Annunciation Circle – May 2023 Exclusive Member MediaGraduating Ave students heartfelt thank you to their professors. Commencement Keynote with Pat Lencioni Patrick Lencioni is a best-selling author of books on business management, particularly in relation to team management. He is best known as the author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a popular business fable that explores work team dynamics and offers solutions to help teams perform better. Lencioni is president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with senior executives and executive teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high tech start-ups to universities and non-profits. Exclusive Member MediaExclusive Content: The Chapels of Ave Maria Featuring Dion DiMucci Better known as Dion, this American singer songwriter and friend of Ave Maria wrote such hits as Runaround Sue, The Wanderer, and I Wonder Why. Dion wrote The Chapels of Ave Maria exclusively for AMU. It’s performed here by AMU students, April 25, 2023. President’s Dinner Gallery President Mark Middendorf greets graduates and families Begona Avila, 2022 President's Award Recipient, addresses the class of 2023 Mark Middendorf introduces President's Award finalists Bridget Kaczanowski reacts to winning the President's Award Bridget Kaczanowski is presented with her award Bridget Kaczanowski gives her acceptance remarks David Adamitis reacts to winning the President's Award David Adamitis shares his acceptance speech Dr. Fedoryka is announced as the class of 2023 faculty representative Dr. Fedoryka addresses the class of 2023 Commencement Gallery Faculty process into commencement Graduates process intro commencement Lucas Doyle waves to family and friends Kira Jenkins waves to family and friends The Collier County Sheriff's Department performs the Presentation of the Colors Fr. Rick gives the opening blessing Graduates applaud their professors and share their gratitude Graduates share their gratitude for founder Tom Monaghan President Mark Middendorf addresses the class of 2023 The class of 2023 Students enjoy the song Dion DiMucci wrote for AMU Mark Middendorf looks out over the graduating class Students earnestly listen to "The Chapels of Ave Maria" by Dion DiMucci Tom Monaghan applauds student performance of Dion DiMucci's song Our Lady watches over graduates during commencement Keynote speaker Patrick Lencioni gives his address Patrick Lencioni addresses the class of 2023 John Scheck and Emily Scheese move their tassels Maria Wendle after the undergraduate degree conferral David Adamitis finds the camera after receiving his degree Adriel Bousquet smiles at the camera Mary Collins smiles with diploma Bridget Croarkin shows off her new diploma Newly married Kateri and Vincent DeStefano walk back to their seats Elizabeth Donehue waves to family and friends Peyton Hancock poses for the camera Madelyn Haut smiles after receiving her degree Analiese Hratko waves to family and friends Michael Lopez give the camera a thumbs up Chris Majeski cheers to family President Middendorf hugs daughter Catheryn Alexander Nunez walks back to his seat after receiving his diploma Angie Pincus shows off her degree Isabella Schmitz Redmond smiles with her diploma Brothers Andrew and Patrick Scanlan walk with their new degrees Dr. Sallai greets Carlos Thireau after receiving his diploma Young Jae Yang winks at the camera Graduates and faculty give Fr. Joseph a standing ovation while receiving his doctorate degree in theology Graduate students smile after receiving their degrees Graduates wave to family and friends after receiving their degrees Master of Theology graduates cheer on Fr. Joseph after receiving his Ph.D. Co-Valedictorian, Christiana Marie Briggs, congratulates Valedictorian Sophia Bellia Graduates applaud Valedictorian, Sophia Bellia Sophia Bellia thanks Dr. Thong on stage Class of 2023 Valedictorian, Sophia Bellia shares her address Dr. Berki smiles and listens to Valedictorian speech Dr. Dinan and Dr. Sugrue enjoy the Valedictorian speech Graduates in prayer President Middendorf and Dr. Nutt share a laugh Tom Monaghan waves to attendees Dion DiMucci recesses after receiving honorary degree FHA Dr. Sugrue recesses with faculty Dr. Lendman congratulates students Grade recess after commencement Agnes Donnelly shows off her new degree Maya Hudson acknowledges family Colson Mueller waves to family Maddie Samuelson recesses Fr. Joseph recesses after receiving Ph.D. degree Student athletes with Coach Patterson Grads celebrate with confetti poppers! Alexander Nunez with Dr. Sallai Stone Fritz chats with Dr. Whalen Emily Ann Blanchard with Dr. Ferranti & Dr. Lee Nayeli Rios hugs Professor Feger Alec Major takes a photo with Dr. Whalen
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