PHOTOS: Oglethorpe University 2022 commencement

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PHOTOS: Oglethorpe University 2022 commencement

Oglethorpe University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 21, 2022, featured Beatriz “Bea” Perez, a Coca-Cola Co. senior vice president, as the commencement speaker.

Graduates cheer on their classmates during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Beatriz “Bea” Perez, a senior vice president with the Coca-Cola Co., delivers the commencement speech during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Graduates wave to their friends and family as they enter the Academic Quadrangle for the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Oglethorpe University President Nicholas Ladany speaks during the Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Graduates cheer on their classmates during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Among Oglethorpe's first cohort of "TheDream.US" scholars, Rafael Aragón Aispuro receives his diploma during the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. This fall, Oglethorpe University will have 140 Dream.US scholars on campus. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Timothy Powell Leads the choir in a song during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony in the Academic Quadrangle on Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Oglethorpe University President Nicholas Ladany presents diplomas to the graduates during the Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Kennedi Morgan waves to her friends and family as she enters The Academic Quadrangle for the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family cheer on the graduates as they walk into the Academic Quadrangle at the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Former Oglethorpe University President Manning Pattillo, who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday, waits for the start of the Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family cheer on their loved ones during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family cheer on their loved ones during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Friends and family cheer on their loved ones during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Alima Ba celebrates as she walks on stage to receive her diploma during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

A graduate shades her eyes from the sun while listening to the speakers during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony in the academic quadrangle Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer /

Graduates line up before entering the Academic Quadrangle at the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Nikki Nimey helps Juan Insignares with his graduation cap before the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Graduates line up before entering the Academic Quadrangle at the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

Hrishika Chhetri helps Rebeca Quillen with her graduation cap before the start of Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer /

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Graduates cheer on their classmates during Oglethorpe University's Class of 2022 commencement ceremony Saturday, May 21, 2022. (Steve Schaefer / steve.schaefer@ajc.com)

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