This video, titled The One Hundred Nineteenth Commencement Exercises, was held Under the Oaks on Saturday, May 23, 2009. 00:16:00 The candidates for an Elon University degree processed out onto the stage and to their seats in maroon caps and gowns. 00:19:13 Nancy Harris carried the carved wooden oak mace. 00:19:42 The Elon University seal was hung on the back stage curtain. Leo M. Lambert whispered into Richard McBride’s ear. The Invocation was said by The Reverend Phillip W. Smith, Assistant Chaplain. However, prior to the Invocation, Smith said, I hear our friend coming. Our friend we call Amtrak. Smith paused for Amtrak to pass by Elon University. 00:23:40 The National Anthem, The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, was led by Gretchen Noel Brueshoff. The Welcome was presented by Walter C. Tims, Class of 2000; Youth Trustee, 2000-2002; Young Alumni Council, 2007-2009; and President 2007-2009. 00:30:39 The Message of Appreciation was given by Danielle Civon Durst, President, Class of 2009. 00:35:00 A cut-away of Elon University Commencement Candidates. 00:34:30 Leo M. Lambert introduced the keynote speaker, Richard McBride, University Chaplain. McBride retired in 2009. 00:36:45 McBride honored his son, Scott McBride, who served in the United States Army. McBride addressed the graduate class with his speech titled, Colors and Shapes, Letters and Numbers. 00:49:43 McBride received a standing ovation from the students. Lambert hugged McBride. 00:50:21 The Announcement of Honors and Awards was presented by Gerald (Gerry) Francis, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. The graduates stood for their high grade point averages. 00:54:38 The Conferring of Degrees was presented by Brooke L. Barnett, Associate Professor of Communications and Thomas K. Tiemann, Jefferson Pilot Professor of Economics. The Elon University Degrees were Conferred by President Lambert. 00:57:22 The students walked across the stage to receive their diploma and shook hands with Lambert. 02:33:32 The Alma Mater was led by Ms. Brueshoff. Graduates were seen singing the Alma Mater. 02:35:43 The Charge to the Graduates was given by Lambert. 02:36:06 Lambert asked the graduates to stand. Lambert spoke of the human bar graph. Graduates were seen standing. 02:37:58 Lambert charged the graduates with the meaning of the human bar graph formed together on August 27, 2005 (during New Student Convocation-Under the Oaks event) and keep Elon strong for future generations. Lambert stated, The world needs Elon graduates. 02:40:04 Lambert said, Today Elon has a gift for you. It is an Elon tradition that each member of the graduating class receives a young oak tree. The oak is a symbol of strength. Plant your young tree. And let is serve as a reminder that you have been prepared by your education to be a strong force for good in this world. God Bless. And God’s speed. LONG, LIVE ELON. 02:40:35 Lambert held up the young oak tree. The graduates chanted, LONG, LIVE ELON. 02:41:06 A shot of the Elon University graduates with the McEwen parking lot in the background could be seen. A beach ball was tossed among the graduates. 02:41:02 Elon University faculty recessed out, followed by the graduates. The organ was played by Mary Alice Bragg.