ommencement week brings an air of excitement to campus as students prepare to cross the stage and begin the next chapter of their lives as Donnelly College graduates. In keeping with that spirit, Donnelly honored the achievements of past students at its sixth annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony, kicking off commencement week celebrations.
Hall of Fame members demonstrate outstanding actions expressing the spirit and mission of the College. This year’s honorees included Phil Doherty ’62, Diane Hentges ’66, Steve McCue ’68 and Lonnie Scott ’75.
“Donnelly was the beginning and the foundation of my college education,” said Doherty.
“I just can’t say enough about Donnelly College.”
With inductees’ families and friends on hand alongside Donnelly staff, faculty and students, the evening provided
an opportunity to celebrate successful alumni who give back to the community in numerous ways.
“The career path that I chose at Donnelly has given me the opportunity to grow as a person both professionally and personally, and it encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone,” said Hentges.
Nearly 70 attendees supported the inductees as they received recognition for their years of community leadership.
“I started at Donnelly from very humble beginnings, and Donnelly is part of the fabric that pulled me together and enabled me to be what I became: a leader in the community,” Scott said.
While inductees’ words of acceptance often were humorous or sentimental, they all emphasized a dedication to serving others and enacting positive change.
“I will close with this advice,” McCue said. “Be brave. Be kind. Fix the future. I have strategically left plenty for you to do.”
To nominate someone for Donnelly College’s Alumni Hall of Fame, visit
www.donnelly.edu/halloffame.
Hall of Fame members demonstrate outstanding actions expressing the spirit and mission of the College. This year’s honorees included Phil Doherty ’62, Diane Hentges ’66, Steve McCue ’68 and Lonnie Scott ’75.
“Donnelly was the beginning and the foundation of my college education,” said Doherty.
“I just can’t say enough about Donnelly College.”
With inductees’ families and friends on hand alongside Donnelly staff, faculty and students, the evening provided
an opportunity to celebrate successful alumni who give back to the community in numerous ways.
“The career path that I chose at Donnelly has given me the opportunity to grow as a person both professionally and personally, and it encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone,” said Hentges.
Nearly 70 attendees supported the inductees as they received recognition for their years of community leadership.
“I started at Donnelly from very humble beginnings, and Donnelly is part of the fabric that pulled me together and enabled me to be what I became: a leader in the community,” Scott said.
While inductees’ words of acceptance often were humorous or sentimental, they all emphasized a dedication to serving others and enacting positive change.
“I will close with this advice,” McCue said. “Be brave. Be kind. Fix the future. I have strategically left plenty for you to do.”
To nominate someone for Donnelly College’s Alumni Hall of Fame, visit
www.donnelly.edu/halloffame.