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May 18, 2007
Commencement 2007
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 (New York) Marymount Manhattan College held its 58th commencement ceremony on May 18, 2007 at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall.
Speakers included honorary degree recipients Sheena Wright and John Canemaker ’74, David Parks, son of the late honorary degree recipient Gordon Parks, and Professor Andrew Warshaw who spoke on behalf of honorary degree recipient George C. Wolfe.
Sheena Wright reminded graduates of the importance of being civilly engaged even though it’s easy to get caught up in the midst of finding personal success. “You will grow everyday and you will feel like every day is graduation day with endless questions and possibilities,” she said.
John Canemaker ’74 took the opportunity to reminisce about his time as a student at the College remembering two former professors who inspired him, Professor Emeritus J. William Bordeau and Sister Dymphna Leonard.
The afternoon also included remarks by President Judson R. Shaver and valedictorian Michael Lengel ’07. Lengel attended MMC as a non-traditional student and began working on his degree six years ago. In his address, he shared three important lessons that he learned from his time at Marymount Manhattan: the art of critical thinking, the gift of language and the power of hope. He said he was often inspired by the hope of his younger classmates who saw limitless possibilities in life.
The College granted four honorary degrees and approximately 380 Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees.
Prior to commencement, a baccalaureate ceremony was held at the Church of St. Paul the Apostle. Dr. Ann Jablon, associate professor and program director of Communication Sciences and Disorders, chair of the Division of the Sciences and director of the Program for Academic Access, delivered an address and was recognized with a Teaching Excellence Award at the morning ceremony.
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