GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Bard College at Simon’s Rock graduated 140 students on Saturday, May 19. The following local students earned degrees from the nation’s first early college in Great Barrington, Massachusetts: Patricia Jewell of Springfield graduated with distinction with an Associate of Arts degree, and Samantha Jones of Grantham graduated with distinction with an Associate of Arts degree.
White House reporter, CNN political analyst, and author April Ryan addressed graduates at the 2018 Bard College at Simon’s Rock commencement ceremony. Ryan advised students to never stop asking questions. “Don’t ever think that your voice, that your experiences, are not enough,” said Ryan.
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