Olney Friends School Commencement and Alumni Activities

The 186th Olney Friends School Commencement Exercises takes place today, Saturday morning, May 25, at 10:30.

Commencement speaker at Olney is Rosemary Ketchum, a member of the City Council of Wheeling, West Virginia representing Ward 3. She also serves as the Executive Director of the West Virginia Nonprofit Association advocating for nonprofits at the state local level. In her tenure, Rosemary has worked closely on issues related to housing, small business, homelessness, and urban development. In 2023, Rosemary was named Appalachian Statesperson of the Year and has been a returning guest on MSNBC including profiles on The Today Show, Time Magazine, and CNN for her work in community organizing and politics.

In addition, the following Alumni activities were scheduled to take place this weekend: Alumni Association Annual Meeting: 7:30, Friday, May 24 in Stillwater Meetinghouse. The 50-Year Class of 1974 will welcome the graduating Class of 2024. Five-year Class Reunions will take place. A Silent Auction: will be held in the Collection Room. Bids open Friday, May 24 at 4:00.