Photo Essay: The End of a Journey at the University of Mississippi

BY Rachel West
Photos by Marlee Crawford
Photos by Marlee Crawford

This past weekend was an end of many journeys, some short as two years and some as long as six, maybe longer. HottyToddy.com staff photographer Marlee Crawford snapped pictures of this huge day.

The Commencement ceremony is probably the last time Tad Pad is full.
The Commencement ceremony is probably the last time Tad Pad is full.
Chancellor Dan Jones lightens up the rainy morning outside of Tad Pad.
Chancellor Dan Jones lightens up the rainy morning outside of Tad Pad.
Associated Student Body president Grady Nutt gives a round of applause.
Associated Student Body president Grady Nutt gives a round of applause.
UM students stand in recognition of their hard-earned honors.
UM students stand in recognition of their hard-earned honors.
We give a Hotty Toddy to all of those hard-working honorees!
We give a Hotty Toddy to all of those hard-working students!
A decorated cap stands out.
A decorated cap stands out.
These decorated caps make it easy for parents to spot them.
These decorated caps make it easy for parents to spot them.
May the memories of this day and the university stay with all of the graduates.
May the memories of this day and the university stay with all of the graduates.

Marlee Crawford is the HottyToddy.com staff photographer and can be reached at mrcrawf1@go.olemiss.edu. Callie Daniels is the arranger of this essay and can be reached at callie.daniels@hottytoddy.com.

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