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Baccalaureate is a gathering of graduating seniors and their families and friends to celebrate the journey through Bates and beyond. The service is planned by students and it includes stories, poetry, dance, a cappella, a senior band, and blessings. It incorporates many voices, perspectives and worldviews in the thanksgiving and celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baccalaureate 2021 is a collection of recorded performances, stories, and reflections that can be viewed below. Thank you to all of the students, parents, and staff who created this moving and memorable celebration of the talents and accomplishments of the class of 2021. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baccalaureate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Baccalaureate Program<\/h3>
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Click this image to access a PDF version of the Baccalaureate Service program.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Multifaith Chaplaincy at Bates College warmly welcomes you to 2021 Baccalaureate Services \u2014 A time of gratitude, celebration, and blessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prelude<\/strong> 
Original Music Written and Performed by Ian Robertson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome and Introduction<\/strong> 
Hannah McKenzie & Matt Suslovic, Baccalaureate Coordinators <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invocation<\/strong> 
Rev. Dr. Brittany Longsdorf, Multifaith Chaplain, and  Rev. Dr. Raymond Clothier, Associate Multifaith Chaplain <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acknowledgement of Loved Ones Not Present <\/strong>
Joan Buse <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Offering of Poetry: “Growth, Graduation and Gratitude” <\/strong>
Mamta Saraogi <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Offering of Song: “Dreams” <\/strong>
Performed by: Kellie Allen, Esme Goldfinger, Billy Grummer, Joseph Inger, Juliana Martino, Ana\u00efs Ranque Nicole N. Recto, Ian Robertson, Ben Seaman, and Will Zimmerman <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Offering of Dance <\/strong>
Choreography: Ellie Friends and Erick Gredonia 
Performed by: Natalie Brewer, Helen Carr, Dan Colombo, Rowan Cutler, Sofia Esquibies, Ellie Friends , Erick Gredonia, Andrew Murdock, Ivy Nguyen, Dawrin Silfa, Ellie Vance, and Sarah Wood <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vignettes: Reflections on Our Years at Bates <\/strong>
(In order of appearance) 
Anthony Ochoa, Naythan Delgado, Carolyn Snow, and Joselyn Jaramillo <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Offering of Music: “Meet Back Here” <\/strong>
Original Music Written and Performed by: Izzy Eichenbaum (vocals, lyrics), Thaddeus Gunther (piano), Rex Hirschhorn (mandolin), Samuel Melcher (bass), Ana\u00efs Ranque (lyrics, vocals), and Ian Robertson (drums, guitar, lyrics, sound mixing) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baccalaureate Address <\/strong>
Introduction: Sarah Herde 
Dr. Hoi Ning Ngai, Associate Director, Employer Engagement and Business Advising, Purposeful Work; Interim Associate Dean, Intercultural Education <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An Offering of Music: “Suo G\u00e2n” <\/strong>
Performed by: Muskan Verma and Sof\u00eda Edgar ’23 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessings from Loved Ones <\/strong>
LaTronya Fields, Mary Ellen Friends, Sandy Gredonia, and Peyton Robertson <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interfaith Blessing <\/strong>
(In order of appearance) 
Alya Yousuf, Marisol Cortez, Armaan Mecca, and Molly Goldberg <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Postlude<\/strong> 
Original Music Written and Performed by Ian Robertson<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Full Baccalaureate Video<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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