Bestselling Author to Give Commencement 
Address for Hadley Students

Date:   June 14, 2006
Time:  7:30 p.m.
Place:  Winnetka Woman’s Club, 485 Maple Street - Winnetka, Ill.


Winnetka, IL ? Richard Nelson Bolles, author of the best-selling job-hunting book in 
history, “2006: What Color Is Your Parachute?” will give the commencement address for 
nine high school graduates on June 14, 2006 at The Hadley School for the Blind.

Born in Milwaukee, Mr. Bolles is hailed as “America’s top career expert” by Modern 
Maturity Magazine, and “the one responsible for the renaissance of the career counseling 
profession in the United States over the past decade” by Money Magazine. He has sold more 
than 8 million books. The Library of Congress recently placed “Parachute” on its list of “25 
books that have shaped readers lives” throughout history. The only other living author on 
that list is Maya Angelou.

Mr. Bolles will also appear at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15 at Barnes & Noble, Old Orchard 
Center in Skokie. This event is sponsored by The Hadley School and will include a 
presentation and book signing.

Mr. Bolles is also the 2006 recipient of the National Samaritan Award. The National 
Samaritan Award recognizes people who have made a significant contribution to the 
education and health of individuals and families. Recipients of the award include First 
Ladies Barbara Bush, Betty Ford and Rosalynn Carter. Other traits the award recipients have 
in common are: they personally and professionally exemplify the ideals and values of the 
Samaritan Ministry. The awards dinner will take place Nov. 2, 2006 in Denver, Colo.

The Hadley School for the Blind graduating students will travel to Winnetka from Ohio, 
Oregon, Indiana, Alabama, California and Michigan.

This exciting event will recognize the successful academic accomplishments of: Donald R. 
Arnold of Umatilla, Oregon, Sara Brubaker of Middletown, Ohio, Danny Collins of 
Charlestown, Ind., Terri Doughman of Middletown, Ohio, Sonya Ergle of Haleyville, Al., 
Paul Goulette of Midland, Mich., Amy Green of Baker, Calif., Norma Griffith of Sterling, 
Mich. and Jennifer Hawkins of Swansea, Ill. The age range for the graduates runs from 22 to 
50 years.

Pianist Woody Goss from the Midwest Young Artists will provide music for this event and a 
reception will follow the ceremony.

For all of these graduates, this diploma represents years of hard work and determination. 
High school graduation is the culmination of a lifelong dream that had all but been given up. 
We welcome any media for this special event. Arrangements can be made by contacting: 
Jennifer Koch at 847-784-2751.