Graduation… words cannot simply describe the emotions one goes through while they are standing in line… hearing the graduation theme song playing in the background.  The graduate begins to reminisce of their first day of school... 

As you walk through the University, your mind and body is filled with anxiety and anticipation.  The thought of graduation is unheard of since it feels too distant to be conceived.  All of a sudden the crowd in the stand begins to cheer.  All you hear are blow horns and groups of people yelling frantically trying to get their loved ones attention.  Your section stands up… ten people are ahead of you.  As you start walking towards the stage… you quickly think about what you are about to do after you shake the President's hand.  The announcer says your name… you did it… it’s over.  As you sit back into your seat… you open up your degree holder and see… a piece of paper telling you that you will receive your certificate in the mail in the next 6 months.  As you think about your years in school... you finally can sit back and breathe.

Graduating from college is an enormous accomplishment.  And I am so proud and happy for all the Class of 2005 Graduates.  Today I am flying to Boston to witness my best friend graduate from Boston College with her Masters in Social Work.  This has truly been an amazing ride for this girl and it is so uplifting to see her accomplish her goal. 

CONGRATULATIONS:

Beverly – Boston College, Masters in Social Work

Carlenne – San Diego State, Masters in Theater

Agnes – Cal State Long Beach, Bachelors

Cherlyn – Cal State San Marcos, Bachelors

Jomelyn – San Diego State, Bachelors

Michelle – San Diego State, Bachelors

Wil – San Diego State, Bachelors

Virgil – San Diego State, Bachelors

                                          C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !

                                                          love, mare