The Order of the Exercises SPECIAL MUSIC A Farewell..................................................................................................................Molly Ijames May God Bless and KeepYou ..................................................................................Robert Wetzler ’54 The Thiel Choir ~ Michael A. Bray, D.M.A., Conductor
GREETINGS FROM THE CLASS OF 2012......................................................Ryan M. Prescott ’12 AND PRESENTATION OF THE SENIOR CLASS GIFT Senior Class President INTRODUCTION OF THE SENIOR ORATOR.............................................. Michael T. Balas, Ph.D. Professor of Biology, Faculty Chairperson
SENIOR ADDRESS.................................................................................... Annie M. Camp ’12 “Travelers on a Journey” Senior Orator PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS .......................................................................... Dr. Franken CONFERRING OF DEGREES................................................................................Dr. VanAken PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATES................................................................... Dr. Franken DISTRIBUTION OF DIPLOMAS.............................................................................Dr. VanAken Mr. Bartko SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Valedictorian and Salutatorian....................................................................................... Dr. Franken
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS....................................................................................... Dr. Moinet *HAIL ALMA MATER........................................................................................Friedrich F. Flemming
words by E. Grace Hunton, 1900
2. Hail, Alma Mater, may thy torch forever Shed light resplendent for thy God and Country; Send the flame onward to all generations. Hail, Alma Mater!
1. Hail, Alma Mater, on thy hill enthroned, Firm as a mountain may’st thou stand enduring Fair as the Valley of thine own Shenango. Hail, Alma Mater!
3. Hail Alma Mater, we thy children pledge thee Here our devotion, loyal, true and tender; Thee will we cherish, praise thy name forever. Hail, Alma Mater!
*BENEDICTION................................................................................................... Rev. Bixby *REMOVAL OF THE COLLEGE MACE..................................................................... Dr. Moinet *RECESSIONAL Procesión Alegre.......................................................................................... Garry A. Cornell Ms. Gray
* The audience will please rise.