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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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Liam Daley is awarded the Sophie Kerr Prize.
Mark Stevens, Elizabeth Stevens, and Dominique Steiner wait to receive their diplomas.
Ian Trusheim, the son of two College alumni, graduated with a degree in music.
Provost and Dean of the College Christopher Ames presented the candidates for degrees.
From right to left: Shannon Holste, Caitlin Orsini, Emily Storm, and Erin Thorp lead the assembly of onlookers.
Ryoko Sawada and Lindsay Bell smile proudly after the commencement ceremonies.
Justine Hendricks received the American Studies Program Senior Capstone Experience Award.
Claire DeRose received her degree in English and education.
Sunglasses from Mount Vernon were worn by graduates.
Baby-Jane Minah received her diploma in psychology.
Chelsea Prior was awarded the Clark-Porter Medal, given to the student whose character and personal integrity, in the opinion of the faculty, have most clearly enhanced the quality of campus life.
Adam Askham enjoys the celebratory atmosphere.
Justine Hendricks receives her diploma in American studies.
Mark Stevens received the Louis L. Goldstein Award, given to a graduating senior who, in the opinion of the faculty, has demonstrated unusual interest, enthusiasm, and potential in the field of public affairs.
Christina Naguiat received the Davy McCall Prize in Economics.
Greg Schaefer graduated with a degree in drama.
Anthropology and art major Astra Haldeman receives the Eugene B. Casey Medal from President Tipson, given to a senior woman voted by the faculty to be outstanding in the qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and campus citizenship.
Michael Hughes, Scott Vane, Tyler Larkin, Nick Larkin, Dan MacDonald, and Matthew Sparks gather for a shot.
Chris Tinsman shows off his parchment.
Hilary Sama received the sociology service award.
Graduate Allison Kyler with her family.
Ryan Nielsen and Kevin Marshburn join their families.
Stephen Smith with his family.
Maryanne Shoge with family and friends.
Professor Kevin Brien poses with Owen and Meg Ridolfi '02.
After winning the Sophie Kerr Prize, Liam Daley is interviewed in front of Bunting Hall.
Friends Tomeka Scales and Aja Martin smile for the camera.
Liam Daley joins his family following the Commencement ceremonies.
Jarret Camhi, a business management major, was awarded the W. Dennis Berry Leadership Award.
Professor Deb Marciano and Michelle Johnson congratulate Michelle Green, Ashley Palmer, and Vanessa Nutt.
International studies and economics major Dustin Stitely joins Professor Andrew Oros.
Afton Woodward '06, Jill Kelly, Bridget Romano, Jenny Kelly, and Christina Naguiat gather together.
Colin Soper with his family, including Chris Soper '10 (far left).
Professor Christine Wade and Brenna Schneider '06 congratulate David Hosey upon receiving the Catlin Medal.
Kyle Murray and Ryan Nielsen after the ceremony.
English major Erin Adams with her husband and son.
Drama and international studies major Sarah Byrne will play the part of responsible citizen: she has joined the reserves.
Professor Kevin Brien offers some final words of advice to Sam Guthridge '04.
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