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Thomas Bennett, chairman of the Parkland College board of trustees, greets a graduate during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Student M.C. Neal who greets those attending the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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During the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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The 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Fr. John F. Cyr gives the invocation during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Thomas Bennett, chairman of the Parkland College board of trustees, shakes hand with student M.C. Neal who greeted those attending the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Thomas Bennett, chairman of the college's board of trustees introduces the student representative during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Mohammad Mansara introduces the school president during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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UI Chancellor Phyllis Wise present the address during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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UI Chancellor Phyllis Wise present the address during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Dr. Stuart King receive the distinguished alumni award during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Dr. Stuart King receive the distinguished alumni award during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Dr. Stuart King receive the distinguished alumni award during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Dr. Stuart King receive the distinguished alumni award during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Dr. Thomas Ramage, president of the college, gives a graduate their diploma during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Thomas Bennett, chairman of the Parkland College board of trustees, greets a graduate during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Thomas Bennett, chairman of the Parkland College board of trustees, greets a graduate during the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Kyle McClain waits in the hallway before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Christine Scroggins adjusts her mortarboard as she prepares before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Faculty member David Bock gets help robing from James Albrecht (left) and fellow faculty member Joyce Baldwin before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Jeremy Hawthorne before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Karl Mauzy of Villa Grove steams his robe as he prepares before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Lynn Wilson of Urbana gets help from volunteer Beez Gordon as she prepares before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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Ryan Dixon of Monticello prepares before the 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.

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The 45th commencement program of Parkland College in Foellinger Auditorium at KCPA in Urbanaon Friday, May 11, 2012.