Photos from Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. Over 450 graduates walked the stage during Saturday’s ceremony, making the graduation Odessa College’s largest commencement to date.
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Odessa College graduate Victoria Sanchez fills out a name card before the start of Odessa College’s graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Clyde Brown, left, sits with her fellow graduates before being led into the Ector County Coliseum for Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Callie Franco wears a trinket with a photo of her grandmother Lana Franco on her tassel before the start of Odessa College’s graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk between the Ector County Coliseum and Barn G before the start of their procession ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk between the Ector County Coliseum and Barn G before the start of their procession ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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President of Odessa College Greg Williams leads staff members into the Ector County Coliseum during the graduation procession ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk into the Ector County Coliseum at the start of their graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk into the Ector County Coliseum at the start of their graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk into the Ector County Coliseum at the start of their graduation ceremony Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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A graduate waves to his family as hew walks in with his fellow graduates at the start of Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Family members watch as their graduates walk into the Ector County Coliseum at the start of Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk into the Ector County Coliseum at the start of their graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk into the Ector County Coliseum at the start of their graduation ceremony Saturday morning in Odessa. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Family and friends watch as their graduates take part in Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Family and friends watch as their graduates take part in Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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President of Odessa College Greg Williams, left, speaks during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College’s Vice President for Instruction Tramaine Anderson, left, speaks during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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An Odessa College graduate sits down after being recognized for her educational achievements during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Arleen Sanchez waits in line to walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Jazmine Ituarte, center, poses for a photo as she prepares to walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College communications instructor Timothy Clark directs Odessa College graduates as they prepare to walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Hanna Bloom fixes Nathaniel Jordan’s tassel before they walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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A graduate walks the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. Over 450 graduates walked the stage during Saturday’s ceremony, making the graduation Odessa College’s largest commencement to date. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Leo Melendez gives peace signs to his family in the stands as he walks the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday morning at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates wait in line to walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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President of Odessa College Greg Williams poses for a photo with graduate Barlett Caballero as she crosses the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Graduate Barlett Caballero crosses the stage after receiving her diploma during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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President of Odessa College Greg Williams, center, poses for a photo with a graduate as they walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Maia Villanueva waits to walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management Kim McKay, left, and Director of Professional Learning Brian Jones, center, read the names of graduates as they walk the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Bryan Luis poses for a photo with his diploma after walking the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Dena Dorado cheers for her mother Ashley Dorado as she walks the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates wait to move their tassels during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Stella Edafewhara, center, walks up with her fellow graduates before walking the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Bryan Luis looks down at his diploma while walking back to his seat after crossing the stage during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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A family member uses their phone to capture their graduate’s occasion during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates wait to move their tassels during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates move their tassels during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates smile after moving their tassels during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Parents of Odessa College graduates stand to be recognized during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduate Lissette Gutierrez fights back tears as she reacts after her confirmation during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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An Odessa College graduate waves to her family during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk the honor line following their graduation during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk the honor line following their graduation during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk the honor line following their graduation during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)
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Odessa College graduates walk the honor line following their graduation during Odessa College’s School of Liberal Arts & Education and School of Health Sciences graduation ceremony Saturday at the Ector County Coliseum. (Odessa American/Eli Hartman)