5/12/17 TJC Graduation by Chelsea Purgahn
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Cole Newsom, Eric Marek and Alyssa Allison wait for Tyler Junior College's commencement to begin at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates walk down stairs to their seats during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A man takes a photo of the graduates during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A faculty member watches as the graduates proceed to their seats during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate waves to friends and family during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate smiles during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates listen during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler Junior College President Dr. Michael Metke speaks during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jillian Brandon sings the national anthem during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Deauntre Zantwain Alex sings the national anthem with other graduates and faculty during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
A graduate shakes hands with a faculty member during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates sit after receiving their diplomas during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Darrell Henderson Jr. watches as other graduates proceed to the stage during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler Junior College President Dr. Michael Metke poses for a photo with a graduate during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Graduates listen during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tyler Junior College President Dr. Michael Metke poses for a photo with a graduate during Tyler Junior College's commencement at Wagstaff Gymnasium in Tyler, Texas, on Friday, May 12, 2017. 1,141 students graduated in three different ceremonies. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)