Area students graduated from Blackburn College

Blackburn College in Carlinville held their 153rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 14. Area graduates follow:

Jocelyn Drummond of Gillespie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology - General Track;

Rayanne Thompson of Gillespie graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education;

Jade Coady of Mt. Olive graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design;

Elizabeth Ivey of Mt. Olive graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology;

Chloee Peterson of New Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology - Gene...