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caclayfan
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CLAY AIKEN SET TO FINALLY GET DIPLOMA
« on: November 21, 2003, 07:40:33 PM »
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http://www.msnbc.com/news/996555.asp
Clay Aiken set to finally get diploma
‘Idol’ runnerup to graduate from UNC Charlotte next month
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 21 — It’ll be pop and circumstance at UNC Charlotte’s graduation ceremony next month, with Clay Aiken among the graduating class.THE “AMERICAN IDOL” runner-up will pick up his diploma Dec. 20, his publicist said. And for only the second time in the school’s seven-year history, graduation guests must have tickets to attend. Each ticket will be printed with a bar code and scanned at the door to prevent the use of counterfeits.
The university already has heard from television entertainment shows interested in attending, UNCC spokesman Tony Hoppa said. School officials will meet next week to determine how to accommodate the media.
Hoppa also said Aiken has asked not to perform at the ceremony and declined a seat on the stage, saying he wants to sit with his fellow students.
“He really desires to come back just as Clay Aiken,” Hoppa said Thursday. “He doesn’t want to inconvenience the rest of his classmates. He doesn’t want to inconvenience the rest of the college.”
Aiken will, however, be able to invite more guests — including family, friends and business associates — than most students, Hoppa said, and they’ll attend as guests of the chancellor. Other high-profile students, such as the senior class president and student speaker, can do the same.
“That’s not a unique thing because of Clay,” Hoppa said.
Aiken, 24, is finishing an independent study course at UNCC now, his last requirement toward a bachelor’s degree in special education.
The last time UNCC issued graduation tickets was in 1997, Hoppa said, when crowds were large and before the school began scheduling two ceremonies.
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playingclay
CLAY AIKEN SET TO FINALLY GET DIPLOMA
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2003, 08:40:32 PM »
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Given his busy schedule, I have no idea when he has had time to study. But if he has been studying whenever he has had a spare moment, he definitely has not been getting enough sleep. :
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Angelis
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CLAY AIKEN SET TO FINALLY GET DIPLOMA
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2003, 09:01:56 PM »
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Doesn't this story just reinforce why we all think the world of Clay? Such graciousness and not wanting any special treatment....he's just Clay!
I remember how excited I was when I got my degree - I hope he has as wonderful a time as I did!
Congratulations Clay! :D
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Pamela
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CLAY AIKEN SET TO FINALLY GET DIPLOMA
« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2003, 12:00:38 AM »
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Clay is smart. He started a foundation which has already raised thousands of dollars to help children and train their mentors. I hope he got a few credits toward graduation for that. :)
He obviously placed a high priority on completing his requirements. A positive message that desire and hard work will lead to achievement and success.
Sweet! Congratulations Clay
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houstonclayfan
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CLAY AIKEN SET TO FINALLY GET DIPLOMA
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2003, 10:38:52 AM »
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I love Clay because not only does he have a beautiful voice and a truly caring personality, but he is smart. He knows that he needs something to "fall back on" if his stardom does crash someday. We see his intelligence everyday in the way that he presents himself. I tell my high-school students all the time that you may not always use what you have learned but that it makes you a better person. We love you Clay and congratulations ! Enjoy your day - hopefully alone with friends and family. We, the fans, will be far away thinking about you
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GWENN
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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2003, 10:43:25 AM »
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CONGRATS TO CLAY!!!!!!!!. FUNNY THING, MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING HER COLLEGE DIPLOMA ONE WEEK EARLIER. I DEFINITELY KNOW JUST HOW HIS MOM FEELS.
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mackncsu
CLAY AIKEN SET TO FINALLY GET DIPLOMA
« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2003, 12:19:28 PM »
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hehe, Congrats to Clay and congrats to your daughter!