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VIDEO: College grad leaves stage to propose to his girlfriend

A graduating college student called to the commencement stage in Maine congratulated his peers then stunned them.

Physical education major Timothy Babine announced he had something important to do. He then left the stage to propose to his girlfriend in the audience.

Officials at the University of Maine at Presque Isle say fine arts major Hayley Hamilton burst into tears Saturday as Babine dropped to one knee to pop the question.

Hamilton shook her head, indicating “yes,” and Babine put a ring on her finger.