5/5/18 Jamie Foxx at Jarvis Christian College Commencement by Chelsea Purgahn
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People hold signs of a graduate's face during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Eric McGee takes a photo of graduates as Gwen McGee waves during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Dr. John F. Johnson walks in the processional during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx greets students during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx takes a selfie with students during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx greets students during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Glenell Lee-Pruitt laughs as Jamie Foxx falls into the seat next to her during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Glenell Lee-Pruitt makes a face and laughs as Jamie Foxx falls into the seat next to her during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx, second from left, listens during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, waits to give the keynote address during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Holland gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Christopher Mays listens during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, speaks during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Holland gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx shakes a graduate's hand during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate poses with president Lester Newman for a photo during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Alicia Baldwin glances over her shoulder during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Isaiah Lopez shakes president Lester Newman's hand as he receives his degree during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A woman listens during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Glenell Lee-Pruitt, left, and president Lester Newman, right, prepare to give Jamie Foxx, center, his honorary doctorate degree during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Glenell Lee-Pruitt watches as president Lester Newman puts a doctorate hood on Jamie Foxx during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx speaks during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jamie Foxx speaks during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates sing the alma mater during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Barbara Willie stands with her godson Jamie Foxx as he addresses the media during Jarvis Christian College's commencement at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins, Texas, on Saturday, May 5, 2018. Jesse J. Holland, race and ethnicity writer for the Associated Press, gave the keynote address, and Jamie Foxx received an honorary doctorate degree from the college. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)