College of Lake County holds 45th annual commencement
The College of Lake County held its 45th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday in the Physical Education Center at the Grayslake campus.
The 2014 graduating class consists of 2,769 graduates. The college saw an increase of 957 graduates from 2013.
Two ceremonies were held Saturday - one in the morning for transfer degrees and one in the afternoon for Associate in Applied Science degrees and certificates.
Multiple speeches were given and the Student Government Association sponsored a reception for graduates, faculty and guests after each ceremony.
Tia Echterling of Antioch, left, and Lashuan Davis of Zion wear decorated caps during College of Lake County's 45th commencement ceremony on Saturday in Grayslake.
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Graduates march in for College of Lake County's 45th commencement afternoon ceremony on Saturday in Grayslake.
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Aleyda Casas of Round Lake takes a photo of friends Maria Quinones of Grayslake, left to right, Araceli Torres of Round Lake, and Maria Sanchez of Zion before College of Lake County's 45th commencement ceremony on Saturday in Grayslake.
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Lashuan Davis of Zion looks at her cellphone to change her decorated cap position before College of Lake County's 45th commencement ceremony on Saturday in Grayslake.
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