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IN A FLASH: Making the K

The K for the Class of 2029

 

Taking a drone photo of an entire incoming class of students forming a giant "K" is a relatively new tradition at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. 

President Diacon and Flash at Convocation
51³Ô¹ÏÍø President Todd Diacon and Flash the Mascot help guide students to Centennial Field.

 

It happens immediately after Convocation with all students filing out of the to a large, open field on campus, like Centennial Green. 

New Golden Flashes leaving Convocation for Centennial Green.

 

The director of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø's Marching Golden Flashes helps direct the students to form the "K" with assistance from members of the marching band, outlining the edges of the shape. 

The view from inside the "K."
This is the view from inside the "K," which is made up of more than 4,000 new Golden Flashes. 

 

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POSTED: Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:29 AM
Updated: Thursday, August 28, 2025 02:35 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen
PHOTO CREDIT:
Jon Jivan and 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Today