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PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2011 Commencement Ceremony


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 20, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2011 Commencement Ceremony
The class of 2011 sit in their seats facing the stage during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
The class of 2011 sit in their seats facing the stage during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
The front of New College's College Hall was decorated with a congratulatory banner Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
The front of New College's College Hall was decorated with a congratulatory banner Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Stephanie Sherman poses in her graduation outfit Friday, May 20 outside of College Hall. Sherman's outfit was inspired by her major, marine biology.
Stephanie Sherman poses in her graduation outfit Friday, May 20 outside of College Hall. Sherman's outfit was inspired by her major, marine biology.
Alberto Fenix, Christina Lawrence and Brittney Champagne dressed up in fun outfits for their commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Alberto Fenix, Christina Lawrence and Brittney Champagne dressed up in fun outfits for their commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Will Buckingham and Lindsey Young
Will Buckingham and Lindsey Young
Marie Van Camp, Katie Klein and Sarah Gregory pose together inside College Hall prior to their commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Marie Van Camp, Katie Klein and Sarah Gregory pose together inside College Hall prior to their commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
The class of 2011 gather inside College Hall to primp, take photos and line up for the graduation ceremony.
The class of 2011 gather inside College Hall to primp, take photos and line up for the graduation ceremony.
Alexis Schwartz and Dayna Lazarus wore animal printed attired at New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Alexis Schwartz and Dayna Lazarus wore animal printed attired at New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Ziva Myer dressed up as Rainbow Bright for her graduation from New College Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Ziva Myer dressed up as Rainbow Bright for her graduation from New College Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Kaitlin Lovering puts on some lip gloss while Kate Boeyen also looks in the large mirror inside College Hall prior to New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Kaitlin Lovering puts on some lip gloss while Kate Boeyen also looks in the large mirror inside College Hall prior to New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Dinah Juergens poses in her handmade graduation outfit Friday, May 20 inside College Hall.
Dinah Juergens poses in her handmade graduation outfit Friday, May 20 inside College Hall.
Breyten Vanderberg, 4, enjoys his macaroni and cheese while sitting with Bernard Vroom and Nicole Vanderberg, a staff member at New College, during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Breyten Vanderberg, 4, enjoys his macaroni and cheese while sitting with Bernard Vroom and Nicole Vanderberg, a staff member at New College, during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Breyten Vanderberg, 4, enjoys his macaroni and cheese while sitting with Bernard Vroom and Nicole Vanderberg, a staff member at New College, during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Breyten Vanderberg, 4, enjoys his macaroni and cheese while sitting with Bernard Vroom and Nicole Vanderberg, a staff member at New College, during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Friends and family clap, cheer and take photos as the class of 2011 makes their way to their seats for New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Friends and family clap, cheer and take photos as the class of 2011 makes their way to their seats for New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
President Gordon E.
President Gordon E. "Mike" Michalson, Jr.
Students, parents and staff applaud for President Gordon E.
Students, parents and staff applaud for President Gordon E. "Mike" Michalson, Jr. at New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Dr. Helen N. Fagin gave the commencement address to New College's Class of 2011 Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Dr. Helen N. Fagin gave the commencement address to New College's Class of 2011 Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Younger students and friends of the graduating class sit just outside of the tent during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Younger students and friends of the graduating class sit just outside of the tent during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
The sun set over the bay during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
The sun set over the bay during New College's 2011 Commencement ceremony Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front.
Dennis Dallas and Susan King dressed in homemade Hawaiian attire to Ashley King's graduation ceremony from New College Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front. King will be moving to Maui after graduation.
Dennis Dallas and Susan King dressed in homemade Hawaiian attire to Ashley King's graduation ceremony from New College Friday, May 20 at College Hall Bay Front. King will be moving to Maui after graduation.

 

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