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PHOTOGRAPHS BY GENAMARIE MCCANT AND ADAM ATKINSON

Almost alumni

In the countdown to graduation, Lafayette’s senior class takes in the moments before a long-awaited ceremony.

Genamarie McCant

For many in the Class of 2024, this year’s Commencement carried special significance. Due to the unique circumstances of the pandemic, many of the nearly 600 seniors had graduated from high school at virtual ceremonies and had their proms cancelled, making this year’s commencement their first formal celebration of a major academic milestone.

So, leading up to the big day, Lafayette’s 189th graduating class, which began their college journey socially distanced, enjoyed their final week together. These last moments as undergraduate students on College Hill were filled with memorable events and activities. Here are a few snapshots captured from Senior Week.

Students shuttled over to SteelStacks in Bethlehem, Pa., for the 42nd annual 100 Hours formal.
Prof. James Schaffer, who retired after the spring semester, delivered the “Last Lecture” and led one final classroom discussion with Lafayette students.
Seniors participated in a Commencement rehearsal, capped off with a brunch, to prepare for the ceremony.
Seniors gathered on the Quad for “Field Day,” which included yard games and outdoor inflatables.
President Nicole Hurd hosted a garden party at her home, welcoming seniors with food and refreshments.
During Easton Day, Lafayette seniors dined and strolled downtown, with various establishments offering discounts.
Inside Farinon’s atrium, students were provided supplies to decorate their graduation caps.
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Genamarie McCant
Genamarie McCant serves as the social media manager for Lafayette’s Communications Division. A recipient of both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University, she is also a dynamic contributor to the Lafayette content team and, most recently, to the alumni magazine. At Lafayette, she creates and distributes social media collateral of all kinds–journalistic, photographic, and video.

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