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Gallery: Western Washington University graduation 2023

June 10, 2023 11:12 pm

Western Washington University graduate Ariana Tuckner smiles and waves her diploma as she walks during one of three graduation ceremonies. — Western Washington University graduate Ariana Tuckner smiles and waves her diploma as she walks during one of three graduation ceremonies. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

A Western Washington University student waves at the start of a graduation ceremony on June 10 in Bellingham. — A Western Washington University student waves at the start of a graduation ceremony on June 10 in Bellingham. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

“Hire Me” is seen on a mortarboard. — “Hire Me” is seen on a mortarboard. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

William Makoyiiaaminaa gives the student address at one of the three Western Washington University graduation ceremonies June 10. — William Makoyiiaaminaa gives the student address at one of the three Western Washington University graduation ceremonies June 10. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

President Sabah Randhawa speaks at the Western Washington University graduation ceremony. — President Sabah Randhawa speaks at the Western Washington University graduation ceremony. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Graduates celebrate with a hug. — Graduates celebrate with a hug. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

An audience member sneaks in to hug a graduate. — An audience member sneaks in to hug a graduate. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Parents greet graduates in Red Square after a ceremony. — Parents greet graduates in Red Square after a ceremony. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University graduate Aminita Dolo dances to Mali and Guinea music played by friends. — Western Washington University graduate Aminita Dolo dances to Mali and Guinea music played by friends. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University graduates take photos by the fountain in Red Square. — Western Washington University graduates take photos by the fountain in Red Square. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University Institute for Energy Studies graduates wear capes made by an advisor. — Western Washington University Institute for Energy Studies graduates wear capes made by an advisor. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Gabrielle Vitale drops a pair of binoculars into a time capsule. — Gabrielle Vitale drops a pair of binoculars into a time capsule. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Graduates wave to find friends and families. — Graduates wave to find friends and families. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Two Western Washington University students embrace after graduating. — Two Western Washington University students embrace after graduating. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

Western Washington University held three graduation ceremonies at Sam Carver Gymnasium June 10.