Published: 12/15/2012 - Updated: 5 months ago

BGSU's fall commencement

Bowling Green State University's had its fall commencement on Dec. 15 inside the Stroh Center. CLICK ON ANY IMAGE TO ENLARGE PHOTO, START SLIDESHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Cassi Newman was all smiles. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Jessica Taylor, front, joins a group of women taking pictures of graduates. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Commencement speaker Steve Hanson, right, President and CEO of Hanson, Inc., is welcomed to the stage. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Mary Ellen Mazey, Ph.D, is seen on the video board during her speech. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A graduate looks back toward the crowd the ceremony. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Michele Davenport, left, and her sister Rene Davenport-Haskins, stand with their hands over the hearts while waiting to watch Ms. Davenport's daughter Jazmine Davenport, graduate.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Michele Davenport, left, and her sister Rene Davenport-Haskins, stand with their hands over the hearts while waiting to watch ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Heather Reau, left, from Oak Harbor who is graduating Cum Laude in the Bachelor of Science in Education, and Molly Bacni, right, who is graduating with University Honors, react to a speaker.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Heather Reau, left, from Oak Harbor who is graduating Cum Laude in the Bachelor of Science in Education, and Molly ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Lauren Rockich, front, from Akron, waits to receive her Bachelor of Science in Education. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Micah Harris, from Detroit, processes in line before receiving her Bachelor of Science. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

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William Kilpatrick, left, who served in the Army from 1993 to 2003, and Sarah Lynn, right, who served in the Air Force from 2000 to 2010, wear red, white and blue cords in addition to their college colors as a distinction for serving in the military.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo William Kilpatrick, left, who served in the Army from 1993 to 2003, and Sarah Lynn, right, who served in the ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Grads Kara Bergman, left, from Dayton, Rachel Beck, center, from Brighton, Michigan, and Jason Baker, right, from New Bremen, stand in the Schmidthorst Pavilion getting ready to line up for commencement.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Grads Kara Bergman, left, from Dayton, Rachel Beck, center, from Brighton, Michigan, and Jason Baker, right, from New Bremen, stand ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Tanecia Wilson flashes a sorority sign after receiving her diploma. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Graduates names are featured on special t-shirts for sale. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

President Mary Ellen Mazey congratulates William Kilpatrick, who is wearing a special cord to distinguish him as having served in the Army from 1993 to 2003.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Mary Ellen Mazey congratulates William Kilpatrick, who is wearing a special cord to distinguish him as having served in ... THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Graduates are seen on the scoreboard during the ceremony. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Toni Bowles smiles and holds her diploma. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo President Mary Ellen Mazey congratulates a graduate. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Katrin McBroom stands and waves while being recognized for graduating with University Honors. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Katrin McBroom stands and is recognized for graduating with University Honors. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Commencement speaker Steve Hanson, President and CEO of Hanson, Inc. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT

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