2008 Valley commencement (43 photos, updated May 12)

Monday, May 5, 2008

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With tassles fluttering and caps occasionally tossed by gusty winds Saturday, May 3, Missouri Valley College marked the passage through its halls of 245 graduates. The ceremony was duly solemn, but the audience brought plenty of balloons, handshakes, high-fives and hugs to give the event a festive spirit, too.

Stories about the 2008 commencement ceremony and speaker:
MVC sends 245 grads into the world
MVC to confer degrees to 245 seniors May 3/Saline County native and MVC alumnus to speak to seniors at commencement

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Seniors file into the stadium at Missouri Valley College Saturday, May 3, prior to the college's 119th commencement exercise. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
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Enthusiastic waves of greeting were common before and during the commencement ceremony. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)

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MVC Chaplain Pam Sebastian delivers the invocation. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
MVC President Bonnie Humphrey delivers welcome comments. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
Balloons had to be grasped tightly or, in some cases, anchored to a stout pole to keep from blowing away in the gusty breezes. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
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A decorative Viking seems to observe the 119th commencement ceremony at Missouri Valley College Saturday, May 3, 2008. Behind him, 245 seniors await their chance to walk across the dais and receive their diplomas. (Eric Crump/Democrat-News)
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