College graduation marks an incredible milestone in a person's life. It represents the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance towards achieving academic excellence. For many, it is the realization of a lifelong dream, a significant step towards a bright future and the beginning of a new chapter.
The importance of college graduation cannot be overstated. It is a momentous occasion that symbolizes one journey's end and another's beginning. It is a time to reflect on the lessons learned, the friendships made, the challenges overcome, and the growth achieved. It is an opportunity to celebrate one's accomplishments, be proud of oneself, and share the joy with loved ones.
Graduation day is a time of excitement, anticipation, and nostalgia. It is a day filled with pride, hope, and optimism. It is a day to look towards the future confidently, knowing that one has the knowledge, skills, and determination to succeed in whatever path they choose. It is a day to celebrate the power of education, the value of hard work, and the potential of the human spirit.
2023-2024 Graduation Commencement Ceremony
The 44th Commencement Ceremony will occur Saturday, June 8th, at 11:00 AM in the Joe McDonald Health and Fitness Center Gymnasium.
Couldn't make it to the event? Watch the 2024 SKC Commencement Ceremony on YouTube.
Grand Entry
Drum - Chief Cliff
Invocation
Kootenai Prayer
Alexis Johnson
Welcome
Mr. Jim Durglo
SKC Board of Directors Chairman
President’s Welcome
Dr. Sandra Boham
Salish Kootenai College President
Commencement Address
Angelique Albert, MBA
CEO Native Forward Scholars Fund
Presentation of
2023-2024 Student of the Year
Dr. Antony Berthelote
V.P. of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs (EMSA)
Presentation of
2023-2024 Faculty of the Year
Dr. Michael Munson
V.P. of Academic Affairs
Presentation of
2023-2024 Staff of the Year
Dr. Antony Berthelote
V.P. of EMSA
Presentation of Honorary Degrees
Mr. Jim Durglo
SKC Board of Directors Chairman
Presentation & Awarding of Diplomas
to the SKC Class of 2024
Dr. Michael Munson - V.P. of Academic Affairs
Dr. Antony Berthelote - V.P. of EMSA
Closing Prayer
Salish Prayer & Song
Nkʷusm School - Kaidence Pierre, Kayci Madman, Aiyona Brodie,
Cekʷsšn Bell, Shadow Morigeau, & Davlyn Brown
Honor Dance & Exit
Yamncut
Cody Henderson
Melissa Henderson
Sierra Mahseelah Umphrey
Lauren Clairmont
Andrea McDonald
Laurencia Starblanket
Lauren Allen
Sarah Cochran
Julie Jeffers
Dominique LaForge
Ahwahnee Williams
Lauren Allen
Rylee Arlee
Tracey Littlewolf
Kadence Whitworth
Makena Williams
Shelby BigSpring
Bobbi Brooks
Cherish GrassRope
Jon-Anthony Henry
Rozaline Alexander
Marie Aripa
John BigKnife
Loushie Charlo
Frances DeRoche
KeAndru Devereaux-Trahan
Alana Earthboy
Gina Flores
Ciara Moran
Erles Morgan
Raymond Nichols
Vanessa Sanchez
Tianah Shaw
Clayton Whiteman
Ethan Brewer
Daniel Johnson
Jaelynn Askan
Brayleighna Aldrich
Janelle Azure
Lauren Clairmont
Jade Dempsey Aguina
Kara DeRoche
Tamika Guardipee
Cicily Henderson
Marjorie Hingsbergen
Mary Moore
Taylor Valandra
Quincy Williams
Jennifer Buddie-Damon
Coreen Kurtz
Janelle Michel
Rosemary Paez
Sarah Rodriguez Wilson
Keisha Dillard
Amanda Berens
Randall Finley Sr.
Amari Guardipee
Aspen Jaeger
Bryce Norling
Patrick Racine
James Douthwaite
Amari Guardipee
Frankie Wright
Tyler Baha
Fidencio Balderas
Tyler Baha
Jason Cummins
Jayd Eke
Gabriel Passes
KeyShawn Rogers
Jacop Wayne
Amari Guardipee
Aspen Jaeger
Courtney Mitchell
Joshua Fenton
Mackenzie Finley
Anona Francis
Lane Johnson
Matthew Sheka Jr.
Kenneth Shourds
Justin McCollum
Chanona Greiff
Mikayla Jefferson
Alexis Johnson
John Montoya Lonebear
Desirae Nault
Misty Ostlie
Mark Toler Jr
Rebekah Cole
Hailie Henderson
Calvin McKay Jr
Anjulisiri Moran
Chelsea Timmer
Brianna Harris
Kimberly Matt
Aliyah Skunkcap
Patrice After Buffalo-Omeasoo
RayLee Bierly
Lisa Blackbird
Clare Bourdon-Higbee
Bailey Coffman
Melina Corrigan
Shaina Dargan
Kiona Gardipee-Cantrell
Sharleen Gilham
Hailie Henderson
Alicia Ivey
Preston Koehn
Hallie Nelson
Melissa Oden
Alyssa Quintana
Stephanie Courville Robinson
Marissa Roth
Madison Sandefer
Tricia Smith-Alexander
Whitney Tanner
Haylee Wantaja
Michelle Zempel
Andrea Hall
Travis Pierre
Anna Robertson
Shaelynn Walks Over Ice
Andruw Allen
Madison Miller
Mary Ann Running Crane
Kaylani Smartt
Eva Gresh
Rebecca Groessler
Emily Kreis
Erika Mad Plume
Allen McClure
Callahan Otoupalik
Juanita Reed
Megan Rennich
Lomar Wandering Medicine
Ethan Friedlander
Rebecca Groessler
Myra Harris
Kylene Richem
Camas Whitworth
Jewel Zakit
Alexis Johnson
Persephone Sandoval
Jorah Thompson
Precious Paul-David
Andruw Allen
Keisha Dillard
Sharissa Couture
Ryeanna Fenner
Mialynn Old Chief
Payton Smith
Louetta Conko-Camel
Natasha Gravelle
LaKia Hill
Genevieve Morigeau
Ashley Tanner
Alex Bates
Caroline Durglo
Bernadette TeJero
Alex Bates
Shanae Fry
Jamee Hensley
Bernadette TeJero
Beau Biggs
Jason Big Knife
Vincent Bird-Webster
Josephine Bracelet
Jordan Calf Looking
Karl Kaphammer
Dalen Siech
Jeffrey SkunkCap Jr
Travis Christopher
Bernadette TeJero
Tyler Baha
Fidencio Balderas
Jason Cummins
Julie Jeffers
Gabriel Passes
Kenneth Shourds
Marty Wallace Sr.
Jacop Wayne
Logan Williams
Erles Morgan
Randall Finley Sr.
Dennis Lichtenberg
Abigail Curtiss
Emma Lloyd
Wyatt Gregg
Madison Evelo
Katelyn Young
Giselle Barron-Valenzuela
Areli Zavala
Morgan Simpson
Payton Smith
SKC Student Graduation Requirements and Information
Like everything else in life, there's more to graduation than meets the eye. Beginning the Winter term before you expect to graduate, you need to start preparing and make sure that you haven't missed anything on your road to a degree or certificate. Below you will find the paperwork, procedures, and helpful advice on how to get all your ducks in a row before you make that walk.
Apply now and enjoy a unique educational experience that blends Western academic knowledge with Native American perspectives and practices. Benefit from smaller class sizes, personalized attention, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Join a supportive community that values cultural diversity and academic excellence, and prepare for a successful career and leadership role in your community. Apply today and start your journey towards a brighter future at SKC!