Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Members of the William Smith Class of 2017 pose for a photo in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts during the annual Senior Welcome and Toast.

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

At 102 years old, centenarian Alta Boyer ’36 speaks to the William Smith Class of 2017 about the history and traditions of William Smith College during the annual tree planting following the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

As honorary members of this year's graduating class, President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. '17 and Mary Herlihy L.H.D. '17 Gearan thank members of the William Smith Class of 2017 after receiving the complete set of charms during the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

Mark Skip Darden '87, P'17 presents his son Mark Darden '17 with a class paddle during the Hobart Launch.

As honorary members of the Hobart College Class of 2017, Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. '17 and Mary Herlihy Gearan L.H.D. '17 dip their oar in Seneca Lake.

Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Relations Jared Weeden '91 joins graduating members of the Sigma Chi Fraternity for a group photo on the docks of Bozzuto Boathouse.

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.

Emily Nason '17 and Stefani Schmitz '17 receive a bracelet and the senior pine tree charm before the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts. The pine tree is in recognition of the College’s nurseryman founder, William Smith.

President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17 presents Kelly Mauch '17 with her diploma during Commencement.

Anggela Sanchez, a Spanish teacher at the School of Leadership Development in Bronx, N.Y., and Carlos Mendez, a music teacher and coordinator of music for Fayetteville-Manlius School District in Central New York, receive the Touching the Future Award during Commencement 2017. They were nominated by Jerlin Garo ’17 and Christopher Demas ’17.

William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouët and Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97​ read the names of graduating students during Commencement.

Matalin Carville '17 walks across the stage during Commencement.

Austin Gallegos '17 receives his diploma from President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17 during Commencement 2017.

To President and Mrs. Gearan, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and love for Hobart and William Smith Colleges over the past 18 years. I am so grateful for your unwavering support of my success, and the success of the HWS and Geneva communities. Thank you both for always opening your door, says Student Trustee Sydney Gomez ’17, offering the William Smith student address.

President Bill Clinton L.H.D.’17 speaks during Commencement.