162nd Earlham College Commencement —
Saturday, May 9, 2009

On Saturday, May 9, 2009, Earlham College held its 162nd Commencement exercise. The Class of 2009 includes 287 graduates: 247 bachelor's degree recipients, 23 Master of Arts in Teaching degree recipients, and six Master of Education degree recipients from Earlham College, and 11 master's degree recipients from the Earlham School of Religion.

The class was made up of students from 37 U.S. states and 23 countries. Nearly one-fifth of the graduates came from Indiana. Additionally, 32 international students received degrees from Earlham. Sixteen of those were United World College Scholars.

College President Douglas C. Bennett personally conferred each of the degrees during the ceremony, held outdoors at Chase Stage.

Related Links:

• Chuck Yates' Baccalaureate Address

• Caitlin Flannery's Baccalaureate Poem

• Graduation Day Photos from Earlham College

• Graduation Day Photos from the Palladium-Item

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