Ceremonial Scenes
Photos from Commencement week
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_15.jpg?itok=yEM2x34t)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine May 26, 2009: A tent to protect dignitaries from inclement weather went up in Tercentenary Theatre.](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-52609_5.jpg?itok=mht3gDmO)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 2, 2009: The pre-Commencement scene in Tercentenary Theatre](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6209_1.jpg?itok=TX2ckZfc)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 2, 2009: Directional signs await planting in the Theatre](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6209_3.jpg?itok=R1zPTFyz)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 2, 2009: Families of graduating seniors listen to the Baccalaureate proceedings, which were broadcast from inside the Memorial Church.](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6209_4.jpg?itok=ZmZvtJaM)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 2, 2009: Soon-to-be graduate Jake Cohen of Leverett House reflected on the Baccalaureate procession.](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/jake-cohen.jpg?itok=nvD6Ozaz)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 2, 2009: Graduating senior Kelly Stecker and friends awaited the start of the Baccalaureate service.](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/kelly-stecker.jpg?itok=m46xrSii)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/rotc-3.jpg?itok=Hn6XHSC5)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/rotc-4.jpg?itok=VdMDhTEB)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/rotc-5.jpg?itok=j-G75PmX)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/rotc-7.jpg?itok=bJZvdIpX)
![Photograph by Jim Harrison June 3, 2009: Members of the reunion class of 1954, including former Harvard Magazine editor John Bethell (second row from bottom, center)](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/class54-jb.jpg?itok=vIb__NJW)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 3, 2009: The view from the Widener Library steps, as first marshal Lumumba Seegars ’09 gives the opening remarks at the College’s Class Day proceedings.](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/classday-1.jpg?itok=UGYtYJ-X)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 3, 2009: The Class Day ceremony band](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/classday-2.jpg?itok=5_v1aGTe)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_7_1.jpg?itok=5c8KqO1m)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_9_0.jpg?itok=kx3PGD1V)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_8_0.jpg?itok=o6sSc2bx)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_6_0.jpg?itok=LaG1Z3ni)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_10.jpg?itok=ntw7vtMw)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_5_0.jpg?itok=_oNBhI7Z)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_3.jpg?itok=HHGhvWKd)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_2.jpg?itok=iYT1t4Th)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_1.jpg?itok=FVOB4Fev)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_12.jpg?itok=LserWBKZ)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_11.jpg?itok=9hi2HHMt)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_13.jpg?itok=ocxGgVOw)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Adams House diploma ceremony](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_31.jpg?itok=YbGtt5L7)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_28.jpg?itok=P4h2s9Ri)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_24.jpg?itok=EbV1ato9)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_23.jpg?itok=74qp8X8Y)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_22.jpg?itok=KaryrZKh)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_21.jpg?itok=_JuvZCeI)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_20.jpg?itok=ovWu25ou)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_19.jpg?itok=Ct4JXGSy)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_18.jpg?itok=AWfsiTW5)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_17.jpg?itok=AWjNBTG7)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Merchandise for sale in the Yard](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_16.jpg?itok=UAoMgpAl)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_14.jpg?itok=iQr-Y11q)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_26.jpg?itok=zFuB4XI4)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_27.jpg?itok=VLThKmKI)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_30.jpg?itok=8nuEZ_rQ)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Banners hang on Widener Library.](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_29.jpg?itok=N738f4xI)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_25.jpg?itok=jF9zI7GN)
![Photograph by Harvard Magazine June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises](/sites/default/files/styles/topic_teaser_mobile_d7/public/img/story/0609/comm-6409_32.jpg?itok=BkG6KJAN)
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