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Issue date: 9/25/08 Section: News

Media Credit: Jorge Ramos [Click to enlarge]

Twelve students were honored during this year's LBCC President's Ambassadors pinning ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at the LAC's Q Building Courtyard. President's ambassadors are recognized for various activities, which includes conducting campus tours, providing information for current and potential students and representing the school in community activities and college events.

To become an ambassador, a student must maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA, have completed at least 6 units, and pass the application and interview process. They must also be available to attend weekly staff meetings. Each year, 12-15 candidates are selected to represent the president.

Carlos Garcia, Bradlee Crihfield, Minoo Shahbazi, Christina Jeronimo, Julie Bautista, Oscar Campos, Lenny Figueroa, Christina Mandac, Jessica Morgan, Marilu Aguilar, Isabel Ramirez and Alexander Vargas were given honorary pins recognizing their efforts as ambassadors.

The pinning ceremony is a tradition that dates back to Spring 1998. Former college President Dr. Jan Kehoe established the Ambassador's program as a way to promote LBCC in the community. The pin signifies Kehoe's desire for the ambassadors to have a symbol of identity.

At the ceremony, President Eloy Oakley addressed the small gathering of family and friends.

"I think the President's Ambassador's program is a tremendous program; it really highlights some great examples of what LBCC students are and can be," Oakley said.

"It's a great program because we get to network with the president and work with the board of trustees," said Figueroa, a second year ambassador.

"Being an ambassador gives me an opportunity to know more people from different cultures, help students adjust to college life and help improve my leadership skills," ambassador Shahbazi said.

At the end of the ceremony, President Oakley was presented with a T-shirt and hat with the new school logo.

For more information about the President Ambassador's program log on to www.lbcc.edu or contact Robert Garcia, Director of Media and Public Relations at (562) 938-4004 or e-mail rgarcia@lbcc.edu.

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