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Circle of Diplomas
One of the oddest traditional Commencement events is the circle of diplomas. Immediately following Commencement, seniors marched out of the Quadrangle onto the Laura Scales/Franklin King terrace and formed several concentric circles. On a command by Marshal Alan Marvelli, each senior passed the certificate she received on stage to her right. As the diplomas went around the circles, one by one each senior let out a cheer and left the circle. Her diploma had found her!

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