Wittenberg University's 2018 Commencement exercises took place in picturesque Commencement Hollow under mostly sunny skies and with warm temperatures. More than 370 graduates were celebrated by a standing-room-only crowd of family and friends.

The ceremony featured the conferral of two honorary degrees and the university's Medal of Honor to Professor of Religion Warren Copeland in recognition of more than 40 years or meritorious service. The honorary degrees were awarded to Robert Perry '67, in recognition of his distinguished career as a United States diplomat, and to His Majesty King Letsie III of Lesotho, who also delivered the Commencement Address.

What follows is a compilation of social media posts that offer a colorful look at a magical day. #StompTheSeal

 

Congratulations 2018 Environmental Science and Geology graduates! We wish you the best.

A post shared by Witt Environmental Science (@witt_esci) on May 12, 2018 at 12:23pm PDT

Beautiful day here in Graduation Hollow on the campus of Wittenberg University. Congratulations to the entire 2018 @wittenberg graduation class. Major accomplishment in a challenging academic environment. Your now ready, attack life! pic.twitter.com/xFD6z5rGg1

— Wittenberg Baseball (@wittbaseball) May 12, 2018

 

Congratulations to the class of 2018!

A post shared by Wittenberg University Athletic Trainers (@wittatc) on May 12, 2018 at 8:52am PDT

#HavingLight - Thank you to His Majesty King Letsie III for serving as 2018 #Commencement speaker @wittenberg. pic.twitter.com/Y94tut1a8E

— Karen Gerboth (@WittMarComm) May 12, 2018

 

They did it!! Congrats to our two graduates Abby Haab and Chelsea Zang who stomped the seal today!

A post shared by Wittenberg University Softball (@wittsoftball) on May 12, 2018 at 11:37am PDT

 

Hey Jo, Roo, Han, Lee, Jules and Hofie - You’re no longer seniors, now you have to adult, that’s scary 🤣🤣 welcome to the Alumni group, and thanks for the awesome legacy you’ve left! See you next season! #fangirls #WWSalums #TigerUp

A post shared by Wittenberg Women's Soccer (@wittwsoccer) on May 14, 2018 at 7:23pm PDT

What a fantastic day @wittenberg Congratulations to all of the 2018 graduates and especially my favorite @madddylonglegs #proudmom #YouDidIt #graduation2018 #StompTheSeal pic.twitter.com/myvvVCM3n7

— Lisa Fannin (@lmfannin) May 13, 2018

 

It’s a beautiful day to celebrate the Class of 2018 at Wittenberg University! Congrats on all you have done and will continue to do! #StompTheSeal

A post shared by Wittenberg Student Involvement (@wittshappening) on May 12, 2018 at 10:07am PDT

 

Graduation: Check✅ Wittenberg, thanks for being my home away from home, I will miss you so much❤️ #tigerup #wittenberg 🐯

A post shared by Maddie Bones💀 (@madadadiebones) on May 14, 2018 at 5:03pm PDT

I’m officially a Wittenberg Alum ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BaoGVghAKE

— Lauren Johns (@LJlove14) May 13, 2018

 

Congratulations to our graduating seniors! Champs in the classroom, champs on the court and now setting out to be champs in life! #TigerPride #StompTheSeal

A post shared by Wittenberg Men's Basketball (@witthoops) on May 12, 2018 at 8:58am PDT

What a wonderful day and experience to have @wittenberg grad pic.twitter.com/nAjTWXq4Ol

— Sean Abel (@SeanAbel69) May 13, 2018

 

This is pretty cool to watch...#stomptheseal

A post shared by Kara Yokum (@qnbeeyok) on May 12, 2018 at 5:04pm PDT

Gonna miss these two! Congrats @BeccaZiska21 and @HaleyDanne33 WWB for Life! pic.twitter.com/1890c2NKey

— Witt Women's BB (@WittWBB) May 12, 2018

 

How did we get here already !? #StompTheSeal 🐯🎓❤

A post shared by Becca Ziska (@beccaziska21) on May 12, 2018 at 3:48pm PDT

It was another magical day in Commencement Hollow. Congratulations to all of the graduates in the Class of 2018 who celebrated by taking the opportunity to #StompTheSeal like Nicole George '12 and Lucas George 18: https://t.co/JsVPruun3d pic.twitter.com/0yU4Rys52r

— WittenbergUniversity (@wittenberg) May 12, 2018

 

Keenan participating in a fun @wittenberguniversity tradition - #stomptheseal - and he did it with enthusiasm! #tigerup

A post shared by Doug Buchanan (@dbuch) on May 12, 2018 at 3:26pm PDT

Heard those Myers bells ringing this morning! Congrats @wittenberg Class of 2018! Time for you to go #StompTheSeal We are proud to welcome you as alumni!

— Jon Duraj (@jduraj) May 12, 2018

 

Wittenberg Graduation... today I’m a faculty member, and in a few short years, I’ll be the proud mom of a graduate ~ #nursing #bsn #classof2018 🎓🍎 @wittenberguniversity #stomptheseal

A post shared by Cherie Carnes Rebar (@professor_rebar) on May 12, 2018 at 9:04am PDT

Getting ready for @wittenberg Commencement at the top of Myers Hall. pic.twitter.com/D2JZymH9l8

— Mike Frandsen (@FrandsenWitt15) May 11, 2018

 

I spy with my camera eye... These chairs mean it's almost go time for #Commencement2018 #HavingLight #StompTheSeal

A post shared by Wittenberg University (@wittenberguniversity) on May 11, 2018 at 6:45am PDT

 

A snapshot of some of the graduates in Wittenberg’s Class of 2018. Check out our Senior Salutes: www.wittenberg.edu/commencement #StompTheSeal

A post shared by Wittenberg University (@wittenberguniversity) on May 7, 2018 at 11:22am PDT

I spy with my camera eye...
These chairs mean it's almost go time for #Commencement2018 #HavingLight #StompTheSeal pic.twitter.com/2AbExFZn2q

— WittenbergUniversity (@wittenberg) May 11, 2018

 

YAY MADDIE!! Congratulations to our #LONESENIOR Maddie Fischer and her family!! You will be deeply missed! #onceatigeralwaysatiger🐯 GOOD LUCK in your bright future!! #TIGERUP

A post shared by Wittenberg Volleyball (@wittenbergvolleyball) on May 12, 2018 at 12:57pm PDT

 

Congrats to these six! #TigerUp we will miss you all, wish you the best in your next adventure and remember, Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger. ❤️

A post shared by Wittenberg Field Hockey (@witt_fh) on May 13, 2018 at 2:14pm PDT