It was a giant anniversary party at Edmonds Community College Friday as students, alumni, faculty, staff, elected officials and community members gathered to celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary.
College President Jean Hernandez hosted a reception at Snoqualmie Hall, then the party moved to Triton Field for live music through the decades, food trucks and more congratulatory remarks from community leaders.
— Photos by David Carlos
President Jean Hernandez taking a selfie with Triton, the school mascot. “Double-chin. Let’s try again,” she said.EdCC students play on Triton Field.A pre-event reception drew many local dignitaries, including Edmonds Mayor Dave Earling.Lynnwood Mayor Nicola Smith: “Edmonds Community College is a jewel in South Snohomish County. Fifty years of taking students—diamonds-in-the-rough—and polishing them for success as world citizens.”Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and 2nd District Congressman Rick Larsen.Enjoying the festivities.Don Wick, EdCC’s first elected student body president; Jean Eastman Swenson, graduate of the first graduation class (1969); and President Dr. Jean Hernandez.The Spazmatics perform.Doug Fair, EdCC Foundation Chair. “Our goal is to raise $50,000 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the college. We’re going to fund five full-ride scholarships for two years for one student from each of the Edmonds School District schools (Edmonds-Woodway, Mountlake Terrace, Lynnwood, Scriber Lake and Meadowdale). We want you to help us boldly go where the Foundation has never gone before.”The women’s basketball team with Triton.Another student enjoying Triton Field.State Sen. Maralyn Chase, from the 32nd District.Dr. Jean Hernandez: “We awarded 62,473 certificates, diplomas, and 2-year degrees over the last 30 years. And that was to 47,379 individuals. Which means 30 percent of them got at least two certificates, diplomas, and degrees.”
It was a giant anniversary party at Edmonds Community College Friday as students, alumni, faculty, staff, elected officials and community members gathered to celebrate the college’s 50th anniversary.
College President Jean Hernandez hosted a reception at Snoqualmie Hall, then the party moved to Triton Field for live music through the decades, food trucks and more congratulatory remarks from community leaders.
— Photos by David Carlos
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