The 427 members of Davidson College’s class of 2010 include more women than men, more English majors than any others, and 10 students from foreign countries. All will head off into the world following commencement ceremonies Sunday morning, beginning at 9:50 a.m. on the lawn of Chambers Hall, off Main Street.

The ceremony wraps up a weekend of events in the seniors’ final days on campus as students.

Bobby Vagt

Many seniors headed to the beaches this past week in advance of their big day. They and their families were back in town Friday for a schedule that includes concerts, a baccalaureate service Saturday afternoon with guest speaker and former Davidson President Bobby Vagt, and departmental receptions Saturday night.

Here are a few factoids about the class

• 427 graduates (220 women, 207 men)
• Representing 10 foreign countries, 36 states + DC and Virgin Islands
• Most popular majors: English 61, Political Science 59, History 46, Economics 42, Biology 39, Psychology 32.
• Honors: 36 magna cum laude, 78 cum laude (no summa cum laude this year)

FRIDAY

Jazz outdoors at Davidson College Union, 9 p.m., Davidson College Alvarez College Union, Hayes outdoor amphitheater – Senior Soiree. During graduation weekend, the Davidson Jazz Ensemble closes the year with a performance celebrating its seniors. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.

SATURDAY

Davidson College baccalaureate service, 4:45 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Davidson graduation weekend baccalaureate service, with guest sermon by former President Bobby Vagt.

Davidson College Chorale Senior Concert, 7:15 p.m., Davidson College Presbyterian Church – Farewell to Seniors Concert. The Davidson College Chorale closes the year with a performance celebrating its seniors. Free. For information call 704-894-2848.

SUNDAY

Davidson College Commencement, 9:50 a.m., Chambers Building – Davidson College faculty in full academic regalia and the Class of 2010 will march from Chambers Building to commencement exercises under the oaks on the college’s front campus. Call 704894-2201 for information.

Also in and around Davidson this weekend

See our Davidson Weekend Calendar in The Guide for more things to do in and around Davidson this weekend, from music at Summit Coffee to movies at Our Town Cinemas to the Dragon Boat and Asian Festival on Lake Norman, CLICK HERE>