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2021-05-20
Providence College Class of 2021 Graduation
This photograph was taken by one of the photographers at the commencement ceremony for the Providence College Class of 2021 when I was being announced as receiving the honor of highest in academic rank (valedictorian) for my class. Providence had held its graduations at the Dunkin Donuts Center downtown for the past several decades, but COVID-19 restrictions made that impossible for the Class of 2021. Instead, the College opted to have commencement on campus, holding it at Hendricken Field. Each student was only allowed up to two guests. My parents and brother all graduated from Providence College, so it was difficult knowing that the pandemic prevented me from being part of the same traditions that they got to experience as seniors, such as Senior Ring Weekend. My brother had graduated just two years earlier, so I knew what being a senior was "supposed" to be like, but did not get to experience it. However, having graduation on campus was truly a blessing and a unique experience. I was able to get an extra ticket so that my mom, dad, and brother could all be there to see me receive my degree, and my grandmother was able to watch the livestream from her home. After a challenging year full of disappointment and distance, the Class of 2021 was graced with the chance to celebrate our achievements together. -
2020-05-13
Advice to take a gap year now
This is an oped advice piece from a financial expert advising this year's high school graduates to take a gap year. He suggests travel, earning money, taking classes, and staying positive -
2020-03-27
Senior Pictures Capture the Feeling of Graduation Day
This is the story of a 2020 high school graduate, Nicholas Reyan, in Pennsylvania. His mother owns a photography studio--one that takes the senior pictures you see in yearbooks. This year there was no graduation, so they set out to create photographic representations of what graduating now is like. Enjoy!