Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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.

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

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.

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.

Mimi Scott ’16 participates in the traditional tree planting at the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

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.

Karly Wagner ’16 receives the Elizabeth Herendeen Odell Book Award.

William Smith students raise their glasses and toast in celebration of their accomplishments at the 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.

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.

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.

Shelby Chase '16 and family pose on the Quad following the 2016 Commencement ceremony.

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.

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

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.

Fireworks fill the sky over the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts during the Senior Barbecue for the Classes of 2016.