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The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf
A student-operated publication at Santa Rosa Junior College.

The Oak Leaf

Commencement 2022: SRJC’s first in-person ceremony in 3 years — Photo Gallery

Byline photo of Garrett Ashton
Garrett Ashton, Reporter • May 28, 2022

Hundreds of graduates, faculty and supporters gathered at Bailey Field Sunday for Santa Rosa Junior College’s first in-person commencement ceremony since 2019. SRJC President Frank Chong led proceedings that included student speakers Grace Gideon and Diego Leon, commencement speaker and Mayor of Rohnert Park Jackie Elward, and a performance from the SRJC concert choir. Check below for a gallery of photos from the day.

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Garrett Ashton
SRJC President Dr. Frank Chong addresses graduates at the beginning of the commencement ceremony on May 28, 2022 at Bailey Field. It is the first in-person graduation since 2019.
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Garrett Ashton
Garrett Ashton, Reporter
Garrett Ashton (he/him) is in his third and last year at the SRJC, and second semester at The Oak Leaf. He is studying communications and journalism and plans to transfer in Fall 2022 to San Francisco State. After four years (including one as co-editor) of his high school yearbook, he is pursuing interests in photography, journalism, design and writing in general at The Oak Leaf. He has experience in graphic design, photography, and sports/action photography.