Sister act

5/24/2011

Barbara Walters, left, an education professor at Lourdes College, gives her sister, Mary Kirchner, a high-five during commencement ceremonies. Ms. Kirchner, who received a master's degree, was one of more than 400 students awarded degrees Saturday afternoon. About 4,000 people attended the event at the SeaGate Centre in downtown Toledo. James Findlay, Sr., and W. Geoffrey Lyden III were the honorary doctoral degree recipients, and Mr. Lyden gave the commencement address.