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Paul Whitaker
25th May 2006, 01:16 PM (13:16)
Location: It was the Riverside Cathedral, Columbia University area of Manhattan. Just down the way from Grant's tomb.

Music: provided by the wonderful organ which was donated by Rockefeller - who also provided funds for building the Cathedral.
State Trumpet Fanfare
Ceremonial Music from King Arthur - Henry Purcell
Trumpet Voluntary - John Stanley
Nimrod from Enigma Variations - Sir Edward Elgar
Tocatta from Symphonie V - Charles-Marie Widor
(Noticed - there was no clapping after the numbers - some low grunts, amens, etc were uttered)

Wonderful sound - lifted my spirits

Event:
Commencement Convocation - Columbia University - Teachers College
Hooding of Doctoral Degree Recipients

Our son, Bradley Whitaker received the Doctor of Education Degree in Mathematics Education. On the way he also earned the M.A. and M.E. in Mathematics

He presently teaches at Point Loma Nazarene College in the Mathematics department.

Here is a pic of Brad with his wife Leslie and sons Matthew 8, and Luke 6

John Kennedy
25th May 2006, 05:16 PM (17:16)
If I'd known he was in the academic procession I'd have looked for him when I was at my son's graduation from PLNU a few weeks ago.