Dave and Bernie Graduate

the academics start to arrive in their colorful gowns from all over the place

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and the soon-to-be-graduates ... notice the guy in the vt Dr Seuss hat and the guy with the turf on his head

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all rise (and a lot of them too) while the cadets bring in the flag(s)

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dignitaries start to ascend the stage

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the guest speaker ... and a rather bored cheering section for someone in the background

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a full view of the graduates and their guests filling the stands of the Coliseum

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spot-the-Bernie ... he got to go first

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at the far end while they call his name ...

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and after receiving the magic envelope he shakes hands with the dean of his college

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spot-the-Dave ... this may be a little more difficult

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spot-the-Dave take 2 ... in case you couldnt get it the first time

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Dave waits as his name is called

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and shakes hands with the President as the photographer takes one of the expensive pics

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and finally walks down the stairs without tripping :)

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a rear view of the engineering section of the floor ... if you can spot Dave and/or Bernie (i can't), kudos for you !

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