Madison McGee receives diploma from Dr. Eleanor Green last Thursday, May 9, during the commencement exercises.
Madison McGee receives diploma from Dr. Eleanor Green last Thursday, May 9, during the commencement exercises.
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McGee earns doctorate
02:00 AM, Thursday, May 16
Madison Elizabeth McGee, of Refugio, graduated from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and was conferred the degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the commencement exercises for the class of 2013 Thursday, May 9 in College Station. Madi...

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