Hobart and William Smith Colleges

On Sunday, Garry A. Mendez Jr. ’58, P’96, L.H.D. '18 receives his hood from Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 after receiving his Honorary degree.

Recounting the trials and adventures following his own graduation, John Grotzinger ’79, Sc.D.’13, the mission leader and project scientist for NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory, advised graduates “to seek out the difficult challenges and invest all that you have in them.”

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 presents English teacher Kim Krane of Avon High School in Avon, Conn. with the Touching the Future Award. Kraner was nominated by her former student Sarah Dolan '18.

HWS President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21 reflected on his years at the Colleges and the advice he dispensed to previous classes. “HWS will always be closer than it appears. It will always stay with you.”

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.

Peter Lambos '18 celebrates after receiving his diploma during Commencement.

Chaplain Maurice Charles delivers the benediction during Commencement.

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

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 presents Jason Kwong '18 with his diploma during Commencement.

Members of the 2018 Master of Arts in Teaching cohort are recognized.

The Classes of 2018 and their families fill the Quad for Commencement on Sunday.

President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.'17, P'21 and Honorary Trustee Roy Dexheimer ’55, P’86, GP’18, LL.D. ’80 present Miranda Smith '18 with her diploma during Commencement. Smith is Dexheimer's granddaughter.

Members of the Hobart Class of 2018 are welcomed by alumni at the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Robert S. Pisanelli ’00, the founder and principal of U.S. Realty Capital, addresses the senior class. “As you go out into the real world, know that Hobart and the connections you have made here are never far away, and use these connections to move through life. Continue to do all you can to make Hobart great and share how you feel about this special place.”

Members of the Druid honor society lead the Hobart College Class of 2018 down the hill to Bozzuto Boathouse for the Hobart Launch.

Seniors sing the William Smith alma mater during the traditional tree planting on William Smith Hill.