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Lafayette celebrated its 181st Commencement May 21. View images of the ceremony, celebrations, and Baccalaureate service.
Commencement Ceremony
Hugs and Celebrations
President’s Reception
Baccalaureate
Robert Weiner, Jewish chaplain and Thomas Roy and Laura Forrest Jones Professor of History, gives the greeting and call to celebration. President Alison Byerly explains the purpose of the Baccalaureate Service. Aaron Little ‘16 presents “Lafayette, Leadership, the Real World, and Other Musings of a Reluctant Graduate.”
Mara Natale ‘16 reflects on “A Ceremony in Charcoal.”
Danialie Fertile ‘16 speaks about "Empathy Is an Academic Skill."
Joseph Ingrao ‘16 presents his reflection “Water, Redux.”
Anna Porter '16 talks about being “Moved to Be Memorable.” Aleni Mackarey ‘16 sings "Who You Are." Alex Hendrickson, College chaplain and director of religious and spiritual life, presents the Baccalaureate message. John F. McKnight, dean of Intercultural Development, sings “For All We Know.” "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" reflection by Joseph Rothschild ‘16
Ashley Ellis ‘16 presents her reflection "With the Help of Others."
Edward O’Brien ‘16 discusses “… Because I can understand all perspectives.”
Jenna Gowell ‘16 presents “Heartprints.”
Samantha Chavin ‘16 reflects on “Individually Unique, Together Complete.”
Kathryn Schwacha ‘16, Caroline Fay ‘16, and Kristin Curley ‘16 sing "Louder Than Words." Rev. Kevin M. Gualano, Catholic campus minister, gives the Benediction.
