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EPISODE
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AIRDATE
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WRITER(s)
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1
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Misery Loves Company
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15 JULY 1992
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Wasserman/Klein
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51
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Brenda defies her father by continuing to see Dylan; Brandon returns to work at the beach club, where Andrea is a co-worker and his parents are new members; and Steve takes a job on a bet.
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2
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The Twins, The Trustee And The Very Big Trip
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22 JULY 1992
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Charles Rosin
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52
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Kelly's sudden embrace of family values leads to a bridging of the gap between Brenda and her parents, but not before Jim plays hardball with Dylan; and twins turn the tables on a thoughtless Steve.
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3
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Too Little, Too Late/Paris 75001
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29 JULY 1992
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Semple & Roberts/K. Rosin
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53
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Dylan's father asks a final favor; Brenda and Donna get a dim intro to the City of Light; an old friend tries, but it's a new who gives pause to Andrea when her Republican romance may go all the way - to the convention in Houston.
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4
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Sex, Lies and Volleyball/Photo Fini
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5 AUGUST 1992
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Brancato & Biller/K. Rosin
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54
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Brandon and Steve compete for the affections of a tough volleyball player named Brooke. Meanwhile, a new girl in town, named Nikki Witt, flirts with David. In Paris, a French photographer persuades Donna to start modelling for him, while Brenda tries to fit in with her Paris crowd and takes up smoking.
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5
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Shooting Star/American in Paris
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12 AUGUST 1992
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Wasserman & Klein/K. Rosin
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55
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Brenda meets an American in Paris and wonders whether they were destined to meet. Brandon tries to help out a homeless veteran and introduces his new girlfriend, Brooke, to his parents. Steve likes David's music and offers to become his manager. Dylan invites Kelly to spend the night under the stars with him.
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6
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Castles In The Sand
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19 AUGUST 1992
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Ann Donahue
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56
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Brenda geta a funny vibe from Dylan upon her return, while Brandon sees little amusement in Brooke's bigotry. And manager Steve negotiates a gig for client David.
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7
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A Song of Myself
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9 SEPTEMBER 1992
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Brancato/Biller
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57
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Brenda, Steve and Donna volunteer as senior buddies to the new freshmen; Brandon decides he's gonna have fun this year, but is suprised, along with Andrea, when their new Blaze faculty advisor has other plans. Meanwhile, Kelly finds herself wishing she could be with Brenda's boyfriend
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8
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The Back Story
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16 SEPTEMBER 1992
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Karen Rosin
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58
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Smoking becomes the least of problems between Kelly and Brenda, who discusses Beverly Hills high-school life with a tabloid-TV show; Brandon starts seeing too much of Nikki; Steve is tempted by an academic short cut.
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9
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Highwire
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23 SEPTEMBER 1992
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Star Frohman
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59
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While Andrea dreams of Yale and Steve hopes for USC, Donna finds a school, Brandon and Brenda fight about who will go out of state, and Kelly and Dylan agree college isn't for everyone.
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10
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Home and Away
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7 OCTOBER 1992
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Chip Johannessen
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60
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Brandon goes out on an editorial limb after the school board cancels West Beverly's football game with a school whose last game erupted in fatal violence.
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11
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A Presumption of Innocence
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21 OCTOBER 1992
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Karen Rosin
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61
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Meyers's future is on the line over a sexual-misconduct charge, but he's more concerned about the future of his accuser. Meanwhile, surfing becomes hazardous to Dylan's health; and Brandon hits the dance floor.
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12
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Destiny Rides Again
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4 NOVEMBER 1992
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Wasserman/Klein
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62
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Fate touches Brenda; random tragedy strikes Andrea; and Donna gets advice from her priest and comedienne Rosie O'Donnell. Meanwhile, SAT scores have Steve recruiting help and Dylan under fire.
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13
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Rebel With A Cause
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11 NOVEMBER 1992
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Star Frohman
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63
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Steve stays close to the computer-tampering investigation; Brenda sees Dylan with Kelly; Cindy meets Jim's new secretary (Paula Trickey).
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14
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Wild Horses
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18 NOVEMBER 1992
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Kenneth Biller
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64
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Nikki's ex is trouble for Brandon - and Nikki; Donna demands peace between Brenda and Kelly; Dylan finds sanctuary with an older woman, who thinks money can buy everything.
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15
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The Kindness of Strangers
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25 NOVEMBER 1992
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Wasserman/Klein
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65
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Dylan's not the most congenial of hosts when his father gets a Thanksgiving furlough, nor is Jim thrilled to entertain Brandon's homeless acquaintance; Steve seeks the best time to break his bad news to his mom.
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16
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It's A Totally Happening Life
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16 DECEMBER 1992
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K. Rosin/C. Rosin
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66
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Two angels look on as Andrea gets good news and bad news in the mail; Brandon gets bad news in person; Kelly, Brenda and Dylan try a "mature" approach to their triangular friendship; and all head for disaster en route to a Christmas party for underprivileged kids.
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17
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The Game Is Chicken
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6 JANUARY 1993
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Chip Johannessen
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67
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Dylan cautions Steve and Brandon about putting their money on a hot rodder; Brenda and Kelly have a double date with Princeton men.
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18
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Midlife... Now What?
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13 JANUARY 1992
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Lana Freistat Melman
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68
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On a women's weekend away, Cindy fears "mid-life crisis" might strike Jim, but it appears someone else has already succumbed. Meanwhile, Dylan imagines futures with Brenda or Kelly.
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19
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Back In The High Life Again
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27 JANUARY 1993
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Wasserman/Klein
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69
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Kelly is Dylan's only friend to attend a party for his freed father, who has an eye on - and wants a hand in - Dylan's trust fund; David finds a home after his father moves out.
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20
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Parental Guidance Recommended
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3 FEBRUARY 1993
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Chip Johannessen
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70
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Dylan's mother arrives with good thoughts for Brenda, but nary a one for Dylan's father; Andrea has an intimidating first look at Yalies.
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21
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Dead End
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10 FEBRUARY 1993
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Star Frohman
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71
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Someone's watching over Dylan and his father, but no longer Jim; and Brenda thrives in a self-defense class. Meanwhile, finances force Kelly's mother to put her house up for sale.
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22
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The Child Is Father To The Man
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17 FEBRUARY 1993
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K. Rosin/C. Rosin
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72
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The Walshes offer sanctuary to Dylan, who learns more about his father's parole, and struggles with urges to go back to old habits.
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23
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Duke's Bad Boy
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3 MARCH 1993
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Wasserman/Klein
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737
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Brandon bets with another bookie to win money to pay off Duke; Andrea tries to ease Dylan's distress; David pays for going with his music producer instead of his gut; Kelly thinks she has a weight problem.
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24
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Perfectly Perfect
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24 MARCH 1993
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Gillian Horvath
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74
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At Kelly's surprise 18th-birthday party, the guests get an even bigger surprise from Kelly. Meanwhile, Steve badgers Brandon into joining him on a dating-game show.
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25
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Senior Poll
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7 APRIL 1993
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Chip Johannessen
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75
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'Most Beautiful' senior Kelly fears no one's looking beneath her surface; Brenda reconsiders her college choice; Steve forgets he's dateless when he shines at one of L.A.'s hippest venues.
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26
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She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
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21 APRIL 1993
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Ken Stringer
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76
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Brenda, Andrea, Kelly, Donna and David go to Magic Mountain for Senior Ditch Day. Brandon has to work, while Dylan studies and a restless Steve tries to impress a tour guide, who is not who she seems to be.
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27
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A Night To Remember
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28 APRIL 1993
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Wasserman/Klein
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77
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As prom night approaches, neither Brenda nor Brandon has a date, but Donna and David have big plans.
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28
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Something In The Air
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12 MAY 1993
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Wasserman/Klein
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78
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Brandon leads other in taking a risk with some '60s-style activism after Donna is censured in a disciplinary hearing regarding her prom-night activity
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29
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Commencement: Part 1
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19 MAY 1993
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K. Rosin/C. Rosin
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79
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Finally, graduation day! But not before... Steve proposes the gang do "something special"; Andrea frets about her valedictory speech and her college choice, as does Brenda; Dylan gets a windfall and a surprise visit from his mother; Donna and David emcee the Senior Breakfast; and all recall memorable moments.
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30
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Commencement: Part 2
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19 MAY 1993
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Charles Rosin
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80
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A day they'll always remember. An event you'll never forget.
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