Some 400 freshly minted ACC grads crossed the stage Thursday, May 11, literally and figuratively signaling a life change. The Palmer Events Center, a first-time venue for the ceremony, was a full house indeed as a record turnout of friends, family and fellow students were on hand to toast the honorees. The students in attendance joined 1,300 other graduates from the 2005-2006 academic year, a new ACC record.

Austin American-Statesman Editor Rich Oppel delivered the evening’s keynote address.

Advances in digital media now make it possible to relive this special evening or, if you missed it, to experience it vicariously. Hundreds of still photos from the event are available .