By Stacey Axler
On Monday, Aug. 20, Hood celebrated the start of its 120 academic year at the annual Opening Convocation ceremony.
Convocation began with the traditional “dinking” ceremony in which new students received their dorned red Dinks for the entire morning.
After the first-year students processed into the Hodson Outdoor Amphitheater for Convocation, Hood seniors lined up outside to begin their walk into the ceremony.
After the procession, President Volpe officially began Convocation by welcoming everyone to campus.
Biology professor Dr. Drew Ferrier served as the keynotes speaker and discussed the importance of ed ucation.
Similarly, SGA President, senior Drake Halpern, discussed the importance of understanding that education is a gift that many people are not fortunate enough to receive.
After the speeches, Provost Kate Conway- Turner commended the recipients of Convocation Honors, an award given to those with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher.
The ceremony concluded after seniors lit their senior candles, a tradition that comes full circle when the graduating class lights candles again before commencement in Spring.
After Convocation, students and faculty enjoyed an outdoor picnic that lasted until classes began later in the afternoon. The Hood community also received shirts with a “brainstorm” logo.
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