New graduates (from left) Rei Ramos, Liz Klinger, Harika Kunchala, Katie Karp, Kara King, Estevan Rodriguez, Erik Laurin, Taylor Sargent, Fukima Orikasa, and Rachael O’Neill celebrate by throwing their caps into the air.In his remarks to the graduating class, President Seligman said that the keys to success are perseverance and not being discouraged. “Live all in,” he told them.And the band played on: The Eastman Trombone Choir performs a prelude as the candidates enter Kodak Hall.Tanatchaya Chanphanitpornkit’s heartfelt and humorous address elicited surprise, laughs, smiles, and tears from her classmates and the audience.Jonathan Macowskey and the other Hajim School candidates look toward the stage as the diploma ceremony begins.The candidates give a standing ovation following Newton’s remarks for the class of 2015.A moment to remember: Myra Mathis smiles as she receives her hood.The graduates’ friends, families, and loved ones gather in Kodak Hall in advance of the ceremony.Delivered with aplomb, Auburn’s undergraduate remarks for the class of 2015 elicited smiles and laughs from his fellow candidates.Ready, steady, go: The candidates congregate in Lowry Hall ahead of the ceremony.Master’s degree candidates prepare to receive their diplomas.It’s a two-fer! Sarilyn Ivanic crosses the stage with her eight-month-old son Henry to receive her doctorate in mechanical engineering.Hug it out: Sean Coffey receives a congratulatory embrace from Warner School professor April Luehmann.
