June 5, 2008

Most Likely to Succeed

Graduating senior Vivien Wu delivers her Ivy Oration, “Most Likely to Succeed,” at Class Day 2008...

Graduating senior Vivien Wu delivers her Ivy Oration, “Most Likely to Succeed,” at Class Day 2008.

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