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30 Adair Co. residents receive LWC degrees Adair graduates include Sheldon Ray Alley, Moneta L. Anderson, Johnathan L. Begley, Melissa Bryant, Vanessa L. Burton, Wanda Darlene Capbell, Kathy M. Carter, Latasha K. Carter, Tonya L. Dunn, Miranda L. Ellis, Jeremy H. Giles, Zanman Keith Graham, Caleb Shepard, Marla F. Liddy, Amy N. Martin, Sierra Mason, Mackenzie Leigh Minton, Brian paul Moore, Paul Novielli, Andrew Kyle Reliford, Ida L. Shearer, Shellena Smith, Christopher Ray Taylor, Ren M. Valadez-Ruiz, Brian A. Wilburn, Joshua D. Withers, Shantila N. Wolford, Jessica Leigh Womack, and Joshua A. Womack By Travis Smith, LWC Staff Writer COLUMBIA, KY - Lindsey Wilson College capped off its largest class in college history Saturday morning at its 89th commencement ceremony, held in Biggers Sports Center. A total of 161 undergraduate and graduate degrees were conferred. Combined with the 325 degrees conferred at the winter commencement, the Class of 2009 stands at 486 students - the largest in the college's 109-year history. Thirty residents from Adair County were among the 161 graduates:
Sen. Vernie McGaha delivers commencement address In his commencement address, Kentucky State Sen. Vernie McGaha told members of the Class of 2009 to follow their interests "with abandon" and "not to squander" their opportunity to make a difference in the world. Although the Class of 2009 is graduating during one of the worst economic recessions in the last 60 years, McGaha told the graduates that persistence is key during challenging times. "Our world is shaped by those who are persistent in following your interests," he said. "Even the most successful people hit roadblocks sometimes. But what sets those people apart or what makes them successful is a determination to move on despite roadblocks." Although the world is experiencing tremendous change, McGaha told the Lindsey Wilson graduates to look for "opportunity." "Some mistakenly see the uncertainties ahead as a time of crisis," he said. "But crisis is always accompanied by a twin called 'opportunity.' They can easily be mistaken for each other, but don't let them fool you - this is a time in which you open the door to possibility, a whole world of opportunity." McGaha also urged the graduates to make a difference in their communities by serving others. "The skills each of you possess will make you increasingly important members of your community, and that will give you new opportunities to give back to your communities," he said. McGaha received an honorary doctorate from the college. Also honored at the ceremony with an honorary doctorate for their service to the commonwealth were businessman Charles Bennett of Hardinsburg, Ky., and longtime Lindsey Wilson trustee Pete Mahurin of Bowling Green, KY. Students who graduated with associate honors had a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 4.0 on a 4.0 scale; students who graduated cum laude had a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.69; students who graduated magna cum laude had a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 to 3.89; and students who graduated summa cum laude had a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 to 4.0. This story was posted on 2009-05-18 20:47:48
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