Eastern returns to the XL Center arena
Marshal and Theater Professor David Pellegrini escorts the Governor's Foot Guard
Graduates toss pennies in the Make a Wish Fountain
Grand Marshal and Communication Department Chair Andrew Utterback opens the program
Graduates and faculty have a close up view of the proceedings
A student poses for an official graduate portrait
Smiling graduates display their diplomas
Father Lawrence LaPointe marches out at the end of Commencement as balloons fall
A happy graduate shows off his diploma
Students process into the XL Center arena
Friends pose for the camera
Happy "Opportunity Scholars" mark their special occasion
Senior Class President Karina Torres receives her diploma from Dr. Núñez
Marshal and Biology Professor Charles Booth