Stanford Commencement Weekend 2019 in pictures | Stanford Report

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With traditional words of advice and congratulations – and the untraditional Wacky Walk costumes of exuberant graduates – the campus community gathered to celebrate the Class of 2019 at Stanford’s 128th Commencement weekend June 15-16, 2019, along with friends and families. Highlights included Saturday’s Baccalaureate celebration and Sunday’s Commencement ceremony, where Apple CEO Tim Cook gave the graduation address. University photographers Linda A. Cicero and Holly Hernandez captured some of the festivities.

Morgan Zagerman holds the School of Engineering flag as she pauses with the flagbearers who will lead the procession at Commencement.
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Commencement speaker Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, gets help with his regalia.
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Graduating students share their excitement as they queue up for the Wacky Walk at Stanford’s Commencement.
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Graduating students took the opportunity to wish their fathers a Happy Father’s Day.
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The Wacky Walk is a graduation tradition that celebrates irreverence and creativity.
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Seniors from the Stanford African Students Association stand with the people of Sudan at Commencement.
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Graduates from the Honors in the Arts program dress as jellyfish to honor a friend’s film.
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Graduates pay homage to Dr. Seuss.
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Cathy Haas signs "America The Beautiful" — Cathy Haas signs “America the Beautiful” while the Stanford Chamber Chorale performs.
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President Marc Tessier-Lavigne gives his welcome to graduates and their families and friends.
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Graduating students turn to the Stanford Stadium crowd to thank their families and friends for supporting them during their academic careers.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook delivers his Commencement address.
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Students cheer as they receive their graduate degrees from the School of Education.
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Students receiving their degrees from the Graduate School of Business celebrate the moment.
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Students receiving their bachelor’s degrees erupt with cheers.
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Graduates of the Master of Liberal Arts program declare themselves Wonder Women. Their alias’ are, from left, Rebecca Hickman, Adriana Ramirez-Kubo, Lorna Corbetta, Kerry Hapner and Robin Wander.
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Provost Persis Drell, Commencement speaker Tim Cook and President Marc Tessier-Lavigne receive cheers as they walk in the graduation recessional.
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The Tree mascot doubles on alto saxophone during a song with the Stanford Band.
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The Stanford Band and Dollies take over the stage after Commencement.
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The Stanford Band entertains after Commencement.
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Students assemble in the back of Memorial Church before the Baccalaureate celebration on Saturday.
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Graduating skaters Ronald Pritipaul and William Penniman congratulate one another as they skateboard to Baccalaureate.
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Graduating seniors pick up programs and souvenir sunglasses from the Office for Religious Life before Baccalaureate.
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McDavis Ansere, Peace Edem, Emmanuel Omari and Travis Ramirez take their places at Baccalaureate.
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Graduating senior Stephen McReynolds leads the Baccalaureate procession with the U.S. flag.
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Ibtihaj Muhammad — Ibtihaj Muhammad, activist, entrepreneur and Olympic medalist, gives the Baccalaureate address.
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Arjun Kumar plays the ohiradaiko with Stanford Taiko during its performance of Tatsumaki, a drumming blessing.
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Edan Armas — Edan Armas, right, gives the student reflection at Baccalaureate.
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Provost Persis Drell, Baccalaureate speaker Ibtihaj Muhammad and President Marc Tessier-Lavigne walk together in the recessional at the end of the Baccalaureate ceremony.
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Current and former members of Talisman a cappella sing together in the arcade of the Main Quad at their annual reunion.
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Alicia Menendez-Brennan and Akua Nyanko-Odoom join with current and former members of Talisman in song.
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