This video of Elon's 99th Undergraduate Commencement was held Under the Oaks at Elon College on Saturday, May 20, 1989. The Processional included: Pomp and Circumstance, Edward Elgar; William Keith, Director; and Elon College Brass Winds. The Academic Procession included: the Flags, the College Mace, the Student Marshals (Katie Alley, Michelle Bradshaw, Linda Dry, Karen Griffin, Robin Hinton, Cheryl Hodge, Joseph Hoffman, Scottie Hood, Michele Joyce, Elizabeth Lancaster, Eric Moore, Steven Novey, Scott Oakes, Debra Parrott, Lisa Ray, Linda Rudd, Dathan Shows, Elaine Trakas, and Leslie Zeb), and the Candidates for Degrees, the Faculty Marshals (W. Jennings Berry, W. Scott Thomson, George W. Troxler, and Edward P. Boswell), the College Trustees (Noel L. Allen, Barbara D. Bass, Laura E. Beckett, Wallace L. Chandler, J.D., D.C.S., Joseph M. Copeland, Thad Eure, ,LL.D., Walter L. Floyed, M.D., Nancy Newman Fulgham, Roger Gant, Jr., Sherrill G. Hall, William A. Hawks, Richard J. Holland, G. Thomas Holmes,, Jr., R. Leroy Howell, D.D.S., Don A. Hunziker, Maurice Jennings, John Robert Kernodle, M.D., Ernest A. Koury, Sr., Robert E. LaRose, Rexanne Ayers Lloyd, James W. Maynard, Iris M. McCrary, G. Melvin Palmer, Ed.D., David E. Pardue, Jr., Woodrow W. Piland, James B. Powell, M.D., Thomas E. Powell, III, M.D., Emily Harris Preyer, Japheth E. Rawls, Jr., M.D., J. Hinton Rountree, Samuel E. Scott, M.D., Royall H. Spence, Jr. D.C.S., W. Millard Stevens, D.D., A. G. Thompson, and C. Max Ward), the College Faculty, and the Platform Participates. J. Earl Danieley holds the Mace " wide shot. The Invocation was given by Richard W. McBride, College Chaplain. 00:07:43 The National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key was led by Leonard L. Rowe, Class of 1992. J. Earl Danieley singing The Star Spangled Banner with Verona Daniels Danieley " side shot. J. Earl Danieley was holding the Mace. 00:09:24 The Honorable Thaddeus Armie (Thad) A. Eure, Chairman, and Board of Trustees gave Welcome to the Elon College Commencement. Eure ends his speach with LONG, LIVE, ELON. The Conferring of the Honorary Degree was present by Warren L. Board, Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs; Conferred by Fred Young, President; and Doctor of Laws, James G. Martin, Governor of North Carolina. Recognition of Chairman Eure presented by Royall H. Spence, Jr., Chairman-elect, Board of Trustees. 00:31:18 The Announcement of Honors and Awards was present by Warren L. Board. The conferring of the following degrees include: Candidates for the Master of Business Administration; Candidates for the Master of Education Degree; Candidate for the Associate in Arts Degree; Candidates for Bachelor of Applied Science Degree; Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts Degree; and Candidates for the Bachelor of Science Degree. The video recording ends due to technically difficulties. What is missing from the ceremony included: 01:28:44 The Appreciation Message was given by Lisa A. Rodrigues, President, Senior Class. Rodrigues"s comments included: celebration of commencement; an appreciation of the Elon faculty; support for successes and failures; changes at Elon College in four years (a new fine arts center, the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center, and senior apartments); a new Greek area; the Challenger accident; a change of the drinking age to 21 years old; a chance to make a difference; a commitment to service; and a Happy Birthday shout out to Dad. 01:31:53 The Charge to the Graduating Class was led by Fred Young. The Alma Mater was Mark Z. Rhodes led by Leonard L. Rowe. The Closing Prayer was led by Richard W. McBride. Specific awards were presented to students and the students stood in recognition. These awards included: Algernon Sidney Sullivan Awards, Laconial R. Esters, Lisa Ann Kula, Joanne C. Soliday; American Association of University Women Award, Tina F. Gulley; John W. Barney Memorial Award, Kathy B. Miller; The Basnight Awards, Bible Student, Nancy L. Echols and Outstanding Athlete, Robert M. Byrnes, Jr.; Biology Award, Kevin L. Kessler; Robert C. Browne Sportsmanship Award, Mark E. Nocera; William Moseley Brown Leadership Award, Jason A. Richmond; Billy Crocker Jazz Awards, Erik J. Stegall, Michael K. Cockrell, Todd R. Temple; Delta Kappa Gamma Award, Patricia B. Farlow; James S. and Marilyn A. Denton Award, Anastasia K. Smith; English Scholar Award, Jill. D. Hall; Foreign Language Scholar, Priscilla L. Bregler; Greek Bible Award, David M. Blair; Outstanding Major in the Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation, James M. Nutter; Human Services Award, Glenda C. Walden; John Kappas Award, Glenda C. Walden; John Kappas Award , George S. Lesmes; Elon College Mathematics Award, Carole E. Haught; Iris Hold McEwen Community Service Award, Jackie L. Crater, Jr.; W. L. Monroe Christian Education and Personality Award, Larrissa Witt and Armon W. Waters; Priestley Award in Journalism, Kathy R. Meadows; Marcella Rawls Saecker Award, Preiscilla L. Bregler; Religion Scholar, Nancy L. Thacker; Shackley Piano and Organ Awards, Carole E. Haught, Laura A. Kinney, Margaret E. Serridge, and William D. Loy; Ella Brunk Smith Award, Kathryn Onno,; Arnold Strauch Award, Caroline C. Conley; Student North Carolina Association of Education Outstanding Future Teacher Award, Donna G. Jones; Wall Street Award, Michael A. Cozart; Writing Awards, Michael B. Sweitzer, Laurie L. Wommack, and Hilary D. Rowe. Some names include: The Rev. J. Cecil Cheek, President of the Southern Conference, Pollin O. Russell, D. Minister, Conference Minster, Southern Conference, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., J. Harold Smith, Mark Albertson, and David E. Hibbard.