KU graduates shine with 800 plus jeweled caps in 2006 ceremony
The University of Kansas marked the Class of 2006 as graduates wore gowns embellished with more than 800 plastic jewels spelling KU. Speeches by Donna Shank and Henry Ye He Menway highlighted gratitude, humility, and graduates’ varied journeys including Leigh McHatton’s recovery, Larissa Ejzak’s 4.0 GPA and GRE perfect score, and Amy Moore’s transfer path.
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