Family and friends honor 70-year-old college graduate with touching celebration video after ceremony is canceled due to COVID-19

Rosa MacDonald-Burns earned her bachelor’s of applied technology from Brazosport College. (Herbert MacDonald)

At 70 years old, Rosa MacDonald-Burns has finally graduated from college.

The graduate earned her bachelor’s of applied technology from Brazosport College.

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Brazosport College held a virtual commencement on June 13 to commemorate the achievements of this year’s graduates after being forced to cancel in-person celebrations this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

MacDonald-Burns will have the opportunity to take part in a traditional ceremony during May 2021.

Until then, her family is celebrating her graduation from coast to coast.

In a special video organized by her son, the graduate’s loved ones are sharing their congratulations to her.


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