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Class Toast


Parents, guests and friends of graduating seniors paid tribute to the class of 2010 during the annual Class Toast. Held the evening before Commencement, the ceremony encouraged the soon-to-be-alumni to relish their final evening as Dickinson students and celebrate their new lives to come. It also offered family and friends a perfect opportunity to formally acknowledge the hard work and dedication required to attain a Dickinson education, and to wish graduates well as they prepare to venture beyond Dickinson's limestone walls.


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  • The class of 2010 gathers on Britton Plaza prior to the toast.
    Socializing
  • Faculty, administrators, families and friends convene to honor the graduates.
    Gathering Crowd
  • Britton Plaza is filled to near-capacity as members of the class of 2010 and their guests prepare for the traditional toast.
    Near-Capacity
  • Classmates celebrate an important milestone during the Class Toast. Nearly all 543 members of the class of 2010 attended.
    2330 Strong
  • President William G. Durden '71 raises a glass in honor of the class of 2010.
    President Durden
  • Provost and Dean Neil Weissman delivers sage advice.
    Neil Weissman
  • Graduating senior Lee Tankle gives his final speech as president of the Student Senate.
    Lee Tankle '10
  • Class President Charles Umberger speaks about his time at Dickinson.
    Charles Umberger
  • Seniors celebrate during the annual pre-Commencement ceremony.
    Celebrate!
  • Friends and family honor the graduates during the annual outdoor toast.
    Best Wishes
  • A family marks a pivotal moment in a graduate's life with pride and joy.
    Family Ties
  • A charmingly lit Britton Plaza sets the scene for the simple yet elegant event.
    Mood Lighting
  • The strong friendships forged at Dickinson are typically lifelong. Above, these graduates seize the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments together.
    Friends Forever
  • Dickinson's Britton Plaza teems with activity during the Saturday-evening toast.
    Full House
  • On the eve of their graduation, friends pose for a photo.
    Wearing the Red
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By MaryAlice Bitts
Photos by Pierce Bounds '71