Graduates line the hallway at Penn State Hazleton's physical education building as they wait for the start of the commencement ceremony.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Penn State Hazleton graduates process to their seats as commencement 2009 begins.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

A young commencement guest plays in the aisle during the ceremony at Penn State Hazleton.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Physical therapist assistant program graduate Kenneth Wenner accepts congratulations from the faculty in the PTA program at Penn State Hazleton as he exits the stage.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Graduates earning baccalaureate degrees at Penn State Hazleton rose to make their way to the stage for their diplomas.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Amanda Leccese turns her tassel at the Penn State Hazleton commencement ceremony to signify she is now a Penn State graduate with a bachelor's degree in letters, arts, and sciences.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Megan O'Neill is presented with her baccalaureate degree in letters, arts, and sciences from her father, Patrick O'Neill, Penn State Hazleton instructor in art history.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Christopher Ritzko, right, network analyst at Penn State Hazleton, received his master of science degree in information systems from Penn State Hazleton from Chancellor Gary Lawler. Looking on is Chris' wife, Jackie, instructional designer at the campus.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Jennifer Hopkins '84, president of the Sustainable Energy Fund, encouraged the graduates at Penn State Hazleton to face challenges in the future and persevere when things get tough.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009

Penn State Hazleton faculty and staff lined up to congratulate the graduates as they left the ceremony.

Photo Credit: Susan Bartal

Year Taken: 2009