September 14, 2010

Emmanuel opened the school year with the 92nd Academic Convocation.

September 14, 2010

Emmanuel's Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Frank Scully opened the ceremony by welcoming Emmanuel students, faculty and staff. Emmanuel student Tristyn Sepersky '11 along with Special Instructor of Performance Arts and Music Coordinator Timothy Evans, performed an opening song followed by a prayer read by Student Government Association President Caroline Dias '11.

September 14, 2010

Beth Murphy, founder of Principle Pictures, documentary producer, director and author, was this year's speaker.

September 14, 2010

Murphy's work complements this year's book selection for the summer reading assignment, Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, which also focuses on social change and education, particularly with regard to Afghanistan.

September 14, 2010

Sister Janet recognized the Emmanuel students, class by class. She encouraged members of the senior class to continue making Boston their extended classroom, juniors to continue experiencing the real world through internships, study abroad and community service, the sophomore class representatives to remain focused as they declare their allegiance to a particular area of study, and the freshmen to begin to make an imprint on Emmanuel.