Stetson Night, 2023

“This cowboy hat we give you tonight, therefore, while certainly a recognition of your achievement over these past four years, is first and foremost, a sign of our hope.“—Dean Kyle Washut

On Monday, May 15th, at the public event that marks the conclusion of four successful and extraordinary years here in Lander, the Class of 2023 will receive their diplomas. But on Saturday, May 12th, at the College’s “Senior Dinner,” this year’s twenty-eight seniors began their celebrations with that most “uniquely-WCC” of traditions: receiving the legendary black Stetson!