Baccalaureate: A Celebration of the Class of 2020

Traditionally held on the morning of the annual Commencement exercises, Baccalaureate is a celebration of our graduates’ time at Lafayette.

This year’s Baccalaureate, entitled “A Celebration of the Class of 2020,” featured reflections by students and faculty. Faculty members who received Hoff Awards were invited to speak.

The event included Lafayette’s alma mater, performed by Linsday Altschuler ’20, Emily Emick ’20, Ryan Fainor ’20, Matthew Schuman ’20 and directed by Jennifer Kelly, assistant professor of music and director of choral activities.

“You Do Not Walk Alone” was performed by Lindsay Altschuler ’20, Emily Emick ’20, Ryan Fainor ’20, Celine Lawrence ’20, Matthew Schuman ’20, Nicolette Sonmez ’20, Cassandra Warrener ’20. The performance was directed by Emily Emick ’20 and accompanied by pianist Caroline Sabin ’21.

The Legendary Harmonies concluded the program with a medley performance. Members include: Jordan Allison ’20, Esther Flavien ’20, Rochelle Greenidge ’20, KeeShawn Murphy ’20, Rindra Randriamanantena ’20, Arianna Woodberry ’20, Calvin Wright ’20.

Here is a list of those who delivered remarks:

Rev. Alex Hendrickson, director of religious & spiritual life and college chaplain

President Alison Byerly

Hafsa Kanjwal, assistant professor of history

Brandon Posivak ’20

Trisha Agarwal ’20

Kaila Aguerre ’20

Neha Vora, associate professor of anthropology & sociology

Adrianna DiMarco ’20

Dan Goodman ’20

Stephen Emick P’20

Katie Gonick ’20 and Gabrielle Tropp ’20

Erik Laucks ’20

Lauren Myers, associate professor of psychology

Saeed Malami ’20

Matt Hyde, assistant vice president of enrollment management/dean of admissions, and Annette Diorio, vice president of campus life