Nola Ochs, at age 95, graduates Fort Hays State
I was proud to attend the FHSU Commencement today to see my nephew graduate, but it had to warm everyone’s hearts to watch Nola Ochs stride across the stage (without assistance I might add) under a mortar board to become the world’s oldest person to earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university. Dr. Larry Gould shared some very nice comments and congratulations as Ms. Ochs waited to get her diploma from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and Dr. Edward H. Hammond. The press came and went, but the inspiration from Nola Ochs (and her graduation with her granddaughter, Alexandra) is sure to last.