The following are diplomas granted to Gallaudet University graduate and undergraduate students and signed by United States President John F. Kennedy, who was president from 1961 until 1963.
Diplomas were also signed by Leonard Elstad, president of Gallaudet, from 1945 until 1969.
During this period the institution was known as Gallaudet College.
U.S. President
Gallaudet President
John F. Kennedy
1961-1963
Leonard M. Elstad, G-’23
1945-1969
1962
Nancy Bloom Rarus
Bachelor of Arts
June 4, 1962
Gallaudet University would like to thank Nancy Bloom Rarus, ’62, for generously donating her diploma.
Powrie Vaux Doctor
Doctor of Humane Letters
June 4, 1962
1963
Lawrence Forestal, Jr.
Bachelor of Arts
June 3, 1963
Gallaudet University would like to thank Geraldine Forestal, ’91 & G-’93, for generously donating her husband’s diplomas.
1964
Marie Kamuchey Smith
Bachelor of Science
June 8, 1964
Gallery of Diplomas Collection
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