Photos from President Reagan at Glassboro High School
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Title
Photos from President Reagan at Glassboro High School
Subject
Ronald Reagan
High School Graduation
Description
This is a photograph of President Ronald Reagan attending the 1986 Glassboro High School graduation ceremony. The scene is composed on a stage with various people in graduation gowns and academic regalia. The central focus is a banner that displays the school's name and the graduating class year, positioned prominently at the top of the stage.
Individuals are seated and standing on the stage and are participating in the graduation ceremony, suggested by their postures and attire. The image's framing is relatively tight, emphasizing the stage area, while the background suggests an indoor location, likely an auditorium or gymnasium. Elements are arranged neatly, clearly distinguishing between the stage and the audience.
The key subjects include President Ronald Reagan at the podium and numerous individuals on both sides. They are primarily dressed in graduation gowns and various attire, as befitting a graduation ceremony. The expressions of the individuals vary, mostly neutral, reflecting the solemnity and importance of the occasion.
The technical execution is a snapshot. The style is typical of a candid photograph taken during an event, recording the scene relatively objectively. The choice of framing and focal point enhances the sense of place and time, while the low light and other conditions create the overall atmosphere and mood. The focus is on the event rather than on specific individuals.
The setting appears to be an indoor hall or auditorium, possibly a school gymnasium. The lighting conditions suggest the hall is lit by overhead lights, creating relatively even illumination throughout the space, suited for a formal event. Environmental elements, such as the stage backdrop, banners, and people in the scene, contribute to the formal atmosphere and the occasion. The scene exudes a sense of solemnity, anticipation, and accomplishment, typical of a graduation ceremony.
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/c35660-01
Individuals are seated and standing on the stage and are participating in the graduation ceremony, suggested by their postures and attire. The image's framing is relatively tight, emphasizing the stage area, while the background suggests an indoor location, likely an auditorium or gymnasium. Elements are arranged neatly, clearly distinguishing between the stage and the audience.
The key subjects include President Ronald Reagan at the podium and numerous individuals on both sides. They are primarily dressed in graduation gowns and various attire, as befitting a graduation ceremony. The expressions of the individuals vary, mostly neutral, reflecting the solemnity and importance of the occasion.
The technical execution is a snapshot. The style is typical of a candid photograph taken during an event, recording the scene relatively objectively. The choice of framing and focal point enhances the sense of place and time, while the low light and other conditions create the overall atmosphere and mood. The focus is on the event rather than on specific individuals.
The setting appears to be an indoor hall or auditorium, possibly a school gymnasium. The lighting conditions suggest the hall is lit by overhead lights, creating relatively even illumination throughout the space, suited for a formal event. Environmental elements, such as the stage backdrop, banners, and people in the scene, contribute to the formal atmosphere and the occasion. The scene exudes a sense of solemnity, anticipation, and accomplishment, typical of a graduation ceremony.
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/c35660-01
Creator
Michelle Amoako
Publisher
Ronald Reagan Library
Files
Collection
Citation
Michelle Amoako, “Photos from President Reagan at Glassboro High School,” Glassboro Summit Collection, accessed September 19, 2026, https://glassborosummit.com/items/show/295.