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AVE MARIA SCHOOL OF LAW CELEBRATES COMMENCEMENT 2016
Mercedes Charles ’16 and Professor Mark Bonner
Dean Cieply and Karl Keating
Most Reverend Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice in Florida
On Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Artis-Naples, Ave Maria School of Law held its fourteenth Commencement Ceremony, and the seventh here in Naples, Florida. Our graduating students culminated their three-year law school journey and embarked on a new chapter in their lives.
LEGENDARY FOOTBALL COACH LOU HOLTZ ADDRESSES AVE LAW GRADUATES
President and Dean Kevin Cieply welcomed and addressed the students. “Being courageous is not being unafraid. It is going forward even when you are afraid,” the Dean reflected. “Class of 2016, the essence of Ave Maria School of Law is embodied not in the three years you just experienced, rather its essence lies in what is ahead for you,” said Dean Cieply. “God has seeded in each one of you tremendous and beautiful wisdom, integrity, grit, loyalty, and a will to do good. Cultivate it and share it with the world.” Among the highlights of the event was a touching speech by Class of ’16 Student Speaker, Shea Hasenauer, and an impactful speech by the legendary Lou Holtz who was our Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient. “Everyone needs four things in your life: something to do, someone to love, someone to believe in and something to hope for,” said Coach Holtz. “God didn’t put you on this earth to be average.” “There’s only three rules you have to follow: Rule #1, Do what’s right. Rule #2, Do everything to the best of your ability. Rule #3, Genuinely show people you care. Above all, put your faith in
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