Graduation Poems

“Wow, just another CEO speech:� Commencement speaker disappoints Class of 2012

22 May 2012

Commencement is a time for graduates to celebrate their achievements over their four undergraduate years, to reflect on their successes alongside their peers and look forward to the possibilities of the future. An essential part of this yearly tradition is the Commencement speech, typically delivered by an individual of some renown who imparts kernels of wisdom to the new graduates. On May 21 ...

Original Sophie's choice returns as proud mom

21 May 2012

Christina Clark Rohde started it all 44 years ago, as the first recipient of Washington College's Sophie Kerr Prize, considered the nation's largest undergraduate literary prize.

Tears for Abel: Students, staff attend wake of beloved Franklin High School senior

18 May 2012

Gabriela Gallardo, 15, of North Brunswick wears a shirt with a photo of Abel Palomo, her friend’s cousin, during Friday’s wake for the Franklin High School senior in New Brunswick.