Welcome, welcome to the graduating class of 2009, to their parents, friends and relatives and honored guests who have joined with us on this beautiful spring day to celebrate one of life’s greatest achievements.

I bring greetings from the Board of Trustees to each member of the undergraduate class and graduate program receiving the degrees being awarded today.

We wish each of you a long and gratifying life that builds on the experience of learning at the most unique and intellectually exciting college in the world today.

Congratulations to you all.