By Zoe Finholm\/\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hood plans to hold in-person commencement events for the classes of 2020 and 2021, according to an announcement from the college on March 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multiple ceremonies will be held on the Thomas Athletic Field the weekend of May 22-23.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the announcement, President Andrea Chapdelaine said, \u201cWe are currently planning to hold separate ceremonies for each undergraduate class and a combined ceremony for graduate students from the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the results of a survey, an in-person ceremony was of great importance to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Safety measures will be put in place in compliance with state and local guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe will implement safety measures required by state and local public health officials, including controlled entrance and egress, temperature checks, face masks, physical distancing, occupancy limits, cleaning and signage,\u201d Chapdelaine said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ceremonies will be livestreamed for those who choose not to attend. Graduates are limited to two tickets per student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think we are in a great spot to have an in-person ceremony and give the graduating 2021 seniors something to look forward to,\u201d Hood senior Maggie George said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are overjoyed that we will be able to gather together to celebrate each of you,\u201d Chapdelaine said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"