Graduation 2007
College Celebrates Third Graduating Class of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Subtitle: Sixteen Students Earn Degrees During October Ceremony
Date: 10/06/2007
Mount St. Mary’s College (MSMC), Los Angeles, proudly announces the third graduating class of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree Program. In a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 6, sixteen 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: Shaun Almaria, Jesus Ayala, Michael Bender, Rebecca Bierly, April Figueroa, Paula Gelbart, Lucas Hernandez, Fan Hsu, Jasmine Leibel, Brian McConnell, Michelle Menta, Thuong Nguyen, Jourak Rafael, Dara Richman, Dennis Sabug and Stacy Suyama.
“The Mount is an amazing place. It's just very magical being here.” said Jamine Leibel, as she celebrated with her 15 fellow graduates and their families. “I'm very proud to have gone to school here and I recommend it to all future students,” said Rebecca Bierly.
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
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Presidents Welcome
Dr. Jacqueline Powers Doud |
Presiding
Dr. Linda A. Moody, Ph.D. |
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Welcome from Chair & Director
Dr. Debbie Lowe, PT, PhD |
Faculty Address
Dr. Julia Chang, PhD |
Graduates and their families |
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Faculty Address
Ben Cornell, MPT |
Student Address
April Figueroa |
Hooding |
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Celebrating with friends |
Family Reunion |
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| A proud father |
Reception |
DPT Class of 2007 |
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