Oort was hailed: "A stellar force who has made a neighbor of the galaxies."
Woodward, who has won Harvard's first Ledlie Prize, was cited: "From his brilliant analyses of molecular structure have come man-made ways to simulate nature."
Lady Jackson, who lectured here this spring was cited: "A charming lady whose respected voice and clear mind call the West to freedom through faith."
Catton, a Pulitzer Prize winner, was hailed: "The spell of his words brings to life half-forgotten moments of our nation's agony and heritage."
Panofsky, a professor at the Institute for Advanced Study, was greeted: "Joyous scholar whose perceptive eye helps us to see the creative human spirit in Western culture."
Shepley was cited: "His monument is the good red brick and mortar of his college."
Callard, who holds an Ed.M. from Harvard, was cited: "A fine headmaster whose program and products justify the independent school."
Carmichael was hailed: "Under this able leader an enlightened community moved forward in education.