Newsletter of the College of Architecture at Texas A&M University
Christopher Ritchie, by virtue of his 4.0 grade point ratio, carried the College of Architecture's gonfalon during Texas A&M's spring commencement at Reed Arena May 14, 2010.
The gonfalon, adopted in many universities around the world as a college or institutional insignia, is a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame.
Ritchie, who earned a Bachelor of Environmental Design degree, was chosen for the honor because his GPR was the college's highest at the outset of the spring 2010 semester.
Karen Ritchie, Christopher's wife, also earned a BED; at the start of the semester, she had a 3.99 GPR. They are both planning to pursue careers in jewelry design.
During commencement ceremonies, 11 gonfalons, representing the university's 10 colleges and graduate studies program, are displayed on the Reed Arena stage.
The inner triangle in the College of Architecture's gonfalon represents the essential insight of the social, economic and political forces that shape our environment. The surrounding pyramid is an ancient symbol of the creative intellect. The interweaving bands of white below the pyramid form the necessary interaction of science and art.
Summer 2010 commencement is scheduled at Reed Arena Aug. 13.
- Posted: June 10, 2010 -
Contact: Phillip Rollfing, prollfing@archone.tamu.edu or 979.458.0442.
