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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Maureen Collins Zupan '72, 'P09, L.H.D.’16, the first William Smith alumna to serve as the chair of the Board of Trustees, receives flowers from family members.

Commencement 2016 opens with the graduates processing through the crowd in the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House on Sunday.

Ashton Mahoney, Lacey Jackson, Darrius Lauster and Gavin Collmer, who completed the ARC College Experience Program, pose for a photo before the Commencement ceremony.

Prior to the Commencement ceremony, many family members took photos of their soon-to-be graduates.

Jaelyn Britton '16, Yeseswi Basnet '16 and Kiara Toscano '16 gather for a group photo after donning their academic regalia.

During his valedictory address, President Mark D. Gearan asks the graduates to reflect on the ways in which they've experienced lives of consequence.

William Smith students reflect during the Commencement ceremony that marked the 191th graduation for Hobart College and the 105th for William Smith College.

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.

Andrew Needham-Wood’16 listens during Commencement 2016.

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.