Davis and Elkins College - Senatus Yearbook (Elkins, WV)

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John R. Hamilton plays a special selection during commencement. Graduating students enjoy the long awaited award of the procession. Mary Hamelman, Salutatorian celebrates with family and friends after commencement. 28

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The graduates express their apprecia- tion to their instructors. Jacqueline Belon shares the joy of success with Nancy Kelshaw. Thou Art A Scholar The Eighty-third Davis and Elkins College Commence- ment was conducted on Sun- day, May 17 in the Harper McNeeley Auditorium. Dr. Dorothy MacConkey presided over the ceremony attended by approximately 160 Davis and Elkins students. The overture was provided by organist Melody Meadows. The music for the processional was played by bagpiper John R. Hamilton from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Star Spangled Banner was led by Davis and Elkins Choir direc- tor, Mervin C. Murdock. Valedictorian Sue A. Elli- sion and Salutatorian Mary Hamelman,. presented their speaches to fellow graduates, faculty, administration, family and friends. The Address was given by Leon Howell, the editor of Christianity and Crisis and the author of five books. James F. Comstock received an hon- orary Doctor of Humane Let- Shakespeare ters degree for his work with The Hillbilly and West Vir- ginia heritage preservation ef- forts. John T. Galloway, Jr. was presented an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree for his ability to increase atten- dance, financial support , and mission giving in his churches. The degrees were conferred by President MacConkey and the Reverend John S. Hutchison closed the ceremony with the benediction. 29