Westminster commencement set

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- More than 325 students are expected to receive diplomas Saturday during the 149th annual Westminster College commencement ceremonies.
The 2002-03 academic year will conclude with a baccalaureate service at 10:30 a.m., and commencement at 2:30 p.m. on the Senior Terrace of Old Main. Speaking at Baccalaureate is the Rev. Steven Allen, chaplain at Westminster College.
Commencement will feature three speakers. Offering remarks will be J. Fred Rentz, retired president of The News Co., former member of the Westminster College Board of Trustees for 27 years, and a decorated World War II bomber pilot; William E. Strickland, Jr., president and CEO of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation and the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild; and S. Donald Wiley, retired senior vice president and general counsel of H.J. Heinz Co. and former member and chairman of the Westminster College Board of Trustees.
The Class of 2003 will also hear special remarks from Dr. Walter E. Scheid, professor emeritus of speech at Westminster College, who also gave opening remarks when the group first entered Westminster in 1999.
In case of rain, ceremonies will be held at the Memorial Field House. Call (724) 946-7122.