Lewis-Clark State College will hand out a total of 560 degrees and certificates to one if its largest graduating classes in the college’s 115-year history at Friday’s commencement ceremony in the LCSC Activity Center in Lewiston, Idaho.

LCSC will award degrees and certificates to 539 graduates, which is its third-largest graduation class. Two years ago, LCSC had 567 graduates. Eighteen graduates on Friday will receive at least two degrees and/or certificates, including Karen Hunter of Orofino, Idaho, who will earn four degrees and certificates. She will receive Bachelor of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Science degrees in both Paralegal and Legal Assistance. The college also has 112 graduating with honors this year. The commencement program will begin at 6pm PDT, and the event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 4pm PDT and seating is open except for a small area reserved for special guests. There is also an area set up for wheelchairs next to the gymnasium floor. The program will also be webcast live on http://www.lcsc.edu/graduation/k.htm.

LCSC President Dene Thomas will be the main speaker at commencement, while Susan Odom, chair of the LCSC Faculty Association, and Matt Smith, LCSC’s student body president, will give short greetings.

Emeritus status will be awarded to three retiring individuals – Humanities professor William Johnson, Business Technology & Services professor Julie Sages, and Technical & Industrial professor Lynn White. Following the commencement exercise, the LCSC Alumni Association will hold a free reception for graduates, families, friends and alumni at the Student Union Building where cake and refreshments will be served.