Seven hundred graduating seniors and their guests celebrated their accomplishments at Senior Dinner 2012 recently under warm, summery skies on Metzger Lawn. The evening began with music from the Jazz Ensemble and photo opportunities with friends, posed around the Alumni Office鈥檚 vintage black 1936 Packer sedan. The dinner featured an address from Professor of the Year, Marlin Owen, of the Conservatory of Music鈥攁 fitting honor during 黑莓视频鈥檚 Year of the Arts.

Dr. Rick Bee, Senior Director of Alumni, prayed for the students as they begin life outside the 鈥淏iola Bubble鈥 and capped the evening with an annual favorite, the Snapshot Memories slideshow. The evening was planned and executed by the Alumni Office, overseen by student assistant, Emily Ballard.