When Kirk Opie crosses the stage to receive his Pharmacy degree, he will be continuing a longstanding family tradition stretching back generations.

All year long, »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ is sharing the stories of some of the important individuals in its 200-year history through the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ Originals series. And student performers from the Fountain School of Performing Arts — including several members of the Class of 2018 — have been key to making it all possible.

For Mechanical Engineering student Stephen Robinson-Enebeli, the »ÆÉ«Ö±²¥ experience is about much more than what happens in the classroom, and includes co-op terms with tech startups and community work with organizations like Pathways Spryfield.

For Dave Ropson, being a health professional is about doing whatever it takes to help others — from being a bone marrow donor to working in remote communities in need of dental care.

MBA grad Karah Lee’s adventurous spirit has led to big opportunities — including a surprising journey into the world of corporate banking.