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2009 Commencement

May 17, 2009

In the finale event of Reunion/Commencement weekend, Washington College celebrated the conclusion of its 226th year with the conferring of degrees and awards to 312 seniors.

Raymond Federman's remarks (PDF)
Diane Rehm's address (PDF)

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NPR's Diane Rehm told the graduating class that "passion, persistence and flexibility" would help them in their future endeavors.
NPR's Diane Rehm told the graduating class that "passion, persistence and flexibility" would help them in their future endeavors.
Cum laude graduates Timothy Warren, Nathan Beigel, Tony Tozzolo wait to receive their bachelor degrees.
Cum laude graduates Timothy Warren, Nathan Beigel, Tony Tozzolo wait to receive their bachelor degrees.
Commencement
Commencement
Will Bruce was surprised to hear that he was named the Sophie Kerr Prize winner.
Will Bruce was surprised to hear that he was named the Sophie Kerr Prize winner.
President Baird Tipson presents the Catlin Medal to David Melnick.
President Baird Tipson presents the Catlin Medal to David Melnick.
George Washington made a special appearance to hand the George Washington Medal to Brittany Doggett. She was also the top honors graduate.
George Washington made a special appearance to hand the George Washington Medal to Brittany Doggett. She was also the top honors graduate.
Pamela Pears, associate professor of French and chair of the Modern Languages Department, was awarded the Alumni Association's Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Pamela Pears, associate professor of French and chair of the Modern Languages Department, was awarded the Alumni Association's Award for Distinguished Teaching.
Meghan Livie celebrates with her family.
Meghan Livie celebrates with her family.









View Raymond Federman's remarks (PDF).

View Diane Rehm's address (PDF).

Commencement

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