Lindsey Allen, speaker for the graduate division, becomes emotional as she reflects on her time with her classmates, during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

A graduate shows off her diploma Saturday during the commencement ceremony at Thomas College in Waterville.

Graduates listen to undergraduate class speaker Scott Boies during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

Maine first lady Ann LePage joins a standing ovation for commencement speaker Maj. Gen. John W. Libby during graduation Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

A parent takes a picture during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

Maine first lady Ann LePage listens to commencement speaker Maj. Gen. John W. Libby addressing graduates during the commencement Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

Thomas College graduates march to the Aflond Athletic Center during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

People fill the Alfond Athletic Center at Thomas College as graduates march in during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

Thomas College President Laurie LeChance becomes emotional as student speaker Lindsey Allen thanks her Saturday during the commencement ceremony at Thomas College in Waterville.

Thomas College President Laurie LeChance becomes emotional as student speaker Lindsey Allen thanks her Saturday during the commencement ceremony at Thomas College in Waterville.

A graduate gestures to friends Saturday during the commencement ceremony at Thomas College in Waterville.

A graduate waves to friends and relatives Saturday as he marches into the Alfond Athletic Center during the commencement ceremony at Thomas College in Waterville.

A graduate marches into the Alfond Athletic Center during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

A graduate shows off her diploma during the commencement ceremony Saturday at Thomas College in Waterville.

A graduate gestures to the crowd as he marches across the stage Saturday to receive his degree during the commencement ceremony at Thomas College in Waterville.