Actress Lauren Lapkus Tells ETHS Graduates to Embrace ‘Weirdness’ at Commencement Ceremony

Actress Lauren Lapkus tells ETHS graduates to embrace ‘weirdness’ at commencement ceremony

Actress and comedian Lauren Lapkus told Evanston Township High School seniors to celebrate their “weirdness” at her Sunday commencement address. “The things that make you weird now are the things that will make you a cool, interesting person as you get older,” said Lapkus, who graduated from ETHS in 2004. “And if you’re already cool... The post Actress Lauren Lapkus tells ETHS graduates to embrace ‘weirdness’ at commencement ceremony appeared fi…

ETHS commencement 2026: Keynote address from actress Lauren Lapkus

The Evanston Township High School Class of 2026 celebrated commencement Sunday morning, May 17, at Northwestern University’s Welsh-Ryan Arena. Click here to read the senior class remarks from Jackson Stroth. Click here for a list of graduates. Below is a transcription of the ETHS 2026 commencement keynote speech given by Lauren Lapkus, an actress who graduated from ETHS in 2004: Oh my gosh, I’m so excited. I graduated from ETHS 22 years ago, whi…

Class of 2026 Soaks in Commencement

Of all of the traditions at the George Washington University, perhaps the truest Only At GW moment comes around each May when Commencement is held on the National Mall. On Sunday, for the Class of 2026, the occasion was made more memorable by America 250 celebrations being held alongside. Capping a week that saw an early Commencement exercise for those that would be competing during the week, and a Friday toast that honored GW Athletics' grads, …