Spring 2019 Commencement

In his address to the assemblage of students, faculty, staff, family, and friends, Landmark College President Dr. Peter Eden said “there are strengths in differences,” and he urged the 69 newly-minted associate and bachelor’s degree recipients to help society work toward that realization. Many of the students who chose to speak at the podium proved President Eden’s point with cogent and emotionally poignant remarks.

Watch the full ceremony

Awards

The Community Service Award is given to the student who has unselfishly given of themselves to the activities of the Landmark College community. WINNER: Isaac Alam.

 

The Academic Dean’s Award is given to the student who has best demonstrated the qualities that define academic success at Landmark College. These qualities include hard work, seriousness toward learning, intellectual development, and measurable achievement, such as grades. 

WINNER, bachelor’s degree level: Mariah Edson

 WINNER, associate degree level: Anais Sidonia

 

The Charles Drake Award is given to a student who has inspired the community by his or her personal qualities. This student is not a quitter and who lives in the tradition of Dr. Charles Drake, whose lifetime of vision and courage helped found the College. This student gives 100 percent, goes the extra mile, and perseveres in pursuit of his or her goals. This student helps the rest of us realize that we have more resources to draw upon than we think, and helps us keep going when we feel discouraged. WINNER: Megan Freeman.

 

The President’s Award is given to the student who has best exemplified the principles we believe in here at Landmark College. The student is talented and energetic, meets difficulties head-on, works hard, and is dedicated to his or her studies. This student also finds time to contribute to the well-being of other persons and to the life of the Landmark College community as a whole. WINNER: Connor Lawrence.

Presentation of Class Gift

Cullen Elwell (center) and Megan Freeman (right) present the 2019 Graduating Class Gift to Landmark College president Dr. Peter Eden (left). The $1,920.19 will be used to establish a scholarship in memory of IT staff member Jim Philopena and help create a STEM maker space.

Spring 2019 Graduates