Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12 speaks to graduates at rehearsal on the Quad.

The sun sets over the Hobart and William Smith campus on the Friday of Commencement Weekend.

Tamira Jackson-Lofton ’19 delivers remarks written by Ifunanya Okeke ’19, president of the William Smith Class of 2019. Okeke's laryngitis prevented her from delivering the speech.

Dr. Lisa Abeshaus ’84, P’19, an obstetrician-gynecologist, delivers the alumna speech at the Annual Senior Welcome Toast on Friday. “The strength, well-being and power of this institution is reliant on you staying involved, coming back and giving back to this community, she said.

Lizzy Houston '19 accepts her charm bracelet before the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12 celebrates as he is welcomed as an honorary member of the William Smith Class of 2019 by Tamira Jackson-Lofton ’19 and Ifunanya Okeke ’19.

Members of Hai Timiai, the William Smith Senior Honor Society, lead the way to the annual tree planting.

Seniors take turns with the shovel as they plant their class pine tree.

William Smith seniors touch the good luck tree, a tradition that dates back to the College's founding, in which William Smith women would touch a special tree on The Hill for good luck.

William Smith Alumnae Association President Julie Bazan '91 lifts a glass of champagne at the Senior Welcome and Toast. Bazan presented the Association's awards and class announcements at the ceremony.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 offers the traditional Dean’s Toast, in which she encouraged the graduating seniors to go out into the world and take your power.

William Smith seniors raise their glasses at the annual Senior Welcome and Toast.

Alta Boyer ’36 speaks at the tree planting, a tradition that dates back nearly to the College’s founding by nurseryman William Smith. Each year, seniors plant a tree to commemorate their bond as a class.

Seniors, faculty and staff gather at the Oneg Shabbat Dessert Reception at the Abbe Center for Student Life on Friday night.

Fireworks light up the sky in celebration of Commencement weekend.

Students enjoy the Macrollin' food truck during Senior Week.