Mark Green
  • HSDA
  • Class of 2014
  • Oakwood, Georgia

Mark Green graduates from University of North Georgia

2015 Jan 20

Mark Anthony Green of Oakwood, GA has graduated Cum Laude from the University of North Georgia (UNG) with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Administration.

The university's fall commencement ceremonies were held Dec. 13-14 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses. This semester, UNG conferred some 670 degrees. Additionally, 18 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army.

"We are here to honor you with the richest tradition of the academic community... a commencement ceremony, celebrating the completion of your degree and the beginning of your professional lives. Congratulations on this milestone in your life," UNG President Bonita Jacobs told graduates. "We take tremendous pride in your accomplishments. We know what it took for you to reach this point, and we are optimistic about your future. We know that, as graduates of UNG, you will add tremendous value to the lives of all those around you."

The guest speaker for the Gainesville Campus commencement ceremony was Doug Carter, president of Don Carter Realty Co. The guest speaker for both Dahlonega Campus commencement ceremonies was retired Maj. Gen. Maria Britt, associate vice president for operations at Kennesaw State University.

"Graduates and families, this is your day," Britt said. "Enjoy it. I realized in my formative years that I needed to lead myself before I could expect others to follow me. I would like to share three characteristics to help you lead yourselves. The first is self-discipline: always hold yourself accountable. The second is moral courage: always choose the harder right over the easier wrong. The third is integrity: lead yourselves 24/7, because there are no re-dos."