Matriculation and Twilight Ceremonies Sparkle

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Members of the Class of 2030 begin their official undergraduate journey at Dartmouth. 

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Students in line walking by a railing
Members of the Class of 2030 enter the President’s Office in Parkhurst Hall on Sunday, Sept. 13, to meet President Sian Leah Beilock, one of the traditions of Matriculation. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Students standing together under a tent
Students take the Dartmouth Pledge, affirming their commitment to the community and its standards, before signing the Matriculation book.  (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Student signing the matriculation book
(Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Students lined up to sign the matriculation book
(Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Students walking down stairs
Students stop for a photo on the steps in Parkhurst en route to meeting President Beilock.  (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Students walking up stairs
(Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Sian Leah Beilock speaking to students
President Sian Leah Beilock greets students in her office at Matriculation. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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A pin reading "Bridging Generations: 30connect80" with a graphic of Baker Tower
Each year students have the opportunity to connect with alumni from a partner class 50 years apart. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Person standing with a Dartmouth umbrella
Janine Avner ’80, member of her class’s executive committee, chats with first-year students at Matriculation. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Person in a suit talking at a podium
Dartmouth Student Government President Ikenna Nwafor ’27 addresses first-year students on the Green at the start of the Twilight Ceremony on Sept. 13. Joining him was Margaret de la Fuente ’27, the vice president. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Student holding and looking at a candle
After opening speeches, students light their Twilight Ceremony candles on the Green. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Reflection in a puddle of students walking with candles
Students make their way to the Bema. (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Nigh time aerial of students walking on the green with candles
(Photo by Chris Johnson)
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Students walking with candles
(Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Student talking at a podium to a crowd of students with candles
Members of Dartmouth Student Government share thoughts and encouragement for the next four years.  (Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)
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Students smiling together with candles
(Photo by Sophia Scull ’25)