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Some graduating seniors from Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio got creative when designing their graduation caps.
Some graduating seniors from Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio got creative when designing their graduation caps.
Abby Bammerlin, Marion Star Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Graduates sport decorated graduation caps as Marbury High School holds graduation at the school in Marbury, Ala., on Friday May 16, 2025.
Graduates sport decorated graduation caps as Marbury High School holds graduation at the school in Marbury, Ala., on Friday May 16, 2025.
Mickey Welsh, Montgomery Advertiser Via USA TODAY NETWORK
A message on the cap of an Arizona State University graduate during undergraduate commencement ceremonies in Tempe on May 12, 2025.
A message on the cap of an Arizona State University graduate during undergraduate commencement ceremonies in Tempe on May 12, 2025.
Michael Chow, Arizona Republic Via USA TODAY NETWORK
A graduate's decorative cap during the University of Notre Dame's commencement ceremony at Notre Dame Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in South Bend, IN.
A graduate's decorative cap during the University of Notre Dame's commencement ceremony at Notre Dame Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in South Bend, IN.
Michael Clubb, South Bend Tribune Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Some graduation caps were vibrantly decorated during the 76th Utica University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, NY on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Some graduation caps were vibrantly decorated during the 76th Utica University Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, NY on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Daniel DeLoach, Utica Observer-Dispatch Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Graduates decorated their caps in unique ways as the Valley High School class of 2025 in Louisville, Ky., held their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Graduates decorated their caps in unique ways as the Valley High School class of 2025 in Louisville, Ky., held their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Jeff Faughender, Courier Journal Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Daylon Daniels of Columbia decorated his cap with a Mimecraft theme for the Clemson University May 2025 commencement in Littlejohn Coliseum Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Clemson, SC.
Daylon Daniels of Columbia decorated his cap with a Mimecraft theme for the Clemson University May 2025 commencement in Littlejohn Coliseum Thursday, May 8, 2025 in Clemson, SC.
Ken Ruinard, Greenville News Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Graduate Monique Alvarado wears a decorated cap recognizing her future as a kindergarten teacher during the San Joaquin Delta College graduation ceremony at the Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton, CA, on May 15, 2025. Nearly 1,200 graduates participated in the college’s 90th commencement.
Graduate Monique Alvarado wears a decorated cap recognizing her future as a kindergarten teacher during the San Joaquin Delta College graduation ceremony at the Adventist Health Arena in downtown Stockton, CA, on May 15, 2025. Nearly 1,200 graduates participated in the college’s 90th commencement.
Clifford Oto, Stockton Record Via USA TODAY NETWORK
A student's graduation cap illustrates their relief at finally making it through school in Pensacola, FL.
A student's graduation cap illustrates their relief at finally making it through school in Pensacola, FL.
John Blackie, News-Journal Via USA TODAY NETWORK
A Pleasant High School graduate in Marion, Ohio just did it.
A Pleasant High School graduate in Marion, Ohio just did it.
Abby Bammerlin, Marion Star Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Mother and daughter graduation caps. Niki McKinney (with nursing cap) and her daughter Monaco Scott participate in the Eastern Florida State College Spring Commencement on May 15, 2025 in Cocoa, FL.
Mother and daughter graduation caps. Niki McKinney (with nursing cap) and her daughter Monaco Scott participate in the Eastern Florida State College Spring Commencement on May 15, 2025 in Cocoa, FL.
Tim Shortt, Florida Today Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Nariah Holmes wears a cap in search of Teliyah Davis, not shown, after a graduation ceremony for Raines High School at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Nariah Holmes wears a cap in search of Teliyah Davis, not shown, after a graduation ceremony for Raines High School at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla.
Corey Perrine, Florida Times-Union Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Graduates sport decorated graduation caps as Marbury High School holds graduation at the school in Marbury, Ala., on Friday May 16, 2025.
Graduates sport decorated graduation caps as Marbury High School holds graduation at the school in Marbury, Ala., on Friday May 16, 2025.
Mickey Welsh, Montgomery Advertiser Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Aonesty Matthews fixes her hair before putting on her cap. A total of 340 seniors graduated from Westside High School while participating in their graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Aonesty Matthews fixes her hair before putting on her cap. A total of 340 seniors graduated from Westside High School while participating in their graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla. Thursday, May 22, 2025.
Doug Engle, Florida Times-Union Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Graduates decorated their caps in unique ways as the Valley High School class of 2025 held their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025 in Louisville, KY..
Graduates decorated their caps in unique ways as the Valley High School class of 2025 held their commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23, 2025 in Louisville, KY..
Jeff Faughender, Courier Journal Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Some graduating seniors from Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio got creative when designing their graduation caps.
Some graduating seniors from Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio got creative when designing their graduation caps.
Abby Bammerlin, Marion Star Via USA TODAY NETWORK
A message on the cap of an Arizona State University graduate during undergraduate commencement ceremonies in Tempe on May 12, 2025.
A message on the cap of an Arizona State University graduate during undergraduate commencement ceremonies in Tempe on May 12, 2025.
Michael Chow, Arizona Republic Via USA TODAY NETWORK
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