WASHINGTON, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bruce Olvin McBarnette, Esq. a World Champion athlete, attorney, businessman, and actor from Sterling, VA, was the commencement speaker for the graduation at Stratford University on June 18, 2011 at the McLean Hilton. Bruce McBarnette, who has won 8 world track and field championships and 24 USA national championships for his age group in the high jump, inspired the graduates to make the most of their talents as they make their mark in the world.
Over 700 graduates received undergraduate and master degrees in dozens of fields of study, including culinary arts and hospitality, health sciences, information technology, and business. Stratford is headquartered in Falls Church, VA and also has campuses in Richmond, and Woodbridge.
Alice Conway, director of event management at Stratford, said, "We were very excited to have Bruce share some of his wisdom, experience, and foresight with our graduates."
Bruce McBarnette, also President of the real estate investing firm, Summit Connection LLC, said, "I always like to help people achieve their dreams. Many people help me achieve mine. It is an honor for me to be here today."
As a public speaker and faculty member at Northern Virginia Community College and Montgomery College; Bruce McBarnette has spoken on topics, including success, real estate, and professional exam preparation, to thousands of people in the Washington, DC area. He is often interviewed by CBS TV News.
Bruce McBarnette is also an actor and has been in movies and TV shows, including West Wing, The Wire, Law and Order.
As a philanthropist, Bruce McBarnette has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charities and has hosted charitable events at many embassies in Washington, DC. He is collaborating with Forever Athletes to promote active lifestyles in the USA.
Bruce McBarnette, a graduate of Princeton University and New York University Law School, was a former legal counsel to the United States Senate, a former senior counsel for Fannie Mae, a former Judge Advocate attorney for the US Army, and a former captain in the US Army. His coach at Princeton was Olympian Fred Samara. For more information about Bruce McBarnette or to contact him visit http://mcbarnette.com.
SOURCE Summit Connection
