Commencement 2009 photo gallery
Photos from Commencement week
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
May 26, 2009: A tent to protect dignitaries from inclement weather went up in Tercentenary Theatre. | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 2, 2009: The pre-Commencement scene in Tercentenary Theatre | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 2, 2009: Directional signs await planting in the Theatre | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 2, 2009: Families of graduating seniors listen to the Baccalaureate proceedings, which were broadcast from inside the Memorial Church. | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 2, 2009: Soon-to-be graduate Jake Cohen of Leverett House reflected on the Baccalaureate procession. | Photograph by Jim Harrison
June 2, 2009: Graduating senior Kelly Stecker and friends awaited the start of the Baccalaureate service. | Photograph by Jim Harrison
June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony | Photograph by Jim Harrison
June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony | Photograph by Jim Harrison
June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony | Photograph by Jim Harrison
June 3, 2009: ROTC commissioning ceremony | 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) | Photograph by Jim Harrison
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. | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 3, 2009: The Class Day ceremony band | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Morning Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009 | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009 | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009 | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Adams House diploma ceremony | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Merchandise for sale in the Yard | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Banners hang on Widener Library. | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
Photograph by Harvard Magazine
June 4, 2009: Afternoon Exercises | Photograph by Harvard Magazine
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