From the Class of 2007: Letter to Parents

January 2008

Dear Parents:

It seems like just yesterday we left the security of home to embark on a new journey here at Johns Hopkins.

These past four years have flown by, making us wiser, stronger, and more mature individuals. As we prepare to close our Hopkins chapter and set out on our distinctive paths, it is my sincere pleasure on behalf of the Class of 2008 to invite you to attend our Commencement Ceremonies. This will be one of the most memorable moments of our lives, and we want to share this special day with our families and friends.

The Johns Hopkins University Commencement will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The day begins with the University-wide Commencement at 9:15 a.m. and is followed by the undergraduate ceremony at 1:45 p.m. In the morning, all the Hopkins degree candidates will be officially conferred after an address by President William R. Brody. In the afternoon, the graduates from the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and the G.W.C. Whiting School of Engineering will be invited on stage to shake hands with President Brody and the respective deans of their schools.

I hope you will attend both ceremonies and witness the rich tradition of Hopkins Commencement. Please note that the procession will begin twenty minutes prior to each ceremony so I advise you to arrive early to secure your seats.

Your love and encouragement made it possible for us to reach our goals and dreams here at Johns Hopkins. I speak for my entire class when I say we look forward to sharing this significant moment in our lives with you.

Natasha Singh
Student Council President, Class of 2008