Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations Jared Weeden '91 welcomes the graduating class to the Hobart Launch. The members of the Hobart Class of 2016 were each presented with replicas of the paddle used by the Seneca warrior Agayentah.

Jeff Rizza '16, a member of the Druid Honor Society and winner of the annual Pitch Contest, leads the Statesmen down to the Bozzuto Boathouse for the Hobart Launch.

Trustee Edward R. Cooper ’86, P’16, P’19 and Robin Savits Cooper '87, P'16, P'19 address attendees of Friday’s Commencement rehearsal.

During his address, Dr. Jeremy Cushman '96, president of the Hobart Alumni Association, assures seniors that as they graduate and begin the next phases of their lives, You will not forget your time here.

Oneal Perez '16 dips his oar in Seneca Lake, a celebrated tradition of Hobart's heritage expressing the promise of a reciprocal lifelong bond between graduates and their alma mater.

Tim Griffin '16 and Walker Ward '16 sing the Hobart alma mater Hip Hobart.

Student speaker Dennis O'Connell '16 reflects on traditions that honor the memory of all those who have laid the groundwork for aspirations of high achievement, and they commemorate the lesson of giving back.

With Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jeffrey Anderson assisting, President of Hamilton College Joan Hinde Stewart L.H.D. ’16 receives her honorary degree on Sunday. Stewart has served as president of Hamilton since 2003 and will retire in 2016.

World War II veteran and retired New York City Police Officer John F. Collins P’72, P’74, P’84, P’90, GP’09, GP’12, GP’18, L.H.D. ’16 receives his honorary degree.

Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jeffrey Anderson places an academic sash on financial planner and Board Chair Maureen Collins Zupan ’72, P’09, L.H.D. ’16. Zupan has served as a trustee of the Colleges since 1994.

The Herons receive their diplomas following an impressive postseason in lacrosse, which included capturing the Liberty League title and advancing to the second round of the NCAA DIII Women's Lacrosse Championship.

President Mark D. Gearan speaks to the graduating Classes of 2016 during rehearsal for Commencement.

A special HWS Commencement ceremony took place on Monday following an impressive postseason for the Heron lacrosse team. Emily Stratton ’16, Alexandra O'Hara ’16, Hannah Connolly ’16 and Geneva Calder ’16 received their diplomas.

Emily Stratton ’16, Alexandra O'Hara’ 16, Hannah Connolly ’16 and Geneva Calder ’16 graduated with Latin praise during a special HWS Commencement ceremony on Monday in St. John’s Chapel.

The signage on Smith Hall promotes Moving Up Day, a ceremony that celebrates the achievements of William Smith students.

Craig Phillip '18 and Tamira Jackson-Lofton '19 enjoy the local goods offered at the HWS Farmers Market on Friday.