Patterson: Goals for UW-Stevens Point grads
5/28/2016
Stevens Point Journal

By Bernie Patterson

I had the privilege of conferring degrees on 1,400 graduates at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point last week. This pinnacle of their college careers is also the highlight of my year. From the comments and cheers I heard from parents, this is an immensely exciting, proud moment for family members, too.

Because of the number of graduates, two ceremonies are held each spring. An element in each ceremony drew a standing ovation from the audience of students and families:

In our morning ceremony, Darlene Esqueda, who will turn 80 in July, received her associate’s degree. She was the oldest graduate to cross the stage Saturday. She plans to continue her course of study – history – and complete her bachelor’s degree.

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