January 20, 2003 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Martin Luther King Day was celebrated at Abington with a visit by astronaut Guion Bluford, an Abington Alumnus.
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Room 9 Sutherland was filled with anxious students and community members.
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A view of the back of the room.
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Thomas Warms, Faculty Senate chair, took to the podium to introduce the other dignitaries.
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SGA President Ninad Pendharkar said a few words about the meaning of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life.
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Students listened intently.
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As The Star Spangled Banner was played, community members stood respectfully.
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Guy Bluford stepped to the microphone for the first time to a round of applause.
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At the end of the program, two faculty members presented citizenship awards to Abington students.
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This woman ascended to the stage to accept her award.
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Another view of the front audience section of room 9 Sutherland.
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Dean and CEO Dr. Karen Wiley Sandler shared a few words during a break in the speeches.
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The back of the auditorium, at a different point in the ceremony.
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Guy Bluford, before his slideshow on his experiences in space began.
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Guy Bluford, speaking again.
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Before the ceremony began, Dr. Bluford spoke with students,...
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...and signed autographs.
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Dr. Bluford stands with an assistant who helped make the day possible.
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Professor Janice Margle (Engineering), shares a few words with Dr. Bluford.
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An engineering student speaks with Dr. Bluford.
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A number of faculty and staff members posed with Dr. Bluford at 1:00pm, after the ceremony was over.