Colorado College Baccalaureate 2022

148th academic year

B A C C A LAU R EAT E class of 2022

Saturday, May 21, 2022 3 p.m.

Ed Robson Arena Colorado Springs, Colorado

L. Song Richardson, President of the College Presiding

baccalaureate blessings “Cortège et Litanie”................................................................................... Marcel Dupré (1886 – 1971) Eric Wicks, College Organist Recorded in Shove Memorial Chapel

processional “Intrada”.......................................................................................................John Ireland (1879 – 1962) Eric Wicks, College Organist Recorded in Shove Memorial Chapel

invocation* Emily Daniela Macias Chace ’22

president’s remarks L. Song Richardson

welcome Mathias Walder ’22

remarks on behalf of the class Gray Cullen ’22

musical selection “I Was Here”................................................................................................Beyonce Knowles (b. 1981) Performed by Chidera Ikpeamarom ’22

introduction of the baccalaureate speaker Justin Tee ’22

baccalaureate address “The Trees Know You Are Here” Dr. Neena Grover, Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

reflective reading Stephen Sigman ’22

the colorado college hymn* Eric Wicks, College Organist Led by Džafer Čamdžić ’22 Selected Stanzas “St. Anne”.....................................................................................................William Croft (1678-1727) O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.

Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its own away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day.

A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone, Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guide while life shall last And our eternal home. Amen.

— Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

benediction* Alina Paracha ’22

recessional/postlude* “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D Major”..................................Edward Elgar (1857 – 1934) Performed by Daniel Justin Recorded in Leeds Cathedral

*Attendees standing.

Attendees remain standing until the academic procession withdraws.

Graduates enter Ed Robson Arena surrounded by messages of hope offered by families.

These communal blessings will remain visible online throughout graduation weekend for all to read. https://2cc.co/BaccalaureateBlessings2022

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