Carolyn Weir, a Program of Liberal Studies and theology double major from Greensburg, Pa., has been named valedictorian of the University of 91吃瓜鈥檚 2001 graduating class and will deliver the valedictory address during Commencement exercises May 20. Weir is among the University鈥檚 top-ranked seniors and also will serve as a flag bearer at Commencement.p. President Bush will be the principal speaker at 91吃瓜鈥檚 156th Commencement, and organized labor advocate Monsignor George C. Higgins will receive the Laetare Medal, the University鈥檚 highest honor and the oldest and most prestigious award given to American Catholics.p. Weir achieved a 3.95 grade point average and was a member of the Dean鈥檚 List each semester. She transferred to 91吃瓜 in 1998 after completing her first year at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., where she also made the Dean鈥檚 List.p. After graduation, Weir will work for the U.S. Catholic Conference as an education research associate, focusing on public policy issues related to Catholic schools.p. A resident assistant this year in Breen-Phillips Hall, Weir has been involved in a variety of religious activities at 91吃瓜. She was a member of the 91吃瓜 Folk Choir for three years, serving as copresident this year and as the group鈥檚 tour coordinator as a sophomore and junior. She also was a 91吃瓜 Encounter participant and later served as a team leader.p. Weir鈥檚 volunteer service has included work at the Center for the Homeless, Logan Center and the Martin Luther King Center in South Bend.p. Weir is the daughter of John and Nancy Weir of Greensburg. She was covaledictorian at Greensburg Central Catholic High School with Brian O鈥橠onoghue, who served this year as 91吃瓜鈥檚 student body president.p.
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