Commencement for Connecticut College's class of 2021
May 20, 2021 12:00 am
Anthony Anderson and other members of the class of 2021 sit in their chairs to toss their caps during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
The class of 2021 celebrates Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school's Tempel Green in New London.
Andy Guevara cheers as his name is called during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Kristin and Tom Stockham, of Utah, surprise their son graduate Ian Stockham, not pictured, as he walks by as they cheer wearing camel heads during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the schoolþÄôs Tempel Green in New London. "We had to pay for rush shipping," said Tom of their last minute plan. "We came a long way to celebrate" added Kristin, "and we all need some fun right now." (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Justin Nwafor, recipient of the Oakes and Louise Ames Prize, poses with his prize during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Sara Andrikidis hugs her daughter Emma after she received her diploma during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Members of the class of 2021 relax in the lawn before Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Friends Jozette Moses, left, and Stephania Lopez laugh as Justina Moses, Jozette's mom, takes a photo before before Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school's Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Allison McNamara cheers as she sees a friend after receiving her diploma during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Graduate Austin Nwafor adjusts his cap during thee procession of Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Senior Class Speaker Emir Kulluk hugs President Katherine Bergeron before speaking during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Hannah Lombard and Mazey Loomis pose with their diplomas during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Medha Parnas recieves her diploma from President Katherine Bergeron during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Keynote speaker Ethan Brown, class of 1994, delivers the address during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school's Tempel Green in New London. Brown is the founder, president and CEO of Beyond Meat. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Friends Maria Feffeira and Holly Glass hug during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Members of the class of 2021 wave to friends and family during the processional of Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Emily Suher talks with her mother Hilary, an alumni, after receiving her diploma during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Members of the class of 2021 listen to a speaker during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
“Stay at home daughter summer" reads a graduates cap during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Faculty members applaud members of the class of 2021 during the procession of Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Friends Morgan Maccione, left, and Priyanka Ramchurn hug before Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Karen Barahona waves with her diploma as she walks across the stage during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Liam Donelan poses with his diploma during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Maria Ferreira laughs as she talks to a friend during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Members of the class of 2021 listen to a speaker during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the schoolþÄôs Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Keynote speaker Ethan Brown, class of 1994, delivers the address during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the schoolþÄôs Tempel Green in New London. Brown is the founder, president and CEO of Beyond Meat. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Royalti Richardson waves with a gloved hand after receiving her diploma during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints
Toby Almeida receives his diploma from President Katherine Bergeron during Connecticut College's 103rd Commencement on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the school´s Tempel Green in New London. (Sarah Gordon/The Day) Buy Photo Reprints