Graduation 2006

College Celebrates Second Graduating Class of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Subtitle: Seventeen Students Earn Degrees During October Ceremony
Date: 10/07/2006

Mount St. Mary’s College (MSMC), Los Angeles, proudly announces the second graduating class of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program. In a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 7, seventeen students celebrated completing the program on the south lawn of the Doheny Mansion at the College’s Doheny Campus near downtown Los Angeles.

The graduates are: Tamar Balikian, Jennifer Ballentine, Kelly Grimes, Stephanie Grosik, Sarah Hall, Julia Hastings, Cathy Hoang, Kanoelehua Hook, Jill Isaacs, Sharon Lagman, Melia Perrizo, Jacob Pobre, Jasmin Riehl, Kai Somple, Summer Somple, Allison Ulbrich and Leah Zialcita.

“We have learned so much about developing values, understanding ethics and reacting and responding to challenges. We have a deeper appreciation for the principles that Mount St. Mary's has foster in all of us. Providing us with the foundation as caring, loving and well-rounded human beings. Our education has prepared us to become inspirers, encouragers and devoted healers,” said Allison Ulbrich, as she addresses her 16 fellow graduates and their families. “It has been a journey shared.”

In 1981, the College established its Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy program, which was converted to a Master’s of Physical Therapy program in 1991. In 2001, the College developed the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in response to a need for more extensive preparation in physical therapy. The College currently counts 71 students in the program.

Click on the link to view the DPT Commencement Ceremony Highlights.

HOODING CEREMONY