Jerome White III takes a selfie with his diploma while on stage.
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Detroit resident and communications major Deante Shivers signals above as he carries photos of his late mother Sharon Shivers across the stage.
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Felicia Jones, left, and Sandra Reed-Gibsoen react as Inglish Reed-Jones crosses the stage during the 288th Bowling Green State University Spring Commencement Saturday.
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Andrew Alvarez reacts to arriving on stage to receive his diploma during the 288th Bowling Green State University Spring Commencement .
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Graduates sit with decorated caps during the 288th Bowling Green State University Spring Commencement.
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Toledoan and public relations major Mariah Burkhart thanks her parents Michelle and Greg Burkhart on her cap.
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Rear Admiral June E. Ryan, a 1984 BGSU graduate, givers her commencement address during the 288th Bowling Green State University Spring Commencement.
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Professor Lee A. Meserve bids farewell during the 288th Bowling Green State University Spring Commencement. The longtime University Mace bearer carried it to the stage for the final time due to retirement.
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Everett and Cassandra Whiteside take photos of their daughter Brion Whiteside.
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Bowling Green State University graduates prepare for the recessional.
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Serena Lorencovic gets help moving her tassel from Baxter Chambers.
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Jerome White III shows off his diploma.
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Professor Cynthia Mahaffey hugs a former student during the spring commencement ceremony.
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Brittney Williams gives the 'Hunger Games' sign while crossing the stage.
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Three graduates who were Freddie and Frieda Falcon wear their mascot shoes.
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Acting and directing major Jasmine Barrett, right, waves to friends before the procession.
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