A total of 713 graduating seniors participated in the ceremony, held on Sunday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The class consisted of students from across the United States and around the world. 

  • Graduating seniors at Hope College, dressed in blue caps and gowns with orange accents, gather outside. One student assists another in adjusting their cap during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange stoles gather outside in a sunny area. One student in the front center raises her arms in celebration, while others hold programs and look towards the stage. A faculty member in academic regalia stands to the left, facing the graduates.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange sashes converse outside during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 5.
  • Four graduating seniors in navy caps and gowns smile and chat during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Five graduating seniors in navy blue gowns with orange stoles celebrate joyfully at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during Â鶹ÊÓƵ's commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 5. They are posing enthusiastically, some with arms raised, holding diplomas, and wearing graduation caps. Other graduates can be seen in the background.
  • A large group of graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles gather outdoors at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium for a commencement ceremony on a sunny day.
  • A group of graduating students in navy blue caps and gowns with orange-trimmed stoles walk on a sunny day at Hope College. Two additional people, one in a pink shirt and white shorts, and another in graduation attire, walk ahead and are out of focus. Trees and a campus building are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns and caps walk in a procession at Hope College's commencement ceremony on May 5 at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, while faculty in academic regalia applaud them.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns and caps, some wearing sunglasses, walk in a procession during a commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Faculty members in academic regalia applaud them on either side. Trees with green leaves are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns walk in a procession, high-fiving faculty members dressed in academic regalia at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on a sunny day. The ceremony celebrates 713 students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns walk in a procession during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 5. Faculty members in academic regalia lead the students.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange and blue stoles walk in a procession during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Graduating seniors dressed in blue caps and gowns gather during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One student in the foreground is smiling, while another student holds a piece of paper. The image captures the celebratory atmosphere of the event held on May 5.
  • A young woman in a black robe holds a large gold cross during a graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. In the background, there is a blue banner with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ emblem.
  • Graduating students in caps and gowns walk in a procession at Hope College's commencement ceremony on May 5, held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Faculty members in academic regalia lead the way, and a large crowd is seen in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in navy caps and gowns with orange stoles walk in a procession during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange stoles, holding programs and singing during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A speaker in academic regalia stands at a podium with a Â鶹ÊÓƵ emblem, addressing a graduating class. The event takes place inside a large hall with a prominent stained glass window in the background. Faculty members and other participants in academic dress sit behind the speaker.
  • A speaker in academic regalia stands at a podium with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ seal, delivering a speech in front of a large stained glass window during the graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other individuals in academic robes are seated in the background.
  • A speaker in a blue academic gown stands at a podium with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ seal, addressing the audience during the commencement ceremony. Faculty members in academic regalia sit behind him, and a bouquet of colorful flowers is in the foreground.
  • A speaker in a bright pink academic robe addresses the audience from a wooden podium at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Stained glass windows are visible in the background, and faculty members in various academic regalia are seated behind the speaker. Colorful flowers decorate the front of the podium.
  • A metal cross in the foreground with a blurred speaker in academic regalia at a podium and audience members in the background, set against the backdrop of colorful stained glass windows.
  • A graduating senior attentively watches the ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The senior is dressed in a formal shirt and tie, with a graduation gown and cap. Other graduates are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns participate in the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 5.
  • A distinguished speaker in academic regalia addresses the audience at Hope College's graduation ceremony, standing in front of a microphone with a background of colorful stained glass windows.
  • Graduating seniors in academic regalia sing in a choir led by a conductor in front of colorful stained glass windows during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony. Faculty members in academic robes sit in the foreground.
  • A group of Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange-trimmed stoles, interacting and smiling outside at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One female graduate in the center is giving a thumbs-up and laughing.
  • A graduating senior in cap and gown stands between two adults, likely family members, posing for a photo. Another person is taking the picture, and a bystander is seen in the foreground. They are outdoors near a tree and a building.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles while standing between two people for a photo. Another person is taking their picture outdoors at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Two young women are smiling and embracing. One is wearing a blue graduation gown and cap with a colorful stole that reads "Class of 2019." The background shows a grassy area and a building.
  • Two female graduates in blue caps and gowns smile and take a selfie during the commencement ceremony at Hope College.
  • Two graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns, adorned with orange stoles, converse during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One student holds a commencement program and faces the camera, smiling.
  • A group of graduating students in blue caps and gowns with orange sashes, smiling and standing together at the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns stand in lines on a football field during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Stadium seats are filled with spectators, and trees with spring foliage surround the field.
  • A group of faculty members and administrators in academic regalia stand together on the field at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, engaging in conversation during the commencement ceremony.
  • A wide-angle view of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with 713 graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns seated on the field. Surrounding them are numerous seated and standing attendees, with a clear blue sky and green trees in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns, along with faculty in academic regalia, walking down the aisle at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony on May 5. Faculty members in colorful robes are seen applauding the graduates.
  • Two graduating students in navy caps and gowns smile and celebrate during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns gather for a photo, with two women holding a "Class of 2019" frame, at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony on May 5, 2019, at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. A photographer captures the moment while other graduates and attendees are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue robes and caps with orange stoles stand in rows during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One student in the foreground wears a Black Student Union stole and smiles.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange stoles, sitting in rows during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A large crowd of people are gathered outdoors at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduation ceremony. Graduates in blue caps and gowns are seated in rows on the field, while family and friends sit in chairs behind them. A stage with international flags, speakers, and a large screen displaying the event is visible. The sky is clear, and trees and buildings surround the stadium.
  • A Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. A speaker in academic regalia is at the podium, addressing the audience. The event is being shown on a large screen above the stage. Several faculty members in academic robes are seated on stage, with flags displayed in the background. An American flag is prominently visible on the left. Trees and parts of the stadium are seen in the background.
  • A woman in academic regalia speaks at a podium during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Various national flags are displayed in the background, and seated individuals in academic attire listen attentively.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns, some wearing sunglasses, are seated in rows at an outdoor commencement ceremony on a sunny day. One student is in a wheelchair.
  • A speaker in academic regalia addresses the audience from a podium at Hope College's graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns, adorned with orange stoles, sitting in rows during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in cap and gown speaks at a podium during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior, wearing a blue graduation gown and an orange and blue stole, speaks at a podium during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A large group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns are seated at an outdoor ceremony. Among them, one person is holding up a cutout of a man's face. The event is taking place at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A large video screen at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium displays an image of a man speaking during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ graduation ceremony. The "Â鶹ÊÓƵ" sign is visible above the screen, and trees are in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown shakes hands with an official in a red academic robe while receiving her diploma. Other graduates wait in line in the background. The ceremony is taking place outdoors.
  • A smiling graduate in a cap and gown holds up her diploma during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with other graduates standing in the background.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns, with orange stoles, stand together at the commencement ceremony in Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Among them, one student wears a colorful stole representing the Black Student Union. The ceremony took place on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown shakes hands with an official in a pink academic robe during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles while shaking hands with a faculty member in a magenta academic robe during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles and gives a thumbs-up during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A smiling graduating senior in a blue cap and gown shakes hands with a faculty member dressed in academic regalia during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates are visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown shakes hands with a faculty member dressed in academic regalia during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles walk across the stage at Hope College's commencement ceremony. One graduate points into the distance, while others follow behind. A photographer captures the moment, and colorful flowers decorate the stage.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown holds his diploma and raises his arm in celebration at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony, with other graduates and a camera person in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a wheelchair, dressed in a blue cap and gown with orange accents, participates in the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and attendees are visible in the background.
  • A crowd of people, including children, are gathered together on a sunny day. Many are holding large cutout faces on sticks, clapping, cheering, and taking photos. They are seated in an outdoor stadium with a clear blue sky in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown with orange-trimmed stoles high-fives another graduate during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and international flags are visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown, holding a diploma, high-fives another graduate during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and international flags are visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a cap and gown smiles broadly while holding a diploma during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Brightly colored flags and other graduates are visible in the background.
  • Two graduating students in blue caps and gowns embrace each other while holding diplomas during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates, also in blue caps and gowns, are seated and standing in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles and embraces a faculty member in academic regalia during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Another faculty member wearing a black cap and pink robe stands next to them, also smiling. Other graduates can be seen in the background.
  • A graduating student in a cap and gown holding a bouquet of flowers and diploma smiles while speaking with a faculty member in academic regalia. They are outdoors at the Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, surrounded by other people attending the graduation ceremony.
  • Graduation ceremony at Hope College with faculty and students in academic regalia standing on stage. An American flag is visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns walk in a line while faculty and staff, also in academic regalia, clap and congratulate them at the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The scene is vibrant with smiling faces, a sunny day, and a large crowd in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles as she embraces a faculty member during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns celebrate at Hope College's commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with one graduate high-fiving a faculty member and others walking in procession.
  • Four young women celebrate at a graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Three of them are wearing graduation caps and gowns, while one, in the center, hugs another person. The background shows other graduates and attendees under a clear sky on a sunny day.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange stoles walk in a procession during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with a large crowd of spectators in the background.
  • Three graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles stand together, smiling and talking on the field at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the Â鶹ÊÓƵ commencement ceremony. In the background, other graduates and attendees are visible on a sunny day.
  • Two graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange-trimmed stoles, smiling and wearing sunglasses, stand together at Hope College's commencement ceremony. Other graduates and attendees can be seen in the background.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue gowns and caps celebrate by throwing their caps into the air and cheering outside a brick building.

 

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