More than 800 students walked into DeVore Stadium to applause and cheers on Friday, May 26 to participate in Southwestern College's 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony. Recap the ceremony with tweets, photos and videos. [<a href="//storify.com/swc_news/commencement-2017" … [Read more...]
Photo Gallery: Southwestern College’s 56th Annual Commencement
DeVore Stadium was filled with cheers, applause and screams as more than 800 students walked onto the field to celebrate Southwestern College's 56th Annual Commencement Ceremony. … [Read more...]
Former gang member graduates Southwestern College with full-ride scholarship to UC San Diego
From age 15 to 20, Whiting spent many years in and out of prison and jail. He did half a year in juvenile hall, half a year in county, a year in the penitentiary, and so on and so forth. He served time for a slew of different charges from assault, to robbery, to gang activity. “When I say I grew up … [Read more...]
Record Number of Graduates Walk at Southwestern College Commencement
Among 800 walking Friday include stories of educational triumph, overcoming struggles CHULA VISTA, CA. – Southwestern College celebrates its 56th Commencement Ceremony Friday at DeVore Stadium. On the field among the 800 graduates will be four sibling duos, two couples, a senior citizen, 18 veterans and two … [Read more...]
Ivonne Meza’s EOPS End-of-the-Year Recognition Ceremony Speech
Editor’s note: Ivonne Meza is a business administration major at Southwestern College who will transfer to San Diego State in the fall. At Southwestern College, Meza has been active in the Puente Program, the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society and has served as vice president of finance for the Associated Student … [Read more...]
Crown Cove Aquatic Center’s Annual Open House
It was the perfect San Diego afternoon as the sun was shining and the cloudless blue sky hung above the Crown Cove Aquatic Center's Annual Open House on May 21. Hundreds of community members drove down the Silver Strand State Beach in Coronado to enjoy free paddling, sailing, kayaking and even a classic … [Read more...]
Commencement 2017: “I’d like to thank . . .”
More than 2,000 students will graduate this year from Southwestern College and head off to continue their educational or workforce goals and dreams. We stopped a few of them on Jaguar Walk one afternoon and asked them, "Who would you like to thank?" for helping them along the way. For more information on … [Read more...]
Honor Our Heroes pays tribute to veterans past and present
One by one people lined up to flip through the pages of the leather-bound Book of Honor looking for an empty spot to write down the name and honor a veteran in their lives. The second annual "Honor our Heroes" event on Thursday, May 18, was part of an early Memorial Day celebration at Southwestern College. … [Read more...]
My journey as a mother, wife and student
Two years ago, my passion for my 20-year career in real estate was slowly fading, and I was considering making some bold and big changes. I knew for sure that I loved public speaking and organizing/planning, so I thought about going back to school and finishing my degree in communications. However, how do … [Read more...]
Southwestern College Dance Students Prepare for Annual Concert ‘On Stage’
Students from the Southwestern College dance department have been preparing for their annual spring dance concert, "On Stage," which runs May 11-13. The performance will feature student-choreographed dances with styles such as folklorico, contemporary, ballet, tap, salsa and bachata. Tickets can be purchased … [Read more...]
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