WEEKEND SCENE

A photo essay of people enjoying an island event

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Emily Shoda, center, and Joo Yeon Song, right, looked
toward family and friends at yesterday's UH-Manoa
commencement ceremonies at the Stan Sheriff
Center. Both earned bachelor's degrees in travel
industry management.

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Shu Ki Tsang stepped up to receive his bachelor's
in science during yesterday's UH-Manoa graduation.

FIRST, THE DEGREE -- NEXT, THE JOB

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Sharalyn Richards received a hug from a professor
yesterday after earning her diploma during summer
commencement. She earned a master's in
education. In all, 586 students received degrees
and certificates yesterday.

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Erica Yurman was overjoyed to receive her diploma
during University of Hawaii-Manoa commencement
ceremonies yesterday at the Stan Sheriff Center.
She earned a bachelor's degree.