00:13:42,922 --> 00:13:44,290 Congratulations. 00:13:44,456 --> 00:13:45,925 Congratulations. 00:13:47,993 --> 00:13:48,994 Congratulations. 00:13:49,161 --> 00:13:52,097 Congratulations. Hokie 2020. 00:13:52,264 --> 00:13:53,933 Today is your graduation day. 00:13:54,099 --> 00:13:56,635 Class of 2020, Virginia Tech. 00:13:56,836 --> 00:13:59,772 Today, it's your graduation day. 00:13:59,939 --> 00:14:01,273 We're so proud of you. 00:14:01,273 --> 00:14:04,276 I know you've put in a lot of incredibly hard work 00:14:04,310 --> 00:14:06,378 Congratulations on your graduation. 00:14:06,478 --> 00:14:08,180 We're so proud of you. We love you. 00:14:08,180 --> 00:14:11,283 Happy graduation Sarah. 00:14:11,483 --> 00:14:13,853 Congratulations to the Class of 2020. 00:14:14,019 --> 00:14:16,755 Remember the best is yet to come. 00:14:17,423 --> 00:14:19,592 It's a very hard time right now 00:14:19,658 --> 00:14:21,227 but thats what makes you guys special. 00:14:21,227 --> 00:14:24,763 The fact that you guys were able to push through and graduate during this time. 00:14:24,763 --> 00:14:28,234 We are so proud of all that you have accomplished this year. 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:29,702 Your brothers are very proud of you. 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:32,304 We can not wait to to see what your next adventure is gonna be. 00:14:32,304 --> 00:14:35,608 And keep going girl cause you're going to have a wonderful future. 00:14:35,774 --> 00:14:38,410 May you conquer the world. 00:14:38,577 --> 00:14:40,980 Virginia Tech Class of 2020 rocks. 00:14:41,780 --> 00:14:44,416 Congratulations, we love you. 00:14:44,683 --> 00:14:47,319 Congrats, Adam. We’re so proud of you. 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:49,154 Virginia Tech is with you for life. 00:14:49,321 --> 00:14:53,092 Congratulations! Victory screech 00:14:53,259 --> 00:14:55,995 Congrats on being a 2020 Hokie grad. 00:14:56,061 --> 00:14:58,464 You've worked hard to make your dreams come true 00:14:58,464 --> 00:15:00,432 and we couldn't be more proud of you. 00:15:00,699 --> 00:15:02,735 Congratulations and we love you. 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:04,703 Very proud of you, I love you very much. 00:15:05,070 --> 00:15:07,840 Have a happy graduation, we're so proud of you 00:15:10,175 --> 00:15:12,645 We love you! 00:15:12,645 --> 00:15:13,712 [cheering] 00:15:13,812 --> 00:15:17,182 America needs you now, you've got it and you can do it. 00:15:17,449 --> 00:15:20,019 Future's bright buddy, You're gonna need shades 00:15:20,286 --> 00:15:22,021 Good luck and congratulations. 00:15:22,288 --> 00:15:23,989 We're so proud of you 00:15:24,023 --> 00:15:26,292 for being a third generation Hokie. 00:15:26,292 --> 00:15:29,028 There are no limits to what you'll accomplish in this lifetime 00:15:29,094 --> 00:15:30,930 And always remember that its 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:33,132 what you do with the choices you make 00:15:33,132 --> 00:15:35,567 that is even more important than the choices that you make 00:15:35,834 --> 00:15:37,670 I'm so very proud of you. 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:40,839 We wish we could celebrate together today. 00:15:41,206 --> 00:15:44,843 and know this, we're proud and we love you. 00:15:45,210 --> 00:15:46,879 Congratulations! 00:15:47,579 --> 00:15:49,481 We love you. Congratulations. 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:53,285 Yay, congratulations. 00:15:54,053 --> 00:15:56,488 We are so proud of you for all you've accomplished 00:15:56,689 --> 00:15:58,791 and we know you have a bright future ahead. 00:15:58,857 --> 00:16:01,327 I am so proud of you, love you. 00:16:02,227 --> 00:16:04,029 Congratulations, I love you. 00:16:04,029 --> 00:16:06,598 You've taken the most incredible amazing journey 00:16:06,598 --> 00:16:07,499 the past four years. 00:16:10,336 --> 00:16:12,071 Remember to call your mom. 00:16:14,073 --> 00:16:17,076 Your Dad and I are super happy to share to share 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:19,511 the alumni experience with you now. 00:16:19,511 --> 00:16:21,146 Remember we're all Hokie's for life 00:16:21,714 --> 00:16:24,149 We wish you the best in the future, love you sweetheart. 00:16:24,249 --> 00:16:25,985 I am so proud of you, 00:16:25,985 --> 00:16:29,254 you have rocked your time at Virginia Tech girl. 00:16:29,254 --> 00:16:32,458 You deserve your moment, you deserve all the applause. 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:35,094 From the time you took your first steps 00:16:35,094 --> 00:16:36,895 I knew you were gonna be 00:16:37,563 --> 00:16:38,564 successful. 00:16:38,797 --> 00:16:41,100 You're graduating, which is crazy because 00:16:41,100 --> 00:16:43,002 I remember being little freshmen. 00:16:43,102 --> 00:16:44,470 Your mom and I are so proud. 00:16:44,570 --> 00:16:46,705 Now we'll have another Hokie alum in the family. 00:16:46,739 --> 00:16:48,173 Way to go. 00:16:48,173 --> 00:16:50,342 We know you will make us very proud 00:16:50,342 --> 00:16:52,544 as our families first engineer. 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:54,179 Love you son. 00:16:54,213 --> 00:16:55,848 I wish your dad was here 00:16:55,848 --> 00:16:58,283 I know that he's looking down and he's proud of you too. 00:16:58,350 --> 00:17:00,019 Congratulations. 00:17:00,386 --> 00:17:03,455 Love you, we're proud of you. Go Hokies. 00:17:03,455 --> 00:17:06,125 Lets go Hokies. 00:17:06,125 --> 00:17:08,127 Go Hokies. 00:17:08,127 --> 00:17:09,928 Go Hokies. 00:17:09,928 --> 00:17:11,764 Go Hokies. 00:17:11,764 --> 00:17:12,765 Go Hokies. 00:17:13,565 --> 00:17:14,566 Go Hokies. 00:17:15,834 --> 00:17:18,137 Go Hokies. 00:17:18,971 --> 00:17:19,972 Woo! 00:17:20,139 --> 00:17:21,240 Go Hokies. 00:17:21,240 --> 00:17:22,941 Go Hokies. 00:17:22,941 --> 00:17:24,610 Go Hokies. 00:17:24,610 --> 00:17:26,111 Go Hokies. 00:17:26,311 --> 00:17:30,215 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie Hy, Virginia Tech VPI. 00:17:30,416 --> 00:17:31,850 See you soon. 00:17:39,158 --> 00:17:41,527 Congratulations Class of 2020. 00:17:41,527 --> 00:17:45,230 We're so proud of all of your efforts during this very challenging time. 00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:49,268 COVID virus, Hokie graduates. 00:17:50,069 --> 00:17:53,405 Look deep inside of you during these challenging times 00:17:53,439 --> 00:17:57,910 and go out and do great things in the world. Ut Prosim is within you. 00:17:58,277 --> 00:18:02,781 You are now part of the 7% of the world population that has college degrees. 00:18:02,781 --> 00:18:06,351 As Mike Tyson once said everybody has a plan until they could punch in the face. 00:18:06,351 --> 00:18:09,888 We got a punch in the face with this virus thing really hard 00:18:09,888 --> 00:18:12,357 so very proud of how you guys have all handled this. 00:18:12,458 --> 00:18:17,563 With the talent adaptability and resilience you've shown, you will change the world. 00:18:17,563 --> 00:18:21,667 As you know, the Hokie nation is a great community of people 00:18:21,667 --> 00:18:24,269 and we are so proud that you are a part of that. 00:18:24,269 --> 00:18:26,371 The world needs more Hokies right now. 00:18:26,572 --> 00:18:29,842 I wish you all the best and I hope you continue to serve. 00:18:30,109 --> 00:18:32,911 Remember, we are Virginia Tech. Go Hokies 00:18:32,911 --> 00:18:35,214 Go Hokies 00:18:35,214 --> 00:18:36,548 Go Hokie nation. 00:18:42,955 --> 00:18:47,426 Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from a 1986 alum. 00:18:47,426 --> 00:18:48,393 Hey, Barringer boys. 00:18:48,393 --> 00:18:49,862 Hey, Cody. Hey, Jess. 00:18:49,862 --> 00:18:51,864 Congratulations on graduating. 00:18:53,132 --> 00:18:54,766 Good luck in your future endeavors. 00:18:54,766 --> 00:18:55,968 Continue to make us proud. 00:18:55,968 --> 00:18:57,870 Congratulations, Class of 2020. 00:18:57,870 --> 00:19:00,072 The Hokie Nation is so proud of you. 00:19:00,072 --> 00:19:02,941 As you go out into the world, I want you to remember one thing. 00:19:03,308 --> 00:19:05,811 Stay ready so you don't have to get ready. 00:19:06,044 --> 00:19:07,212 Go Hokies. 00:19:07,412 --> 00:19:09,047 From a former Virginia Tech HokieBird, 00:19:09,047 --> 00:19:13,452 I just wanted to wish the Class of 2020 a massive congratulations. 00:19:13,452 --> 00:19:16,221 Just because things aren't going according to plan doesn't mean 00:19:16,221 --> 00:19:20,425 that all of the hard work and dedication you guys have put in has gone to waste. 00:19:20,425 --> 00:19:23,162 You guys are meant for big, amazing things 00:19:23,162 --> 00:19:25,164 that's because you're Virginia Tech Hokies. 00:19:25,164 --> 00:19:27,266 Congratulations Class of 2020. 00:19:27,266 --> 00:19:30,269 I hope that you will continue to follow our motto of Ut Prosim 00:19:30,269 --> 00:19:32,638 as you continue on your career in life 00:19:32,638 --> 00:19:35,073 and I want to just wish you all the best. 00:19:35,073 --> 00:19:37,543 There are so many Hokies just like me 00:19:37,543 --> 00:19:40,646 who are so proud of you and are here to support you 00:19:40,646 --> 00:19:45,617 through your commencement, your graduation, and your next steps. 00:19:45,617 --> 00:19:49,922 Congratulations Class of 2020 from the Class of 2000. 00:19:49,922 --> 00:19:52,291 A special congratulation to our daughter, Alice. 00:19:52,291 --> 00:19:53,292 You did it, baby. 00:19:53,292 --> 00:19:54,626 Go Hokies. 00:19:54,927 --> 00:19:58,030 I'd like to say congratulations to the Class of 2020. 00:19:58,030 --> 00:20:03,202 Continue to set your goals high and your achievements even higher. 00:20:03,202 --> 00:20:07,039 I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors. 00:20:07,406 --> 00:20:10,309 I know these aren't the most ideal circumstances to graduate, 00:20:10,309 --> 00:20:13,111 but you should be extremely proud of what you've accomplished. 00:20:13,111 --> 00:20:16,515 Congratulations to the graduating Class of 2020, 00:20:16,748 --> 00:20:18,951 Congratulations, Wilder, 00:20:18,951 --> 00:20:21,687 and the entire Hokie Class. 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:26,658 You kept your eyes on the prize and you persevered. 00:20:27,125 --> 00:20:28,493 Well done. 00:20:28,694 --> 00:20:30,696 Hi, Eric. Congratulations. 00:20:30,862 --> 00:20:32,898 Hey Eric. Congratulations. 00:20:33,765 --> 00:20:36,068 Congratulations, buddy. Good job. 00:20:36,068 --> 00:20:38,070 Congratulations. We're proud of you. 00:20:38,070 --> 00:20:41,974 Frankly, I couldn't be prouder of you or happier for you. 00:20:41,974 --> 00:20:46,812 You've distinguished yourself and frankly, that's no surprise at all. 00:20:47,346 --> 00:20:48,714 Please keep it up. 00:20:48,714 --> 00:20:51,250 Congratulations on this great day for you. 00:20:51,350 --> 00:20:53,619 It's not just 3.75 years. 00:20:53,619 --> 00:20:55,621 Virginia Tech is with you for life. 00:20:58,156 --> 00:20:59,691 Welcome to the family, graduates. 00:21:02,995 --> 00:21:06,265 Congratulations to the Class of 2020 at Virginia Tech. 00:21:06,265 --> 00:21:09,268 Always remember, once a Hokie, always a Hokie. 00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:12,004 Hey, Natalie, congrats on your graduation. 00:21:12,004 --> 00:21:13,572 I'm so proud of you. 00:21:13,572 --> 00:21:16,942 Hey, Class of 2020, congratulations on your accomplishments. 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:18,944 Sending you much love from Champaign, Illinois, 00:21:18,944 --> 00:21:21,213 and reminding you that home is never far away 00:21:21,213 --> 00:21:23,348 no matter where you are in the world. 00:21:23,348 --> 00:21:26,118 Hey, the Class of '20. This is John Kohler, 00:21:26,118 --> 00:21:27,753 Class of '10 in Cincinnati. 00:21:27,753 --> 00:21:30,122 I just wanted to congratulate you on your graduation. 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:31,657 Let's go, Hokies. 00:21:31,657 --> 00:21:33,191 Hey Kyle. Hey Kyle. 00:21:33,191 --> 00:21:34,926 These are your favorite aunt and uncle. 00:21:34,926 --> 00:21:37,195 Hokie grads. Class of '90. 00:21:37,195 --> 00:21:39,731 We just wanted to just let you know that we're so proud of you 00:21:39,731 --> 00:21:41,833 we know this is not the typical graduation 00:21:41,833 --> 00:21:46,571 that we actually had 30 years ago, but we are proud of you. 00:21:46,571 --> 00:21:48,040 You're going to do great things 00:21:48,040 --> 00:21:50,842 and you're going to continue to do Hokie pride. 00:21:50,842 --> 00:21:52,044 Good luck, boy. 00:21:52,044 --> 00:21:56,481 From the Virginia Tech Class of 1989 to the Virginia Tech Class of 2020, 00:21:56,481 --> 00:21:58,383 I just want to let you know how proud we are of you. 00:21:58,383 --> 00:22:01,753 Congratulations on your graduation and go Hokies. 00:22:01,853 --> 00:22:05,624 Hello recent graduates from the 2020 Class at Virginia Tech. 00:22:05,624 --> 00:22:08,160 Dennis Pearson here, Class of '83 00:22:08,160 --> 00:22:10,395 and current president of the Fauquier Hokie Club. 00:22:10,395 --> 00:22:11,963 We'd like to say congratulations 00:22:11,963 --> 00:22:14,900 and welcome to the greatest alumni association in the country. 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:16,168 Go fellow Hokies. 00:22:16,702 --> 00:22:21,440 Let's go, Hokies. 00:22:21,440 --> 00:22:24,443 Congratulations, Class of 2020. 00:22:24,443 --> 00:22:27,612 Although your final semester had an unconventional way to end. 00:22:27,612 --> 00:22:29,881 We hope you know that the friends and memories 00:22:29,881 --> 00:22:31,883 you've made will last a lifetime. 00:22:31,883 --> 00:22:33,985 Congratulations on your graduation. 00:22:33,985 --> 00:22:35,620 I know it's not how you imagined, 00:22:35,620 --> 00:22:38,357 but just know that we're all so proud of you. 00:22:38,357 --> 00:22:40,892 Congratulations Class of 2020. 00:22:40,892 --> 00:22:43,895 We're so proud of you for navigating 00:22:43,895 --> 00:22:48,834 this very alternative route to completing your journey at Virginia Tech. 00:22:48,834 --> 00:22:53,271 Just know that everywhere you go, you'll have members of the Hokie Nation, 00:22:53,271 --> 00:22:58,176 your Hokie family, waiting for you, ready to invite you into their community. 00:22:58,176 --> 00:23:00,746 Congratulations on an amazing accomplishment, 00:23:00,746 --> 00:23:03,382 but take it from me, you are just getting started. 00:26:07,132 --> 00:26:08,500 Congratulations. 00:26:08,667 --> 00:26:10,135 Congratulations. 00:26:12,203 --> 00:26:13,204 Congratulations. 00:26:13,371 --> 00:26:16,308 Congratulations. Hokie 2020. 00:26:16,474 --> 00:26:18,143 Today is your graduation day. 00:26:18,310 --> 00:26:20,845 Class of 2020, Virginia Tech. 00:26:21,046 --> 00:26:23,982 Today, it's your graduation day. 00:26:24,149 --> 00:26:25,483 We're so proud of you. 00:26:25,483 --> 00:26:28,486 I know you've put in a lot of incredibly hard work 00:26:28,520 --> 00:26:30,589 Congratulations on your graduation. 00:26:30,689 --> 00:26:32,390 We're so proud of you. We love you. 00:26:32,390 --> 00:26:35,493 Happy graduation Sarah. 00:26:35,694 --> 00:26:38,063 Congratulations to the Class of 2020. 00:26:38,229 --> 00:26:40,966 Remember the best is yet to come. 00:26:41,633 --> 00:26:43,802 It's a very hard time right now 00:26:43,868 --> 00:26:45,437 but thats what makes you guys special. 00:26:45,437 --> 00:26:48,974 The fact that you guys were able to push through and graduate during this time. 00:26:48,974 --> 00:26:52,444 We are so proud of all that you have accomplished this year. 00:26:52,611 --> 00:26:53,912 Your brothers are very proud of you. 00:26:53,912 --> 00:26:56,514 We can not wait to to see what your next adventure is gonna be. 00:26:56,514 --> 00:26:59,818 And keep going girl cause you're going to have a wonderful future. 00:26:59,985 --> 00:27:02,621 May you conquer the world. 00:27:02,787 --> 00:27:05,190 Virginia Tech Class of 2020 rocks. 00:27:05,991 --> 00:27:08,627 Congratulations, we love you. 00:27:08,893 --> 00:27:11,529 Congrats, Adam. We’re so proud of you. 00:27:11,930 --> 00:27:13,365 Virginia Tech is with you for life. 00:27:13,531 --> 00:27:17,302 Congratulations! Victory screech 00:27:17,469 --> 00:27:20,205 Congrats on being a 2020 Hokie grad. 00:27:20,271 --> 00:27:22,674 You've worked hard to make your dreams come true 00:27:22,674 --> 00:27:24,643 and we couldn't be more proud of you. 00:27:24,909 --> 00:27:26,945 Congratulations and we love you. 00:27:26,945 --> 00:27:28,913 Very proud of you, I love you very much. 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:32,050 Have a happy graduation, we're so proud of you 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:36,855 We love you! 00:27:36,855 --> 00:27:37,922 [cheering] 00:27:38,023 --> 00:27:41,393 America needs you now, you've got it and you can do it. 00:27:41,660 --> 00:27:44,229 Future's bright buddy, You're gonna need shades 00:27:44,496 --> 00:27:46,231 Good luck and congratulations. 00:27:46,498 --> 00:27:48,199 We're so proud of you 00:27:48,233 --> 00:27:50,502 for being a third generation Hokie. 00:27:50,502 --> 00:27:53,238 There are no limits to what you'll accomplish in this lifetime 00:27:53,304 --> 00:27:55,140 And always remember that its 00:27:55,140 --> 00:27:57,342 what you do with the choices you make 00:27:57,342 --> 00:27:59,778 that is even more important than the choices that you make 00:28:00,045 --> 00:28:01,880 I'm so very proud of you. 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:05,050 We wish we could celebrate together today. 00:28:05,417 --> 00:28:09,054 and know this, we're proud and we love you. 00:28:09,421 --> 00:28:11,089 Congratulations! 00:28:11,790 --> 00:28:13,692 We love you. Congratulations. 00:28:15,160 --> 00:28:17,495 Yay, congratulations. 00:28:18,263 --> 00:28:20,699 We are so proud of you for all you've accomplished 00:28:20,899 --> 00:28:23,001 and we know you have a bright future ahead. 00:28:23,068 --> 00:28:25,537 I am so proud of you, love you. 00:28:26,438 --> 00:28:28,239 Congratulations, I love you. 00:28:28,239 --> 00:28:30,809 You've taken the most incredible amazing journey 00:28:30,809 --> 00:28:31,710 the past four years. 00:28:34,546 --> 00:28:36,281 Remember to call your mom. 00:28:38,283 --> 00:28:41,286 Your Dad and I are super happy to share to share 00:28:41,286 --> 00:28:43,722 the alumni experience with you now. 00:28:43,722 --> 00:28:45,356 Remember we're all Hokie's for life 00:28:45,924 --> 00:28:48,359 We wish you the best in the future, love you sweetheart. 00:28:48,460 --> 00:28:50,195 I am so proud of you, 00:28:50,195 --> 00:28:53,465 you have rocked your time at Virginia Tech girl. 00:28:53,465 --> 00:28:56,668 You deserve your moment, you deserve all the applause. 00:28:57,202 --> 00:28:59,304 From the time you took your first steps 00:28:59,304 --> 00:29:01,106 I knew you were gonna be 00:29:01,773 --> 00:29:02,774 successful. 00:29:03,007 --> 00:29:05,310 You're graduating, which is crazy because 00:29:05,310 --> 00:29:07,212 I remember being little freshmen. 00:29:07,312 --> 00:29:08,680 Your mom and I are so proud. 00:29:08,780 --> 00:29:10,915 Now we'll have another Hokie alum in the family. 00:29:10,949 --> 00:29:12,383 Way to go. 00:29:12,383 --> 00:29:14,552 We know you will make us very proud 00:29:14,552 --> 00:29:16,755 as our families first engineer. 00:29:17,055 --> 00:29:18,389 Love you son. 00:29:18,423 --> 00:29:20,058 I wish your dad was here 00:29:20,058 --> 00:29:22,494 I know that he's looking down and he's proud of you too. 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:24,229 Congratulations. 00:29:24,596 --> 00:29:27,665 Love you, we're proud of you. Go Hokies. 00:29:27,665 --> 00:29:30,335 Lets go Hokies. 00:29:30,335 --> 00:29:32,337 Go Hokies. 00:29:32,337 --> 00:29:34,139 Go Hokies. 00:29:34,139 --> 00:29:35,974 Go Hokies. 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:36,975 Go Hokies. 00:29:37,776 --> 00:29:38,777 Go Hokies. 00:29:40,044 --> 00:29:42,347 Go Hokies. 00:29:43,181 --> 00:29:44,182 Woo! 00:29:44,349 --> 00:29:45,450 Go Hokies. 00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:47,152 Go Hokies. 00:29:47,152 --> 00:29:48,820 Go Hokies. 00:29:48,820 --> 00:29:50,321 Go Hokies. 00:29:50,522 --> 00:29:54,425 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie Hy, Virginia Tech VPI. 00:29:54,626 --> 00:29:56,060 See you soon. 00:30:03,334 --> 00:30:04,869 [music] 00:30:04,869 --> 00:30:07,305 We hoped to process into Lane Stadium 00:30:07,305 --> 00:30:10,441 on our beautiful Blacksburg campus on this special day, 00:30:11,075 --> 00:30:14,245 but the pandemic that has changed the world as we know it 00:30:14,245 --> 00:30:16,881 has called us to respond in a new way. 00:30:17,582 --> 00:30:20,051 That doesn't stop us from coming together 00:30:20,051 --> 00:30:23,221 virtually from locations across the globe 00:30:23,421 --> 00:30:26,925 to celebrate Virginia Tech's Class of 2020. 00:30:27,125 --> 00:30:29,694 This evening, we honor you, our graduates, 00:30:29,694 --> 00:30:34,365 along with your families and friends as we come together as Hokies do 00:30:34,365 --> 00:30:37,235 to celebrate all of your accomplishments. 00:30:37,468 --> 00:30:41,172 Congratulations, and go, Hokies! 00:31:05,964 --> 00:31:13,004 [music] 00:31:24,949 --> 00:31:31,122 [music] 00:31:45,370 --> 00:31:52,043 [music] 00:31:58,516 --> 00:32:04,889 [music] 00:32:11,763 --> 00:32:18,236 [music] 00:32:18,770 --> 00:32:20,571 Please stand wherever you are, 00:32:20,872 --> 00:32:22,206 for the raising of the flag 00:32:22,373 --> 00:32:24,275 and the singing of the National Anthem 00:32:24,442 --> 00:32:26,644 by the Virginia Tech Chamber Singers, 00:32:26,811 --> 00:32:28,680 conducted by Dwight Bigler. 00:32:39,057 --> 00:32:43,628 Oh, say can you see 00:32:43,795 --> 00:32:48,900 by the dawn's early light 00:32:49,233 --> 00:32:53,905 What so proudly we hailed 00:32:54,072 --> 00:32:59,110 at the twilight's last gleaming 00:32:59,444 --> 00:33:04,215 Whose broad stripes and bright stars 00:33:04,382 --> 00:33:09,053 through the perilous fight, 00:33:09,554 --> 00:33:14,559 O’er the ramparts we watched 00:33:14,759 --> 00:33:20,498 were so gallantly streaming 00:33:21,599 --> 00:33:25,436 And the rocket’s red glare, 00:33:25,536 --> 00:33:30,842 the bombs bursting in air, 00:33:31,009 --> 00:33:36,014 Gave proof through the night 00:33:36,180 --> 00:33:42,186 that our flag was still there. 00:33:42,854 --> 00:33:45,356 Oh, say does 00:33:45,523 --> 00:33:50,928 that star-spangled banner 00:33:51,095 --> 00:33:55,366 yet wave 00:33:56,000 --> 00:34:02,740 O’er the land of the free 00:34:03,708 --> 00:34:06,544 and the home 00:34:06,711 --> 00:34:11,682 of the brave. 00:34:11,849 --> 00:34:14,018 And the home 00:34:14,185 --> 00:34:21,192 of the brave. 00:34:30,668 --> 00:34:32,003 Please be seated. 00:34:32,003 --> 00:34:34,605 Thank you Virginia Tech Chamber Singers. 00:34:34,605 --> 00:34:36,941 To those receiving your degrees today, 00:34:36,941 --> 00:34:39,043 to your families and friends, 00:34:39,043 --> 00:34:41,379 to the faculty, staff, and students, 00:34:41,379 --> 00:34:43,381 on behalf of the university, 00:34:43,381 --> 00:34:45,416 welcome to the Spring 2020 00:34:45,416 --> 00:34:46,984 Commencement Exercises 00:34:46,984 --> 00:34:50,354 in this 149th year of the university. 00:34:50,354 --> 00:34:52,657 We want to thank our governing body, 00:34:52,657 --> 00:34:54,392 the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, 00:34:54,392 --> 00:34:57,028 led by Rector Horacio Valeiras, 00:34:57,028 --> 00:34:58,763 and thank you for joining us 00:34:58,763 --> 00:35:01,532 from around Virginia, the nation in the world. 00:35:01,532 --> 00:35:03,701 We all wish we could be here today 00:35:03,701 --> 00:35:06,537 in Lane Stadium with everyone, 00:35:06,537 --> 00:35:08,072 but we are proving that we could 00:35:08,072 --> 00:35:10,074 still be together virtually. 00:35:10,074 --> 00:35:11,843 Over the past few weeks, 00:35:11,843 --> 00:35:14,479 Hokie Nation has demonstrated that nothing, 00:35:14,479 --> 00:35:16,180 even social distancing 00:35:16,180 --> 00:35:18,883 can diminish the strength of our community. 00:35:18,883 --> 00:35:21,686 We've seen extraordinary displays of empathy, 00:35:21,686 --> 00:35:24,489 ingenuity, and accomplishment. 00:35:24,489 --> 00:35:27,158 We are especially proud of our graduates. 00:35:27,158 --> 00:35:30,161 You've already overcome one global challenge 00:35:30,161 --> 00:35:33,030 and you haven't even moved your tassels yet. 00:35:33,030 --> 00:35:35,766 Now, you're ready to go out and to confront 00:35:35,766 --> 00:35:38,703 the emerging challenges of a rapidly changing world 00:35:38,703 --> 00:35:41,005 and the world needs you. 00:35:41,005 --> 00:35:43,074 We're happy to be with you today, 00:35:43,074 --> 00:35:45,476 here in Blacksburg or wherever you call home 00:35:45,476 --> 00:35:48,246 to honor you and your achievements. 00:35:48,246 --> 00:35:50,381 I hope you'll share your celebration 00:35:50,381 --> 00:35:51,949 by interacting in the chat 00:35:51,949 --> 00:35:55,319 and using #HokieGrad on social media. 00:35:55,319 --> 00:35:57,522 You'll also find a link to your college 00:35:57,522 --> 00:35:59,790 where you can listen to a message from your dean 00:35:59,790 --> 00:36:01,726 and hear your name called. 00:36:01,726 --> 00:36:04,195 There are links for the Graduate School, 00:36:04,195 --> 00:36:07,198 our Roanoke and D.C. region campuses, 00:36:07,198 --> 00:36:09,167 and for the Corps of Cadets. 00:36:09,167 --> 00:36:11,169 Please take the time to explore the site 00:36:11,169 --> 00:36:13,171 following the program. 00:36:13,171 --> 00:36:15,873 Thank you as well to all the parents, 00:36:15,873 --> 00:36:17,875 grandparents, families, friends, 00:36:17,875 --> 00:36:19,343 and communities who supported 00:36:19,343 --> 00:36:21,345 your graduates this semester. 00:36:21,345 --> 00:36:23,681 Your engagement has been invaluable. 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:27,485 Now, I'm pleased to introduce Noha Elsherbiny 00:36:27,485 --> 00:36:29,187 who will give the opening reflections 00:36:29,187 --> 00:36:31,589 followed by a message from Gregory Klatt, 00:36:31,589 --> 00:36:34,325 the president of the Class of 2020. 00:36:35,359 --> 00:36:36,360 Good evening. 00:36:36,527 --> 00:36:37,929 As President Sands said, 00:36:38,196 --> 00:36:39,163 my name is Noha. 00:36:39,363 --> 00:36:41,999 I'm a doctoral graduate from the computer science department 00:36:42,233 --> 00:36:44,268 and I'm very excited and honored to be here 00:36:44,435 --> 00:36:46,871 in Lane Stadium celebrating our virtual commencement. 00:36:47,438 --> 00:36:49,840 Pursuing my graduate degree has been a long journey, 00:36:50,007 --> 00:36:53,110 full of many valuable lessons and moments of personal growth. 00:36:53,377 --> 00:36:55,947 I've learned to celebrate all of the successes, 00:36:56,113 --> 00:36:58,916 the big accomplishments like getting a conference paper accepted 00:36:59,083 --> 00:37:00,885 or driving a moving truck, cross country, 00:37:01,085 --> 00:37:04,622 but also the smaller triumphs like having a good hair day 00:37:04,822 --> 00:37:06,524 or getting my code to work. 00:37:06,624 --> 00:37:08,926 I hope you never lose sight of your successes, 00:37:09,093 --> 00:37:10,127 large and small. 00:37:10,828 --> 00:37:13,631 I am grateful for all of my experiences at Virginia Tech 00:37:13,798 --> 00:37:16,067 and even more thankful for all the wonderful people 00:37:16,234 --> 00:37:17,335 who have enriched them. 00:37:17,501 --> 00:37:20,071 My amazing friends, you are my chosen family, 00:37:20,371 --> 00:37:22,406 the supportive faculty, and the lovely staff 00:37:22,573 --> 00:37:23,874 at the Graduate Life Center. 00:37:24,041 --> 00:37:25,977 Dean Depauw and her guac lunches 00:37:26,177 --> 00:37:29,513 and the staff and tutors I worked with at the Student Success Center. 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:31,282 Thank you to our communities. 00:37:31,449 --> 00:37:34,318 They provide us with the spaces and welcome us as we are. 00:37:34,652 --> 00:37:37,922 I want to take a moment to recognize our family and friends, 00:37:38,155 --> 00:37:40,458 all of our loved ones who have stood by us, 00:37:40,625 --> 00:37:42,293 guiding us and supporting us. 00:37:42,493 --> 00:37:44,862 Thank you for making our lives so much better. 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:47,331 A special thanks to my loving mom, Hami, 00:37:47,531 --> 00:37:49,066 my caring second mom, Yaya, 00:37:49,300 --> 00:37:50,901 and my incredible husband Sharif. 00:37:51,102 --> 00:37:52,637 I love and appreciate you. 00:37:52,803 --> 00:37:54,872 I can't wait to see you all very soon. 00:37:55,406 --> 00:37:58,476 After hiking the many beautiful trails around Blacksburg, 00:37:58,776 --> 00:38:00,444 one saying rings true to me. 00:38:00,845 --> 00:38:03,314 The best view comes after the hardest climb. 00:38:03,814 --> 00:38:07,685 We all spent a significant time pursuing our degrees, 00:38:07,918 --> 00:38:09,453 nearly putting our lives on hold, 00:38:09,620 --> 00:38:12,256 or making sacrifices, but we have made it. 00:38:12,623 --> 00:38:15,459 We can celebrate all of our hard work and persistence. 00:38:15,826 --> 00:38:18,162 Graduation is truly bittersweet. 00:38:18,429 --> 00:38:21,699 I will be sad to leave Virginia Tech and close this chapter of my life, 00:38:21,899 --> 00:38:24,535 but I'm full of hope and excitement for what comes next. 00:38:24,702 --> 00:38:27,204 I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. 00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:29,040 Congratulations, Class of 2020. 00:38:30,007 --> 00:38:32,310 Virginia Tech, Class of 2020. 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:34,078 Today is a special day. 00:38:34,679 --> 00:38:37,782 A day that we celebrate our accomplishments, our memories, 00:38:37,782 --> 00:38:39,750 and the lifelong friends that we've made along the way. 00:38:40,518 --> 00:38:43,020 To help reflect, I'll take you back to an idea 00:38:43,020 --> 00:38:44,822 I had a few months ago while I was making lunch. 00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:48,025 I was really excited to have this delicious sandwich 00:38:48,025 --> 00:38:51,495 until I realized all I had left were the two ends of the loaf of bread. 00:38:52,296 --> 00:38:56,600 In that moment, I found that life is a lot like the same loaf of bread. 00:38:57,635 --> 00:38:59,704 Each and every day we make a new sandwich 00:38:59,704 --> 00:39:01,939 and a new memory with our best friends. 00:39:02,973 --> 00:39:05,042 Eventually, after we've eaten a bunch of them 00:39:05,042 --> 00:39:06,210 and had a few adventures, 00:39:06,210 --> 00:39:08,646 we're left with the first and last pieces in front of us. 00:39:10,414 --> 00:39:15,319 That's a lot like today as we look back on all of these firsts and lasts 00:39:15,319 --> 00:39:16,921 and the memories that we've made. 00:39:17,488 --> 00:39:20,791 Since we were little kids, we've had plenty of these moments to remember. 00:39:20,791 --> 00:39:23,160 From the first time that we tied our shoes 00:39:23,160 --> 00:39:26,364 or sang our ABCs to the last time that we played 00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:28,032 a game of kickball in elementary school. 00:39:28,666 --> 00:39:31,035 Some of these memories will stay with us forever. 00:39:31,035 --> 00:39:34,205 Like the first time a Hokie Ambassador welcomed us to campus, 00:39:34,739 --> 00:39:37,641 or the first time that we tried on our class rings, 00:39:37,641 --> 00:39:41,178 all the way to the last time that we laughed at TOTS Tuesday together, 00:39:41,178 --> 00:39:43,080 or the last time that we gathered 00:39:43,080 --> 00:39:45,516 in Lane chanting alongside our Marching Virginians. 00:39:46,717 --> 00:39:50,121 No matter what kind of sandwiches each of us have made, 00:39:51,055 --> 00:39:53,657 at the end of the day, here we are gathering together 00:39:53,657 --> 00:39:57,328 with our friends and family being able to say that we did it. 00:39:57,995 --> 00:40:01,365 For now, we know that every exam, every all-nighter, 00:40:01,365 --> 00:40:04,568 and especially every group project, has been well worth it. 00:40:05,269 --> 00:40:07,772 Before we smile and look forward to the memories 00:40:07,772 --> 00:40:09,039 that we can make in the future, 00:40:09,807 --> 00:40:13,744 you must pause and celebrate because as Ferris Bueller warned us, 00:40:13,744 --> 00:40:16,080 "Life moves pretty fast sometimes. 00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:18,949 If you don't look around once in a while, you just might miss it." 00:40:19,784 --> 00:40:23,254 Instead of focusing on the last two months of COVID-19, 00:40:23,254 --> 00:40:26,924 let's celebrate the rest of the four years that we've had together. 00:40:26,924 --> 00:40:30,027 Look back to every sandwich, every memory, 00:40:30,027 --> 00:40:32,396 and every piece in this loaf of bread. 00:40:34,198 --> 00:40:36,033 Before we reach this last piece, 00:40:36,033 --> 00:40:39,003 let's pause and celebrate one more time. 00:40:39,003 --> 00:40:42,039 Let's call our friends, reminisce over the good times, 00:40:42,673 --> 00:40:46,644 and make one more for we still have time before we go to the next piece. 00:40:49,847 --> 00:40:52,683 Every single one of you has a special future in front. 00:40:54,452 --> 00:40:56,253 Wherever life takes you next, 00:40:56,720 --> 00:40:59,523 remember that once we go into our dream jobs, 00:40:59,523 --> 00:41:01,525 we are the ones living out Ut Prosim. 00:41:02,326 --> 00:41:05,863 It's easy to serve when we're surrounded by Hokies here in Blacksburg, 00:41:06,464 --> 00:41:09,066 but it's up to each one of us to serve in our own lives. 00:41:09,600 --> 00:41:11,101 Even beyond Virginia Tech, 00:41:11,101 --> 00:41:13,704 we will always be Hokies bleeding maroon and orange 00:41:13,704 --> 00:41:16,140 because we all come from the same stone. 00:41:16,841 --> 00:41:18,709 Congratulations, Class of 2020. 00:41:18,709 --> 00:41:19,710 We did it. 00:41:22,046 --> 00:41:24,782 Thank you, Noha and Gregory, for your inspiring remarks. 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:26,851 Our future is in good hands, 00:41:27,151 --> 00:41:29,153 and the world needs you and your spirit, 00:41:29,653 --> 00:41:30,821 and all our graduates 00:41:31,021 --> 00:41:32,022 now more than ever. 00:41:33,190 --> 00:41:36,160 Speaker: At this time, I call Hokie alum 00:41:36,327 --> 00:41:41,832 and NBC Today's Show anchor Hoda Kotb back home with a special message. 00:41:42,500 --> 00:41:43,868 Hi, graduates. 00:41:44,502 --> 00:41:45,636 I got something to say. 00:41:45,803 --> 00:41:47,571 It's Hoda Kotb from the Today Show. 00:41:47,938 --> 00:41:49,807 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hy! 00:41:49,974 --> 00:41:52,243 Tech, Tech, VPI! 00:41:52,943 --> 00:41:55,012 I'm in my dressing room at the Today Show. 00:41:55,179 --> 00:41:57,948 It's a mess, but one thing is always here. 00:41:59,283 --> 00:42:01,485 My old school Virginia Tech Hokies hat. 00:42:01,719 --> 00:42:02,720 You guys, 00:42:03,220 --> 00:42:04,421 I know this is a bummer. 00:42:04,622 --> 00:42:05,623 It's a total bummer 00:42:05,789 --> 00:42:07,424 that you don't get to walk across the stage 00:42:07,591 --> 00:42:10,027 and my heart is breaking for you. 00:42:11,295 --> 00:42:12,730 I want to tell you something. 00:42:12,897 --> 00:42:14,465 First of all, number one, 00:42:15,733 --> 00:42:19,270 you look good, okay. 00:42:21,171 --> 00:42:22,907 You are embarking 00:42:23,073 --> 00:42:25,643 on this incredible life that's ahead of you 00:42:26,010 --> 00:42:29,747 and you may have missed marking this milestone, 00:42:30,114 --> 00:42:31,815 but you still have the milestone. 00:42:32,583 --> 00:42:34,018 You still have the milestone, 00:42:34,184 --> 00:42:38,923 you are going to be graduates of the Class of 2020 00:42:39,590 --> 00:42:41,692 and you've learned so many different things 00:42:42,293 --> 00:42:43,294 because of this. 00:42:43,494 --> 00:42:45,863 Virginia Tech has been through its share of hell 00:42:46,030 --> 00:42:49,199 and I know how strong we are. 00:42:49,466 --> 00:42:52,136 We are back straight kind of people. 00:42:52,703 --> 00:42:54,605 We don't curl up in the fetal position. 00:42:54,772 --> 00:42:57,641 We stand up tall and that's what we're doing today. 00:42:58,309 --> 00:43:01,245 Graduation day, it matters. 00:43:02,913 --> 00:43:04,815 On this day, let's mark it together, 00:43:05,215 --> 00:43:09,053 because you guys are our future. 00:43:09,853 --> 00:43:11,889 You're everything. We are counting on you. 00:43:12,122 --> 00:43:13,524 You learned a lot of things. 00:43:13,691 --> 00:43:15,759 You learned how to readjust your sails. 00:43:16,927 --> 00:43:21,365 You learned how important a hug is in person. 00:43:21,799 --> 00:43:22,766 You learned things 00:43:22,967 --> 00:43:24,902 that nobody else has had to learn before you, 00:43:25,069 --> 00:43:26,570 no other graduating class. 00:43:26,971 --> 00:43:27,972 Take it forward. 00:43:29,073 --> 00:43:30,574 Take it forward into your life 00:43:31,475 --> 00:43:33,777 and we are counting on you. 00:43:36,113 --> 00:43:37,715 Hokie Hy, y'all. I love you. 00:43:43,220 --> 00:43:45,255 Now, it is my great honor to announce 00:43:45,422 --> 00:43:48,192 the William H. Ruffner medalist recipient. 00:43:48,959 --> 00:43:50,961 The Ruffner Medal recognizes and honors 00:43:51,128 --> 00:43:52,129 those individuals 00:43:52,296 --> 00:43:54,465 whose great contributions and distinguished service 00:43:54,632 --> 00:43:55,633 to Virginia Tech 00:43:55,933 --> 00:43:57,167 rise above all others. 00:43:58,035 --> 00:44:00,604 It is the highest honor our university confers. 00:44:01,639 --> 00:44:04,074 This year's recipient is Michael J. Quillen. 00:44:04,975 --> 00:44:07,411 Mike is the founder and recently retired chairman 00:44:07,578 --> 00:44:09,747 of Alpha Natural Resources. 00:44:09,913 --> 00:44:10,914 He received 00:44:11,081 --> 00:44:14,485 his bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering from Virginia Tech 00:44:14,685 --> 00:44:16,186 in the early 1970s, 00:44:16,553 --> 00:44:18,889 and went on to build a Fortune 500 company 00:44:19,056 --> 00:44:20,958 in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. 00:44:21,659 --> 00:44:22,660 A former rector 00:44:22,826 --> 00:44:24,728 of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, 00:44:24,895 --> 00:44:26,997 his record of service to this alma mater 00:44:27,231 --> 00:44:30,034 is remarkable and too long to recite today. 00:44:30,701 --> 00:44:31,702 There's a video 00:44:31,869 --> 00:44:34,304 honoring Mike and his service to the university 00:44:34,471 --> 00:44:35,873 on our commencement website. 00:44:36,607 --> 00:44:38,542 Mike, on behalf of Virginia Tech, 00:44:38,909 --> 00:44:41,311 congratulations on this well-deserved honor. 00:44:43,180 --> 00:44:47,017 I'm honored and grateful to be the recipient of this year's Ruffner Medal. 00:44:47,251 --> 00:44:50,954 I'm also humbled to share this honor with the Class of 2020. 00:44:51,455 --> 00:44:55,125 This is the 50th anniversary of my Class of 1970 00:44:55,125 --> 00:44:57,594 as we will be inducted into the Old Guard. 00:44:57,928 --> 00:45:00,564 We share with you the Class of 2020 00:45:00,564 --> 00:45:04,601 one simple fact in that our senior classes were also disrupted, 00:45:04,601 --> 00:45:07,838 due to events on our campus related to the Vietnam War. 00:45:08,238 --> 00:45:10,908 However, we were able to hang out with our classmates 00:45:10,908 --> 00:45:12,910 and participate in commencements. 00:45:12,910 --> 00:45:16,313 Just missing a few classes was not a large sacrifice. 00:45:17,081 --> 00:45:19,216 You have missed some significant milestone events, 00:45:19,216 --> 00:45:21,418 but as you will learn over the next 50 years, 00:45:21,418 --> 00:45:25,022 the last four-plus years have given you memories you will cherish forever. 00:45:25,422 --> 00:45:29,393 Congratulations on your uniqueness in this unprecedented event. 00:45:29,760 --> 00:45:32,362 Rejoice in your accomplishments and your hard work. 00:45:32,596 --> 00:45:36,700 We will all remember the special Class of 2020 and this special commencement. 00:45:38,936 --> 00:45:40,104 Congratulations, Mike. 00:45:40,204 --> 00:45:43,474 Thank you for all you've done and continue to do for Virginia Tech. 00:45:44,742 --> 00:45:46,977 We had a special reason to celebrate this year 00:45:47,111 --> 00:45:49,246 as a Hokie was crowned Miss America. 00:45:50,114 --> 00:45:54,351 Camille Schrier made us all proud as she demonstrated the spirit of Virginia Tech 00:45:54,651 --> 00:45:57,654 with her commitment to service, science, and public health. 00:45:58,455 --> 00:46:00,958 Please welcome Miss America 2020 00:46:01,091 --> 00:46:01,959 Camille Schrier. 00:46:03,160 --> 00:46:06,864 Congratulations, fellow Hokies. Today is your day. 00:46:07,097 --> 00:46:08,098 I remember 00:46:08,265 --> 00:46:10,934 my own long-awaited graduation moment 00:46:11,101 --> 00:46:12,402 in 2018, 00:46:12,703 --> 00:46:14,104 after years of hard work, 00:46:14,571 --> 00:46:17,307 successes, failures, and much personal growth. 00:46:18,075 --> 00:46:19,376 I came to Virginia Tech 00:46:19,643 --> 00:46:22,546 after a false start and transfer from another university. 00:46:23,247 --> 00:46:25,682 That taught me that life isn't linear 00:46:25,916 --> 00:46:28,719 and it doesn't always turn out the way that we imagine. 00:46:29,653 --> 00:46:30,721 There's no denying 00:46:30,888 --> 00:46:31,889 that today 00:46:32,055 --> 00:46:34,124 no one knows this better than you, 00:46:34,758 --> 00:46:37,294 and this day isn't what you had imagined. 00:46:37,928 --> 00:46:38,962 Little known to most, 00:46:39,129 --> 00:46:40,764 service is a key pillar 00:46:40,931 --> 00:46:44,067 represented by one of the four points of the Miss America Crown. 00:46:44,735 --> 00:46:46,036 My time at Virginia Tech 00:46:46,336 --> 00:46:48,972 immersed in the intangible essence of Ut Prosim 00:46:49,373 --> 00:46:51,175 facilitated my preparation 00:46:51,341 --> 00:46:53,443 for the unique year in which I now serve. 00:46:53,944 --> 00:46:54,945 Most often 00:46:55,112 --> 00:46:57,981 it is we who seek out opportunities to serve 00:46:58,448 --> 00:47:01,351 by being present in hands-on visible ways, 00:47:01,919 --> 00:47:05,155 but rarely does life seek us out to serve 00:47:05,556 --> 00:47:06,657 as it has this year, 00:47:07,124 --> 00:47:10,160 invisibly in the most extraordinary of ways. 00:47:11,261 --> 00:47:13,931 You, the graduating Class of 2020, 00:47:14,164 --> 00:47:15,132 have risen 00:47:15,332 --> 00:47:18,468 to your country's historic call to service 00:47:19,102 --> 00:47:20,871 by staying home to save lives. 00:47:21,038 --> 00:47:22,039 You've made 00:47:22,206 --> 00:47:25,142 both emotional and personal sacrifices, 00:47:25,676 --> 00:47:27,311 and by sitting where you are, 00:47:27,878 --> 00:47:32,449 you model the core of Ut Prosim and service above self. 00:47:33,217 --> 00:47:36,353 Your service impact is expansive and has saved lives 00:47:36,520 --> 00:47:37,521 in Virginia 00:47:37,688 --> 00:47:40,757 and in your home states across the nation and the world 00:47:41,124 --> 00:47:45,028 of fellow students, professors, administrators, family, friends, 00:47:45,195 --> 00:47:46,196 and loved ones. 00:47:46,663 --> 00:47:48,799 Your noteworthy academic accomplishments 00:47:48,966 --> 00:47:50,601 that we celebrate today 00:47:51,268 --> 00:47:52,870 are more fully illuminated 00:47:53,437 --> 00:47:56,173 by the character of your adaptable resilience 00:47:56,673 --> 00:48:00,077 and your unparalleled service to the world's community. 00:48:00,911 --> 00:48:02,913 In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, 00:48:03,513 --> 00:48:05,349 the best way to find yourself 00:48:05,749 --> 00:48:08,452 is to lose yourself in the service to others. 00:48:09,119 --> 00:48:12,256 The world needs Hokies now more than ever. 00:48:12,856 --> 00:48:15,492 Congratulations on your momentous achievements 00:48:15,859 --> 00:48:17,227 and go Hokies. 00:48:18,395 --> 00:48:19,263 Thank you, Camille 00:48:19,730 --> 00:48:21,565 We couldn't be prouder to have a Hokie 00:48:21,565 --> 00:48:24,668 representing the entire country as Miss America. 00:48:25,502 --> 00:48:27,971 Our next speaker really needs no introduction 00:48:28,405 --> 00:48:29,740 He's a Hokie Nation icon, 00:48:30,374 --> 00:48:31,174 a sports legend, 00:48:31,508 --> 00:48:35,245 and an example of strength, commitment, and a Lunch Pail philosophy 00:48:36,313 --> 00:48:39,016 In fact, many of us are still wearing our tribute beards 00:48:39,016 --> 00:48:40,651 we grew to honor his retirement. 00:48:41,285 --> 00:48:42,886 Please welcome the one and only 00:48:43,153 --> 00:48:43,787 Bud Foster. 00:48:44,288 --> 00:48:46,757 Congratulations to the Class of 2020. 00:48:47,324 --> 00:48:49,826 I would also like to congratulate your parents, 00:48:50,294 --> 00:48:52,195 friends and family members. 00:48:52,663 --> 00:48:54,531 What a tremendous accomplishment. 00:48:54,932 --> 00:48:57,901 It's an honor for me to share your achievement. 00:48:58,502 --> 00:49:00,771 Graduates, I need to tell you right now, 00:49:00,938 --> 00:49:04,174 I've coached 395 football games at Virginia Tech, 00:49:04,641 --> 00:49:08,145 but this fall if you return to celebrate your graduation 00:49:08,312 --> 00:49:10,480 on the weekend of September 26, 00:49:10,814 --> 00:49:12,582 know that I will not be on the sidelines 00:49:12,749 --> 00:49:14,618 for the first time in 33 years. 00:49:15,352 --> 00:49:17,788 I will be joining you at your tailgate 00:49:18,155 --> 00:49:20,657 and I'll be in the stands to cheer on our Hokies, 00:49:20,958 --> 00:49:22,292 you can count on that. 00:49:23,026 --> 00:49:26,830 The Class of 2020 will always hold a special place in my heart. 00:49:28,231 --> 00:49:31,301 It's the end of a dream of me coaching at Virginia Tech 00:49:32,135 --> 00:49:35,072 and the beginning of a new chapter for you. 00:49:35,706 --> 00:49:38,041 A lifetime of memories for us both. 00:49:38,709 --> 00:49:40,544 Today I hope you'll be able to remember 00:49:40,711 --> 00:49:42,980 two items in my message to you. 00:49:43,747 --> 00:49:45,449 When you look at a football, 00:49:46,049 --> 00:49:47,551 you see eight stitches. 00:49:47,985 --> 00:49:50,153 Why are these stitches on a football? 00:49:50,854 --> 00:49:53,056 The ball has stitches to hold it together. 00:49:54,491 --> 00:49:56,326 This year has been quite challenging. 00:49:56,493 --> 00:49:57,494 We all know that. 00:49:58,428 --> 00:50:01,431 What is important as you begin your career, 00:50:01,865 --> 00:50:03,433 no matter the adversity, 00:50:03,734 --> 00:50:05,168 or success you find, 00:50:05,736 --> 00:50:08,705 make sure you always hold it together. 00:50:09,673 --> 00:50:11,008 Also, these stitches, 00:50:11,241 --> 00:50:12,509 give the ball direction. 00:50:12,809 --> 00:50:14,678 The stitches are where you place your hand 00:50:15,145 --> 00:50:16,780 and hold the ball to guide it. 00:50:18,048 --> 00:50:19,850 Take your degree from Virginia Tech, 00:50:20,217 --> 00:50:23,220 and let it give you the direction as you reach for your goals. 00:50:23,887 --> 00:50:24,888 Set them high, 00:50:25,122 --> 00:50:26,123 give great effort, 00:50:26,289 --> 00:50:28,658 and never lose your sense of direction. 00:50:29,559 --> 00:50:30,627 Eight stitches on a ball 00:50:31,128 --> 00:50:33,964 to hold it together and to give it direction. 00:50:34,531 --> 00:50:37,501 That degree you're holding is just like this football. 00:50:38,969 --> 00:50:41,304 You finally get to place your hands on the stitches. 00:50:41,772 --> 00:50:42,773 It's your time. 00:50:43,340 --> 00:50:45,809 Time for you to get in the real world and win. 00:50:46,543 --> 00:50:47,711 You prepared yourself, 00:50:48,378 --> 00:50:49,413 now make it happen. 00:50:52,082 --> 00:50:53,083 God bless you 00:50:53,283 --> 00:50:55,619 and congratulations to the Class of 2020. 00:50:56,753 --> 00:50:59,389 Here we are arriving at the four-year destination. 00:51:00,057 --> 00:51:01,358 Virginia Tech, man. 00:51:01,658 --> 00:51:03,293 Aubry, where are you? 00:51:03,994 --> 00:51:05,328 [gasps] Hey. 00:51:05,495 --> 00:51:07,230 -Hey. -Hi. 00:51:07,397 --> 00:51:09,399 [laughter] 00:51:13,103 --> 00:51:14,237 As you can see. 00:51:14,404 --> 00:51:17,474 All right, the first few days of me getting lost was okay, 00:51:17,841 --> 00:51:20,210 but now this is just ridiculous. 00:51:20,377 --> 00:51:22,679 Golf Kart Driver: Here we are, off-roading. 00:51:24,548 --> 00:51:25,549 Man: Yes. 00:51:25,715 --> 00:51:26,716 [howling] 00:51:26,883 --> 00:51:28,185 [pool splash] 00:51:31,321 --> 00:51:32,322 [laughter] 00:51:32,489 --> 00:51:33,890 [air blowing] 00:51:34,091 --> 00:51:35,392 [hip hop music] 00:51:40,464 --> 00:51:42,099 Woman: [screams] What is this? [?] 00:51:42,265 --> 00:51:43,333 Woman: Oh my god. 00:51:44,000 --> 00:51:46,369 [background noise] 00:51:48,371 --> 00:51:50,240 Announcer: Rachel Pocratsky. 00:51:50,540 --> 00:51:51,541 [laughter] 00:51:56,947 --> 00:51:59,182 Woman: Good luck. You're going to do great. 00:51:59,416 --> 00:52:02,252 [background noise] 00:52:02,419 --> 00:52:04,855 Participant: Let me get that for you. [laughs] 00:52:05,755 --> 00:52:07,457 Tourists: Bonjour! 00:52:11,495 --> 00:52:17,834 [music band compilation] 00:52:18,001 --> 00:52:24,341 [music band compilation] 00:52:24,508 --> 00:52:25,809 [music band compilation] 00:52:36,219 --> 00:52:38,855 [people cheering] 00:52:39,022 --> 00:52:46,029 [background music] 00:52:47,464 --> 00:52:51,835 [applause] 00:52:53,370 --> 00:53:02,779 [background music] 00:53:05,916 --> 00:53:11,354 [acoustic guitar playing] 00:53:11,588 --> 00:53:14,191 Student: Congratulations, graduate. Graduate: Thank you. 00:53:18,461 --> 00:53:39,616 [lyrics playing] 00:53:42,452 --> 00:53:48,191 [cheer] 00:53:48,358 --> 00:53:50,927 [cheer] 00:53:56,666 --> 00:53:58,401 Thank you to the humans of Virginia Tech 00:53:58,568 --> 00:54:02,639 for compiling such a special video to celebrate the Class of 2020, 00:54:02,906 --> 00:54:04,975 and Bud, thank you for your remarks. 00:54:05,675 --> 00:54:08,845 I now call upon the university's Executive Vice President 00:54:09,012 --> 00:54:10,880 and Provost, Dr. Cyril Clarke 00:54:11,214 --> 00:54:13,550 to assist with the conferral of degrees. 00:54:14,951 --> 00:54:18,088 We recognize that this isn't a normal ceremony 00:54:18,255 --> 00:54:20,490 where the candidates can rise collectively, 00:54:20,657 --> 00:54:22,826 but I encourage you to stand where you are 00:54:22,993 --> 00:54:24,594 when the Provost asks you to rise 00:54:24,761 --> 00:54:26,930 and celebrate your accomplishment with pride. 00:54:28,064 --> 00:54:31,001 On May the 9th, 44 members of Virginia 00:54:31,101 --> 00:54:32,769 Tech Carilion School of Medicine, 00:54:32,769 --> 00:54:35,939 Class of 2020 received their degrees. 00:54:36,072 --> 00:54:40,610 I would like to acknowledge them now by asking them to stand. 00:54:47,284 --> 00:54:48,418 Thank you. 00:54:49,085 --> 00:54:51,454 The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine 00:54:51,621 --> 00:54:56,059 will here then present upon us 123 students in its 37th class. 00:54:56,693 --> 00:54:58,228 All representative candidates 00:54:58,395 --> 00:55:02,699 for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree please rise. 00:55:06,303 --> 00:55:07,304 Mr. President, 00:55:08,338 --> 00:55:10,307 I have the honor to present the candidates 00:55:10,473 --> 00:55:12,842 for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree 00:55:13,009 --> 00:55:15,145 in the College of Veterinary Medicine. 00:55:16,880 --> 00:55:19,115 With the power vested in me by the Board of Visitors 00:55:19,282 --> 00:55:20,750 and the commonwealth of Virginia 00:55:20,917 --> 00:55:23,186 and upon the recommendation of the faculty, 00:55:23,453 --> 00:55:25,055 I confer upon you 00:55:25,221 --> 00:55:27,223 the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees 00:55:27,390 --> 00:55:30,427 to which you are entitled with all the rights, privileges 00:55:30,593 --> 00:55:33,029 and responsibilities pertaining thereto. 00:55:41,905 --> 00:55:45,141 Congratulations, please be seated. 00:55:46,976 --> 00:55:49,979 Graduate students are important to the university's research, 00:55:49,979 --> 00:55:50,013 Graduate students are important to the university's research, teaching and engagement missions 00:55:50,013 --> 00:55:52,415 teaching and engagement missions 00:55:52,415 --> 00:55:55,452 and are able to earn degrees in Blacksburg and locations 00:55:55,452 --> 00:55:58,021 across the commonwealth and online. 00:55:58,755 --> 00:56:00,290 During the spring semester, 00:56:00,290 --> 00:56:06,663 1,247 students earned advanced degrees and certificates 00:56:06,663 --> 00:56:12,635 from an offering of 150 masters and doctoral programs in eight colleges. 00:56:13,103 --> 00:56:18,308 Will all candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education degrees 00:56:18,308 --> 00:56:19,943 please rise. 00:56:21,945 --> 00:56:25,248 President Sands, I have the honor 00:56:25,248 --> 00:56:28,118 to present the candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy 00:56:28,118 --> 00:56:30,520 and the Doctors of Education degrees. 00:56:31,488 --> 00:56:32,689 With the power vested in me 00:56:32,789 --> 00:56:33,823 by the Board of Visitors 00:56:33,923 --> 00:56:35,258 and the Commonwealth of Virginia, 00:56:35,558 --> 00:56:37,660 and upon the recommendation of the Faculty, 00:56:37,927 --> 00:56:39,262 I confer upon you 00:56:39,496 --> 00:56:40,697 the Doctor of Philosophy 00:56:40,764 --> 00:56:42,432 and Doctor of Education degrees 00:56:42,532 --> 00:56:43,700 to which you are entitled, 00:56:43,900 --> 00:56:44,768 with all the rights, 00:56:44,901 --> 00:56:46,603 privileges, and responsibilities 00:56:46,703 --> 00:56:47,837 pertaining thereto. 00:56:56,212 --> 00:57:00,250 Congratulations. Please be seated. 00:57:01,384 --> 00:57:03,653 Among the graduates today are individuals 00:57:03,653 --> 00:57:06,756 who have earned postmasters education specialist degrees, 00:57:06,756 --> 00:57:09,692 and those who have earned a graduate certificate. 00:57:09,692 --> 00:57:11,694 Congratulations. 00:57:12,796 --> 00:57:15,598 The university offers many distinctive master's degrees 00:57:15,632 --> 00:57:17,700 including a large number from disciplines 00:57:17,700 --> 00:57:21,037 that confer the Master of Arts or Master of Science. 00:57:21,037 --> 00:57:25,308 Also include Master of Finance, Master of Business Administration, 00:57:25,308 --> 00:57:29,078 and professional master's degrees in disciplines such as architecture, 00:57:29,078 --> 00:57:35,151 business, education, engineering, forestry, information technology, 00:57:35,552 --> 00:57:40,190 landscape architecture, natural resources, public health 00:57:40,190 --> 00:57:42,959 and public affairs, and urban planning. 00:57:43,893 --> 00:57:47,330 Will all candidates for master's degrees please rise. 00:57:49,966 --> 00:57:56,139 President Sands, I have the honor to present the candidates for master's degrees. 00:57:58,208 --> 00:58:00,743 With the power vested in me by the Board of Visitors 00:58:00,910 --> 00:58:02,479 and the Commonwealth of Virginia, 00:58:03,012 --> 00:58:05,148 and upon recommendation of the Faculty, 00:58:05,648 --> 00:58:07,884 I confer upon you the master's degrees 00:58:08,051 --> 00:58:11,387 to which you are entitled with all the rights, privileges, 00:58:11,554 --> 00:58:14,190 and responsibilities pertaining thereto. 00:58:19,496 --> 00:58:22,532 Congratulations, please be seated. 00:58:23,800 --> 00:58:27,203 In today's ceremony, we all confer 62 associate degrees 00:58:27,203 --> 00:58:31,808 and approximately 5,602 baccalaureate degrees. 00:58:32,308 --> 00:58:36,779 Virginia Tech also holds a full commencement for those eligible to participate 00:58:36,779 --> 00:58:40,116 upon their completion of summer and fall sessions. 00:58:40,917 --> 00:58:44,754 The degree candidates today include students who have completed requirements 00:58:44,954 --> 00:58:49,559 during the winter and spring terms of 2020. 00:58:50,560 --> 00:58:53,029 At this time, I wish to acknowledge those candidates 00:58:53,029 --> 00:58:57,834 who will graduate with distinction as identified by their white sashes. 00:58:58,434 --> 00:58:59,936 Will these undergraduates 00:58:59,936 --> 00:59:02,739 please rise and be recognized. 00:59:11,948 --> 00:59:13,616 Congratulations. 00:59:13,883 --> 00:59:16,553 Now will all the candidates for associate 00:59:16,719 --> 00:59:19,489 and bachelor's degrees also please rise. 00:59:20,089 --> 00:59:21,357 President Sands, 00:59:21,758 --> 00:59:26,996 I present to you the undergraduate class of 2020. 00:59:27,931 --> 00:59:30,466 With the power vested in me by the Board of Visitors 00:59:30,466 --> 00:59:32,035 and the Commonwealth of Virginia, 00:59:32,035 --> 00:59:34,270 upon recommendation of the faculty, 00:59:34,304 --> 00:59:38,041 and upon the successful completion of your courses of study, 00:59:38,107 --> 00:59:42,645 I confer upon you the associate and bachelor's degrees to which you are entitled, 00:59:42,645 --> 00:59:46,916 with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities pertaining thereto. 00:59:47,550 --> 00:59:49,619 You may now signify your new status 00:59:49,619 --> 00:59:52,855 by moving your tassel from the right side of your mortarboard 00:59:52,855 --> 00:59:55,525 to the left and turning your class ring. 01:00:05,068 --> 01:00:08,771 I congratulate each of you who received a degree today 01:00:08,805 --> 01:00:12,542 and ask the audience to recognize your achievement once again with applause. 01:00:19,749 --> 01:00:21,317 Please be seated. 01:00:21,551 --> 01:00:23,252 Deseria Creighton-Barney, 01:00:23,419 --> 01:00:26,522 President of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association Board 01:00:26,723 --> 01:00:29,759 will offer congratulations on behalf of our alumni 01:00:29,926 --> 01:00:33,463 followed by the singing of the Alma Mater by Jonathan Elmore. 01:00:34,430 --> 01:00:37,533 Good evening graduates, families, and friends. 01:00:37,834 --> 01:00:39,769 I am Deseria Creighton-Barney, 01:00:39,969 --> 01:00:41,070 and I am the President 01:00:41,237 --> 01:00:43,573 of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association 01:00:43,773 --> 01:00:44,874 Board of Directors. 01:00:45,541 --> 01:00:46,542 Congratulations 01:00:46,709 --> 01:00:49,946 to the resilient, dynamic, and history-making 01:00:50,113 --> 01:00:51,781 Class of 2020. 01:00:52,148 --> 01:00:53,149 You did it. 01:00:53,616 --> 01:00:54,617 On behalf 01:00:54,784 --> 01:00:57,086 of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association, 01:00:57,320 --> 01:00:58,321 welcome. 01:00:58,788 --> 01:01:01,524 You are joining the Hokie alumni family. 01:01:02,258 --> 01:01:06,929 We are so pleased to have you as the university's newest alumni 01:01:07,330 --> 01:01:10,033 and are so proud of what you have accomplished. 01:01:10,967 --> 01:01:13,603 You are now a special part of a group 01:01:13,970 --> 01:01:18,474 of more than 250,000 people all over the world. 01:01:19,075 --> 01:01:20,076 To paraphrase 01:01:20,243 --> 01:01:22,712 one of my favorite quotes by an alumnus, 01:01:23,046 --> 01:01:24,747 "Because you are a Hokie, 01:01:25,682 --> 01:01:27,917 the world will expect great things from you, 01:01:28,484 --> 01:01:30,153 and because you are a Hokie, 01:01:30,319 --> 01:01:33,356 you are equipped to live up to those expectations." 01:01:34,123 --> 01:01:35,958 Our community is large, 01:01:36,325 --> 01:01:38,361 but we share a common bond. 01:01:38,995 --> 01:01:40,530 Our commitment to service, 01:01:40,963 --> 01:01:43,599 to each other, and to the global community. 01:01:44,634 --> 01:01:47,437 Wherever your path after graduation takes you, 01:01:47,603 --> 01:01:50,139 remember you are always a Hokie 01:01:50,540 --> 01:01:53,543 and you always have a connection to your alma mater. 01:01:54,844 --> 01:01:56,079 Becoming an alum 01:01:56,312 --> 01:01:59,115 is not the end of your journey with the university, 01:01:59,549 --> 01:02:00,817 it is a milestone. 01:02:01,751 --> 01:02:04,487 I strongly encourage you to stay involved 01:02:04,787 --> 01:02:07,423 by finding your local alumni chapter, 01:02:07,824 --> 01:02:11,828 attending an alumni event on campus or in your community, 01:02:12,195 --> 01:02:14,163 networking with fellow Hokies, 01:02:14,330 --> 01:02:15,331 and more. 01:02:15,865 --> 01:02:18,768 We cannot wait to see what you do next. 01:02:19,202 --> 01:02:21,804 Congratulations, and go Hokies. 01:02:24,674 --> 01:02:29,445 Sing praise to Alma Mater dear. 01:02:29,612 --> 01:02:33,950 For VPI we'll ever cheer. 01:02:34,317 --> 01:02:38,855 Come lift your voices, swell the song. 01:02:39,122 --> 01:02:43,226 Our loyalties to her belong. 01:02:43,559 --> 01:02:48,197 So stand and sing, all hail to thee. 01:02:48,798 --> 01:02:53,703 VT, all hail to thee. 01:02:54,370 --> 01:02:58,641 The Orange and Maroon you see 01:02:58,841 --> 01:03:02,745 Is fighting on to victory. 01:03:03,146 --> 01:03:07,650 Our strife will not be long this day 01:03:07,984 --> 01:03:12,054 For glory lies within this fray. 01:03:12,388 --> 01:03:17,727 So stand and sing, all hail to thee. 01:03:18,227 --> 01:03:22,999 VT, all hail to thee. 01:03:24,367 --> 01:03:28,871 All loyal sons of VPI 01:03:29,038 --> 01:03:33,176 We raise our banner to the sky. 01:03:33,676 --> 01:03:37,847 Our motto brings a spirit true 01:03:38,147 --> 01:03:42,251 That we may ever serve for you. 01:03:42,552 --> 01:03:48,024 So stand and sing, all hail to thee. 01:03:48,424 --> 01:03:51,360 VT, all hail 01:03:51,527 --> 01:03:55,698 to thee. 01:03:56,999 --> 01:04:00,102 On behalf of the faculty and staff of your proud alma mater 01:04:00,102 --> 01:04:02,538 I wish today's graduates every success. 01:04:03,306 --> 01:04:08,077 Our ceremony will conclude with a very special presentation from Nikki Giovanni, 01:04:08,444 --> 01:04:11,380 the University Distinguished Professor in the Department of English 01:04:11,380 --> 01:04:13,182 and a world-renowned poet. 01:04:13,816 --> 01:04:17,820 Nikki, who is honored as the namesake for the Class of 2020 ring, 01:04:18,020 --> 01:04:19,856 has written a poem for the class. 01:04:20,389 --> 01:04:25,027 You'll be able to download a copy of the poem as a keepsake at the commencement website. 01:04:25,461 --> 01:04:28,531 Thank you, Nikki, for your inspiring words 01:04:28,531 --> 01:04:32,568 and for officially closing the 2020 commencement ceremony. 01:04:33,502 --> 01:04:37,306 I join in gentle sadness and silent tears, 01:04:37,707 --> 01:04:41,944 the pride of the Class of 2020 in accepting their duty. 01:04:42,511 --> 01:04:45,147 I join the unheard steps across the stage 01:04:45,314 --> 01:04:48,517 and the shouts when the diploma is put in their hands. 01:04:48,985 --> 01:04:51,954 I join the bravery of the Class of 2020 01:04:52,121 --> 01:04:55,024 in understanding some gave their health, 01:04:55,258 --> 01:04:56,926 some gave their lives, 01:04:57,093 --> 01:04:59,795 some gave their possibility of kindness 01:04:59,962 --> 01:05:02,798 because of the selfishness of others, 01:05:03,199 --> 01:05:05,601 I join the understanding of forgiveness. 01:05:06,002 --> 01:05:09,639 I join my students in writing about their first kiss 01:05:09,805 --> 01:05:13,075 and I join them in the heartbreak when he has gone. 01:05:13,576 --> 01:05:16,779 I join them in the laughter after winning football game 01:05:16,946 --> 01:05:21,417 and the pouts when UVA finally almost evened the score 01:05:21,884 --> 01:05:26,022 I join our parents who struggled to make this day a possibility 01:05:26,188 --> 01:05:27,523 that is not possible, 01:05:27,690 --> 01:05:29,392 that will always be possible 01:05:29,558 --> 01:05:32,595 because the Hokie Nation is a possibility 01:05:33,095 --> 01:05:36,165 I join us all in the struggle to be a better nation 01:05:36,332 --> 01:05:38,301 through the betterment of ourselves. 01:05:38,601 --> 01:05:43,439 I join those who hope our campus will find room for a monument 01:05:43,606 --> 01:05:45,107 to celebrate these youngsters. 01:05:45,541 --> 01:05:49,879 Most of our monuments honor those who can not know how we praise them. 01:05:50,379 --> 01:05:53,015 I join those who praise the living. 01:05:53,582 --> 01:05:55,685 I join all of the Hokie family 01:05:55,885 --> 01:05:57,887 who welcomed the newest Hokie members 01:05:58,054 --> 01:06:00,423 who one day will bring their grandchildren to show, 01:06:00,589 --> 01:06:04,160 "See, I was a different soldier in a different war." 01:06:04,527 --> 01:06:07,496 I join the pride we take in the Hokie family. 01:06:07,797 --> 01:06:11,767 The Class of 2020 has been gracious and brave. 01:06:12,034 --> 01:06:14,570 I join all of us all over the globe 01:06:14,737 --> 01:06:17,573 who applaud their sacrifice. 01:06:17,873 --> 01:06:20,242 I join the sun shining for your warmth 01:06:20,409 --> 01:06:22,812 and the rain for quenching your thirst. 01:06:23,145 --> 01:06:27,583 Spring will come and winter will be embraced. 01:06:27,984 --> 01:06:30,252 I join all people of goodwill 01:06:30,486 --> 01:06:33,389 wishing you congratulations.