Georgetown University Graduates ReceiveDiplomas at Commencement Ceremony
WashingtonD.C. - On a beautiful, sunny morning at the Georgetown Universitycampus, thousands of family members, friends, professors, and staffgathered to celebrate the graduating class of 2021. The 189thcommencement ceremony marked the end of an era for the graduates, whohad worked tirelessly to achieve their academic goals and earn theirdiplomas.
Asthe ceremony began, the graduates processed into the GeorgetownUniversity McDonough Arena to the sounds of the Georgetown UniversityBand. The air was filled with excitement and anticipation as thegraduates took their seats and prepared for the ceremony to begin.
Afterthe invocation, Georgetown University president John J. DeGioiaaddressed the graduates, reminding them of the significance of theirachievement. "Your time at Georgetown has prepared you to beleaders in a changing and unpredictable world," he said. "Youare graduating at a critical moment in our history, and we need yourtalents and your commitment to help build a more just and equitablesociety."
FollowingDeGioia's remarks, the valedictorian of the class of 2021, MichaelLim, addressed his fellow graduates. "We have been tested inways that we never could have imagined," he said. "But wehave persevered, and we have emerged stronger and more resilient. Weare prepared to face the challenges that lie ahead, knowing that wehave the knowledge, skills, and determination to succeed."
Afterthe speeches, the moment that the graduates had been waiting forfinally arrived. One by one, they were called to the stage to receivetheir diplomas. The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as eachgraduate's name was announced, and the graduates beamed with pride asthey crossed the stage to receive their hard-earned diplomas.
Asthe ceremony drew to a close, the graduates filed out of the arena tothe sounds of the Georgetown University Band, holding their diplomasaloft and beaming with pride and joy. For many, this was theculmination of years of hard work and sacrifice, and they werethrilled to have achieved their academic goals.
"Ican't believe it's finally over," said graduating senior EmilyWilliams. "It feels like just yesterday we were freshmen, andnow we're graduating. It's a bittersweet moment, but I'm so proud ofall that we've accomplished."
Asthe graduates left the ceremony and went out into the world, theycarried with them the lessons they had learned and the friendshipsthey had forged at Georgetown University. They were prepared to facewhatever challenges lay ahead, committed to making a difference inthe world, and proud to be graduates of one of the most prestigiousuniversities in the world.
Inthe coming years, as they pursued their careers and their passions,they would look back on this day as a defining moment in their lives,a time when they had achieved something truly remarkable. And theywould always carry with them the memories of that sunny springmorning when they received their diplomas at the GeorgetownUniversity commencement ceremony.