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Shot on 8mm film in 1966, this vintage footage captures a graduation ceremony at a high school in Hagerstown, Maryland. A large group of graduates in caps and gowns stands in formation on a grassy field beside a running track, with an American flag flying on a pole. The scene is viewed from the stands, showing spectators in the foreground and a line of cars in the background. The film exhibits classic Super 8 grain, color fading, and a slightly overexposed sky, evoking a nostalgic 1960s home movie feel. The graduates are arranged in a line, preparing for the ceremony, with a few individuals walking across the field.
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