The majority of Bates College seniors came out to an impromptu graduation ceremony in the quad at the Lewiston college Sunday afternoon despite administration advising otherwise. Fearing missing out on a formal graduation ceremony, they wanted to celebrate their accomplishments before having vacate the campus by Tuesday as the college is closing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Visit sunjournal.com to watch a recorded video of the impromptu graduation.

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