With tassles fluttering and caps occasionally tossed by gusty winds Saturday, May 3, Missouri Valley College marked the passage through its halls of 245 graduates. The ceremony was duly solemn, but the audience brought plenty of balloons, handshakes, high-fives and hugs to give the event a festive spirit, too.

Stories about the 2008 commencement ceremony and speaker:

MVC sends 245 grads into the world

MVC to confer degrees to 245 seniors May 3/Saline County native and MVC alumnus to speak to seniors at commencement