Agenda
Day schedule
| 4.00pm | Arrive for robing and photography |
| 5.00 – 5.30pm | Auditorium doors open for seating |
| 6.00pm | Ceremony starts |
| 7.30pm (approx) | Ceremony finish |
Light refreshments and drinks will be available to purchase from the bar area on the evening both before and after the ceremony.
Guest of Honour & Honorary Graduate – Mark Foster
We are delighted to welcome Mark Foster, 5 times Olympian and one of the most successful swimmers in British history as guest of honour at this year’s Graduation. Mark will be awarded an honorary degree at the ceremony this year.
Mark Foster
“I am thrilled to be receiving an Honorary Degree at South East Essex College, especially because it will make my mum so proud! It’s a moment she thought she would never see! I have achieved a lot in my swimming career, but this is a really special award, and to get it from my home town means even more. I’m also really looking forward to meeting and celebrating with all the other Graduates on the night who have worked so hard for their achievements.”
Biography
Born in Billericay and raised in Southend, Mark Foster made his first splash learning to swim in a local pool. By the age of 15 he was the fastest swimmer in the country. Mark surfaced on the International scene at the age of 17 representing England at the 1986 Commonwealth Games, going on to represent his country more times and be more decorated than any other male swimmer.
Amongst the most successful British swimmers of all-time, Mark held both the World Record for the 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly at the same time. Throughout his impressive three decade career he has won 47 international medals and has been 6 times world champion, 5 times Olympian, 2 times Commonwealth champion, 10 times European champion and 8 times World record holder.
Out of the pool, Mark has become a familiar face on television, including appearances on ITV1’s ‘Beat the Stars’, Five’s ‘Superstars’ and most famously hitting the dance floor in last year’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ on BBC1.
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