New College of Florida graduating students attend the college’s “alternative commencement” Thursday in Sarasota.

New College of Florida graduates celebrate diversity with ‘alternative commencement’

Students held the ceremony at a Sarasota art gallery to celebrate their graduation while defying the state officials put in place to change the school.
New College of Florida graduating students attend the college’s “alternative commencement” Thursday in Sarasota. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
 
Students held the ceremony at a Sarasota art gallery to celebrate their graduation while defying the state officials put in place to change the school.
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Published May 19
New College of Florida graduating students Nicole Silvera, left, and Barbara Monteiro share a hug moments after their names were announced.
New College of Florida graduating students Nicole Silvera, left, and Barbara Monteiro share a hug moments after their names were announced. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Soledad Gonzalez arrives holding flowers for a friend.
Soledad Gonzalez arrives holding flowers for a friend. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
New College of Florida student K.C. Casey speaks during the college’s “alternative commencement.”
New College of Florida student K.C. Casey speaks during the college’s “alternative commencement.” [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Graduating senior Gaz Miller wears the colors of the Netherlands to represent her partner.
Graduating senior Gaz Miller wears the colors of the Netherlands to represent her partner. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Graduating New College of Florida seniors attend the school’s “alternative commencement” on Thursday.
Graduating New College of Florida seniors attend the school’s “alternative commencement” on Thursday. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
New College of Florida philosophy professor Chris Noble, left, graduating student Jacob Silverman, Jacob’s girlfriend Keely Gingras, Jennifer Silverman, and philosophy professor Aron Edidin, far right, attend the college’s “alternative commencement.”
New College of Florida philosophy professor Chris Noble, left, graduating student Jacob Silverman, Jacob’s girlfriend Keely Gingras, Jennifer Silverman, and philosophy professor Aron Edidin, far right, attend the college’s “alternative commencement.” [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Helene Gold, a former librarian at New College of Florida who was fired recently, speaks during the college’s “alternative commencement.”
Helene Gold, a former librarian at New College of Florida who was fired recently, speaks during the college’s “alternative commencement.” [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Buttons containing pronouns are seen on a table as guests and others arrive.
Buttons containing pronouns are seen on a table as guests and others arrive. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
Alicia Luguri, left, shows her associate’s degree to New College of Florida alum Carmela French while Luguri was checking in for the ceremony.
Alicia Luguri, left, shows her associate’s degree to New College of Florida alum Carmela French while Luguri was checking in for the ceremony. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
New College of Florida student Fatima Ismatulla attends the college’s “alternative commencement.”
New College of Florida student Fatima Ismatulla attends the college’s “alternative commencement.” [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ]
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