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Brenna Schneider '06 receives the George Washington Medal from President Baird Tipson. The George Washington Medal is awarded to the senior displaying the greatest promise of understanding and realizing in life and work the ideals of a liberal education.

George Best '06 proudly makes his way to the stage to receive the Clark-Porter Medal, awarded to the student who the faculty selects as most clearly enhancing the quality of campus life.

Timothy Kerr '06 grasps hands with President Baird Tipson after winning the Henry W.C. Catlin 1894 Medal, awarded to the senior man elected by the faculty as outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and campus citizenship.

The Louis L. Goldstein '35 Award recipient, Charles Michael Shaffer, Jr., marches to the podium to receive his prize. The Louis L. Goldstein '35 Award recognizes the graduating senior who demonstrates an unusual interest, enthusiasm, and potential in the field of public affairs.

Marshall Shord '06 is all smiles after learning he is this year's Sophie Kerr Prize winner.

Classmates cheer and laud Marshall Shord '06, after he receives the Sophie Kerr Prize.

President Baird Tipson awards James R. Siemen, Professor of Psychology, with the Gold Pentagon Award, for Siemen's meritorious service to Washington College

Ryan Morrison '06, followed by Yasmina Moukarzel, poses for his graduation photo.

Graduating seniors, Nicole Vattimo '06, Pete Knox '06, and Will Grofic '06, converse with MSNBC's Chris Matthews before the ceremony.

The platform party includes (front row) Board Chair Jay Griswold, Chris Matthews, Mortimer Caplin, Jean-Francois Seznec '70, Lorraine Polvinale '69, (back row) Frank Creegan, President Baird Tipson, Dean Joachim Scholz, the Rev. Victor Wilson, Board member Larry Culp and Thackray Dodds Seznec '69.

Candace Busch '06 leads fellow classmates to their seats.

Mortimer M. Caplin, one of the nation's leading tax attorneys, receives the honorary degree, doctor of laws.

With a gripping speech, MSNBC's Chris Matthews humors the audience with anecdotes from his experiences after college.

The 2006 graduating class gets playful with some beach balls.

Selected for The Alumni Association's Award for Distinguished Teaching, Dr. Amzie Parcell, Professor of Music, couldn't be more delighted.

Sophie Kerr Prize winner, Marshall Shord '06, fields questions from John Buettner '89, the College's Director of Media Relations, and other members of the press.

International student Mari Takeuchi '06 cheers for a fellow classmate as he receives his degree.

Political science and economics major, John Bohrer '06, delivered this year's Senior Class speech.

Distinguished alumnus, Jean-Francois Seznec '78, addresses the graduating class.

A sly look from MSNBC's Chris Matthews, as he relays advice to graduates during his keynote address. Matthews received an Honorary Doctor of Letters.

Four years of hard work pays off for Shannon McCully '06, as she happily accepts her diploma from President Baird Tipson.

Three Campbells—Liddy Campbell '06, Mary Campbell '06, and Dean Campbell '06—cheerfully show off their diplomas.

Gratitude is always in fashion, as a graduating senior recognizes her mom and dad.

Expressing sheer delight and surprise, Brenna Schneider '06 learns that she is this year's recipient of the George Washington Medal.

Jaron Putmon, an environmental studies major, receives his degree.

Mary Campbell '06 flaunts her flamingo frames during the sunny ceremony.

Sophie Kerr Prize recipient, Marshall Shord '06, almost can't believe that he holds the prize check worth $55,907.

George Best '06, diploma in hand, cannot wait to receive the Clark-Porter Medal.

George Washington Award winner, Brenna Schneider '06, expresses pure glee after receiving her award from President Baird Tipson.