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Nonspeaking Valedictorian Addresses the Class of 2022

Over 500 graduates were celebrated at Rollins College’s 132nd Commencement on May 8. Four other valedictorians selected Bonker to deliver the address.

May 09, 2022

Bonker addressed her fellow graduates through a text-to-speech program telling them "Life is for Service."


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Advice for Students During Critical First Weeks on Campus

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A Rollins Year in Photos

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Rollins Career & Life Planning Earns 2026 Professional Development Award

Rollins is one of just two Florida schools to earn the Professional Development Award from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC).

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