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Photo Gallery: Southwestern College Graduation 2011

In its 50th commencement ceremony, more than 600 students from across south San Diego graduated from Southwestern College Friday afternoon.

Southwestern College held its commencement ceremony Friday afternoon, the 50th in the community college's history.

More than 600 students turned their tassels and walked across the stage to ceremoniously receive their diplomas. More than 100 members of faculty and staff were also on hand.

An additional 1,100 graduates are to receive associates degrees but did not participate in Friday's ceremony.

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Officially, graduates receive the actual diploma this August if they meet all graduation requirements and their petition for graduation is approved.


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