Chemistry Professor Nadia Marano presents honor cords to a new member of Phi Beta Kappa at the induction ceremony.

Graduates and their families enjoy a nice North Country evening at the Beer and Wine Reception in front of the Sullivan Student Center.

Chair of the Board Don Rose, right, speaks with the family of a graduate at the President's Reception on Friday.

President William Fox and his wife, Lynn Fox, speak with a graduate and her family at the reception.

Friday evening fireworks viewed from the Sullivan Student Center.

Leithead Fieldhouse was the site for graduates and parents to let their hair down at the Senior Dinner Dance Friday.

Scenes from the Senior Dinner Dance Friday.

The Senior Dinner Dance.

Peter Feickert, director of budget and financial planning, dances with his daughter and soon-to-be graduate Haley Feickert '11 at the Senior Dinner Dance.

President Fox, left, Chair of the Board Don Rose, right, and student speakers Alexander Stone '11 and Bejamin Burds '11.

President Fox and Chair Rose with honorands Philip Harnden, Richard Brush, Tom Brokaw, David Torrey and Archie MacAllaster.

President Fox and Chair Rose with Tom Coakley, retired vice president for administrative operations, his wife Nellie Coakley, and Tom Brokaw.

An emotional picture as the students assemble for the ceremony.

Sharing a final moment with friends before commencement.

John Larrance, production manager, lighting designer and technical director of the University Theatres, who is retiring, walks through the lines of graduates prior to the ceremony one final time.

The procession begins with the Brockville Pipe and Drums.

Dana Professor of Biology and Mace Bearer David Hornung leads the faculty towards the stage.

Associate Dean of Student Life Rance Davis processes in.

"Hi mom, hi dad! I'm over here!".

Leylah Abdillahi Mohammed '11 processes in with her graduating class.

The Laurentian Singers perform the Canadian National anthem and the Star-Spangled Banner.

President Fox welcomes all in attendance to the 151st Commencement Ceremony.

Retirees John Larrance, Andrea Nouryeh, Joan Larsen and Tom Fay.

Student speaker Ben Burds '11 says "How we doing" to his fellow classmates.

Alexander Stone '11, winner of the Joan Donovan Speech Contest.

Philip Harnden receives his North Country Citation from President Fox.

President Fox confers an honorary degree on Trustee Emeritus Richard Brush '52.

Trustee Emeritus Archie MacAllaster '50 receives his honorary degree.

David Torrey '53, trustee emeritus, receives his honorary degree.

President Fox gives Tom Brokaw his honorary degree.

Tom Brokaw exhorts the Class of 2011 to "go forth and make a difference."

President Fox handing out a degree.

Yes, it is real, you have graduated!

The culmination of a lot of hard work, and fun!

Deena Giltz McCullough '84, president of the Alumni Executive Council, welcomes a new member of the St. Lawrence Alumni.

President Fox and Chair Rose bestow the Trustee Academic Achievement Award to Hau Cong Nguyen, of Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam for having the highest GPA, 4.0.

Tears of joy?

Basking in the moment after the ceremony.

Three members of the Class of 2011, from left, Christopher Shineman, Kaitlyn Fahsel and Andres Ciro, were comissioned as officers after completing the ROTC Program at Clarkson.