Chilly weather and the threat of rain didn't stop the hundreds of Whiting School students, faculty, staff, family and friends who gathered on Homewood's Lower Quad May 6 — the last official day of classes — to share some good times over hamburgers, watermelon and other picnic fare.

With the countdown to Commencement beginning, a bluegrass band was on hand to provide some entertainment before everyone returned to the reality of two weeks of reading period and final exams.

PHOTOS BY HIPS / JAY VANRENSSELAER

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