Class of 2006 graduates
Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner told the Class of 2006 to reject the cynicism of the media, tune out the background noise that masquerades as meaningful commentary, and instead, wrestle with complex issues. Nathan O. Hatch presided over his first Commencement as president.

Remarks to the Graduates
In his remarks to the graduates, President Nathan O. Hatch encouraged them to "relish the unknown, embrace the unexpected and welcome the joy of surprise."
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Commencement Address
Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner addressed more than 1,500 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students during Commencement.
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Honorary degree recipients
Wake Forest awarded four honorary degrees during the Commencement ceremony.

Retiring faculty
Three retiring faculty members from the Reynolda Campus were recognized during Commencement.

Honors and Awards ceremony
Academic departments and the Calloway School of Business and Accountancy recognized undergraduates during the College Honors and Awards Ceremony on May 14. Winners of the two most prestigious awards, the Carlton P. West Phi Beta Kappa Award and the William C. and Ruth N. Archie Award were kept secret until the program.

Senior orations
Emily Leonhardt ('06), Andy Lobashevsky ('06) and Nemanja Savic ('06) presented senior orations at the Honors and Awards Ceremony on May 14.

By the numbers
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Past graduation speakers
Who spoke at your graduation? A former First Lady, senators, governors, business leaders, a cardinal and a cartoonist are among the speakers who have addressed Wake Forest graduates in the past twenty-five years.

Quotable quotes
Memorable quotes from past Commencement speakers.

Programs

• Commencement Ceremony [PDF]
• Baccalaureate Service [PDF]
• School of Law Hooding Ceremony [PDF]
• Divinity School Hooding, Commencement [PDF]
• Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Hooding [PDF]
• Babcock Graduate School of Management Hooding [PDF]
• School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Hooding [PDF]

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