Graduation Day

Hanover, NH Sunday, June 12, 2011. The Dartmouth class of 2011 graduated this morning. It was cold and rainy, but both funny and exciting.

The commencement address was delivered by Conan O'Brian.

There were two valedictorians - both were young women. Forty years ago, no women were admitted. Now, about half the student body are women. And most of the honors graduates.

The same number of graduates were named Wang as were named Smith.

It was a diverse student body. Many of color, including Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Oriental Americans, South Asians and Africans. They are America's new elite.

Today we saw the future in Hanover, NH. And the future is good.