“Class of 2009, we are awesome!!” proclaimed valedictorian Michael Bertucci as he addressed administration, faculty, families, friends and his fellow graduates at the Undergraduate Commencement ceremony yesterday.
The weather was perfect and DeBaun Athletic Complex was filled with proud well-wishers honoring the Class of 2009. David Ladd spoke to the graduates, imparting valuable advice for the transition from school to the “real world” and quoted the popular Dr. Suess book Oh! The Places You’ll Go. Then Michael Bertucci took the podium, speaking of the extensive accomplishments of this year’s class, and encouraging his peers with the advice that as long as everyone keeps their eyes open to all possibilities, they will have much success.
Degrees were then conferred on 427 students by their respective Deans, as friends and families cheered them on. Following the recession, a reception was held on the lawn of the Schaefer Center honoring the newest crop of Stevens alumni.
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