CLINTON, NY (06/25/2024)– Jackson Johns, of San Rafael (94901), received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 19, in a Commencement ceremony concluding the college’s 212th year.
Johns majored in environmental studies.
Former Sen. Doug Jones, a U.S. attorney in Alabama who prosecuted accomplices in 1963’s racially motivated 16th St. Baptist Church bombing, addressed members of the graduating class, urging them to be guardians of democracy.
Acknowledging the global events the Class of 2024 has seen, he told the class they are ready to meet whatever challenges they may face and to seize opportunities as they arise. “You are here today because, as the Hamilton motto goes, you grew to ‘Know Thyself’ and in doing so, you never lost faith in yourself,” Jones said.
Hamilton’s 487 graduates now join an alumni body of more than 24,000, many of whom have made important contributions to business, the professions, government and the arts.
Hamilton College, a leading liberal arts institution located in Clinton, New York, is where exceptional students explore passions through an open curriculum and robust research, internship, and off-campus study opportunities. Students graduate ready to lead purposeful lives thanks to highly regarded faculty mentors, generous resources that support each student’s interests, and a loyal alumni network. The College’s need-blind admission policy ensures access for talented students with limited financial means. Learn more at www.hamilton.edu.
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