Donnelly concluded its 60th anniversary with its 2010 Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, May 15, at the Jack Reardon Convention Center.
Nearly 50 students graduated – 18 with baccalaureate degrees.
The College’s annual Delta Award presentation took place, with Pat Brune, retired Court Executive for the Western District of Missouri, receiving the award for her service to the YWCA and the Leadership 2000 program.
Mary Lou Jaramillo, President/CEO of El Centro, Inc., was the featured commencement speaker and advised students to give back to their communities and enjoy the day.
“Life and learning are a journey, like a road trip,” said Jaramillo. “The journey is likely to have many surprises, opportunities, detours, delays, roadblocks and challenges. Enjoy and celebrate each accomplishment, and learn from the challenges.”
Donnelly students, Tabitha Carter (Associate in Science) and Paola Zapata (Bachelor of Applied Science), also spoke. Other speakers included George Breidenthal, Board Chairman, President Steve LaNasa, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.