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Front side view of two guys giving hand gestures to the camera. One is pointing, the other giving the peace sign.

Premier 51�ԹϺ�� 2013

Students gather to celebrate the start of a new school year at the annual Premier 51�ԹϺ�� celebration on campus.

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Premier 51�ԹϺ��, one of 51�ԹϺ��'s longest-standing traditions, officially welcomed new and returning students to campus on Aug. 29. The event promotes a sense of pride and marks the official beginning of every academic year. Activities include a concert, giveways, the singing of the 51�ԹϺ�� Fight Song, and fireworks. (Aaron Mayes/51�ԹϺ�� Photo Services)

Three students standing in front of a back drop preparing to take photos with a photographer.

Three people, in a crowd of others, smiling and talking to each other.

Close up view of guy with sunglasses on. A reflection of the crowd of people that he is looking at is seen in his sunglasses.

Crowd of people both standing and sitting on a grass lawn.

Front side view of three young women smiling for the camera.

Crowd of people standing at a gathering. Two people, closest to camera, are handing out 51�ԹϺ�� t-shirts.

Young man dancing in the center of a crowd of people. Everyone in crowd is standing and watching him.

Four young woman taking a picture together.

Front side view of a 51�ԹϺ�� cheerleader in mid-cheer.

Scenic view of the 51�ԹϺ�� band preparing to start playing. Crowd of students seen behind, waiting for the performance to start.

Back side view of Hey Reb Mascot and student waving a 51�ԹϺ�� flag. Both are on stage rallying up the crowd.

Ground front side view of the 51�ԹϺ�� Rebel dancers. 51�ԹϺ�� band is standing behind the group of dancers.

Two 51�ԹϺ�� band players playing the trumpet.

Front side view of Hey Reb mascot as he dances alongside the 51�ԹϺ�� Rebel dancers who are all cheering behind him.

Three students at a pep rally, all pointing in different locations.

Night shot view of two students dancing at a 51�ԹϺ�� campus gathering.

Front side view of a performance on stage. One man is waving a 51�ԹϺ�� flag. Two others are singing inside their microphones.

Crowd of students all raising their hands while dancing to music.

Front side view of a dj as he focuses on his laptop with his right hand and controls a mixer with his left.

Crowd of students all raising their hands as they listen and watch with excitement to the performance.

Crowd of students raising hands. One of the female students is sitting on the shoulders of a male student.

Student on stage taking a selfie of himself with the crowd of students in the background.

Group of students walking during the night on the the grass lawn.

Group of people posing with excitement for the picture.

Group of students wearing lab coats and posing for the picture.

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