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Members of Kansas University's Class of 2008 are greeted by friends, family and well-wishers Sunday as they walk down Campanile hill into Memorial Stadium.

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Chancellor Robert Henmenway addressed the class of 2008. A banner acknowledging the football team's Orange Bowl victory and men's basketball team's national championship hangs in the background.

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Matthew Johnson, Lawrence, showed his support for the KU basketball team and its Final Four victory.

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Kody Willnauer and Brittani Boyd, engaged to each other celebrated their graduation together.

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2008 KU graduates get some practice in before ceremonies started Sunday in Memorial Stadium.

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A Jayhawk adorns a cap on a member of Kansas University's Class of 2008.

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Amanda Pence and her daughter Larke, 18 months, both of Liberty, Mo., walk down the hill together, during 2008 Graduation Ceremonies in Memorial Stadium.

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Jamie Shaw, Lawrence, graduated from KU's School of Law and would soon have the monkey off her back.

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James L. Ross didn't make the walk down the hill in 1949 but with granddaughter Suzanne Billam, Overland Park, they would walk together down the hill with the graduation class of 2008

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Catlin Brown, Leawood, gets a little lift form a friend during KU graduation ceremonies Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

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Caps were decorated as students and family filled KU's Memorial Stadium for graduation ceremonies Sunday.

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With champaign flowing, graduates ended the long graduation with a cool drink and lots of friendship and memories.

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Former KU basketball players Darnell Jackson, left, and Rodrick Stewart get into the graduation spirit as they walk across the field during commencement Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

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Sasha Kaun, enters Kansas University's Memorial Stadium as part of the university's commencement Sunday.

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KU graduate Josh Preut, of Overland Park, donned special sunglasses during commencement Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

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A few Kansas University students exit the commencement ceremonies prematurely after walking down Campanile Hill on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduates Molly Jensen, of Lawrence, and Parker Guidry, of Basehor, make snow angels on the astro turf during commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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As a fellow student struts his stuff in his underwear, Kansas University graduate William Osbourn, of Olathe, hoists an arrow, attempting to catch the attention of his parents during commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate Andrew Garcia takes in the commencement hoopla from a stoop overlooking the Campanile before the ceremony on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

Kansas University gradate and football player Brandon McAnderson, of Lawrence, gathers for commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

Kansas University graduate and basketball player Sasha Kaun walks across the field at Memorial Stadium during commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

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Graduates display their decorative caps during commencement for Kansas University on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate Steven Levy, of Dallas, carries Elizabeth Cohen, of Kansas City, Kan., during commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate Dustin Banbury, of Overland Park, received a face full of silly string from his parents before commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate Marshall Hilton, of St. Louis, swings into the air while holding onto his classmates during commencement on Sunday at Memorial Stadium. About 4,000 graduates took the traditional walk down Campanile hill to mark the completion of their degrees.

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Friends and parents line Campanile Hill hoping to catch a glimpse of their graduate at Kansas University commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduates gather for a group photo during commencement Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduates celebrate during commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University graduate William Osbourn uses an arrow to distinguish himself from the sea of fellow classmates Sunday in Memorial Stadium.

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About 4,000 Kansas University graduates celebrate commencement on Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Memorial Stadium.

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Kansas University pharmacy graduate Rory O'Callaghan celebrates with thousands of her fellow graduates at the conclusion of commencement Sunday at Memorial Stadium.

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