Approximately 590 graduating seniors participated in the ceremony, held on Sunday, May 7 at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The class consisted of students from across the United States and around the world.

  • Three graduating seniors in blue gowns and orange stoles walk on a pathway under blooming trees at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the commencement ceremony at Hope College on May 7.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns hug each other on the lawn of Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during Hope College's commencement ceremony.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns with orange stoles walk on a paved path lined with green grass and trees on the Hope College campus. Brick buildings are visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior wearing a blue cap and gown smiles during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 7.
  • Graduating seniors wearing navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles are gathered together and smiling at the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior wearing a navy blue cap and gown smiles during the commencement ceremony at Hope College, with other graduates visible in the background.
  • A large group of graduating seniors in caps and gowns, adorned with orange stoles, walk in a procession outdoors on a tree-lined path at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Faculty members lead the procession, one holding a large banner with the college emblem. Buildings and greenery are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns and orange stoles walk by a garden of vibrant red and yellow tulips during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, Hope College.
  • Graduating seniors in academic gowns and caps walk in a procession on a sidewalk at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the commencement ceremony at Hope College. Faculty members in academic regalia lead the group.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns march in a procession outdoors at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during Hope College's commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 7. A student at the front carries a large blue and orange banner with the college seal. The class includes students from across the United States and around the world. Trees and blooming flowers line the path.
  • A large group of graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange sashes walk in a procession during a graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Faculty members in academic regalia lead the students, holding a banner and a cross. The event takes place outdoors, with greenery in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns walk in a line while faculty members in academic regalia stand on either side, clapping and smiling, during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 7. The background shows green trees and a bright, clear day.
  • Graduating seniors from Hope College, dressed in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles, walk down an aisle outdoors while being applauded by onlookers during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange stoles smile and walk in a procession. Faculty members in academic regalia congratulate them. The outdoor setting includes trees and a lamp post in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in navy blue gowns with orange stoles walk in a procession during a commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Some students are smiling and others are focused, with trees and greenery in the background. A faculty member in blue academic regalia is seen on the right.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns walk in procession at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the Hope College commencement ceremony, while faculty members clap and celebrate along the path.
  • Graduating seniors at Hope College, dressed in caps and gowns, walk in a procession during the commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Faculty members in academic regalia lead the group, and a crowd of people is seated in the foreground.
  • Graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles participate in the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One student in the foreground wears an additional white stole and holds a program.
  • Graduating seniors in blue and orange academic regalia walk down an aisle during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 7. The audience is seated and watching the graduates.
  • Faculty members in academic regalia stand in the foreground during Hope College's commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Graduates and attendees are seated in the background, with stained glass windows visible.
  • Faculty members in academic regalia stand during the commencement ceremony at Hope College, where approximately 590 graduating seniors participated on Sunday, May 7 at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A man in academic regalia holds a program and looks ahead during the Hope College graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior wearing a blue cap and gown sits among fellow graduates during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The cap has a tassel with the number "23" indicating the graduation year.
  • A speaker in academic regalia addresses the audience from a podium during the Hope College graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.
  • A group of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange stoles are seated and smiling during the ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 7.
  • An elderly man wearing academic regalia speaks at a podium during the graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 7.
  • A group of graduating seniors in choir robes sing during the commencement ceremony at Hope College, held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Graduating seniors in navy caps and gowns with orange stoles sing during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on May 7. The students hold papers and stand in front of stained glass windows.
  • A group of graduating seniors in academic regalia sing during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 7.
  • A group of students singing during the graduation ceremony at Hope College, with two male students in the foreground wearing white and red robes.
  • A man in academic regalia speaks at a podium with the Hope College seal, surrounded by floral arrangements, during a graduation ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Stained glass windows are visible in the background, and several faculty members are seated nearby.
  • A group of six graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange sashes stand together, smiling for a photo outside a building with arched windows. They are posing on a green lawn during the graduation ceremony at Hope College.
  • A group of six graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles, smiling and standing close together outdoors at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during Hope College's commencement ceremony on May 7. Trees and other people are visible in the background.
  • Students and attendees gather and socialize during the graduation ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Two graduating seniors in blue and orange gowns chat with a man in a suit while others converse and enjoy refreshments in the background.
  • A young woman in a graduation gown and cap sits on a couch, listening to a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, while a man leans in, attentively listening.
  • Two graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles smile and converse indoors. One is holding a diploma and the other has a program. Other people, some in graduation attire and some in casual clothing, are gathered in the background, with a "TICKETS" sign visible on the wall.
  • A graduating senior wearing a navy blue cap and gown with an orange stole smiles and waves during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates are visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior at Hope College wearing a blue cap and gown smiles while holding his tassel. Reflections of other graduates are visible in his sunglasses.
  • A group of graduating seniors in academic regalia walk together during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Some are wearing colorful stoles and sunglasses, and they appear to be in a celebratory mood.
  • A group of faculty members in academic regalia process during the graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One woman in the foreground is smiling and wearing a green gown with colorful accents.
  • A speaker in academic regalia addresses the audience at the Hope College commencement ceremony, with an American flag in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown speaks at a podium during the commencement ceremony at Hope College, with an American flag in the background.
  • A man in academic regalia holds a folder during a graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The background shows blurred attendees and a photographer capturing the event.
  • A graduating student wearing a blue cap and gown with an orange stole and honor cords speaks at the podium during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. An American flag is visible in the foreground.
  • A commencement speaker stands at a podium with the Hope College seal, addressing the audience during the graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The speaker is flanked by faculty members in academic regalia, a large American flag, and a sign language interpreter. Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns are seated in the foreground.
  • A man in academic regalia, including a black gown, white collar, and black cap with a gold tassel, stands at a podium during a graduation ceremony. He is wearing sunglasses and smiling.
  • A group of graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles clap and cheer enthusiastically during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A person in academic regalia stands at a podium with a Hope College sign, smiling and speaking to another person in similar attire during the graduation ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A smiling graduate in a blue cap and gown, adorned with a colorful stole and a sash reading "Student Union," walks during a commencement ceremony at Hope College. Other graduates in similar attire are seen in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown with orange accents waves while holding a diploma during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and faculty are seen in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns walk across the stage to receive their diplomas during the Hope College commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The stage is adorned with floral arrangements, and faculty members in academic regalia are present.
  • Two graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns smiling and looking forward during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 7.
  • Two female graduates in blue caps and gowns smile and embrace each other among a crowd of seated graduates during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles while holding a diploma during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Several faculty members and another student in similar attire are visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a cap and gown holds a diploma while posing for a photo with a faculty member during the commencement ceremony at Hope College, with an American flag and other graduates in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles stand in line on a stage during a commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One senior is shaking hands with a faculty member in academic regalia while others look on. Faculty members are standing at a podium on the right. The ceremony takes place outdoors with spectators seated on the grassy hill in the background.
  • A student in a blue graduation cap and gown hugs a faculty member during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other faculty members and graduates are seen in the background, with various flags displayed behind them.
  • Graduating seniors in navy blue gowns and caps with orange stoles walk together on a sunny day at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. A large crowd is seated in the background, watching the ceremony. One graduate is smiling and holding a water bottle, while another looks down holding a diploma. Trees with green foliage can be seen in the distance.
  • Graduates in blue gowns and orange stoles line up to receive their diplomas during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with one graduate shaking hands with a faculty member.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns and orange stoles walk across the stage at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the commencement ceremony at Hope College. One graduate in the foreground raises their diploma in celebration, while others receive their diplomas from faculty members in academic regalia.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns embrace and celebrate on the field at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the commencement ceremony at Hope College, with family and friends gathered around.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns celebrate and embrace each other at the commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with a crowd of family and friends in the background.
  • A graduating senior in cap and gown, holding a diploma, smiles and hugs a faculty member in academic regalia during Hope College's commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates are seen celebrating in the background.

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