Lincoln graduates more than 250


Latory Brackett adjusts the cap of Kenesia Green before the start of the 2011 Spring graduation at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.
Latory Brackett adjusts the cap of Kenesia Green before the start of the 2011 Spring graduation at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

Before Jason Gymnasium was filled with friends and family carrying flowers, balloons and gift bags Saturday, dozens of Lincoln University students were honored through the Reserve Officer Training Corps and the nursing department.

Friday evening's pinning ceremony in Jefferson City for 52 nurses receiving their associate degree of applied science in nursing was the mark of a hard journey's end, said graduate Kristin Brent.

Brent made personal and family sacrifices to become ....