Commencement speaker at the 37th annual commencement at Xavier University, Doctor Whitney M. Young Jr., chats with three cum laude graduates. From left are Miss Lois Camilla Gray, Washington, D.C.; Doctor Young; Miss Jean Ann Reine and Mrs. Grace Parker Velazquez, both New Orleans. Mrs. Velasquez was presented the Xavier University Gold Medal for attaining the highest average. Doctor Young is executive director of the National Urban League. The commencement exercises were held Friday in the University Quadrangle.

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 10 x 8.25 inches.