ISU Graduation Memories
Every Iowa State alumnus has a special memory of his/her time at Iowa State. This page is for ISU alums to share their favorite graduation memories, as well as complete our "graduation memories" survey.
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Long Distance Graduation
Saturday, June 28, 2008 By: Daniel Barr
I was deployed to Honduras with the Army Reserve during my graduation ceremony.
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The Unique Class of 81
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 By: Terri Brand
My class of 1981 was the final class under the quarter system, and my gown didn't fit.
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Lost shoe
Friday, June 6, 2008 By: Carolyn Edmonds
On the way to get my diploma I lost my shoe.
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Student Union Lifetime Membership
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 By: Douglas Hyde
How long is too long to be a student?
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Orange shoes...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 By: Patricia Steiner
Orange shoes helped my family find me in the lineup.
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trifecta
Monday, May 12, 2008 By: David Grimesey
it was definietly not what I expected
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We Made A Pact
Monday, May 12, 2008 By: Martin Augustine
Three good friends graduating on the same day
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Commencement: May 1975
Monday, May 12, 2008 By: Doris Boe
Harold Hughes as guest speaker impressed me greatly.
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Air Force commissioning and graduation
Sunday, May 11, 2008 By: Craig Harris
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Two days' rest, 75 bucks a week
Sunday, May 11, 2008 By: William Duffy
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COMMENCEMENT JUNE 1941
Sunday, May 11, 2008 By: George Elliott
COMMENCEMWNT WAS HELD IN THE GYM INSTEAD OF THE STADIUM BECAUSE OF RAIN. WE WERE SCHUDLED TO BE MARRIED ON JUNE 19, IN THE ROSE GARDEN. IT CONTINUED TO RAIN UNTIL THE 18TH, AND THE MORNING OF THE 19th DAWNED CLEAR FOR OUR 7:30 A.M. OUTDOOR WEDDING
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Finally, I made it! May 1970
Saturday, May 10, 2008 By: Paul Yochum

Thankfully, ISU was on the Quarter system (vs. Semester) so I could work a quarter, go to school a quarter, etc.
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Stand up? Now?
Saturday, May 10, 2008 By: Amanda Toomey
No one stands up.
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Three in One
Saturday, May 10, 2008 By: Jane Choulett
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It was Corny
Saturday, May 10, 2008 By: Marla Franklin
My parents sacrificed so I could be the first college graduate in our family.
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Four months to a child of Dr. and Dr. Lunde
Saturday, May 10, 2008 By: B. K. Lunde
In May, 1970, I proudly walked across the platform, was "hooded" by my professor, Dr. Richard Barnes,and got my PhD in physics. I was five months pregnant, and had my son and second child, Thomas, September 14, 1970. His father is Paul Lunde, JD.
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Rainbow Grad
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Laurel Davis
How could I help my family locate me amid thousands of spring graduates?
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Friends
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Craig Neises
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The music
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Jana Flook
Music creates memories.
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Through my mother's eyes
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Kevin Cole
Several years ago,I heard my mother recount the story of my graduation ceremony. Listening to the pride in her voice moved me to tears. As I relflect back on that day, I realized what it had meant to BOTH myself and to my parents.
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Walking Across the Stage
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Scott Andresen

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Diplomas and pick-up trucks
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Marcia Davis-Cannon
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Graduation, Dec 92
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Brian Brooks
Graduation Memory
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Bells of Iowa State
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Shannon Herbold
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Father Barely Alive
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Mary Street
Proudly, my sickly father was able to see me graduate. It was one of my fondest memories, for him to be there.
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Graduation though flooded
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Marian Swearingen
Torrential rains cause problems for parents attending graduation.
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Upstaged
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Richard Bernatz
What Audacity
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Record cold
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Amy Beth Osborn
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Dad's Pride
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Lois Bennett
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summer '66
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Diane Greenlee
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IT RAINED
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: James Welterlen
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Flippy Cup
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Matthew Hobart
Celebrating with friends; great! Saying goodbye; not so great!!!
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Graduation Day May 1970
Friday, May 9, 2008 By: Richard Roepke
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My Graduation Memory
Thursday, May 8, 2008 By: Samara Garton
Was that me?!
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My favorite graduation memory
Thursday, May 8, 2008 By: Rosa Unal
Graduating at last!
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