Avonlea Fisher Graduates from Bard College at Simon's Rock

2017 Jun 21

Avonlea Fisher of Cheverly, MD, recently graduated summa cum laude from Bard College at Simon's Rock with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Studies and Social Action/Social Change. Fisher attended Don Bosco Cristo Rey HS before starting college early.

Fisher was one of one hundred and forty-four students to graduate from the early college on Saturday, May 20, 2017. Fifty undergraduates received their B.A. degrees and 94 students received their A.A. degrees.

Teen Vogue writer Lauren Duca, who drew international attention for her December, 2016 Teen Vogue op-ed, "Donald Trump is Gaslighting America," addressed graduates of Bard College at Simon's Rock: The Early College.

Duca advised students: "You can and must decide to be defiantly empowered, to live up to the standards you've set for yourself, and to work...toward becoming the person you know you're meant to be." Watch the ceremony and speech.