They arrived in Hanover from all over the country and the world. They moved into residence halls, embarked on first-year trips, shared an academic experience, and learned the words of the "Alma Mater." Over the past week—over meals at Moosilauke Ravine Lodge and a candlelit ceremony at the Bema—the individuals who make up the Class of 2025 underwent a remarkable transformation. Strangers a week ago, the '25s are now full-fledged members of a vibrant, engaged, Dartmouth community.
Video by Robert Gill and Chris Johnson.
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