WATERVILLE, Me. — In an outdoor ceremony May 26, 462 degrees were awarded to members of Colby’s Class of 2019 at the College’s 198th Commencement. Award-winning television writer David E. Kelley told graduates to reject a career that is “not so terrible” and instead pursue what will make them truly fulfilled. Colby President David A. Greene handed a diploma to each of the graduates.
Wyett C. MacDonald, of Plainfield, who majored in computer science, attended Kimball Union Academy and is the son of Todd and Deena MacDonald of Plainfield.
Hollister A. Olson of Plymouth, who majored in mathematical sciences with a concentration in statistics, attended Woodstock Union High School and is the daughter of Paul and Wendy Olson of Ludlow, Vermont.
David E. Kelley, creator of popular and critically acclaimed shows from Ally McBeal to Big Little Lies, spoke to a crowd of more than 3,000 and urged Colby College graduates to reject a career that is “not so terrible” and instead pursue what will make them truly fulfilled.
Acknowledging that his advice might seem banal, he urged students to do what gives them joy. “Cling to the [inner] scream,” Kelley said. “Keep it in there because so many, after failing to get what they want, decide the easier route is just to invalidate the want and pretend it was never a goal to begin with, and you become a little more deadened inside.”
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