Category Archives: Evensong

Evensong, “a pageant of song”, took place on the Grand Staircase as the sun was setting.  It was symbolic of the graduating seniors going out into the world to spread the light of knowledge.  This beloved commencement week ceremony began in the early 1930’s and continued until 1971.   Evensong had its roots in GreekContinue reading “Evensong”