Andrea Hepfinger, left, and Sarah Herde get ready Thursday to graduate at Bates College in Lewiston.
Deandra Hyman helps Joe Inger get ready to graduate Thursday at Bates CollegeĀ in Lewiston campus. Hyman is from Hartford, Connecticut. Inger's hometown is Yarmouth.
Hannah Golub, left, and Sommer Glasgow share a laugh Thursday prior to Bates College commencement on the Lewiston campus.
Arielle Kassinove runs to find her place in line Thursday as graduating seniors begin the processional during Bates College commencement on the Lewiston campus.
Bates College graduating seniors begin the processional Thursday during commencement on the Lewiston campus.
Perla Figuereo, left, and Tatiyana Garnes give each other a hug Thursday prior to the start of Bates College commencement on the Lewiston campus.
Half of the Bates College Class of 2021 attend commencement Thursday morning at the Lewiston campus. The other half attended the afternoon session.
Tucker Barber, a 2017 graduate of Mt. Blue High School in Farmington, walks back to his seat Thursday after receiving his diploma case during Bates College commencement in Lewiston. His official diploma will arrive by mail.
Anthony Ngethe and his 12-year-old daughter, Aida Njuguna, watch Njuguna's cousin, Trisha Kibugi, graduate Thursday from Bates College in Lewiston.
Nicole Kumbula motions to Bates College President Clayton Spencer on Thursday during commencement exercises at the Lewiston campus. Kumbula delivered the senior address.
Ben Hinton celebrates Thursday after receiving his diploma case during Bates College commencement in Lewiston. His official diploma will arrive by mail.
Edward Little High School 2017 graduates Austin Dumont, left, and his brother Noah, graduate Thursday from Bates College in Lewiston. Austin Dumont will work for the Harward Center for Community Partnerships at Bates as a liaison between the college and the Lewiston and Auburn communities. Noah is uncertain of his plans. "I'm not sure yet. I'm exploring my possibilities."
Bates College graduates begin to celebrate Thursday during the recessional on the Bates College campus in Lewiston.
Vanessa German speaks to Bates College graduates via a prerecorded video shown on a large screen Thursday on the Lewiston campus. German, an artist whose work was celebrated at the Bates Museum of Art in 2020, is one of four people granted honorary doctorates during Thursday's ceremony.
Lewiston-born Yvon Chouinard speaks Thursday to graduating seniors via a prerecorded video shown on a large screen during Bates College commencement on the Lewiston campus. The founder of the outdoor apparel company Patagonia is one of four people who were granted honorary doctorates during Thursday's ceremony.
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