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The Graduation of the Millennium Held on May 20, 2000, this year's graduation marked the I30th Commencement held at Western Maryland College. Presiding over the event was acting President Joan Develin Coley, who honored not only those seniors participating in Graduation, but also those students whoreturned to WMC to receive their Masters. Over 400 graduates crossed the stage to receive their diploma, many-of whom had only moments earlier accepted awards pertaining to their field of choice. Graduates of Western Maryland College were not the only people honored during this occasion, however. Two Honorary Degree Recipients were awarded during Commencement as well. Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael C. Ain recieveda Dcctorof Science Honorary degree presented by his nominator, Trustee Alleck Resnick. Jerry Spinelli recieved a Doctor of Literature Honorary degree presented by his nominator Ramona Kerby. ;1S;1