2013 Ceremony Information
Donning of the Kente 2013
Goals of this event
To recognize and reward personal and academic achievement
To highlight the need to keep striving for excellence
To provide an intimate end-of-college experience
To illustrate to students of color that W&M strives to meet the needs and interests of all students
To participate:
Cost: $20.00 (stole)
Deadline: March 1st
To register please go to: https://forms.wm.edu/7490
To pay print this form and take it to the cashiers office in Blow Hall
We are excited about this new William and Mary tradition, and we hope that you will join us on Friday, May 10th at 6:00pm in the Sadler Center Commonwealth Auditorium.
Quotes from 2012 participants
“Although the honorees were joyous, the parents whom I met were in heaven.” George Grayson, Professor
“A new William and Mary tradition that celebrates the achievements of the graduating class, while honoring the rich legacy of those who have made their achievement possible.” Jerome Carter, Class of 2012
“I loved that my family - who was so far removed from my college experience - could see what was important to me while at the College through a new ceremony started by the people who made me into the person I am today.” Brianna May, Class of 2012
“It was during that ceremony that I truly realized how far I had come. To be celebrated by my friends, mentors, and family on such an intimate scale made me feel proud to be the alumna of a university that is making great strides in diversity.” Danielle Greene, Class of 2012
“The perfect outpouring of unity, love, and campus support!" –Denay Morrison, Class of 2012
"Such a proud moment seeing the diverse young men and women accepting their stoles in anticipation of one journey ending and another beginning!" -Sharon Morrison, Parent
“I was deeply moved to participate in this meaningful and authentic rite of passage honoring not only our graduating seniors, but also Dr. Carroll F.S. Hardy, who laid the foundation for so much of the success we enjoy today.” Joanne Braxton, Professor