Slideshow: The Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor ’76

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 stands next to the tigers outside Nassau Hall after winning the Pyne Prize, the highest general distinction conferred on an undergraduate.© Princeton University Office of Communications

Sonia Sotomayor ’76, pictured here as a senior in a February 1976 issue of The Daily Princetonian, became known for her activism and studiousness after arriving on campus in 1972.Photo by Staff

Sonia Sotomayor ’76’s yearbook entry in her class’ Nassau Herald.© University Office of Communication

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 steps to the podium Tuesday morning after being nominated by President Obama to the Supreme Court.© Reuters

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 currently serves on the New York-based U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.© Wikipedia

Sonia Sotomayor ’76 receives an honorary degree from Pace University at its 2003 commencement exercises.© Pace.edu