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Spring Graduation (May 17, 2008) Photos

Music Graduate Austin Clark lightens the mood by telling a joke to fellow music majors Bethany Jenkins and Leandra Brown as they line up for the spring graduation ceremony. - Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9605 | XL
Music Graduate Austin Clark lightens the mood by telling a joke to fellow music majors Bethany Jenkins and Leandra Brown as they line up for the spring graduation ceremony. - Jordan Buie

Abby Carpenter, history major, joins Katie Watson and Sarah Santiago, teaching English as a second language majors, in the Fred Delay gymnasium before graduation ceremonies. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/17/08 | 9614 | XL
Abby Carpenter, history major, joins Katie Watson and Sarah Santiago, teaching English as a second language majors, in the Fred Delay gymnasium before graduation ceremonies. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Allison Hays, public relations/advertising major, and Jessica Ramsay, family studies major, have a laugh in the Fred Delay gymnasium while waiting for graduation to begin. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/17/08 | 9616 | XL
Allison Hays, public relations/advertising major, and Jessica Ramsay, family studies major, have a laugh in the Fred Delay gymnasium while waiting for graduation to begin. - Kristi McMurry Woody

The long line of students walk out to the great lawn to receive their degrees. Dr. David S. Dockery, the university president, was the keynote speaker for the event, in which 400 students received degrees on the university鈥檚 Great Lawn. That brings to more than 950 the number of 黑料网 graduates from the class of 2008 鈥� the largest class in 黑料网鈥檚 history. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9593 | XL
The long line of students walk out to the great lawn to receive their degrees. Dr. David S. Dockery, the university president, was the keynote speaker for the event, in which 400 students received degrees on the university鈥檚 Great Lawn. That brings to more than 950 the number of 黑料网 graduates from the class of 2008 鈥� the largest class in 黑料网鈥檚 history. - Morris Abernathy

About 400 students graduated May 17, and a university-record 950 have received diplomas from 黑料网 during the 2008 academic year. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9597 | XL
About 400 students graduated May 17, and a university-record 950 have received diplomas from 黑料网 during the 2008 academic year. - Morris Abernathy

Graduates file into their seats during the Spring 2008 graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held on the Great Lawn, between Jennings Hall, White Hall and Miller Tower. Off in the distance, attendees could see the construction of the new dorms. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/17/08 | 9612 | XL
Graduates file into their seats during the Spring 2008 graduation ceremony. The ceremony was held on the Great Lawn, between Jennings Hall, White Hall and Miller Tower. Off in the distance, attendees could see the construction of the new dorms. - Kristi McMurry Woody

An overhead view of a few of the 400 students who received degrees Saturday, May 17 at 黑料网's 183rd spring graduation ceremonies. - Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9606 | XL
An overhead view of a few of the 400 students who received degrees Saturday, May 17 at 黑料网's 183rd spring graduation ceremonies. - Jordan Buie

Students wore ribbons on their mortar boards to commemorate completion of the spring semester. A tornado struck the campus Feb. 5, shutting down the university for two weeks and creating doubt that the academic year would conclude on time. - Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9607 | XL
Students wore ribbons on their mortar boards to commemorate completion of the spring semester. A tornado struck the campus Feb. 5, shutting down the university for two weeks and creating doubt that the academic year would conclude on time. - Jordan Buie

Students enter the Great Lawn for the start of 黑料网's 183rd spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, 2008. - Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9608 | XL
Students enter the Great Lawn for the start of 黑料网's 183rd spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17, 2008. - Jordan Buie

Students stand on the great lawn to receive their degrees. Dr. David S. Dockery, the university president, was the keynote speaker for the event, in which 400 students received degrees on the university鈥檚 Great Lawn. That brings to more than 950 the number of 黑料网 graduates from the class of 2008 鈥� the largest class in 黑料网鈥檚 history. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9594 | XL
Students stand on the great lawn to receive their degrees. Dr. David S. Dockery, the university president, was the keynote speaker for the event, in which 400 students received degrees on the university鈥檚 Great Lawn. That brings to more than 950 the number of 黑料网 graduates from the class of 2008 鈥� the largest class in 黑料网鈥檚 history. - Morris Abernathy

Students showed their excitement about finally being able to graduate, some shouted and cheered, while others spelled out their glee. - Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9611 | XL
Students showed their excitement about finally being able to graduate, some shouted and cheered, while others spelled out their glee. - Jordan Buie

Dr. David S. Dockery addressed friends of 黑料网 at the Commencement Services 2008. “It appeared highly unlikely that we would be here tonight, or that we would find a way to finish the spring semester,” Dockery said in his introductory remarks, referencing the Feb. 5 tornado that decimated the 黑料网 campus and caused a two-week interruption in the semester. “By God鈥檚 grace, here we are.” - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9598 | XL
Dr. David S. Dockery addressed friends of 黑料网 at the Commencement Services 2008. “It appeared highly unlikely that we would be here tonight, or that we would find a way to finish the spring semester,” Dockery said in his introductory remarks, referencing the Feb. 5 tornado that decimated the 黑料网 campus and caused a two-week interruption in the semester. “By God鈥檚 grace, here we are.” - Morris Abernathy

Graduates wore ribbons on their caps to remember 黑料网 and all they went through their last semester, including the tornado on February 5. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9596 | XL
Graduates wore ribbons on their caps to remember 黑料网 and all they went through their last semester, including the tornado on February 5. - Morris Abernathy

Jill Casey, senior class president, reacts with joy after she received her degree from 黑料网. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9595 | XL
Jill Casey, senior class president, reacts with joy after she received her degree from 黑料网. - Morris Abernathy

Ross Barnes of Paducah, Ky. celebrates graduation at 黑料网's spring commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Barnes earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis on economics and finance. - Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9610 | XL
Ross Barnes of Paducah, Ky. celebrates graduation at 黑料网's spring commencement on Saturday, May 17, 2008. Barnes earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with an emphasis on economics and finance. - Jordan Buie

Blake Waggoner receives a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Waggoner will pursue graduate studies in aerospace engineering at the University of Washington. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9602 | XL
Blake Waggoner receives a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. Waggoner will pursue graduate studies in aerospace engineering at the University of Washington. - Morris Abernathy

Bright sunshine greeted graduates at 黑料网's spring commencement on Saturday, May 17. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/17/08 | 9615 | XL
Bright sunshine greeted graduates at 黑料网's spring commencement on Saturday, May 17. - Kristi McMurry Woody

Katie Watson, who majored in Teaching English as a Second Language, received the university鈥檚 Elizabeth Tigrett Medal. The award has been given to a top senior student since 1912 by vote of the entire 黑料网 faculty. Watson plans to pursue graduate study linguistics at Purdue University. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9600 | XL
Katie Watson, who majored in Teaching English as a Second Language, received the university鈥檚 Elizabeth Tigrett Medal. The award has been given to a top senior student since 1912 by vote of the entire 黑料网 faculty. Watson plans to pursue graduate study linguistics at Purdue University. - Morris Abernathy

More than 400 graduating students give the 黑料网 faculty a standing ovation during graduation ceremonies on May 17, 2008 - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9601 | XL
More than 400 graduating students give the 黑料网 faculty a standing ovation during graduation ceremonies on May 17, 2008 - Morris Abernathy

- Photo by Jordan Buie 5/17/08 | 9609 | XL
- Jordan Buie

Students rise at the conclusion of the Spring Commencement Service. Miller Tower stands in the background, still showing some damage from the Feb. 5 tornado. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9603 | XL
Students rise at the conclusion of the Spring Commencement Service. Miller Tower stands in the background, still showing some damage from the Feb. 5 tornado. - Morris Abernathy

Julie Mitchell and Kirby Maxwell, social work majors, walk to their families after Spring 2008 graduation. Many students in departments at 黑料网, such as the social work department, show great companionship and closeness. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/17/08 | 9617 | XL
Julie Mitchell and Kirby Maxwell, social work majors, walk to their families after Spring 2008 graduation. Many students in departments at 黑料网, such as the social work department, show great companionship and closeness. - Kristi McMurry Woody

The conclusion of 黑料网's 183rd annual commencement on May 17, 2008. - Photo by Morris Abernathy 5/17/08 | 9604 | XL
The conclusion of 黑料网's 183rd annual commencement on May 17, 2008. - Morris Abernathy

Allison Hays, public relations/advertising major, proudly displays her diploma right after receiving it at the Spring 2008 graduation. - Photo by Kristi McMurry Woody 5/17/08 | 9770 | XL
Allison Hays, public relations/advertising major, proudly displays her diploma right after receiving it at the Spring 2008 graduation. - Kristi McMurry Woody