College Graduates

[Mandi]

I almost skipped the commencement, at least for myself. I mean, it's "just" our 2 year degrees, and we are going straight into 4 year programs (and beyond, most likely.) But then my mom came cross country for it, and my daughter's boyfriend wanted to come from Cleveland . . . and so on. So it was last night, and we went, and it turned out to be really nice.

Here's my newly A.A.-minted daughter. Her gold sash and tassel are for Phi Theta Kappa membership:



And me, with the same degree:



We walked across the stage together too, but this blurry thing is the only proof. That's me exiting, and A. starting across. They said, "...and Amelia Stehn, daughter of previous grad Miranda!" (That's my real name. Now you all know all of my secrets .)



Best was this article in today's local paper ! Very cool, I've never been interviewed before.

The night before graduation (Wed. PM) we had a special ceremony for scholarship recipients . . . all three of us (my youngest daughter just started at the college) got scholarships, yay! My youngest, who will be a continuing student, got $500 towards her fall tuition. Amelia got $1250 towards Smith, and I am getting $3000 towards the four year school I'll be attending in the fall, down the road a bit.

Congrat's Mandi - my mom got her associates while I was in high school, her only regret at age 79 is that she didn't pursue a four year degree back when she had the chance.

[Randall]

Originally Posted by Mandi

Best was this article in today's local paper

Oh yeah, newspapers love a story like yours.

You've been immortalized, for all the right reasons.

Randall

[Andilinks]

Now you all know all of my secrets

No, you haven't yet told us why you don't look old enough to be mother of a grad... Well maybe just barely, I think you have time for another whole career.

Congratulations, Mandy and Amelia.

[Evoir]

Wow! Congratulations! You must be very proud.

[Melissa]

Congrats!

[Monty]

Congrats to the both of you. The smiles say it all.