(Above) Kevin Johnson

Melbourne – The 2009 Ozarka College Commencement will take place on May 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the John E. Miller Auditorium.

This year’s commencement speaker will be Kevin Johnson.  Johnson and his wife, Tammy and their children Jill and Caleb, live in Melbourne.
Johnson graduated magna cum laude from Lyon College in 1985 with a
degree in Math Education.   He also played basketball for Lyon and was
named twice as an Academic All-American and is a member of Lyon’s Hall of Fame.

Kevin is a double heart transplant recipient who has an inspiring story of survival against the odds.  He is employed by Bad Boy Mowers in Batesville.

For further information regarding Ozarka College 2009 Graduation ceremony, contact Vice President for Student Services, Ron Helm at 870-368-7371.

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