From Harry Potter to The Hunger Games

Admit It!  The close of a school year can be emotional.  It’s about looking back and looking ahead; it’s a time to reflect, to remember, to wax nostalgic.  We know that the impending holiday weekend will bring about the close of another school year for many high schools across the country.  William & Mary’s 319^th year closed just about two weeks ago.

As the Class of 2012 took their final finals, were inducted into the Alumni Society, and took their final walk across campus on Commencement day, they were reminded of this storied community of which they are forever a part, of the tens of thousands who had walked – and tripped over – those brick paths before them and that the Tribe will be with them always.

Senior tour guide Danny Green was selected as the student Commencement speaker.  In her emotional and heartfelt words she quoted everything from Harry Potter to The Hunger Games.  She talked about diversity and unity, challenges and success, friends and family.  All of this, as she pointed out, is just a small fraction of the experiences that comes with being a part of the Tribe.  So hats off to all of the classes of 2012 who have, are about to or will soon graduate.  And may the odds be ever in your favor.

Wendy Livingston ’03, M.Ed. ‘09
Senior Assistant Dean of Admission