Approximately 680 graduating seniors participated in the ceremony, held on Sunday, May 5 at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The class consisted of students from across the United States and around the world.

  • Two graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange sashes smile and laugh as one adjusts the other's cap before the ceremony. They are surrounded by other graduates, all wearing similar attire, in an outdoor setting.
  • A large group of graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns walk in a procession outdoors on a tree-lined pathway. They are led by faculty members in academic regalia and a person carrying a Hope College banner. The ceremony is taking place at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on a sunny day.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns walk in a procession outdoors at Hope College, with trees and a college banner in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns walk down a path through Ray and Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College, as faculty members in academic regalia applaud them.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns high-five faculty members in academic regalia during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The faculty members are smiling and clapping as the students pass by.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns walk down a pathway lined with clapping faculty members in academic regalia at Hope College's commencement ceremony.
  • Graduating seniors dressed in navy caps and gowns with orange stoles stand in a row during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Some attendees are seated in the foreground, watching the ceremony.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns participate in a commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, surrounded by a crowd of seated and standing attendees.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns seated in rows at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with an audience in the background, during the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 5.
  • A speaker in academic regalia smiles at the podium during Hope College's commencement ceremony on May 5 at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A speaker, dressed in academic regalia, addresses the graduating seniors from a podium adorned with the Hope College seal. Faculty members in robes are seated on either side, and choir members in colorful gowns are visible in the background in front of large stained glass windows. The stage is decorated with vibrant floral arrangements.
  • Graduating seniors in caps and gowns process in a long line outdoors at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the commencement ceremony. The front of the line is led by two individuals carrying a large banner with the college seal. Trees and lampposts line the walkway on a bright, sunny day.
  • Hope College graduating seniors sit in rows wearing navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles, attentively participating in the commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A man in academic regalia speaks at a podium during a graduation ceremony at Hope College. Faculty members, also in regalia, are seated behind him, with stained glass windows in the background. A large floral arrangement is in the foreground.
  • A group of students in academic regalia sing during a ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A group of people, including a graduating senior in a cap and gown, gather and converse at the Hope College graduation ceremony in Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One person in academic regalia smiles while holding a booklet.
  • Three graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange and blue stoles stand arm-in-arm, smiling as they pose for a photo during the Hope College commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown hugs a woman while holding a diploma, surrounded by other graduates and attendees at the Hope College commencement ceremony in Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Four graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns take a selfie together during the commencement ceremony at Hope College's Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates can be seen in the background.
  • Graduating students in blue caps and gowns, some smiling and conversing, walk in a procession during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior smiles as a friend or family member adjusts her graduation cap during the ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. She is wearing a navy blue cap and gown, with colorful cords and a white stole, surrounded by other graduates in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns, adorned with various stoles and cords, participate in the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in cap and gown speaks at a podium during the Hope College commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 5.
  • A faculty member in academic regalia speaks to a graduating student in a cap and gown at Hope College's commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 5.
  • A graduating senior in cap and gown speaks into a microphone at the commencement ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A speaker in academic regalia addresses the graduating seniors at Hope College's commencement ceremony, held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 5.
  • A speaker wearing a black robe with gold accents and a blue, yellow, and white stole gestures passionately at a podium during the Hope College graduation ceremony on May 5th at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. A water bottle is placed on the podium.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles and walks during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and attendees are visible in the background.
  • A line of graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns with orange sashes walk in procession outdoors at Hope College's commencement ceremony. The graduates are smiling and appear happy. Trees and a crowd of spectators are visible in the background.
  • Graduates in blue gowns and caps receive their diplomas on stage during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Faculty in academic regalia, including one holding a diploma, congratulate the students while other graduates and attendees are seen in the foreground. An American flag is visible in the background.
  • A graduating student in blue cap and gown stands on stage holding a diploma, smiling with two faculty members during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The stage is adorned with the Hope College seal, and in the background, other graduates and faculty members are seated. An American flag is visible in the background.
  • Graduates in caps and gowns are seated, facing a stage where a speaker is at a podium with a "Hope College" sign. A graduating senior in a blue gown and cap is hugging a faculty member wearing academic regalia. Other faculty members in academic attire are smiling and observing on stage, with an American flag in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a navy blue cap and gown, adorned with an orange-trimmed stole, smiles and adjusts his cap during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • A graduating senior in a navy blue cap and gown, adorned with a white and orange stole, smiles as she holds her diploma. She stands among fellow graduates at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium during the commencement ceremony on May 5.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown, adorned with a colorful stole, smiles and reaches out to someone in the crowd while holding a diploma during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The audience is seated in the foreground, and another graduate is visible in the background.
  • A graduating senior wearing a navy blue cap and gown with orange trim holds her diploma and smiles during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates are visible in the background.
  • Two graduating seniors in caps and gowns walk side by side, smiling and holding their diplomas during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and attendees are visible in the background.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns and caps celebrate and clap hands with faculty members during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with an audience seated on the grass in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a blue cap and gown smiles during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium on Sunday, May 5. She is wearing multiple honor cords and sashes.
  • A crowd of people, including a man taking a photo with his phone and a woman holding a program, are seated and standing in the stands at the Hope College graduation ceremony.
  • Two graduating seniors in blue caps and gowns walk side by side, smiling. One is holding a diploma cover and waving, while the other clutches a diploma cover and a cap. The background shows an outdoor ceremony setting with blurred attendees.
  • Graduating seniors in blue gowns and caps, adorned with orange and blue stoles, walk joyfully during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Two female graduates in the foreground smile and carry their diplomas and wooden bowls, while a male graduate follows behind, holding his diploma and bowl. The background shows an audience seated in the stadium.
  • A graduating senior in a navy blue cap and gown, adorned with an orange-trimmed stole, smiles while holding a diploma cover at the Hope College commencement ceremony in Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns embrace during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Other graduates and attendees are visible in the background, along with signs indicating seating rows.
  • A graduating senior in a cap and gown raises his diploma in celebration as he walks across the stage during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium at Hope College. Another graduate is seen shaking hands with a faculty member on stage, and several other faculty and attendees are seated in the background. The stage is decorated with colorful flower arrangements and an American flag is visible.
  • A group of graduating seniors in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles stand in line on stage at the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. One graduate receives a diploma from a faculty member in academic regalia. Bright flower arrangements decorate the stage, and trees and campus buildings are visible in the background.
  • A graduating student 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. A large crowd of attendees watches from the stands and seated areas. Another faculty member stands at a podium, reading from a binder.
  • A group of graduating seniors dressed in navy blue caps and gowns with orange stoles stand in a semi-circle, singing into microphones at Hope College's commencement ceremony. The event takes place outdoors at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium, with greenery and an audience in the background. A podium with the Hope College logo is visible on the right side of the image.
  • A group of graduating seniors in caps and gowns pose for a photo with faculty members at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. Multiple flags are visible in the background, and other attendees are seen mingling.
  • A graduating senior in a cap and gown holds a small child while kneeling on the grass during Hope College's commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. A large crowd sits in the background under a sunny sky.
  • Two graduating seniors in blue gowns and caps, one smiling broadly, stand outside the Jim Heeringa Athletic Center at Hope College. Other people and graduates can be seen in the background.
  • A graduating senior in a cap and gown embraces a woman while a man stands nearby during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium.
  • Four graduating seniors in caps and gowns smile at the camera during the commencement ceremony at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. In the background, other graduates and attendees are gathered on a grassy hill.
  • A graduating senior in a cap and gown hugs a friend at the ceremony held at Ray and Sue Smith Stadium. The friend has curly hair and wears an orange top. Other people are visible in the background.

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