Does your mortarboard measure up?

Members of the Class of 2017 used a wide variety of materials — ranging from battery-powered lights to multicolored quinoa — to transform their plain mortarboards into memorable keepsakes. To see their handiwork, check out the nine boards in the infographic below, designed by Tulane University graphic designer Kim Rainey, for a preview of some of the unique designs that will be on display during the Tulane University Unified Commencement Ceremony.