Future is filled with hope for graduates
CAPS were tossed into the air and champagne bottles cracked open in celebration last week.
More than 300 University Centre Yeovil students graduated in 44 subjects ranging from honours degrees to nursing diplomas.
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HATS OFF: Graduates from University Centre Yeovil celebrate with the traditional mortar board toss at the Octagon Theatre after successfully completing their qualifications. Pictures by Len Copland WGLC20121029C
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NURSING TEAM: Kim Warren, 24, of Marnhull, Jo Hinchcliffe, 32, of Street, Kate Dunston, 42, of East Coker and Viv Giles, 45.
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IT WHIZ: James Singer, 20, Dan Priscott, 20, and Benjamin Purchase, 23.
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CREATIVE PRACTICES: Carly Woods, 21, of Sherborne.
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Computing Tech: Thomas Plowman, 22, of Yeovil, celebrating graduation.
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MEDIA MAN: Graduate Tom Allen, 21, of Merriott, near Crewkerne.
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PARTY TIME: From left, Victoria White of Lyme Regis, Rebecca Hargreaves, of Okeford Fitzpaine, Liese Shepard, of Crewkerne, Gill McLean, of Yeovil, Trudy Miller, of North Cadbury, Julia Bell, of Milborne Port, Emma Flory-Callow, of Yeovil, Michelle Hoskins, of Yeovil and Victoria Gould, of Martock.
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FAMILY TIME: Mum Jenny White, early years graduate Jodie Telford and her aunt Della Alonzi.
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CLEVER PAIR: Early years graduates Julia Bell, 23, of Yeovil and Emma Flory-Callow, 25, also of Yeovil.
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TOP TRIO: Julie Snook, of East Coker, Sarah Dyer, of Taunton and Claire Tuck, of Maiden Newton, all completed the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Certificate in marketing.
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PROUD DAY: The event was supported by senior representatives of the University Centre Yeovil, the mayor and mayoress of Yeovil and local councillors.
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SPORT STAR: Philip Rooke who received a special award.
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FINE ART: Sharon Sallis with husband Paul.
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WELL DONE: Victoria Gould, who received a special award.
Friends and families gathered at the Octagon Theatre for the grand ceremony.
A record six University Centre Yeovil outstanding achievement awards were also presented during the day.
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They were received by Calum Brown, 24, of Sherborne, Victoria Gould, 27, of Martock, Edward Narramore, 30, from Kent, Helen Wilson, 22, from Kent, Philip Rooke, 43, of Martock, and Chelsey Oxley, 21, also of Martock.
The annual Harry Livingstone Award for management excellence was presented to Natalie Adam, 40, of Yeovil, who completed an extended diploma in strategic management and leadership. The award recognises outstanding achievement by a business and management student.
The first master's degrees awarded by the centre were also presented this year.
Five Yeovil College staff members, Heidi Amor, Lorraine Burchell, Karen Foster, Andrew Perlejewski and Emma Samuels received master's degrees in personal and professional development.
The University Centre Yeovil is a partnership between Bournemouth University, the University of the West of England, the University of Gloucestershire, Swansea Metropolitan University and Yeovil College.
The University Centre is located on its own campus in Preston Road.
Yeovil College principal James Hampton congratulated the graduates on their success.
He told them they were "the future for this country, for our region and for Yeovil."
For more information on the University Centre and its courses, visit www.ucy.ac.uk.
Comments
by HatchEnder
Friday, November 02 2012, 9:16AM
“First of all I am 25 not 24, & live in Milborne Port not Sherborne. From Calum Brown”
by HatchEnder
Friday, November 02 2012, 9:15AM
“First of all I am 25 not 24 and live in Milborne Port not sherborne”