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Family members depart the service.
Richard Roeser of Annapolis, Md., receives a heartfelt hug from his father Richard Roeser.
A large group of friends poses in graduation garb before disrobing and taking the same shot minus the Commencement garb.
At end of Baccalaureate, Lixin Tang of Shantou City, China, receives a congratulatory embrace from Joseph Ekpenyong '12 of Uyo, Nigeria.
John and Deedee Bell (parents of Katelynn Bell) of Atlanta, Ga., conclude the Parents' and Guardians' Litany by citing the wisdom of Dr. Seuss.

Graduates and their families enjoyed a weekend of activities that included Commencement rehearsal, Baccalaureate and various receptions and presentations. Presented by photographer Phyllis Graber Jensen, this slide shows documents a selection of events leading up to Commencement.