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225th Commencement

May 20, 2007

Washington College honored Wes Jackson, Edward C. Papenfuse Jr., and Mark S. Micale '77 at Commencement. The George Washington Medal was awarded to Caitlin Orsini, the Clark-Porter Medal to Chelsea Prior, and the Sophie Kerr Prize to Liam Daley.

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The General arrived by horseback to deliver the George Washington Medal.
The General arrived by horseback to deliver the George Washington Medal to Caitlin Orsini, given to the senior who shows the greatest promise of understanding and realizing in life and work the ideals of a liberal education.
Professor of Chemistry Frank Creegan leads his final processional before entering retirement
Professor of Chemistry Frank Creegan leads his final processional before entering retirement.
Melanie Ruppert graduated with a degree in English
Melanie Ruppert graduated with a degree in English.
The Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums offered processional music.
The Chesapeake Caledonian Pipes and Drums offered processional music.
Psychology major Caitlin Orsini and humanities major Shannon Holste were the first honors graduates.
Psychology major Caitlin Orsini and humanities major Shannon Holste were the first honors graduates.
Val Larson sports sunglasses fashioned after those worn by George Washington
Val Larson sports sunglasses fashioned after those worn by George Washington.
Anna Harrison and Kristen Hamstead smile for the camera.
Anna Harrison and Kristen Hamstead smile for the camera.
Christina Naguiat's mom and brother look on proudly
Christina Naguiat's mom and brother look on proudly.
George is dressed for the occasion.
George is dressed for the occasion.
The day was perfect for an outdoor ceremony.
The day was perfect for an outdoor ceremony.
Sarah Gregg, an environmental studies major, was the senior class speaker
Sarah Gregg, an environmental studies major, was the senior class speaker.
President Tipson addresses the graduates.
President Tipson addresses the graduates.
Tom Bortmes '73, executive director of the Office of Intelligence for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, received the Alumni Citation for Excellence
Tom Bortmes '73, executive director of the Office of Intelligence for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, received the Alumni Citation for Excellence.
Edward Nordberg '82, chair-elect of the Board of Visitors and Governors, greeted the audience.
Edward Nordberg '82, chair-elect of the Board of Visitors and Governors, greeted the audience.
Aimée Kidd received her degree in studio art.
Aimée Kidd received her degree in studio art.
President Baird Tipson shows a facsimile of a document recently acquired by the Maryland Archives: Washington's personal copy of his speech of resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
President Baird Tipson shows a facsimile of a document recently acquired by the Maryland Archives: Washington's personal copy of his speech of resignation as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army.
Aja Martin, Lindsey Riley, Christina Bell, Vanessa Nutt, Dave Hosey, and Justine Hendricks await their diplomas
Aja Martin, Lindsey Riley, Christina Bell, Vanessa Nutt, Dave Hosey, and Justine Hendricks await their diplomas.
College President Baird Tipson awards the honorary doctor of letters to Mark Micale '77, an intellectual historian
College President Baird Tipson awards the honorary doctor of letters to Mark Micale '77, an intellectual historian.
Edward Papenfuse, Archivist of the State of Maryland, received the honorary doctor of letters.
Edward Papenfuse, Archivist of the State of Maryland, received the honorary doctor of letters.
Zach Dixon graduated with a degree in business management
Zach Dixon graduated with a degree in business management.
Wes Jackson received the honorary doctor of science in recognition of his efforts to revolutionize modern agriculture
Wes Jackson received the honorary doctor of science in recognition of his efforts to revolutionize modern agriculture.
Teresa Amasia is all smiles
Teresa Amasia is all smiles.
Ashley Palmer and Megan Walburn listen attentively to the welcoming speeches.
Ashley Palmer and Megan Walburn listen attentively to the welcoming speeches.
Lindsay Bergman is ready to pursue post-graduate work in education
Lindsay Bergman is ready to pursue post-graduate work in education.
Tomeka Scales proudly displays her diploma
Tomeka Scales proudly displays her diploma.
David Hosey received the Catlin Medal.
David Hosey received the W.C. Catlin 1894 Medal, given to a senior man voted by the faculty to be outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and campus citizenship.
Vanessa Nutt descends the graduate stairs.
Vanessa Nutt descends the graduate stairs.
Aja Martin poses for a picturesque graduate shot
Aja Martin poses for a picturesque graduate shot.
Albin Kowalewski received his degree in history and American studies.
Albin Kowalewski received his degree in history and American studies.
Ryoko Sawada proudly displays her degree in economics
Ryoko Sawada proudly displays her degree in economics.
Kim Last earned her degree in American studies and political science.
Kim Last earned her degree in American studies and political science.
Gillian Strobel with diploma in hand.
Gillian Strobel with diploma in hand.
Alex Walsh sports shades for the occasion.
Alex Walsh sports shades for the occasion.
President Tipson presents the Sophie Kerr Award to Liam Daly
President Tipson presents the Sophie Kerr Award to Liam Daly.
Commencement 2007
Emily Storm, this year's salutorian, wrote her thesis on Shakespeare.
Emily Storm, this year's salutorian, wrote her thesis on Shakespeare.
Erin Thorpe received departmental honors in English.
Erin Thorpe received departmental honors in English.
Liam Daly reacts to hearing his name called to receive the nation's largest undergraduate literary award.
Liam Daly reacts to hearing his name called to receive the nation's largest undergraduate literary award.

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