Class of 2010: Commencement
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PHOTOS BY GREG HELGESON
SPA’s 110th Commencement was held on Sunday, June 13, 2010, in honor of the 94 members of the Class of 2010. Ceremonies opened with the “Graduation March,” performed by Adaline Colton ’11 and Kristin Knutzen ’12 on violin and Sinal Goral ’11 on piano. Comments from Head of School Bryn S. Roberts, Board of Trustees President Charlie Zelle ’73, and Upper School Principal Chris Hughes followed, along with the remarks of Senior Class Speakers Sam Rock and Kendra Rosario. This year’s Commencement Speaker was Stanley S. Hubbard ’51, Chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting and SPA grandparent. The celebration of Commencement this year had a thread of sadness, due to the sudden death of senior Frances Welke just six weeks prior to Commencement (see “In Memoriam,” page 39). All the members of the Class of 2010 wore ribbon pins in green (Frances’ favorite color) in memory of their classmate, and Frances’ diploma was presented to her older brother, Wilder Welke ’08, in a poignant and solemn moment following the presentation of diplomas to the rest of the class.
Senior Class Speakers Kendra Rosario (above) and Sam Rock offered their thoughts to their classmates.
After the presentation of diplomas, the graduating class made their customary recessional through an “honor guard” of SPA faculty, and then celebrated with family and friends at a reception in the Dining Hall.
Commencement speaker Stanley S. Hubbard receives a round of applause from Head of School Bryn S. Roberts, Upper School Principal Chris Hughes, and Board President Charlie Zelle ’73. Hubbard’s granddaughter, Savannah Morris, is a member of the Class of 2010.
Wilder Welke ’08, brother of the late Frances Welke ’10, leaves the stage after accepting his sister’s diploma.
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