Eckerd College in St. Petersburg holds pet graduation
Eckerd College held their annual pet graduation on Tuesday at the St. Petersburg campus.
Kyrou the huskie relaxes before the start of the 11th Annual Eckerd College Pet Graduation, at Fox Hall, Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in St. Petersburg. [ MARTHA ASENCIO-RHINE | Times ]
Eckerd College held their annual pet graduation on Tuesday at the St. Petersburg campus.
As Eckerd College seniors look forward to graduation, so do some of their pets.
Eckerd allows students to have pets on campus and honors the animals that support students. This is the 11th year the college has honored outgoing seniors’ pets with certificates. Each pet has its name called and gets a picture on the stage with the college president.
College president Dr. James J. Annarelli welcomes students and their pets to the annual Eckerd College Pet Graduation, Tuesday in St. Petersburg.
Oreo the guinea pig wears a black cap during ceremonies Tuesday.
Odin, a ball python, rests on the shoulders of its keeper Laine Geracil.
A pet rat sniffs from inside its cage.
Bantha and TaunTaun the rabbits await their turn on the stage.
Jennifer Colucci holds a tank with her fish, Michael Tyra, while posing with college president Dr. James J. Annarelli.
Bilbo Baggins the chameleon prepares to receive his diploma.
Sarah Grill attempts to grab hold of Tito the cat as he becomes wiggly during the presentation of the diploma with college president Dr. James J. Annarelli, left.
Axyl the Shih Tsu wears a cap and waits his turn to receive a certificate, Tuesday in St. Petersburg.
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