Albion's
Class of 2008 spent some last moments of togetherness before heading
to medical and law schools, teaching and business careers and
adventures around the world.
"Let
me say what a privilege it has been to share this past year—my first as
Albion’s president—with you," said president Donna Randall, opening the
morning. "You have been challenged by new ideas . . . you have explored
different cultures both here at home and abroad, pursued important
discoveries in research, made creative contributions in the arts and
literature, gained valuable skills in internships, engaged in spirited
athletic competition, and served others in need. You now leave
enriched, inspired, and confident in your abilities."
Biology
professor Jeff Carrier, who gave the faculty greeting to the Class of
2008, presented its faculty farewell. "This begins that point in time
for you when you begin to make your mark, when we recognize you as a
contributor, no longer a spectator," concluded Carrier. "Welcome to
challenges. Welcome to risks. Welcome to the 'real world. Now change
it!"
Jason Sebacher sports purple and gold.
|
Former
University of Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr received an honorary
degree in recognition of his successes as a coach, mentor, educator and
philanthropist. "You gotta listen to me coach you up. Are you ready?"
Carr asked the graduates, launching into a lively and thoughtful
commencement address that ended with a recitation and his analysis of
Rudyard Kipling's If. "Fame and fortune are fine, but nothing in your life is more important
than character," Carr summarized. "Celebrate today, but make sure
you're up bright and early tomorrow morning, and give it everything
you've got."
"The
explorations and discoveries we’ve made while at Albion have created a
powerful spring holding all our potential," said Lindsay Davis, chosen
as the class's senior speaker. "With passion for our endeavors, we are
now ready to release our full potential into our goals.
Gerstacker director Mike Frandsen and management professor Vicki Sweitzer congratulate Kevin Crofton.
Claire Furness, assisted by Matt Shilling, sounded the Senior Class Horn, a gift of the Class of 1877.
Flag beares Cindy Cardwell, Shaun Bonnell, Andrew Kersh and John Adams represent the College's top academic achievers.
|
