One week ago we attended our oldest grand daughter’s graduation from college. This past week-end her younger sister graduated from high-school along with 639 classmates.
That white sash means that she graduated with “honors” and those gold chords indicate that she was a National Merit Scholar finalist. Needless to say I had neither as a part of my cap & gown wardrobe.
She found us among the crowd and gave a little smile and wave prior to the start of the ceremony. With 640 graduates the commencement exercises take place at Bud Walton Arena on the campus of the University of Arkansas, about 20 miles south of Bentonville. Fortunately Bentonville always gets the first slot of the day, at 8:30 a.m. There are two or three other high schools that will graduate during the day and the traffic can get hectic, to say the very least.
After the ceremony, we met outside for a few photos. She is glad that high school is finished and she is more than ready to begin her college adventure. She will be attending the University of Central Arkansas and majoring in sports medicine.
Time for one photo of her family, including big sister and last week’s college graduate on the far right. Sooo…. how far has she come in eighteen years?
You be the judge. Have a blessed week.
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How wonderful. Such an achievement. I so remember my graduation and my sons. A special time. You got some great shots too.
Have a fabulous awe-some Monday. 🙂
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I think all of us have fond memories of high school graduation. It is our first life-milestone and carries a great sense of accomplishment.
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Congratulations to the graduate, her parents and her grandparents. Family support is so important for success in life and one can tell that she is a well loved young woman.
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I think family support is critical to the personal success of every family member.
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Congratulations. You have a beautiful family!
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Thank you, I think they’re pretty special.
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Congratulations to the Grad and family ~ lovely photos filled with love!
Happy Day,
C & Z
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It was lovely day.
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Congrats to both granddaughters. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos.
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Thank you for taking the time to stop by.
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Congrats to your granddaughter for reaching a new milestone in her life! I know you’re proud of her for her brilliant achievements. I wish I could say I was decorated with such honors but then I’d be lying. I hope she has an excellent summer and fabulous future ahead as a college student. Look out world! Have a glorious weekend and many apologizes for the late visit.
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She is far more ready for the next adventure than I was at her age. She will be an excellent college student.
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