Commencement 2017, Album 6
The beginning of the Commencement procession behind Center Hall allows some time for improvising.
A phalanx of photographers awaits the graduates.
Senior John Loberman directs the Glee Club for the last time as they sing Alma Mater.
A hug of congratulations and encouragement: First Commencement speaker Adam Burtner ’17 and the next speaker, Bilal Jawed ’17.
Trustees enjoy a lighter moment from Jawed's talk.
Jawed also wove his experiences working in a hospital in Uganda into his Commencement Speech.
Chairman of the Board of Trustees Stephen Bowen ’68 receives his honorary doctorate.
Pediatric heart surgeon Dr. John Myers ’74 receives his honorary doctorate.
David Shane ’70 receives his honorary doctorate from the College.
Ben Cramer ’17 waits for his name to be called to receive his diploma.
Enjoying the moment and friendship.
Connor Stumm ’17 steps forward to receive his hood.
Dean Scott Feller places the hood on a graduate and sends him on to receive his diploma from President Hess.
Seniors enjoy watching their fellow grads receive their hoods and diplomas.
Anthony Douglas ’17 hears his name called.
Secretary of the Faculty Professor Rick Warner pulls a diploma from the rack.
Riley Lefever waits to hear his name called.
Hai Nguyen ’17 steps up to receive his hood.
Tu Nguyen ’17 and Noah Levi ’17 smile with anticipation.
Professors Derek Nelson ’99 and Christie Byun sing 'Old Wabash' with the graduates.
President Hess rings out the Class of 2017.
President Hess leads the class toward the Senior Arch.
Alex Wimber ’17 sings 'Old Wabash' one last time on the Allen Center steps.
The ceremony completed, it's time to pose with friends for more photos!