Founder's Week Dinner...

Founder's Week Dinner 2017

...feted none other than Brandon Ruggles '17, the newest inductee into the Order of Gentleman. At the Founder's Week Dinner held in the Oak Room of South Dining Hall, Ruggles gave not only words of wisdom but also some of jabs at his former Rector, Fr. Ralph. Later, Ruggles was recognized for his service to the Hall- for being who he is, embodying the essence of a gentleman- and was inducted into the Hall's Order of Gentlemen for "action faithful and honor clear to Hall and King." While he will be remembered along with other recipients by a plaque in the Hall's main lobby, Ruggles was given at the end of the dinner a small plaque and a specially minted coin commemorating this high honor. On Ruggles receiving the Order of Gentlemen, President Joe Trzaska said, "How could he not receive it?"

On his induction, Ruggles said, "To be welcomed into the Order of Gentlemen is the honor of a lifetime, though I’m perhaps most thankful for the fact that the ceremony ended prior to the start of the WNBA finals game!”

Ruggles takes to the podium...

...and later is congratulated by President Trzaska.