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On the recordMay 16, 1996
we all know the adage, that one is never too old to learn. I would like to call attention to a very special Vermonter, Buddy Zais, who embodies this truism. Last Saturday, May 11, Buddy was one of the 203 students to graduate from Trinity College of Vermont. What makes Buddy stand out in this crowd is that he is receiving his bachelor of arts degree in philosophy 63 years after attending his first year of college at Boston University. At the age of 80 years old, Buddy is the oldest person ever to graduate from Trinity College. In true form, Buddy graduated with magna cum laude honors. Now that he has his bachelors degree behind him, he is looking ahead to the next challenge he will undertake. I wish Buddy much luck in his next endeavor. I've been his friend for over 30 years and I'm so proud of him.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Celebrating the graduation of Buddy Zais, the oldest graduate from Trinity College of Vermont.

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