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Through the years: Spartan seniors kiss the S

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Michigan State's Denzel Valentine kisses the court as he comes out of the game in the closing minute of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Saturday.
Michigan State's Denzel Valentine kisses the court as he comes out of the game in the closing minute of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, March 5, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 91-76. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Michigan State's Denzel Valentine kisses the court as he comes out of the game in the closing minute of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State on Saturday. Michigan State's Denzel Valentine kisses the court as he comes out of the game in the closing minute of an NCAA college basketball game against Ohio State, Saturday, March 5, 2016, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 91-76. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Al Goldis, AP
Michigan State senior Drew Neitzel kisses the court as he leaves his final home game during the second half of a college basketball game against Indiana Sunday, March 2, 2008, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 103-74. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Michigan State senior Drew Neitzel kisses the court as he leaves his final home game during the second half of a college basketball game against Indiana Sunday, March 2, 2008, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 103-74. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Al Goldis, AP
MSU seniors  Marquise Gray and Idong Ibok kiss the block "S" at midcourt  as they come out of the game on Senior Day  at the Breslin Center Sunday March 8, 2009 near the end of the Spartans' 62-51 victory over Purdue.
(photo by Rod Sanford)

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MSU seniors Marquise Gray and Idong Ibok kiss the block "S" at midcourt as they come out of the game on Senior Day at the Breslin Center Sunday March 8, 2009 near the end of the Spartans' 62-51 victory over Purdue. (photo by Rod Sanford) Photo Gallery
Rod Sanford, Rod Sanford
MSU senior basketball player Travis Walton kisses the block S in the middle of the court at the end of his last home game at the Breslin Center against Purdue Sunday March 8, 2009.
(photo by Rod Sanford)
MSU senior basketball player Travis Walton kisses the block S in the middle of the court at the end of his last home game at the Breslin Center against Purdue Sunday March 8, 2009. (photo by Rod Sanford)
Rod Sanford, Rod Sanford
Michigan State senior Lauren Aitch kisses the block S as she leaves the game for the last time on her home court against Minnesota Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich.
Michigan State senior Lauren Aitch kisses the block S as she leaves the game for the last time on her home court against Minnesota Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich.
Al Goldis, For The Lansing State Journal
Senior Isaiah Dahlman of MSU kisses the block "S" as he checks out of his last home game during the Spartans' game with Michigan Sunday March 7, 2010 in East  Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Senior Isaiah Dahlman of MSU kisses the block "S" as he checks out of his last home game during the Spartans' game with Michigan Sunday March 7, 2010 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler
Senior Raymar Morgan of MSU kisses the block "S" as he checks out of his last home game during the Spartans' game with Michigan Sunday March 7, 2010 in East  Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Senior Raymar Morgan of MSU kisses the block "S" as he checks out of his last home game during the Spartans' game with Michigan Sunday March 7, 2010 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler
Michigan State seniors Kalisha Keane, Brittney Thomas , Cetera Washington and  Jasmine Holmes, left, to right, kiss the center court at the Breslin Center  after their game against  Ohio State  Thursday  2/24/2011.  MSU won the outright Bg Ten title despite losing to Ohio State, 54-53.(photo by Rod Sanford)
Michigan State seniors Kalisha Keane, Brittney Thomas , Cetera Washington and Jasmine Holmes, left, to right, kiss the center court at the Breslin Center after their game against Ohio State Thursday 2/24/2011. MSU won the outright Bg Ten title despite losing to Ohio State, 54-53.(photo by Rod Sanford)
Rod Sanford, Rod Sanford
Mike Kebler of MSU kisses the Sparty logo as he checks out of the Spartans' game with Iowa Wednesday March 2, 2011 in East Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Mike Kebler of MSU kisses the Sparty logo as he checks out of the Spartans' game with Iowa Wednesday March 2, 2011 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler
Kalin Lucas of MSU kisses the Sparty logo as he checks out of the Spartans' game with Iowa Wednesday March 2, 2011 on Senior Night in East Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kalin Lucas of MSU kisses the Sparty logo as he checks out of the Spartans' game with Iowa Wednesday March 2, 2011 on Senior Night in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler
MSU seniors Taylor Alton (left to right), Lykenda Johnson and Porsche Poole kiss the Spartan at center court as they check out of their last home game Thursday February 23, 2012 in East Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
MSU seniors Taylor Alton (left to right), Lykenda Johnson and Porsche Poole kiss the Spartan at center court as they check out of their last home game Thursday February 23, 2012 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler | For The Lansin
MSU senior Branon Wood kisses the Spartan logo at center court during the senior day celebration after the Spartans' game with Ohio State Sunday March 4, 2012 in East Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
MSU senior Branon Wood kisses the Spartan logo at center court during the senior day celebration after the Spartans' game with Ohio State Sunday March 4, 2012 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler | For The Lansin
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-MSU's Mateen Cleaves says goodbye to the MSU fans as he kisses the big S in the middle of the court as he is taken out of the game for the last time Saturday with the University of Michigan.
- -MSU's Mateen Cleaves says goodbye to the MSU fans as he kisses the big S in the middle of the court as he is taken out of the game for the last time Saturday with the University of Michigan.
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Michigan State senior Klarissa Bell kisses the court as she comes out her last home game for the final time Sunday, March 2, 2014, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State defeated Indiana 76-56 to win a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Michigan State senior Klarissa Bell kisses the court as she comes out her last home game for the final time Sunday, March 2, 2014, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State defeated Indiana 76-56 to win a share of the Big Ten regular-season championship.
Al Goldis, For The Lansing State Journal
Current Masters College and former MSU player Russell Byrd kisses the Spartan at center court as he is introduced to the crowd at Breslin Center prior to the MSU/Masters game Monday November 3, 2014 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing.  Byrd was granted the honor despite having transferred from MSU after last season.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Current Masters College and former MSU player Russell Byrd kisses the Spartan at center court as he is introduced to the crowd at Breslin Center prior to the MSU/Masters game Monday November 3, 2014 at the Breslin Center in East Lansing. Byrd was granted the honor despite having transferred from MSU after last season. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler / For The Lansin
Michigan State's Madison Williams kisses the court one last time after the game against Rutgers Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 60-50.
Michigan State's Madison Williams kisses the court one last time after the game against Rutgers Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 60-50.
Al Goldis, For The Lansing State Journal
Michigan State senior Kelsey Kuipers kisses the court as she comes out of the game against Rutgers Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 60-50.
Michigan State senior Kelsey Kuipers kisses the court as she comes out of the game against Rutgers Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 60-50.
Al Goldis, For The Lansing State Journal
Senior forward Brendan Dawson of MSU kisses the Spartan head at mid-court during Senior Day celbrations the Spartans' game with Purdue Wednesday March 4, 2015 in East Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Senior forward Brendan Dawson of MSU kisses the Spartan head at mid-court during Senior Day celbrations the Spartans' game with Purdue Wednesday March 4, 2015 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler/For The Lansing State Journal
Spartan forward Colby Wollenman kisses the Spartan head at centercourt near the end of the Spartans' 91-76 victory over the Buckeyes Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Breslin Center. Wollenman was one of four seniors honored during Senior Day.
Spartan forward Colby Wollenman kisses the Spartan head at centercourt near the end of the Spartans' 91-76 victory over the Buckeyes Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Breslin Center. Wollenman was one of four seniors honored during Senior Day.
Dave Wasinger, Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Jour
Spartan forward Denzel Valentine kisses the Spartan head at centercourt near the end of the Spartans' 91-76 victory over the Buckeyes Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Breslin Center. Valentine was one of four seniors honored during Senior Day.
Spartan forward Denzel Valentine kisses the Spartan head at centercourt near the end of the Spartans' 91-76 victory over the Buckeyes Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Breslin Center. Valentine was one of four seniors honored during Senior Day.
Dave Wasinger, Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Jour
Spartan guard Bryn Forbes kisses the Spartan head at centercourt near the end of the Spartans' 91-76 victory over the Buckeyes Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Breslin Center. Forbes was one of four seniors honored during Senior Day.
Spartan guard Bryn Forbes kisses the Spartan head at centercourt near the end of the Spartans' 91-76 victory over the Buckeyes Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Breslin Center. Forbes was one of four seniors honored during Senior Day.
Dave Wasinger, Dave Wasinger/Lansing State Jour
Al Goldis/For the Lansing State Journal
Michigan State's Tori Jankosaka kisses the floor as she comes out of the game against Penn State. Teammates, from left, Kennedy Johnson, Taya Reimer, and Branndais Agee cheer her on Wednesday,
Michigan State's Tori Jankosaka kisses the floor as she comes out of the game against Penn State as teammates Kennedy Johnson (55), Taya Reimer, rear, Branndais Agee (10) and Taryn McCutcheon (4) cheer her on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 73-64.
Al Goldis/For the Lansing State Journal Michigan State's Tori Jankosaka kisses the floor as she comes out of the game against Penn State. Teammates, from left, Kennedy Johnson, Taya Reimer, and Branndais Agee cheer her on Wednesday, Michigan State's Tori Jankosaka kisses the floor as she comes out of the game against Penn State as teammates Kennedy Johnson (55), Taya Reimer, rear, Branndais Agee (10) and Taryn McCutcheon (4) cheer her on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 73-64.
Al Goldis | For The Lansing Stat
Travis Trice of MSU continues the MSU senior tradition of kissing the Spartan head as they check out of the last home game Wednesday March 4, 2015 in East Lansing.  KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Travis Trice of MSU continues the MSU senior tradition of kissing the Spartan head as they check out of the last home game Wednesday March 4, 2015 in East Lansing. KEVIN W. FOWLER PHOTO
Kevin W. Fowler, Kevin W. Fowler / For The Lansin