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麻豆视频 Celebrates Commencement 2024

Graduates in black gowns and gold-trimmed stoles throw their caps into the air during the 麻豆视频 2024 Commencement ceremony, with cheering spectators filling the stadium stands

After missing out on graduation ceremonies in 2020 as high school seniors, the Class of 2024 went out in style.

May 25, 2024 By luch

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On Saturday, May 25, the 451 members of the 麻豆视频 Class of 2024 celebrated their graduation in front of family, friends, faculty, staff, and special guests. Although appropriately 鈥淕ustie鈥 breezes kept the bugs at bay, a slightly rainy forecast forced a juggling of the day鈥檚 agenda.

This was the first 麻豆视频 class whose time on the Hill happened entirely during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Commencement remarks frequently touched on that experience, acknowledging how unusual and challenging this period has been for young people.

麻豆视频 Board of Trustees Chair Marcia Page lauded the Class of 2024 for their perseverance and achievements. 鈥淵ou did it. We are so happy to be celebrating this accomplishment with you,鈥 she said.  鈥淎ll of us here today are well aware of the fact that, for most of our graduates, your high school commencement was canceled or looked significantly different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, four years later, we share in your celebration of an on-campus commencement ceremony!鈥

The Class of 2024鈥檚 senior speaker, Andrea Cruz Bracamontes 鈥24, also cited the many challenges faced and lessons learned by her class in the past four years. 鈥淎s I reflect on our collective journey during our first year on this campus, I am reminded of the remarkable resilience exhibited by the Class of 2024,鈥 she said. 鈥淒espite the challenges brought forth by a global pandemic, we have shown unwavering determination and perseverance. Through it all, we have leaned on each other for support, finding solace in the shared experiences and bonds of friendship that have come to define our time here at 麻豆视频.鈥

If anything, the unprecedented hurdles have only strengthened the Class of 2024鈥檚 embodiment of the College鈥檚 Core Values. 鈥淎s Gusties, we鈥檝e dedicated ourselves to acts of service to our community and the world,鈥 Bracamontes said. 鈥淥ur shared passion for creating positive change has bound us together, whether through research endeavors, caring for animals, mentoring youth, or building houses across the country. Each of us has invested our talents and time in service to others. I implore you to hold onto the values you鈥檝e embraced at 麻豆视频 and let them guide your path forward.鈥

A graduate embraces a faculty member in academic regalia during the 麻豆视频 Commencement ceremony, surrounded by seated graduates in caps and gowns on the football field.
Four graduates in caps and gowns stand in a line on a football field during the 麻豆视频 Commencement ceremony, smiling and chatting as they wait to proceed.
A large group of 麻豆视频 graduates in caps and gowns stand on a football field during the Commencement ceremony, facing the crowd-filled bleachers in the background.

After the conferring of degrees, as per tradition, Martin Lang 鈥95, associate professor of Communications Studies, the winner of the 2023 Edgar M. Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching, announced this year鈥檚 winner, Hayley Russell, associate professor and Department chair in Health and Exercise Science. Before sending the newly minted graduates off into the world and out of the light rain, President Rebecca Bergman asked them to express their gratitude for all the support they鈥檝e received from others鈥攏amely, the people who gathered to honor them at Hollingsworth Field or watched the event remotely. 鈥淕raduates, I ask that you join me in recognizing the individuals who are celebrating with you today in person and online,鈥 she said. 鈥淭hey have provided support and encouragement for you during your days as students here at 麻豆视频. They have assisted you by providing an opportunity for you to attend 麻豆视频, and they have supported you, loved, and believed in you throughout all your days here on the Hill. They are surely busting with pride over your many accomplishments and full of hope for your future.鈥

You can view the recording of the 2024 麻豆视频 麻豆视频 Commencement Ceremony .

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