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This Week In Photos: May 13 – May 19

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Registrar Peter Sarratori speaks to the graduating Classes of 2016 during rehearsal for Commencement.

Gabbie Grimmett '17 shakes hands with President Mark D. Gearan during rehearsal for Commencement on the Quad.

Members of the Classes of 2017 cheer during rehearsal for Commencement.

Members of the Druid Honor Society lead the Hobart College Class of 2017 process down the hill to Bozzuto Boathouse for the Hobart Launch.

Members of the Hobart College Class of 2017 shake hands with Hobart alumni during the Hobart Launch at Bozzuto Boathouse.

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 2017 were each presented with replicas of the paddle used by the Seneca warrior Agayentah.

HWS Trustee Craig Stine '81, P'17 speaks to the graduating class of 2017 during the annual Hobart Launch at Bozzuto Boathouse on Friday.

James Mandart '17 (left) and Eric Hall Anderson '59 (right center) welcome Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan into the Hobart College Class of 2017 with the presentation of a class paddle.

As a symbol to remember their time at HWS, members of each graduating Hobart Class are presented with replicas of the paddle used by legendary Seneca warrior, Agayentah.

Riggs Alosa '17 dips his oar in Seneca Lake, a celebrated tradition of Hobart's heritage expressing the promise of a reciprocal lifelong bond between graduates and their alma mater.

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

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

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.

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

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 â52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

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

William Smith seniors raise their glasses for a toast during the William Smith Senior Welcome toast in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Assistant Vice President for Advancement and Alumnae Relations Kathy Killius Regan '82, P'13 congratulates Brett Danzinger on being named class correspondent for the William Smith Class of 2017.

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

At 102 years old, centenarian Alta Boyer â36 speaks to the William Smith Class of 2017 about the history and traditions of William Smith College at the annual tree planting following the William Smith Senior Welcome Toast.

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

Sarah Eichhorn '17, Ameena Makhdoomi â17 and Katie Hastings '17

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titi Ufomata welcomes students and their families to the annual Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony in the Robert A. Bristol Field House on Saturday.

Chris Demas '17 accepts the XXX award from President Mark D. Gearan during the Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony in the Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House on Saturday.

President Mark D. Gearan presents Carolyn Carr with the XXXX award during the Awards Ceremony in the Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House.

The 2017 Baccalaureate ceremony in Trinity Church. A tradition dating to eighth-century England, Baccalaureate has been celebrated by the HWS community for more than 180 years.

Professor of Music Robert Cowles leads the Colleges' Choir during the Baccalaureate ceremony held inTrinity Church.

Associate Professor of Asian Studies James-Henry Holland leads the procession of HWS faculty members during Baccalaureate 2017.

The Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and HWS Trustee, makes the keynote address during the 2017 Baccalaureate celebration in Trinity Church.

The Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and HWS Trustee, blesses Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan during the 2017 Baccalaureate celebration in Trinity Church.

Education strategist and the founder of the Posse Foundation Deborah Bial speaks to students and their families during the Posse Recognition Ceremony in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday.

President Mark D. Gearan presents Kimberly Gutierrez '17 with the Posse stole during the Posse Recognition Ceremony in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Bryan Quezada '17 accepts his Posse stole from President Mark D. Gearan and Deborah Bial during the Posse Recognition Ceremony.

Associate Director of the Centennial Center for Leadership Amy Forbes (left), President Mark D. Gearan and founder of the Posse Foundation Deborah Bial join members of the first HWS Posse for a group photo following the Posse Recognition Ceremony in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

President Mark. D Gearan, Mary Herlihy Gearan and their daughters Kathleen and Madeleine meet with President Bill Clinton in the L. Thomas Melly '52, L.H.D. '02 of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

President Bill Clinton greets members of the HWS Board of Trustees in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts before Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

Members of the HWS Board of Trustees pose for a group photo with President Bill Clinton on Sunday.

HWS Trustee Linda Arrington helps Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto '68 during robing for Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

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President Bill Clinton chats with HWS President-elect Gregory J. Vincent '83 and his wife, Kim Vincent, before Sunday's Commencement Ceremony.

Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching program gather for a group photo during robing in Bristol Gym before Commencement.

Caroline Conboy '17 shows off her cap during robing in Bristol Gym.

The view from St. Mark's Tower during Commencement 2017.

Outside of Bristol Gym, the HWS Classes of 2017 gather for the Commencement procession on Sunday.

The Mohawk Valley Frasers Pipe Band leads the Commencement procession.

The HWS Classes of 2017 walk to the Quad for this year's Commencement ceremony.

Mara O'Laughlin '66 and Eric Lax '66, L.H.D. '93 lead the 2017 Commencement procession.

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The HWS Classes of 2017 process to the Quad for Commencement.

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Senior members of the Colleges' Choir perform on the steps of Coxe Hall during Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

Wearing a decorated cap, Lauren Carr '17 listens during Commencement 2017.

Chaplain Maurice Charles offer the opening prayer during Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

President Mark D. Gearan welcomes President Bill Clinton back to the HWS campus during the Commencement ceremony on Sunday.

President Bill Clinton waves to the audience during Sunday's Commencement ceremony.

President Mark D. Gearan and President Bill Clinton hug each other during Commencement 2017.

Director of the HWS Gospel Choir Patty Blue '77 sings the national anthem during Commencement 2017.

President Mark D. Gearan speaks to the HWS Classes of 2017 during Commencement 2017.

President Bill Clinton and Mary Herlihy Gearan share a laugh during the Commencement ceremony on Sunday.

Board Chair Thomas S. Bozzuto â68 confers the title of President Emeritus to Mark D. Gearan during Commencement 2017.

President Mark D. Gearan poses for a photo after being named the first president emeritus in the history of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Education strategist and the founder of the Posse Foundation Deborah Bial receives her honorary degree from President Mark D. Gearan during Commencement.

A leader with numerous local and regional organizations touching a variety of issues, including healthcare, diversity, education and poverty, Mary Herlihy Gearan accepts her honorary degree from her husband, Mark D. Gearan, during this year's Commencent ceremony on Sunday.

Kathleen Gearan and Madeline Gearan look on as Mary Herlihy Gearan accepts her honorary degree.

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The Classes of 2017 and their families fill the Quad for Commencement on Sunday.

âAs long as we believe our common humanity is most important, as long as we understand that diverse groups make better decisions than homogenous ones or lone geniuses, as long as we realize the great thing about life is not final victories and the great tragedy is not final defeatsâthere arenât any final victories or final defeatsâ¦but a life of permanent possibility," says President Bill Clinton, giving the 2017 Commencement address.

President Bill Clinton speaks during Commencement.

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The Classes of 2017 listen to President Bill Clinton's Commencement Address during Commencement.

"Expand your world view and appreciation for others. Donât be afraid to build something and not reap the benefits, " says Matt Skinner '17, offering the Hobart student address.

"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 â17, offering the William Smith student address.

Anggela Sanchez, a bilingual studies 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 â17 and Chris Demas â17.

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

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

Matalin Carville '17 walks across the stage during Commencement.

Tanina Urbanski '17 celebrates after receiving her diploma during Commencement.

Joined by his father Craig Stine '81 P'17, Jack Stine '17 (right) accepts his diploma from President Mark D. Gearan during Commencement.

Elizabeth Herbst '17 shakes hands with President Mark D. Gearan during Commencement.

Volunteer firefighter John Hillenbrand '17 poses for a photo with members of the Nester Hose Company following the Commencement Ceremony on Sunday.

Sarah Garcia '17 poses for a photo following this year's Commencement ceremony on the Quad.

Grant Soucy '17 and his family gather for a photo on the Quad after Commencement on Sunday.

Tanner John '17 and his family pose for a group photo after Commencement on Sunday.

Amber Williams '17 (second from left) and Kenan Williams '17 (second from right) gather for a family photo on the Quad.

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Dominique DeReubis '18, Ammenab-Taner Bennerson â18 and Annie O'Brien '18 pose for a photo with President Bill Clinton before Commencement on Sunday.

Ben Riskie, son of Hobart Tennis Head Coach Tim Riskie (right) and William Smith Field Hockey Assistant Coach Sophie Riskie â07, makes an appearance for a photo with President Bill Clinton on Sunday.

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