Williams College Celebrates Class of 2020
On July 23, 2022, Williams welcomed back approximately 430 graduates from the Class of 2020 along with over 1,200 of their family and friends for a long-delayed and well-deserved in-person celebration of their achievements. The class was honored with a one-of-a-kind ceremony including full regalia, speakers and a special performance by Darlingside.
Photos
Recordings
Ceremony
The Speeches
- Welcome from President Maud S. Mandel
- Charles B. Dew, Celebration Ceremony Address
- Adrian Donellan Oxley, Class Poet
- Hannah Marjorie Tager, Class Historian
- Theophyl Kwapong, Class Speaker (recording); Ceremony reading by Melinda Kan-Dapaah
- Summiya Najam, Phi Beta Kappa Speaker (recording); Ceremony reading by Emmie Hine
- Amanda Su-Jin Chen, Valedictorian
Performances
Emeriti Citations
Williams College Virtually Celebrates Class of 2020
The Class of 2020’s official graduation date was June 7, 2020. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the college celebrated the Class of 2020 with virtual events and an online tribute, with plans to reunite on campus for an in-person celebration when possible.
Special Online Tribute to the Class of 2020
- Complete list of 2020 graduates, including various honors received
Virtual Events
- Music Department Senior Recital
- Phi Beta Kappa Induction Ceremony
- Sigma Xi Induction Ceremony
- Senior Athlete Celebration and Awards Presentation
- Raising Our Gaze: an offering from the Chaplains Office featuring student voices and honoring our seniors