Colorado College graduate Alexander Jobin-Leeds coaxes commencement speaker Oprah Winfrey to give a shout out to someone in the audience at Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler requested Winfrey to be the keynote speaker and she accepted. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
Oprah came to Colorado Springs Sunday to deliver the commencement address at Colorado College.
Colorado College graduate Alexander Jobin-Leeds coaxes commencement speaker Oprah Winfrey to give a shout out to someone in the audience at Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler requested Winfrey to be the keynote speaker and she accepted. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)As Emma Antall crosses the stage at Colorado College graduation, some of her loved ones hold up a poster of Oprah saying “You get a diploma” on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Actually, Winfrey personally handed each graduate a copy of her book, “The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose”. Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler requested Winfrey to be the keynote speaker and she accepted. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Eden Lumermen and other graduates get ready for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)One more run for a pit stop before Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Keenan Wright and other students get ready for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Colorado College students head to their graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019.. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker. Faculty members lead the way the graduates down the sidewalk through their professors. The Colorado College graduation ceremony took place on Sunday, May 19, 2019.(Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Colorado College students proceed to their seats for their graduation ceremony. The Colorado College graduation ceremony took place on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Colorado College students proceed to their seats for their graduation ceremony. The Colorado College graduation ceremony took place on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler chats with Oprah Winfrey before the ceremony starts. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler and Oprah Winfrey sing “America the Beautiful” during the graduation ceremony Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman whom had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Mokoena introduces her mentor during the ceremony. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman whom had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Mokoena introduces her mentor during the ceremony. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Professor Heidi Lewis introduces an emotional Oprah Winfrey to get an honorary degree. Heidi talked about how much she had been influenced by in her life. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She gets pumped up when bestowed and does a dance as it is announced that she is getting an honorary degree for the college. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She gets pumped up when bestowed and does a dance as it is announced that she is getting an honorary degree for the college. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. She gets pumped up when bestowed and does a dance as it is announced that she is getting an honorary degree for the college. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Mokoena is greeted by her mentor as she crosses the stage after getting her diploma. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Winfrey was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Mokoena is hugged by her mentor as she crosses the stage after getting her diploma. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Palesa Mokoena gets a big hug from Oprah Winfrey after introducing her at the Colorado College graduation. Oprah was attending the ceremony because of the graduation of Palesa Mokoena, a woman had graduated from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy in South Africa. Colorado College President Jill Tiefenthaler requested Winfrey to be the keynote speaker and she accepted. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Oprah waves goodbye to the crowd after the graduation. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After Colorado College graduation, Gleason McCann hands a bouquet of flowers to his big sister, Madeleine McCann. Colorado College graduation was held at the college on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)After their graduation, the graduates proceed to a reception with family and friends. Oprah Winfrey was the keynote speaker for Colorado College graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2019. (Photo by Jerilee Bennett, The Gazette) (JERILEE BENNETT THE GAZETTE)
