Fatma Hamdan of Sylvania, an information technology systems cum laude graduate, is hugged by her friend Marah Ghannam of West Toledo before the start of the 50th annual spring commencement ceremony.
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Crystal Kurtz of Monroe, the class representative, receives her diploma.
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Kevin Howard of Bowling Green smiles after receiving his diploma.
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Owens President Mike Bower delivers his opening remarks.
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Randy Oostra, president and chief executive officer of ProMedica Health Systems, delivers his keynote address.
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Early Childhood Education Cum Laude graduate Janice Reardon, center, sports a highly decorated mortarboard.
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Christa, left, and her mother, Selah Cunningham of South Toledo, center, wave at Christa's sister, Catherine, a liberal arts graduate.
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Graduate Kyle Tatum of West Toledo, right, sports a Spider-Man suit.
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Several graduates, including Haley Reindel of Oregon, right, sport high heels.
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Early Childhood Education graduates Kristen Smith of South Toledo, left, and Kristeen Hill of West Toled stand with their decorated mortarboard.
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A graduate and their family head inside.
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Crystal Kurtz of Monroe addresses her fellow graduates as the Owens Community College class representative.
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