Order of Proceedings THE PROCESSION The Marshal Candidates for Degrees and Diplomas in Course Alumni The assembly will remain seated during the procession of graduates but will rise at the sound of the fanfare and remain standing until after the Invocation. The WLU School song will be sung as the platform party enters. Convocation Fanfare The Bedel The Chancellor The President and Vice-Chancellor Participants in the Ceremonies Faculty Members of the Senate The Board of Governors THE WLU SCHOOL SONG Let the truth be told, as in days of old, of the might and main of the Purple and Gold. We've come with dreams: with hopes and fears, and shared our laughter and our tears; we've formed new friendships, shaped ideas, and set new goals for future years. So sing with joy, as best you may-this is the day of Laurier! Let the truth be told, as in days of old, of the might and main of the Purple and Gold. We've brought our age, we've brought our youth; our talents pledged to serve the truth. In lab and lecture room we've known the mind's expanses as our own. In scholarship, in sport and play-this is the day of Laurier! Let the truth be told, as in days of old, of the might and main of the Purple and Gold. We've earned the very best degree (and wear our pride for all to see) in Business, Music, Social Work, in Arts and Science, Theology. Our gratitude we here display-this is the day of Laurier! Let the truth be told, as in days of old, of the might and main of the Purple and Gold. We're ready now to ply our skills with steadfast hearts, and sturdy wills-in clinic, classroom, concert hall, to prove the claim: "Truth Conquers All." So shout with pride, as best you may-this is the day of Laurier! PRESENTATION OF THE MACE Robert W. Stolar, BComm, MBA, PhD, CMA, CA Associate Professor of Business The placing of the mace by the Bedel before the Chancellor pro tem, Dr. John A. Weir, signifies the opening of the Convocation.