Congratulations, Class of 2009

Nearly 400 graduates walked across the stage at Mac Court on Saturday, June 13 for the SOJC's ninety-fourth commencement. Doug Bates '68, editorial page editor of The Oregonian and a member of the school's Hall of Achievement, presented the graduates with a clear-eyed but optimistic message: "You are entering a period of great ambiguity but also incredible opportunity." Click here to read the entire speech and view the slideshow of photos by Jack Liu.

Doug Bates '68 addresses the nearly 400 graduates and their families in Mac Court