Mary has learned to tackle more household maintenance issues than she ever imagined since her husband’s passing two years ago. This year, she plans to build a deck onto the back of her home, replacing the current screened porch. She’s in her 28th year of teaching and works summers at state parks. She says, “When you’re through learning, you’re through,” a motto she found on her ninth-grade final report card.

Mary Wallace, BS 25
Mary says that her greatest accomplishment is finishing her degree after 19 years. “Never give up on your dreams.”