Drew Holmen of Grand Marais received a Bachelor of Arts degree, Magna Cum Laude, in biology from Carleton College during its 140th commencement ceremony June 14.
Drew is the son of James Holmen and Rita Plourde of Grand Marais. He is a 2010 graduate of Cook County High School.
Two seniors spoke at the ceremony. Grace Jaffe, a mathematics major from Chicago, presented a speech entitled Getting Back Up, and Mitchell Campbell, a psychology major from Superior, Wis. gave a speech entitled A Community of Trust, an Empire of Memories.
Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a national top 10 private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Best known for its academic excellence and warm, welcoming campus community.
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