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The Marshal of the College is the person chosen to direct formal events occurring on campus, most notably Commencement. This can include leading the alma mater, directing people to their seats, and guiding the students to walk/gather in an organized manner.

Though modern day marshals are typically Professors and have their duties limited to solely directing Commencement, the early Marshal of the College was used for events year round. These Marshals were also students, elected while still being undergraduates of the school. Their duties included leading processions during funerals,

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https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1438&context=tablets

https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=commencement

https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1336&context=tablets

https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1183&context=tablets

https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1188&context=tablets