Local community leader, former broadcaster and politician Pete McGarvey finally got his university degree at the age of 83 today from Lakehead University.
The Orillia campus commemorated McGarvey with an Honorary degree in Humane letters during today’s (Saturday) convocation ceremony.
McGarvey says that over the years he’s had many lucky breaks, some successes and some set-backs, but he calls today the thrill of a lifetime.
McGarvey was honored along with Paul Weber, who received the Cititas Award for his work with Lakehead Universities ‘Your Bright Future’ fundraising campaign.
The two honorees celebrated along with 308 Orillia Campus grads, the first grads of the campus’ charter class that started back in 2006.
McGarvey spoke to the class during the ceremony and relayed some advice, telling them they are “well equipped to do what you want to do” and to “shoot for the moon”.
Students receiving honorable mentions today include:
Recipient of the ‘Lloyd Dennis Award, Jodi Bernhardt-Gay.
Recipient of the ‘ Orillia Campus Dean’s Medal’, Jessica Clark.
Recipient of the ‘ William A West Education Medal’, Mark Wagner.
The ‘Presidents Award’ goes to Jaclyn Arscot.
