Published: 5/9/2009

Owens students celebrate commencement

Slug: CTY OWENSGRAD08P C The Blade/Jeremy Wadsworth Date: 05/08/09 Caption: Heather Puhy of Maumee celebrates graduating with an Associate degree of Arts Friday, 05/08/09, at Owens Community College. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Slug: CTY OWENSGRAD08P B The Blade/Jeremy Wadsworth Date: 05/08/09 Caption: Laura Drouard, of Rossford, a registered nursing program graduate speaks during commencement ceremonies Friday, 05/08/09, at Owens Community College. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Slug: CTY OWENSGRAD08P A The Blade/Jeremy Wadsworth Date: 05/08/09 Caption: Jessica Utell celebrates graduating with an Associate degree of Applied Science (massage therapy) Friday, 05/08/09, at Owens Community College. THE BLADE/JEREMY WADSWORTH Enlarge | Buy This Photo

Heather Puhy of Maumee celebrates with her classmates after receiving an associate s degree during the spring commencement ceremony at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township.

Laura Drouard of Rossford, a registered nursing program graduate, addresses fellow graduates as her class representative. A fl ight attendant, she took many courses online.

Jessica Utell is among 701 Owens graduates, which included 133 from the Findlay campus.

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