Commencement News

All about the Class of '12
Nearly 1,200 receive degrees at PC's Ninety-Fourth Commencement Exercises.

No Doubt about Viola
Actress inspires graduates to 'go out and live!'
• Read a transcript of Viola Davis' speech.
• Read the greetings presented by Danielle C. Ladd '12, senior class president, at Commencement.
• Read the homily delivered by College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. '80 at the Commencement Mass.
• Read the greetings delivered by Michael A. Wahl '12 at the Academic Awards Ceremony.
• Read the speech presented by Chard deNiord, associate professor of English and recipient of the 2011-12 Joseph R. Accinno Faculty Teaching Award at the Academic Awards Ceremony.
Meet the Class of 2012
Two Tied for Top Honors
Michael A. Wahl '12, Emma Wright '12 earned the highest academic rank.

Giving Youth a Voice
Chris Horn ’12, Ben Kreczko ’12 found a recording studio for city teens.

Insurance for the Future
Mo Maruping '12 lands prestigious job, thanks to PC support.

Family Tradition Matters
Legacy students in the Class of 2012 speak proudly about their Friar roots.

A Decade in the Making
Persistence brings degrees for Ana Marin '12SCE, Ashley Wheeler '12SCE.

Mentors and Creators
Twins Max and Nick Widmer ’12 ‘brought joy’ to endeavors.