Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Dana Williams '16 receives a hug from Kathy Killius Regan '82, P'13 as she receives the Judith Haslam Cross '52 Award. Williams was named class correspondent.

Professor of Music Robert Cowles leads the Colleges' Choir during the Baccalaureate ceremony held at Trinity Church.

Baccalaureate 2016 is held at Trinity Church.

Bree Von Bradsky ’16, Danielle Mueller ’16, Ingrid Dehler-Seter ’16 and Jessica Bishop’16 participated in a decades-old custom, touching a tree on the Hill for good luck. The tradition was recalled by 101-year-old Alta Boyer '36 as part of her well-wishes to the graduating Herons.

At the ceremony, seniors receive a bracelet and the senior pine tree charm. The pine tree is in recognition of the College’s nurseryman founder, William Smith.

Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumnae Relations Kathy Killius Regan '82, P'13 opens the Senior Welcome and Toast held in the L. Thomas Melly ’52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

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.

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

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.

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.

Senior members of the Hobart rowing team gather for a group photo with their paddles.

Members of The William Smith Class of 2016 pose for a photo in the lobby of the recently opened Gearan Center for the Performing Arts during the Senior Welcome and Toast.

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.

Kyle Wiatrowski '16, T.J. Kaszubski '16 and Tyler Serafine '16, members of the Statesmen soccer team, pose with their recently received oars during the Hobart Launch.

Senior members of the Hobart rowing team gather for a group photo with their paddles.

Members of The William Smith Class of 2016 pose for a photo in the lobby of the recently opened Gearan Center for the Performing Arts during the Senior Welcome and Toast.