Midori Neaton Graduates from St. Olaf College

2012 Jun 27

Midori Neaton of Mahtomedi, MN graduated Cum Laude from St. Olaf College. She is a Mathematics major. She also had a concentration in Educational Studies. In addition, she was awarded membership in Alpha Psi Omega. Neaton is the daughter of Ed and Michele Neaton.

St. Olaf President David R. Anderson '74, awarded 763 diplomas to the class of 2012. In his remarks he told the graduating seniors, "The habits of mind and heart are the elements of your St. Olaf education that will accompany you the longest after you leave campus and they will provide life direction for you. They include the ability to think analytically, to be creative and imaginative, to listen thoughtfully and with compassion, and to commit yourself to a set of values that guide your behavior."

St. Olaf College

As one of the nations leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf College offers an academically rigorous education with a vibrant faith tradition as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. St. Olaf prepares students to become responsible citizens of the world by fostering the development of mind, body, and spirit. Widely known for its programs in mathematics, the natural sciences, and music, St. Olaf also provides dynamic opportunities for interdisciplinary study. Committed to global education, more than three-quarters of St. Olaf students participate in off-campus study programs. Over the years, St. Olaf College has been a national leader among liberal arts colleges in producing Rhodes Scholars, Fulbright Fellows, and Peace Corps volunteers.