VIDEO: David Peterson retires as chancellor of the University of Toronto, flash mob interrupts his final convocation ceremony

June 25, 2012

David Peterson wept as a flash mob took over his final convocation ceremony Thursday as chancellor of the University of Toronto.

Just as president David Naylor was giving some final advice to the students, the giant pipe organ came alive. Then one student stood up and began singing to the tune of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot.”

“Farewell, dear chancellor, all your convocations are done,” she sang.

Another student joined in, and then the curtains rose, revealing a choir and large band. Peterson looked around, trying to make sense of the scene, and began wiping tears away as hundreds in attendance stood and clapped.

The crowd joined in, clapping, giving Convocation Hall a gospel feel before Matt Woroshyl finished with a saxophone solo.

Source: The Toronto Star, Youtube