This video, titled The One Hundred Twenty-Eighth Commencement, occurred on May 19, 2018 in Alumni Gym. This was the last traditional Undergraduate Commencement before the Elon University Commencement was moved to Schar Center in May of 2019. In addition, the Class of 2018, had two ceremonies because of the rainy weather. The program included: Prelude, Suite of Dances, by Andre Campra; Processional, Pomp and Circumstance March No.1, by Edward Elgar; The Academic Procession; Invocation by The Reverend Janet F. Fuller, University Chaplain; The National Anthem led by Grant Paylor, Class of 2018; The Welcome Address was given by Kerrii Brown Anderson, Class of 1979, Chair, Board of Trustees; The Message of Appreciation by Robert N. Minton, Student Government Association President, Class of 2018; The Introduction of the Speaker by Connie Ledoux Book, (Elon) President; The Address, titled: Ship’s Companions by Leo M. Lambert, President Emeritus, Elon University; An Announcement of Honors and Awards and Presentation of Candidates for Degrees by Steven D. House, Provost and Executive Vice President; Conferring of Degrees by President Book; Awarding of Diplomas by T. Kenneth Gaither, Associate Dean of the School of Communications, Professor of Communications, Nicole E. Triche, Assistant Professor of Communications, and Kirby R. Wahl, Associate Dean of Elon College, the College of Arts & Sciences, Professor of Performing Arts; Alma Mater led by Mr. Paylor; Charge to the Graduates by President Book; and Recessional Suite, by George Frideric Handel.