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Collected Item: “Covid Class of 2020: Campus Philly's Virtual Yearbook for College Grads”

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Covid Class of 2020: Campus Philly's Virtual Yearbook for College Grads

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A virtual yearbook, compiled by Campus Philly's network of college students who graduated in the Class of 2020 from Philadelphia-area colleges and universities.

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The Class of 2020 didn't get the pomp and circumstance they deserve, but that didn't stop them from celebrating. Campus Philly wanted to take that celebration one step further by recognizing graduates from colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region with a Class of 2020 prize pack. We asked students to submit an anecdote about what they are most proud of following their undergraduate career, along with their graduation photos. We heard from 83 students, and created Philly’s first ever virtual yearbook to recognize the hard work they put in over the last four years.

We sent students a variety of prizes, including gift cards, laundry bags, Red Bulls, and gift certificates for a celebratory dinner. One lucky winner even got a shout out from Philadelphia Eagles player Boston Scott! Campus Philly is so glad to have played a small role in making the Class of 2020's graduation a memorable experience.

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yearbook, classof2020, virtualyearbook, pompandcircumstance, virtualgraduation, graduation, commemorate, commemoration,

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https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18073763911205589/?hl=en

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Campus Philly, a non-profit organization that helps college students fall in love with Philadelphia and obtain a job or internship in the region after graduating.

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2020-06-22
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