2010 Dean's Breakfast and Commencement Practice
Saturday's Dean's Breakfast for seniors includes another Wabash tradition—the Dean's Breakfast speech. This year's, delivered by Dean of the College Gary Phillips, was entitled "It's Your Call."
Photos by Steve Charles
Assistant Dean of Students Will Oprisko enjoys his first Dean's Breakfast.
Wabash Media Center Director Adam Bowen monitors sound as he videotapes Dean Phillips' speech.
Four seniors who will begin serving with Teach for America this summer leave the Dean's Breakfast for Commencement practice in the Chapel. Pictured are Spencer Elliott, Patrick McAlister, Gary James, and Brandon McKinney.
Another Wabash tradition: Professor of English Tobey Herzog takes on the role of Faculty Marshal each Commencement, meaning he's in charge of making sure the Class of 2010 know what they're supposed to do during the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies. It begins with an hour-long practice Saturday afternoon.
Professor Herzog's light but no-nonsense approach keeps the seniors attention, even on a Saturday morning.
Paying attention to Commencement practice does not preclude texting for Sam Prellwitz.
Commencement Speakers Spencer Elliott and Jonathan O'Donnell look over the instructions for the students.
Professor Herzog met with the Sphinx Club, the Glee Club, and the leaders of each row of students to work out some details.
In appropriate mysterious light, Professor Herzog reveals what may become a new Commencement tradition on Sunday.
BKT Assistant Professor of Economics Christie Byun catches up with senior Patrick McAlister after Commencement practice. McAlister finished his graduation requirements in the fall semester, but returned to Wabash to enjoy the Commencement ceremonies with his classmates.