Class Day 2007 Student Speakers

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Josh Patashnik delivers a Harvard Oration speech titled "Harvard's Timely Lesson" at Harvard's 2007 Class Day event for graduating seniors.

Rachel Nolan delivers a Harvard Oration speech titled "Followership" at Harvard's 2007 Class Day event for graduating seniors.

Kiernan P. Schmit delivers an Ivy Oration speech titled "My First Ivy Oration" at Harvard's 2007 Class Day event for graduating seniors.

Tracy E. Nowski delivers an Ivy Oration speech titled "Great Expectations" at Harvard's 2007 Class Day event for graduating seniors.

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