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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

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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