A graduate’s walk to Commencement17th May 2011
NEW ALBANY, IN (May 13, 2011) – The walk down the hill to the Indiana University Southeast amphitheater is a highlight for graduates on Commencement Day. For Leann McClain, it was a triumph of will. McClain, a senior from Borden, Ind., who graduated with her B.A. in English and literature, was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy. The nerves in her legs and arms were damaged, making it difficult for her to walk. She has spent time in wheelchairs, with walkers, and with crutches. On Commencement Day, she walked with braces on her legs.
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