Clark Atlanta University graduation, May 20, 2013

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Clark Atlanta University graduation, May 20, 2013

The crowd listens to the convocation address. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Valedictorian Lorin Crawford (left) of Chino Hills, California, mathematics major with a 4.0 GPA, and Salutatorian Tam Quach, of Morrow GA, criminal justice major with a 3.92 GPA, led the graduates into the stadium. The men were freshman roommates and are best friends. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Clark Atlanta Symphonic Band director Thomas Warner, plays a fanfare with the trumpet section during the service. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Valedictorian Lorin Crawford (left) of Chino Hills, California, Mathematics major with a 4.0 GPA and Salutatorian Tam Quach, of Morrow GA, Criminal Justice Major with a 3.92 GPA lead the graduates into the stadium. The men were freshman roommates and are best friends. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Clark Atlanta graduates proceed to their seats during the start of the ceremony. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Clark Atlanta graduates proceed to their seats during the start of the ceremony. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. Valerie Jarrett, Senior advisor to President Barack Obama, gave the convocation address. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Criminal Justice major Ray Gardner takes a photo of himself during the service. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

George Wallace, 5, of Marietta, takes photos during the ceremony. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Lakeisha Gibbs (right) points out relatives to Calandra Brown during the ceremony. Both are doctoral candidates in the School of Education. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Graduates wave to friends and relatives in the crowd. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Doctor of Education candidates Calandra Brown (left) and Lakeisha Gibbs salute the crowd during the convocation ceremony. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Members of the Class of 1963 (in Gold), and Class of 1943 (in red) are recognized during the convocation. They attended Clark College, Atlanta University or Clark University, one of the predecessor schools of Clark Atlanta University. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Edith Arnold Hambrick (left) and Dr. Pearlie Craft Dove, members of the Class of 1943, are honored during the convocation. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Senior White House adviser Valerie Jarrett receives an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Alexander Cummings Jr, vice Chairman of the CAU board of trustees as CAU President Dr. Carlton Brown, presides during the ceremony at the Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Valerie Jarrett, Senior adviser to President Barack Obama, gives the convocation address as CAU President Dr Carlton Brown, listens. Photos from Clark Atlanta University's 24th Annual Commencement Convocation Monday, May 20, 2013 at Panther Stadium. Valedictorian Lorin Crawford and Salutatorian Tam Quach, led the graduates into the stadium. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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The crowd listens to the convocation address. KENT D. JOHNSON / KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

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