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College celebrates community at commencement
LEIGHA FRANCIS, A dance major from Jamaica, seems to be singing out her excitement after
collecting a degree at the Middlebury College commencement on Sunday. That would not be
surprising, since the Davis Scholar describes herself as a singer, dancer, creative storyteller and
content creator. She makes music under the name “Elle.”
Independent photo/Steve James
May 29, 2025
While the 580 students receiving diplomas at Middlebury College commencement this past Sunday each walked across the stage by themselves, graduates were reminded through the ceremony that they’re far from alone.
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