Sunday, May 21, 2023

Graduation at UVa

 



The procession of around 2000 graduates takes around half an hour.
The graduation exercises include many traditions. The procession is
called “walking the lawn” because it takes place at the historic lawn in the center of campus.

The graduates carry a variety of balloons, mostly huge, so the procession shimmers and bounces.

Here’s Miriam, walking with her close friends.

Robed academics.

The speaker at the podium behind all the graduates and their balloons.


Photos © 2023 mae sander.

7 comments:

Helen's Book Blog said...

Congratulations! I do love college graduations; I am headed to my nieces from Wesleyan University in CT this week.

eileeninmd said...

Congrats, is this your daughter! You must be very proud!
Take care, have a wonderful new week.

Jenn Jilks said...

There is something wonderful about a graduation!

Anne in the kitchen said...

Congratulations! I know she and everyone in her circle is proud of her!

Sherry's Pickings said...

that looks like such a celebration!!

thecuecard said...

Congrats to Miriam! I gather she is your daughter. Wonderful graduation!

Jeanie said...

Talk about a happy occasion! That's fun -- and I love the graduate procession!