<p>Just back from graduation and it was a humdinger. Now posted online in several sections: <a href=“http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/maritimetv/060619/[/url]”>http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/maritimetv/060619/</a>
I encourage you to listen to the intros by Adm. Stewart with the valedictorian’s comments as well as the President’s remarks.
Highlights: President’s arrival and the huge press contingent; the vast amount of security; the excellent into by Adm. Stewart, the President’s remarks - 2 parts, the charming first half for those of us with a soft spot for Kings Point and the second half on foreign affairs; the funny and heartfelt remarks by the valedictorian; the terrific class of 2006, looking sharp and absolutely thrilled to receive their diplomas and shake the hand of their President. I personally enjoyed the President really enjoying shakings hands, getting hugs(!), waving and pointing to parents and generally being enthusiastic about being there during the ceremony. As he departed by helicopter(s), they circled the field ; we even had a fly-by F-18s! It was a beautiful, sunny hot day. Even the long waits for buses to campus were worthwhile. It was a grand day to be at Kings Point for the grads, students, parents, faculty and alums (many were there). It was a proud moment for USMMA.</p>