With the global COVID-19 pandemic having denied the Class of 2020 its Commencement and other year-end milestones, Hope blended elements of the ceremony and a reunion in an on-campus celebration for members of the class on Saturday, May 22.

  • A group of people walk together on a sunny day during the Hope College Class of 2020 celebration. In the background, a sign reads "Celebrating the Class of 2020! Please check in here."
  • A group of people walking on a pathway during an on-campus celebration at Hope College. A person in the center is wearing a graduation cap and gown, talking on the phone with a large smile. Other people around are casually dressed, some also on their phones, and a few wear face masks.
  • People gather at a table during an on-campus celebration at Hope College, with some holding Hope College Alumni bags and wearing summer attire.
  • A group of people, including a woman holding a box labeled "ANNA HUBBERT" and a pamphlet, are gathered outdoors at Hope College, celebrating the Class of 2020 on Saturday, May 22. The atmosphere is joyful and sunny, with attendees smiling and conversing.
  • A group of people, some wearing masks, gather outdoors around a table at Hope College's on-campus celebration for the Class of 2020 on Saturday, May 22. One person holds a "Class of 2020" booklet.
  • A group of people gathered outside on a sunny day, with a young man and woman in the foreground. The woman is pointing forward while the man holds a box and adjusts his sunglasses. A sign in the background reads, "Celebrating the Class of 2020! Please check in here."
  • People gather under a tent at an on-campus celebration for the Hope College Class of 2020, with a stone building and trees in the background.
  • A young man in glasses and an orange checkered shirt smiles and holds up a decorated cookie while sitting at a table with a woman in a blue patterned blouse. The table is set with flowers and a program titled "Class of 2020" is visible.
  • A group of people sit at a table with food and drinks, smiling and engaging in conversation during an on-campus celebration at Hope College for the Class of 2020.
  • A woman wearing a mask is gesturing to a man and a young woman holding papers at an outdoor event on the Hope College campus. Other people are gathered in the background near a stone building.
  • Four people stand outside at a Hope College event, smiling and conversing. One person holds a Hope College alumni bag. The setting is sunny with green trees in the background.
  • A man in a suit stands and talks with seated guests at an outdoor celebration event, with tables filled with food and drinks, and a crowd of people in the background.
  • A group of four people, including a young man in an orange checkered shirt, are engaged in conversation at an on-campus celebration event. The background is softly lit with string lights.
  • An older man in a suit sits at a table with younger adults, engaged in conversation. The table is decorated with orange tulips, and a can of Bubbly sparkling water is visible. The background is a bustling indoor setting with string lights, blurred people, and a festive atmosphere.
  • Three young adults are sitting at a table, smiling and laughing during an on-campus celebration at Hope College. Tables in the background are decorated with orange tulips in glass vases.
  • A man wearing glasses, a dark suit with brass buttons, a white shirt, and an orange patterned tie is speaking into a microphone. He is gesturing with both hands raised. The background shows a blurred audience.
  • A young woman in a black shirt smiles while standing at a microphone during an on-campus celebration. The background is blurred, showing a crowd of people.
  • A large group of people seated at tables covered with blue tablecloths, decorated with vases of orange tulips, attending an on-campus celebration at Hope College.
  • A group of people sitting at tables under a tent, smiling and laughing during the on-campus celebration for the Hope College Class of 2020 on Saturday, May 22.
  • A man with glasses and a beard speaks into a microphone at a podium during an on-campus celebration for Hope College's Class of 2020. He is wearing a suit with a yellow tie. The background shows a blurred image of a crowd.
  • Three people pose for a photo under a large white tent during the on-campus celebration for the Class of 2020 at Hope College. The man on the left is wearing a blue suit with an orange tie and sunglasses, the woman in the middle is wearing a colorful floral dress, and the man on the right is wearing a light checkered shirt. The tables in the background are covered with blue tablecloths and decorated with small vases of flowers.
  • Close-up of a single orange tulip in a glass vase, with several more tulips in vases lined up on a black tablecloth in the background, blurred out.
  • Close-up of white frosted cookies with the Hope College logo, wrapped in clear plastic and tied with orange string.
  • Several people are gathered on a grassy area under trees and a tent, conversing during Hope College's on-campus celebration for the Class of 2020 on May 22.
  • Several people are gathered under a tent, interacting with a food server at a table filled with food containers, during an on-campus celebration for the Class of 2020 at Hope College.
  • A group of seven young adults stands closely together, smiling as they pose for a photo on a sunny day. The person taking the photo stands with their back to the camera. The background features trees and brick buildings.
  • A group of people, including three women, smiling and walking outdoors on the Hope College campus during a sunny day. The women are holding navy blue bags with "Hope College Alumni" printed on them. The background shows other people and a stone building.
  • A group of people stands in a line on a grassy area, each holding a blue rope and looking down, with some wearing formal attire and others in casual clothes. Trees and outdoor decorations are visible in the background.
  • A group of young women in floral dresses stand in a line, holding a blue cord, and smiling during an outdoor celebration at Hope College.
  • A group of people stand in a line on a grassy area, each holding a section of a rope. They appear to be participating in an outdoor activity on a sunny day, with trees and a brick building in the background. The scene is part of Hope College's on-campus celebration for the Class of 2020 on May 22.

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