Witness some of the sights and sounds of Appalachian State University's 2019 Spring Commencement ceremonies that took place May 10 and 11 on Appalachian's campus.

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Voice 1: Ladies and gentlemen, please stand for the processional.

Chancellor Sheri Everts: This is a wonderful day of celebration for our campus. Today we celebrate as our students leave Appalachian prepared to make real and powerful differences in their communities and beyond. Students come to this place, continue to develop and grow into amazing individuals who go on to touch hundreds and thousands of lives through their professions, civic engagement and service. Please know you will always be a part of Appalachian as you are our most enduring legacy.

C. Philip Byers ’85: As a graduate of this institution, you now wield something even more powerful than the diploma you will receive — and that is the power of your example. You are ambassadors of this institution. Your futures are beckoning you. Take heed of your callings but I ask that you remember the invaluable education that you have received from Appalachian State University.

Alex Trejo-Sanchez: The way I look at it, I was given an opportunity. We don’t all have equal opportunity. However, we all have the opportunity to be and do better. We all have the opportunity to learn more today than we did yesterday. Remember that each individual has the opportunity to learn, to function, to grow and most importantly to succeed.

Carmen Gray: To my fellow graduates...this is it y’all! We made it! Sitting here means we made it through every paper, test, project and late night. So take a moment right now to bask in the fact that you’ve overcome every obstacle that has been put in your way thus far. You should be proud of yourselves. I know I am.

Alex Trejo-Sanchez: Thank you everyone, and congratulations to the class of 2019!

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Appalachian celebrates its Class of 2019 — nearly 4,000 students — at Spring 2019 Commencement

May 14, 2019

Appalachian conferred degrees to nearly 4,000 graduates in the Class of 2019 during its Spring 2019 Commencement ceremonies, held Friday and Saturday on the university’s campus.

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As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, cost-effective education. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.