Bagpiper David Thomas Jr. led the processional.
Wess Daniels, William R. Rogers Director of Friends Center and Quaker Studies, delivers the invocation.
Brenda Swearingin, Faculty Clerk, offers greetings.
Taleshia Bowen '05, Staff Clerk, offers greetings.
Voices of Victory perform "Walk In The Light."
President Kyle Farmbry addresses the gathering.
The Guilford College Choir performs "Sorida."
A memorial tree planting followed the ceremony.
Hispanos Unidos de Guilford presents Kyle Farmbry with a jersey.
The Community Celebration included inflatables for younger family members.
Rolling or bouncing off each other, kids enjoyed the games.
The Celebration of Community marks the first day of Serendipity 2023.
WQFS and the Art Department offered t-shirt screen printing.
Members of Black Alumni of Guilford College gathered in front of Founders Hall.
The Celebration of Community spanned the Quad.
Attendees signed a banner for Kyle Farmbry.
David Hopkins '91 offers greetings on behalf of the College's Board of Trustees.
Tinyah Ervin '23, Student Body Association President, addresses Kyle directly.
President Kyle Farmbry enjoys the presentations.
Toiya Hancock '93, President of Black Alumni of Guilford College, speaks at the ceremony.
Invited Speaker, Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City Manager for Greensboro.
Tinyah Ervin '23 and Michael Mesa '23 join Trustee Chair Ione Taylor '76 to present the keys to the College.
Board of Trustees Chair Ione Taylor '76 and former Interim President Jim Hood '79 present the College charter to President Kyle Farmbry.
President Kyle Farmbry and Board of Trustees Chair Ione Taylor embrace onstage.
Kyle Farmbry's family and friends held seats of honor near the front of Dana Auditorium.
Events included a brief installation of Kyle Farmbry as President, a memorial tree planting, a student and community fair, and a reception on Founders Terrace.
Mar 20, 2023