven R. Wallace College President
National Anthem	Florida Community College Chorale Prof. Wayne Bailey, Director
Introduction of Platform Guests	Dr. Wallace
Graduation Address	Mr. N. Wyman Winbush II Chair, FCCJ Board of Trustees
Presentation of Faculty and Staff	Mr. Jim Simpson, Associate Vice President, Workforce Development and Adult Education
Notice of Scholarship Recipients	Mr. Simpson
Presentation of Graduates	Dr. Donald W. Green, EVP
Conferral of Diplomas	Dr. Wallace and Trustees
Presentation of Associate in Arts Degrees	Dr. Green
Conferral of Degrees	Dr. Wallace and Trustees
Congratulatory Remarks	Mr. Thomas R. McGehee Vice Chair, District Board of Trustees
Closing Remarks	Dr. Wallace
Recessional

(Media note: The first graduates from Pathways Academy Charter School will participate in this ceremony.)

Brief Biography
Mr. N. Wyman Winbush II
Chair, Florida Community College District Board of Trustees

Mr. Winbush is Chair of the District Board of Trustees for the 2006-07 academic year, as well as a sales manager for IBM. He serves as a Captain in the Naval Reserves at NAS Jacksonville and as President of Kairos International, a company dedicated to encouraging and enabling individuals to reach their maximum potential. He received a B.S. degree from the U.S. Naval Academy and an 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. He has served on the Board since 1999, most recently as Vice Chair for Duval County for the 2005-06 academic year.