Hope College commemorated its sesquicentennial with two major events on Saturday, April 30: a seminar about the college’s history and a celebration featuring a musical composition commissioned for the occasion.

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  • A white program cover with the text "Hope College 150" and the years "1866" and "2016" underneath, along with the words "Sesquicentennial Celebration" and the date "April 30, 2016."
  • A group of people are gathered indoors for the Hope College sesquicentennial celebration. Three elderly men are engaged in conversation in the foreground, with other attendees mingling in the background. The event includes a seminar about the college’s history and a musical composition performance.
  • A large group of people gathered in a brightly lit hallway with floor-to-ceiling windows at Hope College, celebrating the college’s sesquicentennial. Many attendees are engaged in conversation, and the atmosphere appears lively and festive.
  • A woman in a pink outfit stands at a podium with a microphone speaking during an event at Hope College.
  • A woman stands at a podium speaking into a microphone during the Hope College sesquicentennial celebration. A man in a suit and a woman in a pink dress stand beside her on stage, surrounded by large floral arrangements.
  • Three people stand together on stage at Hope College's sesquicentennial celebration. The man in the center holds a framed document. The woman on the left wears a black dress with pink accents, and the woman on the right wears a pink suit. They are smiling and the background features wooden paneling.
  • A man in a suit speaks at a podium on a wooden stage, flanked by large floral arrangements.
  • A woman in a blue dress stands at a podium with a microphone, delivering a speech on a wooden stage. There are two large flower arrangements with orange and white flowers on either side of her.
  • Audience members, primarily older adults, are seated in an auditorium, clapping and smiling. One man, standing and waving, is being acknowledged by the others. The event is part of Hope College's sesquicentennial celebration featuring a seminar about the college’s history and a special musical composition.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on stage at a Hope College event. The stage is well-lit with wood paneling in the background and a large organ to the right. An audience is seated in the foreground, partially visible in shadow. Two individuals stand on the right side of the stage, clapping.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on stage at a Hope College event. The stage is well-lit with wood paneling in the background and a large organ to the right. An audience is seated in the foreground, partially visible in shadow. Two individuals stand on the right side of the stage, clapping.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on a well-lit stage in a large concert hall, with an organist playing on the right. The audience is seated in the dimly lit auditorium, watching the performance.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on stage with a conductor in front and an organist playing to the right. The event is part of Hope College's sesquicentennial celebration, featuring a musical composition commissioned for the occasion.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes stands on risers performing while a conductor leads them. An organist plays a large pipe organ. The event commemorates Hope College's sesquicentennial with a seminar and a special musical composition.
  • A choir dressed in colorful robes performs on stage at Hope College during its sesquicentennial celebration. A conductor stands to the right, and a person is playing the organ. A large bouquet of flowers is visible on the left side of the stage.
  • A speaker stands at a podium adorned with two large floral arrangements, delivering a presentation at Hope College's sesquicentennial celebration.
  • A person dressed in academic regalia stands at a podium, delivering a speech. The stage is adorned with two large floral arrangements featuring red, white, and green flowers.
  • A man plays the organ on stage in a large auditorium filled with seated and standing attendees. A choir stands on the balcony in the background, dressed in colorful robes.

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