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Photo Essay: Class of 2024 celebrates graduation through Senior Week

May 22, 2024

Senior Week celebrates Ithaca College’s graduating class through weeklong events and programming. It is an annual tradition organized by the IC Senior Week Committee.

Graduating seniors participate in Senior Splash on May 17 by jumping into the Dillingham Fountains. (Lorien Tyne)
A graduating senior enjoys themself at the Senior Splash, one of the college’s longest-standing traditions. (Lorien Tyne)
Senior Splash was originally called Fountain Day and took place on the last day of classes. It became a part of Senior Week when Nick Tarant ’00, student body president at the time, suggested modifying the tradition over safety concerns. (Lorien Tyne)
The class of 2024 celebrates graduation at the Senior Formal. (Lorien Tyne)

 

The Senior Formal was held May 16 at LakeWatch Inn. DJ Washburn played music at the formal. (Lorien Tyne)

 

 

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