Photos: St. Scholastica undergrads celebrate graduation

Female college student holding up her diploma during spring commencement. — Makenna Kroska holds up her diploma while walking back to her seat during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse on Saturday in Duluth.

By Dan Williamson

May 13, 2023 at 8:18 PM

DULUTH — It was graduation day for hundreds of students at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth with ceremonies at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse on campus Saturday.

Spring commencement included a master's, certificate and doctorate ceremony at 11 a.m. while the undergraduate ceremony took place at 3 p.m.

According to Holly Mirau, director of media relations and communication at the College of St. Scholastica, 200 graduate students and 309 undergraduate students participated in Saturday's ceremonies. A total of 668 CSS students applied to graduate this spring.

College banner hangs above a stage while graduates line up — Framed by two undergraduate students, a banner for the College of St. Scholastica hangs behind the stage at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse ahead of spring commencement Saturday in Duluth.

Students waiting for spring commencement — Students line up on the balcony inside Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse ahead of spring commencement for undergraduate students at the College of St. Scholastica Saturday in Duluth.

Students lined up before college graduation. — Students gather on the balcony inside Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse ahead of spring commencement for undergraduate students at the College of St. Scholastica Saturday in Duluth.

A woman giving high fives before spring commencement. — Megan Perry-Spears, College of St. Scholastica Dean of Students, high-fives people the academic procession ahead of spring commencement for undergraduate students at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Spectators and college students at spring commencement. — Undergraduate students and spectators stand during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement ceremony at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

College students standing during spring commencement — College of St. Scholastica undergraduate students await the start of spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

College students standing before spring commencement. — College of St. Scholastica undergraduate students await the start of spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

A woman speaking at a podium on stage during spring commencement for a college. — Dr. Barbara McDonald, President of the College of St. Scholastica, addresses undergraduate students during spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Woman using her cell phone to record video — A spectator uses a mobile phone to record video during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Female college student speaks at a podium. — Sarah Miller delivers the student address during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse on Saturday in Duluth.

College students moving the tassel from one side of their caps to the other. — Undergraduates move the tassel on their caps from the right side to the left side during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Woman claps while standing at a podium during spring commencement for a college — Dr. Barbara McDonald, President of the College of St. Scholastica, applauds the 2023 College of St. Scholastica undergraduates during spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Two college students playing a musical piece while others look on during spring commencement. — Derek Schommer and Katelyn Schommer perform a musical piece during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Male college student walks on stage to receive his diploma — Finigan Huffington Bryan walks toward Dr. Barbara McDonald, President of the College of St. Scholastica, to receive his diploma during spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Female college student that graduated shaking hands with another college graduate — Omoyemi Davies shakes hands with a fellow undergraduate after receiving a diploma during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

Female college student holds up her diploma while walking during spring commencement. — Kiersten Strate holds up her diploma while walking back to her seat during the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

College student shakes hands with the college president at spring commencement. — Hunter Klund shakes hands with Dr. Barbara McDonald, President of the College of St. Scholastica, while receiving his diploma during spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

College students sitting during spring commencement. — Undergraduate students sit and wait during the College of St. Scholastica spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

A decorated mortarboard worn by a graduating college student. — An undergraduate students wears a decorated mortarboard while participating in the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement ceremony at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

People applauding at a college spring commencement. — Ryan Sandefer, College of St. Scholastica Vice President for Academic Affairs, leads the audience in a round of applause for the undergraduates during spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

A female college graduate hugs her stepmother. — Janey Deutsch hugs her stepmother, Shelly Deutsch, after graduating with a degree in psychology at the College of St. Scholastica's spring commencement at Burns Wellness Commons Fieldhouse Saturday in Duluth.

A caption in this story originally listed the wrong name for Sarah Miller. It was updated at 8:25 p.m. May 14 with the correct name. The News Tribune regrets the error.

By Dan Williamson

Dan Williamson joined the Duluth News Tribune in June 2021 where he's involved in digital content such as video, photos and podcasts. Previously, he worked in television broadcasting as a Sports Director/Anchor at WDIO-TV in Duluth, Sports Director/Anchor in Bismarck, N.D., News and Sports Anchor at KSAX-TV in Alexandria, and Reporter/Photographer/Editor with the syndicated show "Life to the Max" in Eden Prairie. He was also the Development Director for the Duluth Salvation Army. Williamson grew up in Alexandria, graduated from St. Cloud State University and has lived in Duluth since 2012.

Photos: St. Scholastica undergrads celebrate graduation

Over 500 graduate students and undergraduate students walked during the ceremonies at Burns Wellness Commons.