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Washburn celebrates FYE scholars

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Bulat Ochirov, Content Creator • March 5, 2025
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  • Students walk in a line to receive their certificates. They followed a process similar to a traditional graduation ceremony.

  • A full audience gathers for the First Year Experience Scholars award ceremony. They showed their support for students being recognized.

  • A student shakes hands while receiving a certificate on stage. She accepted the recognition for her academic success.

  • A student walks toward the Washburn backdrop for a photo with president JuliAnn Mazachek. She smiled as she prepared to celebrate her achievement.

  • A student embraces a faculty member. He shared a moment of excitement after receiving his award.

  • A student shakes hands with Mazachek. She received congratulations for her academic accomplishments.

  • A student walks across the stage while presenters announce names. She was called forward to accept her recognition.

  • Students wait at the side of the stage for their turn. They lined up to be called and recognized for their achievements.

  • Alan Bearman, vice president of Strategic Enrollment Management speaks at the podium. He addressed the audience about the significance of student success.

  • Mazachek stands among students at the FYE Scholars ceremony. She joined them as they prepared for the group photo.

  • Mazachek and Bearman address students before a group photo. They helped organize the scholars for a final celebration.

  • All students gather for a celebratory photo. They posed together after being recognized for their achievements.

  • A guest raises a phone to capture a moment during the ceremony. He took photos of students receiving their awards.

  • Students’ parents hold up their phones to take pictures. They documented the ceremony as their kids were honored.

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Bulat Ochirov
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Hello! My name is Bulat, and I’m a junior majoring in Studio Art while also creating content for Washburn Student Media. Originally from the Republic of Buryatia, Russia, I spent the past two years at Cloud County Community College before transferring to Washburn University. I have a deep passion for all things visual—whether it’s photography, videography, graphic design, or something new! Beyond all of that, you’ll often see me wandering city streets with friends or biking through trails.
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