FRANKLIN - Commencement exercises for the Franklin College class of 2009 took place May 23.
Bachelor of Arts degrees were awarded to 175 students during the ceremony. Among the graduates was Stephanie Elizabeth Rhoades. She is the daughter of Dean and Christine Rhoades, Pierceton.
Rhoades graduated from Whitko High School, South Whitley. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations and news editorial.
