300 East College Avenue Hartsville SC 29550 843.383.8000
Commencement 2008 - May 3
  The Alumni Association will host a reception for the members of the Class of 2008 and their guests in the Susanne G. Linville Dining Hall following the commencement ceremony. |
Coker's 100 th Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 3 at 9 a.m. in the Courtyard at Davidson Hall at the center of campus. Commencement Speaker will
be Charles W. Coker, retired Chairman of the Board of Sonoco, great
grandson of Major James Lide Coker, founder of the College.
An Honorary Doctor
of Humane Letters will be awarded to Joan S. Coker, long-time
leader of educational and cultural organizations in the state;
2007 Order of the Palmetto recipient.
The Algernon Sydney
Sullivan Award presented by the faculty for excellence
of character and service to humanity will be presented to student
Demetrious McCoy of Darlingon, Class of 2008; Rebecca Sparrow of
Hartsville, Class of 1964, who is active in a variety of community
activities.
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Note: In case of rain or severe weather, the College will make an announcement early Saturday morning (May 3) on this web site, on voice mail at 843.383.8018, 843.383.8012, 843.383.8010 and 843.383.8000. In case of rain/severe weather, Coker's Commencement will move to 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Christian School, 1001 North Marquis Hwy., Hartsville. Directions: take Fifth Street (Hwy. 15 Business ) north across Prestwood Lake approximately 3.5 miles; Emmanuel campus is on the right. Alternate route: East Carolina Avenue to North Marquis Hwy; turn left; Emmanuel campus is on the right; approximately 3.6 miles.
