Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Chaplain Maurice Charles delivers the benediction during Commencement.

Annie O'Brien '18 throws her hands in the air after receiving her diploma.

Students gather for a photo after Commencement.

Craig Phillip '18 points out his family in the crowd to President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.'17, P'21 after receiving his diploma.

John Tuttle '18 and his dog pose for a photo in the President's chair after Commencement.

Members of the HWS Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha pose on the steps of Coxe Hall.

Associate Professor of Political Science Vikash Yadav and Ted Nappo '18 pose for a photo.

Annie Choi '18, Raven Yujun Jiang '18, Shantell Atienza '18 and Alejandra Castillo '18 stand outside of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Jedidiah Collins’18 and his family gather after Commencement.

Owen Smith '18 is commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps during a special ceremony in Bartlett Theatre.

Herons throw their hats in the air following the special Commencement ceremony.

On Monday in St. John’s Chapel, Sarah Benyo ’18, Kelsi Carr ’18, Bailey Ebby ’18, Melissa Moore ’18 and Catherine Wolf ’18 as well as Heron Lacrosse Assistant Coach Allie Flaherty ’17, MAT ’18, donned caps and gowns and were presented with their diplomas during a special Commencement ceremony.

Owen Smith '18 poses for a photo with his lacrosse teammates.

Madeline Sherwood '18 and her family stop for a photo on the Quad.

The view from St. Mark's Tower on Sunday.

If these past four years have shown us anything, it is that we are a group of young people who speak out, advocate and demand more, says Senior Speaker Quinn Cullum '18, offering the William Smith student address.