Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Claire Leveck waves to her support inthe stands during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Abigail Rogers moves her tassel to the other side along with fellow classmates during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Rev. Forrest Buckner delivers the benediction during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's President Beck Taylor shakes hands with a student on stage during the commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's President Beck Taylor shakes hands with a student on stage during the commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
2nd Lt. Andrew Knox walks down the aisle after receiving his diploma at Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Rachel Hicks grins after receiving her diploma at Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
A student's graduation cap quotes the Beatles during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
A student celebrates onstage prior to receiving her diploma during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
The recipient of the Servant Leadership Award is honored during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
A President's Cup recipient is honored during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Students pray during the invocation at Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Students pray during the invocation at Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
The Quasquicentennial Pinecone is present on stage during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. The ceremonial icon is displayed during various formal ceremonies of the university, and was designed by Associate Professor of Art Katie Creyts. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Notable faculty, including Dr. Timothy Herron and university President Beck Taylor sit on stage during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University President Beck A. Taylor speaks at Whitworth's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Dr. Michael Sardinia's delivers his commencement address during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. Sardinia overcame a severe brain aneurysm during this academic year. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Dr. Michael Sardinia's delivers his commencement address during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. Sardinia overcame a severe brain aneurysm during this academic year. Libby Kamrowski/ THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's commencement ceremony occurs on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Whitworth University's student speaker Nicholas Bratt speaks during the commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Students listen to Dr. Michael Sardinia's commencement address during Whitworth University's commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Dr. Timothy Herron is presented with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by Provost and Executive Vice President Caroline Simon and President Beck Taylor at the Whitworth University commencement ceremony on May 19, 2019 at the Spokane Arena. 628 seniors graduated at the university's 129th undergraduate commencement. (Libby Kamrowski / The Spokesman-Review)
Undergraduate commencement for Whitworth University is Sunday at 3 pm at the Arena.
Just before hundreds of new Whitworth University graduates took the stage to receive their diplomas, they were reminded by speaker after speaker that attending Whitworth is about far more than getting a degree.