PHOTO GALLERY: Stephens College holds undergraduate commencement

Stephens College degree candidates show off their mortar boards decorated with jewels and paint during the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday at the John and Mary Silverthorne Arena. Art on the mortar boards is in keeping with the school's reputation for its fine arts program.   |  Elizabeth Pierson

Madelyn Horn, the senior class president, presents the Class of 2012 Gift to Stephens College President Dianne Lynch during the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday at the John and Mary Silverthorne Arena. The gift was the addition of community boards to the new student union.   |  Elizabeth Pierson

Dianne Lynch, the president of Stephens College, addresses the graduating class during the undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday at the John and Mary Silverthorne Arena.   |  Elizabeth Pierson

Garret Dostal hugs Stephens College President Dianne Lynch after receiving his diploma during Stephens College's undergraduate commencement ceremony on Saturday at the John and Mary Silverthorne Arena. Approximately 5 percent of the student population at the college is male.   |  Elizabeth Pierson