Comments on: Commencement 2013: Senior address by Thomas Holmberg

By: Justin Moriarty

Justin Moriarty — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:50:23 +0000

Congrats Tommy on a wonderful speech! I know that there was many more kind words that you wanted to share with us, but know that our thanks come from watching you up on that stage. It truly makes what we all do so worth our efforts. If there are more students around the country graduating from college like Tommy, our future is looking pretty fantastic. Thanks for everything you did and for all you gave to �ֲ��ý.
All my best,
Justin

By: Clara Avalos '89

Clara Avalos '89 — Tue, 28 May 2013 15:52:04 +0000

Wonderful speach – and so very true. The first time I stepped onto the �ֲ��ý Campus, for an interview with Dean Hiss and then to spend the weekend as a sub-frosh…. well, I knew that this was where I belonged. And through the four years of my own tenure as a student at �ֲ��ý I felt much the way Thomas describes it in his speech – surrounded by my peers who became my heroes, inspired by certain professors to reach for my dreams, passionate about the things I believed in, and part of something endlessly and wholly GOOD – the love that was extended to me and that surrounded me during my time at that very special place.

I have heard a fair number of senior speeches over the years at other graduation ceremonies – all of them seeking to inspire graduates to move forward. Not one has been a love letter to the institution that nutured those graduates, to the community that raised them during their college years, and to the peers that made up the mosaic of each of their days in the heaven that is college life. This speech was unique – it is special… and I’m glad that I was able to read it. twenty four years after my own graduation, each word of it rings true for me. thank you.

By: Bill K. Jack '08

Bill K. Jack '08 — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:10:34 +0000

Across the several �ֲ��ý Commencements to which I have gone over the years, never do I recall a senior address. However, after listening to Thomas’, I am so glad that �ֲ��ý has begun this new tradition. A wonderful speech in all respects of the word. Good job �ֲ��ý and congratulations to the Class of 2013! Best, Bill K. Jack ’08

By: Jim Guzelian

Jim Guzelian — Sun, 26 May 2013 20:33:27 +0000

Great speech and the delivery like a true master in public speaking.
Tommy I wish you the best
Cheers
Safety Jim