Jane Hobbs McDermott of Alva, a 1977 graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma State University, will deliver the commencement address at her alma mater during the university's fall commencement ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 3:30 p.m. in Percefull Fieldhouse.

A native of Lamont, she graduated from Northwestern with a bachelor's degree in library science and physical education, and later earned a master's degree in secondary curriculum and instruction. While at Northwestern, McDermott played for the Lady Rangers basketball team and ran track.

McDermott and her husband, Max, own and operate deVine Wate...