Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans University of Maine at Farmington Senior Class Speaker, Merissa Beaulieu gives the thumbs-up to classmates after removing her mortor board and replacing it with her signature bandana during Commencement ceremonies at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans UMF President Theodora Kalikow smiles as her 18 years as UMF President are recognized during Commencement ceremonies at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday. Kalikow is retiring this year.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Kelly Greene receives her diploma from President Theodora Kalikow during Commencement ceremonies at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans A happy UMF graduate waves to family and friends as graduates and faculty take their seats for Commencement ceremonies at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans University of Maine at Farmington graduates move their tassles during commencement ceremonies at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.

Staff Photo by Michael G. Seamans Graduation ceremony at University of Maine at Farmington Saturday.