He asks students to listen closely and let the music take them back 100 years, to the time it was composed, to feel the sense of pride their predecessors must have taken in hearing the words. Guarasci has restored the annual Charter Day celebration to a place of prominence. Charter Day Dinner had traditionally been the time of induction into Hobart's honor societies. The simultaneous recognition of outstanding Hobart scholars and celebration of the founding of the College was a natural opportunity to revitalize tradition and instill a little appreciation of the past. Although the Druid Society for seniors had returned in the 1980s, Guarasci worked with students to bring back the traditional honor societies for sophomores and juniors last spring.
Societies reflects academic excellence, outstanding leadership, and community service.
Charter Day unfolds now much in the manner it did 100 years ago, with students, faculty, and administrators uniting in ceremony and reflection on the Hobart experience. They don't have to be there. Drew Hussar '97, a member of the Druid Society, agrees. Last year's Charter Day brought home the realization that Hobart is more than a stopping point on the way to a career. The senior reflection speech at Charter Day really made us think about why we're here.