A student carries her cap as she makes her way up the stairs for University of Southern Maine's 135th graduation commencement at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Wilson Cramp of Windham, a student of Recreation and Leisure Studies, stands to be recognized with fellow honors students during the University of Southern Maine graduation ceremony on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Tess Einstein of Portland and Greg Palmer of Northbridge, Mass., both students of Recreation and Leisure Studies, share a moment before entering Cross Insurance Arena for the University of Southern Maine graduation ceremony on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
Caitlin Dunn of Kennebunk lets out a cheer as she and fellow students prepare to enter Cross Insurance Arena for the University of Southern Maine graduation ceremony on Saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
A graduation cap that's appropriate on the eve Mother's Day during the University of Southern Maine's 135th commencement at Cross Insurance Arena on saturday. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer
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