The graduating class at Colby College tosses their academic caps into the air following commencement in Waterville on Sunday. Sen. Susan Collins, the featured speaker, urged roughly 480 graduates to work to restore a sense of community wherever they go.
Sen. Susan Collins walks with Colby College President David Greene in the procession for the 197th commencement in Waterville on Sunday. Collins gave the commencement address. Honorary degree recipients Gregory Powell and Rebecca Corbett are directly behind Greene and Collins.
Colby College graduate Kennet Southworth is hugged by his sister Katie during the 197th commencement in Waterville on Sunday.
Colby College Senior Class Speaker Marnay Avant salutes the Black Lives Matter movement. Avant received a standing ovation and dedicated her diploma to her mother. "You taught me what strength ... and humility look like."
Colby College student Margot Miranda-Katz holds a diploma in one hand and her dog Goose with the other during the 197th commencement in Waterville on Sunday.
Colby College President David Greene, left, stands with honorary degree recipients during the school's 197th commencement in Waterville on Sunday. From left are Sen. Susan Collins, Rebecca Corbett, Theaster Gates and Gregory Powell. Collins also gave the commencement address.
Colby College student Abigail Johnson smiles for the cameras of friends during commencement on Sunday.
Colby College students Jacob Adner and Katherine Restrepo give an enthusiastic introduction for Senior Class Speaker Marnay Avant.
Chris Pease holds a photo sign of his sister Annie Pease, a graduating Colby College student, during the commencement ceremony.
Sen. Susan Collins addresses Colby College graduates at commencement Sunday. Looking on is journalist Rebecca Corbett, who received an honorary degree.
Two Colby College students congratulate each other as they are awarded degrees Sunday.
Colby College graduate Ben Hartford shows off his diploma.
Colby College student Calin Barber claps for a fellow graduate during commencement.
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