During a luncheon celebration at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Washington’s West End, the members of the senior class were congratulated for their accomplishments over the past two summers. In the presence of their families, they were reminded what had been required of them -- two summers of full-time internships, three demanding courses, and perfect attendance at numerous meetings, tours, workshops and other events. Almost all of these events took place with them wearing suits and ties in temperatures close to 100 degrees. Through it all, they more than persevered. As a result, they are better prepared to take on the leadership roles for which they were destined. They were also reminded of the high expectations that we have of them.

Each student was given a diploma and a lapel pin.

Biographies of the graduates.