The [USM] Long Beach graduation will be the first that Hewes as spoken at since his own in 1960 from Southern Miss.

"It's an honor to be able to speak at this graduation ceremony," Hewes said. "It's a day to be proud of your accomplishments and look to the future."

Hewes said he will talk to graduates about experiences that helped him be successful.

"You need to have the proper attitude, a strong desire to succeed and be able to work well with other people," he said. "Do the right thing at all times and be honest - those are the basic ingredients of success."

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