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Commencement 2008

New programs mailed

To replace Commencement programs damaged by rain, Gettysburg College has mailed reprinted copies to graduates and their families. Anyone who has not received a new program can contact Kathy Criasia, executive assistant to the President, at kcriasia@gettysburg.edu or 717-337-6012.

Photo gallery and highlights video

Follow the links for a photo gallery and video featuring highlights of Commencement 2008. 

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

video  

speech  

 

President Will

speech

 

Nicole Puza (student address)

speech 

 

 

   

 

Commencement 2008 Facts

Number of graduates
645

Valedictorian
Elizabeth Heron
music and mathematics major
Plainsboro, N.J.

Salutatorian
Kyle Rhood
economics and management major
New London Township, Pa

Speaker
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor

Honorary Degrees
Rev. Dr. Rudolph Featherstone ‘56
Dr. Paul Muchinsky ‘69

Lavern H. Brenneman Award for Exemplary Volunteer Service
Paul Roedel P ‘86

 

 
 
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