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Fall Convocation

August 23, 2007

Washington College welcomed 326 new students and their families during Fall Convocation, which featured the presentation of honorary degrees to President of the Senate of Maryland Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and former Chairman of the Board of Visitors and Governors Jack S. "Jay" Griswold.

Click to enlarge photos by Shane Brill '03.

New students and parents stood as the ceremony commenced with an academic procession.
New students and parents stood as the ceremony commenced with an academic procession.
President Baird Tipson addresses the Class of 2011 in its entirety for the first time.
President Baird Tipson addresses the Class of 2011 in its entirety for the first time.
Provost and Dean of the College Christopher Ames envisions the types of experiences that will inspire intellectual curiosity
Provost and Dean of the College Christopher Ames envisions the types of experiences that will inspire intellectual curiosity.
SGA President Spencer Dove shares an anecdote about his experience as a new student.
SGA Spencer Dove '09 shares an anecdote about his experience as a new student.
Dessie Moxley P'93 provides words of encouragement to the assembled students and parents
Dessie Moxley P'93 provides words of encouragement to the assembled students and parents.
Assistant Professor of Biology Jeff Brown watches the ceremony alongside his colleagues
Assistant Professor of Biology Jeff Brown watches the ceremony alongside his colleagues.
Jack S. "Jay" Griswold received a Doctorate of Public Service for his philanthropic leadership
Jack S. "Jay" Griswold, former Chairman of the Board of Visitors and Governors, received a Doctorate of Public Service for his philanthropic leadership.
President of the Senate of Maryland Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. describes the transformative experience of education.
President of the Senate of Maryland Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. describes the transformative experience of education upon receiving his Doctorate of Laws.
The Class of 2011 listens intently as Miller concludes his remarks.
The Class of 2011 listens as President of the Senate of Maryland Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. concludes his remarks.
Richard Gillin, Humanities Chair and Ernest A. Howard Professor of English, leads the academic recessional.
Richard Gillin, Humanities Chair and Ernest A. Howard Professor of English, leads the academic recessional.
Members of Caledonian Pipes and Drums provided music as the ceremony concluded.
Members of Caledonian Pipes and Drums provided music as the ceremony concluded.

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