This video, titled Top 10 Under 10, began with President Connie Ledoux Book (Elon’s 9th President) address to the alumni in the Spring of 2018.  President Book stated, “When I hear these stories tonight, I have a tremendous sense of hope about our future. I live in the land of hope and just hearing the work of our alumni, how hopeful are we in the future? And Elon sets that journey by setting those values. … And I believe that is captured in the motto and our mission. How this mission lives on in our alums by doing good work with good people. Good people, doing good work – I am very proud. I am very proud of what you reflect. Also before I stop for tonight, I just want to say-I know that coming to Elon is a decision that families make for their son or daughter. And I know many times that decision comes at great sacrifice and so I am deeply touched by the words of our alumni about their families and friends that made this possible and set them on that journey. Thank you for believing in Elon, as well as your son or daughter. So our congratulations to each of you. I am very proud to see the plaque in Martin Alumni Center with the new names added. And I am certain that we will see you in the years ahead here at Elon. Thank you.”