University of South Carolina students listen to instructions as they prepare to receive their diplomas Monday evening. USC Sumter had 123 graduates during the 2014-15 academic year.
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State Rep. Murrell Smith, R-Sumter, overlooks diplomas as he waits to give the commencement address at University of South Carolina Sumter graduation ceremonies Monday.
Janelle Buniel greets a friend while clinging to her award as the highest academic award for the division of arts and letters at USC Sumter graduation ceremonies Monday.
Jordan Davey and Amber Ross have a friend shoot their photo after the graduation at USC Sumter graduation ceremonies Monday evening.