Deborah Patterson laughs during her commencement speech

December 14, 2012 | 8:10 p.m. CST

Deborah Patterson, vice president of Global Contributions and Employee Engagement for Monsanto Company, laughs during the speech from the commencement class speakers Friday in the Kimball Ballroom for Stephens College graduation.

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