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Opening Ceremonies: October 20, 2000 back to index

Trustee Donald S. Perkins kicks off the ceremony.   Students look on.   Evanston Mayor Lorraine H. Morton offers remarks.             President Henry S. Bienen introduces speakers.   President Bienen unveils the sequicentennial postal card.   Marching Band performs fanfare.

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