Photos: Local Pride

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Tulane President Scott Cowen dons a Saints Super Bowl champions cap before presenting members of the football organization with President"s Medals at the Tulane Commencement Ceremony on Saturday (May 15). (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

In a play on the Saints fan chant, “Who Dat?,” a graduate shows pride in the class of 2010 with a customized mortarboard. (Photo by Ryan Rivet)

The Pipes and Drums of New Orleans lead the academic procession onto the floor of the Louisiana Superdome. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

Timothy Clinton of Allen, Texas, the class of 2010 speaker, applauds the efforts of his classmates to help renew New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)

The grand marshal of Dr. Michael White"s Original Liberty Jazz Band leads a second-line celebration at the conclusion of the commencement ceremony. (Photo by Ryan Rivet)

Graduates celebrate New Orleans-style with second-line umbrellas. (Photo by Paula Burch-Celentano)