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Commencement controversy, 1988

In 1988, Robert Keeshan, known for his portrayal of Captain Kangaroo, was invited to speak at WestConn’s commencement.  Not everyone appreciated the choice.  Read some of the commentary from the April 1988 Echo.

April 19, 1988, page 7, Echo
Keeshan Kontroversy
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