Going Back to School

Karon McDonald, 49, is a recipient of Jeannette Rankin Foundation's Sunshine Lady Award for the 2008 school year. Karon works with the Reno Housing Authority to help senior citizens live independently and safely. With the current fluctuating economy, Karon has decided to go back to school. She is currently enrolled in Truckee Meadows Community College to get a degree in Gerontology.