Princeton University 2012 Commencement

Princeton University awarded degrees to 1,230 undergraduates in the Class of 2012, five from other classes and 832 graduate students at its 265th Commencement Tuesday, June 5. We look at how the events of the day played out on social media.

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  2. After Monday's rain caused issues for Class Day and the Hooding ceremony, Tuesday was a beautiful day for Commencement.
  3. Beautiful! Congrats to grads! RT @princeton: Gorgeous morning for Commencement. #princetongrad12 @ Princeton University instagr.am/p/LfiKnlsEaZ/
  4. Some tried to cast a little doubt onto the proceedings.
  5. Did you know that it rained on Commencement day for the Class of 1962? #princetongrad12. 50yrs later will we see rain again?
  6. For the record, we know of no "weather machine" at Princeton. Meanwhile, Twitter was abuzz with congratulations for the graduates.
  7. Congratulations to the Princeton class of 2012 on their Commencement today #princetongrad12
  8. Congratulations #PrincetonGrad12!!! We are so unbelievably proud of you. You did it!!
  9. 15 minutes before I'm supposed to line up at Nassau Hall and I'm still in bed. Struggs. #princetongrad12
  10. Congrats to the Princeton Class of 2012 on your #princetongrad12. 49 Ivy League titles and amazing memories along the journey. Best of luck!
  11. What a beautiful day for commencement! Congratulations to the 2012 graduating class of @Princeton #princetongrad12
  12. To the Class of 2012 - Princeton University - so proud of all of you! Will miss you. Keep in touch!
  13. Commencement Day at Princeton!! Wishing only the best for WBB graduates Devona Allgood, Lauren Edwards, and Laura Johnson. Thank you for sharing the past four years with us; you will all be greatly missed!
  14. From the Art Museum to the 2012 graduating class of @Princeton #princetongrad12: Congratulations! Enjoy the beautiful day.
  15. Finally, it was time, after the bell tolled at Nassau Hall, the graduates filed into their places, and the crowd eagerly waited.
  16. Love following @Princeton #princetongrad12 #princetonreunions tweets. Great memories of one the most memorable 5 days of my life.
  17. 5 years ago today, I walked out FitzRandolph Gate. Now, another great class takes its turn. 3 cheers for the Class of 2012! #princetongrad12

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