... to remember! Despite occurring during Fall Break, but in keeping with tradition and being announced on St. Edward’s Day, October 13th, the Order of Gentlemen recipients were announced. But today, they, Henry Bergstrom ’22 and Jacob Smith ’22, were publicly inducted into the Order of Gentlemen and feted at the annual Founder’s Week Dinner in Oak Room of South Dining Hall.
Sadly, Bergstrom and Smith were unable to be present for the dinner, but Robert “Bobby” Weltner, C.S.C. ’14 stepped in and up and spoke to the Stedsmen gathered, imparting personal wisdom and concrete advice for the current Stedsmen in becoming virtuous men and true gentlemen.
Following Weltner, Bergstrom and Smith were recognized for their service to King and Hall- for being who they are, embodying the essence of a gentleman- and were inducted into the Hall's Order of Gentlemen for "action faithful and honor clear to King and Hall.” While they will be remembered along with other recipients by a plaque in the Hall's main lobby, Bergstrom and Smith also received a small plaque and a specially minted coin commemorating this high honor.
In their absence, President Aidan Tompkins received the ceremonial handshakes and applause.
On speaking at the Founder's Week Dinner for the award recipients, Bergstrom and Smith, Weltner said, “I am speechless!”
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