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From left, Elizabet Sucuyan ’09, Mirela Hristova ’09, Zach Okhah ’09, and Grant Bermann ’09.
June 2 was a day of journeys completed and new ones launched as the University presented degrees to 1,874 undergraduates and graduate students. Photos by Ricardo Barros
![From left, Elizabet Sucuyan ’09, Mirela Hristova ’09, Zach Okhah ’09, and Grant Bermann ’09.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/A-ledeBarros_090602_038.jpg?itok=nyp6V7qU)
From left, Elizabet Sucuyan ’09, Mirela Hristova ’09, Zach Okhah ’09, and Grant Bermann ’09.
![Ph.D. recipients Chris Olivola *09, psychology; Agatha Lenartowicz *08, psychology; and Stephanie Wei Wang *08, economics.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_010.jpg?itok=ppJsA79c)
Ph.D. recipients Chris Olivola *09, psychology; Agatha Lenartowicz *08, psychology; and Stephanie Wei Wang *08, economics.
![2A. Amy Margaret Liang ’09, left, with Sarah Dajani ’09 and Amanda Word ’09.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_055.jpg?itok=riGvuoJQ)
2A. Amy Margaret Liang ’09, left, with Sarah Dajani ’09 and Amanda Word ’09.
![Bill Trudell ’09](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_073.jpg?itok=W28-zVgy)
Bill Trudell ’09
![Milton P. Wilkins ’09, with an umbrella at the ready. Skies cleared for Commencement after showers earlier in the morning.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_110.jpg?itok=LdrirpsH)
Milton P. Wilkins ’09, with an umbrella at the ready. Skies cleared for Commencement after showers earlier in the morning.
![Dan Korn ’09 and Jackie Bello ’09.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_130.jpg?itok=sEEvQNu-)
Dan Korn ’09 and Jackie Bello ’09.
![Receiving their master’s degree in public affairs were Andrew Eil *09 and Caitlin Fennessy *09.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_142.jpg?itok=37oqcXMy)
Receiving their master’s degree in public affairs were Andrew Eil *09 and Caitlin Fennessy *09.
![Master’s in finance degree recipients were, from left, Hui Fang Lee *09, Sze Ing (Celine) Tan *09, Jean Boyer *09, Christian Stassen *09, and Faisal Ahmed *09.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_148.jpg?itok=ci0xlLtZ)
Master’s in finance degree recipients were, from left, Hui Fang Lee *09, Sze Ing (Celine) Tan *09, Jean Boyer *09, Christian Stassen *09, and Faisal Ahmed *09.
![George Lan ’09 with the standard of Mathey College.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_160.jpg?itok=3jw2p3ux)
George Lan ’09 with the standard of Mathey College.
![The procession begins onto the front campus.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_175.jpg?itok=pZRKpAji)
The procession begins onto the front campus.
![Lillian Pierce ’02 *09, who received her Ph.D. in mathematics, with her 2-month-old son, Stirling Overath-Pierce.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_199.jpg?itok=1DX5jz84)
Lillian Pierce ’02 *09, who received her Ph.D. in mathematics, with her 2-month-old son, Stirling Overath-Pierce.
![Students carry the banners of the residential colleges during the procession.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_222.jpg?itok=9RI1ld4c)
Students carry the banners of the residential colleges during the procession.
![Undergraduates file into their seats near the end of the procession.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_301.jpg?itok=pfjhXUzA)
Undergraduates file into their seats near the end of the procession.
![President Tilghman makes her way to the stage in front of Nassau Hall.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_323.jpg?itok=W_9Tr5GJ)
President Tilghman makes her way to the stage in front of Nassau Hall.
![A view of administrators, faculty, trustees, and award winners in front of Nassau Hall.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_332.jpg?itok=Nvi48vlu)
A view of administrators, faculty, trustees, and award winners in front of Nassau Hall.
![Stephen Hammer ’09 delivers the salutatorian address.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_347.jpg?itok=Zwt5ENOE)
Stephen Hammer ’09 delivers the salutatorian address.
![Kathryn Boateng *09, who received her master’s degree in public affairs.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_375.jpg?itok=TI7fT-ZF)
Kathryn Boateng *09, who received her master’s degree in public affairs.
![Valedictorian Holger Staude ’09 speaks to the gathering.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_400.jpg?itok=QsHADXPg)
Valedictorian Holger Staude ’09 speaks to the gathering.
![Actress Meryl Streep, one of five honorary degree recipients.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_479.jpg?itok=NlzsCYoV)
Actress Meryl Streep, one of five honorary degree recipients.
![After the ceremony, students receive their diplomas.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_529.jpg?itok=shm5s8FM)
After the ceremony, students receive their diplomas.
![Johanna Lopez ’09 and her mother pose for a photo.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_544.jpg?itok=wmt7U3vV)
Johanna Lopez ’09 and her mother pose for a photo.
![In front of West College is the proud mom of Jaryn Horner *09.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_548.jpg?itok=e3P2xDRl)
In front of West College is the proud mom of Jaryn Horner *09.
![Sam Zetumer ’09 and his family share excitement after the ceremony.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_552.jpg?itok=T9sep4Xz)
Sam Zetumer ’09 and his family share excitement after the ceremony.
![Katherine Welbeck ’09 receives her diploma.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_557.jpg?itok=rt0WKlCK)
Katherine Welbeck ’09 receives her diploma.
![Professor William Bialeck with his daughter, Fannie ’09, and his wife, Charlotte.](https://paw.princeton.edu/sites/default/files/styles/feature_image/public/images/content/Barros_090602_576.jpg?itok=8Da9MEzS)
Professor William Bialeck with his daughter, Fannie ’09, and his wife, Charlotte.