Commencement 2022 - 3
Rev. Dr. Alex Wimberly '99, the leader of Corrymeela in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland, crafted and delivered the Baccalaureate sermon, 'The Rule Going Forward,' on Saturday.
Paul Haesemeyer '21, one of last year's Commencement speakers, returned to see his brother Wade graduate. During a break in the festivities, Paul passed the time by knitting.
Members of the Class of 2022 thoughtfully listened to Dr. Wimberly's sermon.
Choral Director and Associate Professor of Music Sarin Williams directs the Glee Club prior to the start of the Commencement exercises.
Glee Club members entertained with a wide variety of tunes.
There was plenty of time to get one last photo on the Senior Bench.
Associate Registrar Julia Perry (right) ensures students are in the correct marching order.
There was a definite need for sunglasses early Saturday afternoon.
There were plenty of smiles around Center Hall prior to processing in.
Leo Warbington received a diploma today to go with plenty of championship jewelry.
Associate Professor of Music James Makubuya (right) shares a laugh with a colleauge.
Professor of Biology and Global Health Initiative Director Eric Wetzel (near left) chats with the soon-to-be-graduates prior to the ceremony.
A good way to pass the time is to read the Commencement program.
President Feller said of the Class of 2022, 'The bonds of your brotherhood are remarkably strong.'
Adam Berg, one of two Commencement speakers representing the graduates, delivered a speech, 'The Beautiful Game.'
Kwaku Sarpong (left) and Mark Sawyer listen intently.
Kenny Coleman delivered his address, 'Losing and Failing.'
Spirits remained high even as bad weather forced a move to Chadwick Court.
'As we depart this campus and pursue life after college, let us temper our interactions with coworkers, family members, and strangers with love,' Berg told his fellow graduates.
Sammy Lebron awaits his moment on stage.
Isaiah McWilliams was all smiles with a diploma, and the traditional rose, in hand.
Stephen Bowen ’68 (left), former Board of Trustees Chairman and professor of religion, takes a moment to congratulate one of his former students.
Triple major Andrew Rippy was all smiles.
Kellen Schrieber takes in the moment as he receives his hood.