Photos from President Reagan at Glassboro High School
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This is a photo of a large crowd of enthusiastic students and families at the 1986 Glassboro High School graduation. The central focus is a man with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a light-striped, long-sleeved button-down shirt, a dark blue tie, and dark sunglasses. He appears relaxed but excited. He's positioned slightly off-center, looking somewhat over his shoulder. A small, possibly identifying, tag or badge is visible on his shirt.
Surrounding him are numerous people, predominantly women, exhibiting a range of expressions and actions. Several hold up compact, vintage-style cameras, indicating they are actively taking pictures. One woman directly to his right, with short, curly blonde hair, is clapping excitedly, her expression joyful and engaged. Another woman with short, dark brown hair is also directly to his right and has her mouth open, seemingly in a shout of excitement or surprise. Another woman is taking photographs with a compact camera. Cameras are also visible in the background.
The overall mood is one of excitement and enthusiasm. The crowd seems to be focused on the outdoor stage, likely on President Reagan, who attended the graduation ceremony later that day. The background is a blur of faces and bodies, emphasizing the central figures at the forefront.
This resource was located by the Rowan University Libraries Digital Scholarship Center staff using The Ronald Reagan Library. The entire resource can be found at:
https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/photo/c35659-01