PORT ANGELES — Saturday’s Peninsula College commencement ceremony has been moved outside, Rick Ross, associate dean for athletics and student programs, said this week.
The 2 p.m. ceremony, which was originally set to take place in the college gymnasium at the Port Angeles campus at 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., now will take place on the lawn south of the Pirate Union Building, known as the PUB.
“We’ve been at capacity in the gym for years, and the number of graduates walking spiked in the last few days,” Ross said in an email.
“We would have to turn away as many as 150 family members with tickets if we stayed in the gym and we just can’t do that.”
The reception will remain in the PUB where cake and punch will be served. Entertainment will be provided by the David Jones Trio.
Those who ordered apparel can pick it up until 4 p.m. today at the business office.
Graduates will check in at the Little Theater prior to 1 p.m. Saturday for orientation.
Because the forecast calls for wind and a chance of rain, participants should dress warmly and wear shoes suitable for walking on sidewalks and wet grass, Ross said, adding that ponchos have been purchased in case of inclement weather.
“Please join us in prayer for nice weather,” Ross said.
