Marlboro College 71st Commencement
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Families, friends, colleagues, and classmates were all present on a glorious spring morning to celebrate the commencement of the Marlboro College Class of 2018. A total of 52 undergraduates and 44 graduates were recognized for their Plans of Concentration, Capstone Projects, and many other achievements.
“One of the great joys of living and working at Marlboro is to witness our students live their passions, learn new skills and grow into engaged citizens,” said President Kevin Quigley in his remarks. “Today’s program eloquently catalogues the extraordinary breadth of their interests, exploring ideas about theater, leadership, technology, innovative teaching, identity, painting, the human gut micobiome, art and consumer culture, environmental science, political rhetoric, religious communication, and animal behavior, to name just a few of the Plan and Capstone topics.”
Heartening student addresses were delivered by senior Fiona Craig and MAT student Michael Auerbach, and honorary degrees were conferred upon Sara Coffey ’90 and Shaunna Oteka McCovey. Longtime trustee Ted Wendell kept the valediction speech short and sweet:
“Today is an ending and a beginning,” he said. “Look back with appreciation and affection on your journey to this moment. Look forward with optimism and anticipation for the opportunities that await you. Seize those opportunities.”
Transcripts and Photos
- President’s Remarks: Kevin Quigley
- Student Speaker: Fiona Craig
- Student Speaker: Michael Auerbach
- Honorary Degree Citation: Sara Coffey
- Comments of Sara Coffey
- Honorary Degree Citation: Shaunna Oteka McCovey
- Comments of Shaunna Oteka McCovey
- Academic Prizes and Scholarships
- List of Graduates
- Valediction: Ted Wendell