PHOTOS: Oglethorpe University 2023 commencement

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PHOTOS: Oglethorpe University 2023 commencement

Students, faculty and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class at Oglethorpe University.

Oglethorpe University graduates cheer during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Members of the Oglethorpe University Class of 2023 move their tassels during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Students, faculty and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Chanson Buchanan (right) shakes Oglethorpe University President Nicholas Ladany's hand during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Students, faculty and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Oglethorpe University President Nicholas Ladany (right) confers an honorary doctorate degree to Andrea Rivera during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Rivera is founder of H3 Media and chair of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

An attendee holds Class of 2023 balloons during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Students, faculty and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A graduate shakes Oglethorpe University President Nicholas Ladany's hand during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Leiana Santifer releases confetti for her graduate during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Sergio Perez (left) and Eduarda Perez cheer and whistle for their graduate during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A proud family cheer for their graduate during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Yasmin Gbajabiamila (left) and Zaina Miuccia (right) cheer for their graduate during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Senior class president Marc Collins smiles as he exits the stage during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A proud parent waves at their graduate during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Students, faculty and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Senior class president Marc Collins gives high-fives as he exits the stage during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Christianna Brown smiles as she receives her diploma during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Oglethorpe University graduates listen to the commencement speaker during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023 CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Izzy Bedore waves to family as she receives her diploma during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Students, faculty and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Student government association president Ashrakat Hassan speaks during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Oglethorpe University graduates cheer for their class president, Marc Collins, during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

A parent takes video during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Students, faculty, and families braved the rainy weather to celebrate the graduating class. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Ivi Wicks smiles as she exits the stage during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Andrea Rivera, recipient of an honorary doctorate degree, speaks during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Rivera is founder of H3 Media and chair of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Sarah Berg wipes a tear from her eye during the Oglethorpe University commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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Oglethorpe University graduates cheer during the commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 20, 2023. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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