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In case you can't read that, it says Degree Progress = 100%!

 You are looking at two of the newest graduates of Weber State University. Aren't we lookin' "GREAT, GREAT, GREAT"!


I love this picture. I think the men's bathroom sign adds a nice touch.


The day was very long but also a lot of fun. We decided to both go to the commencement ceremony where we each walked into the Dee Events center in our cap and gown. Highlights from this included the WSU symphony playing the procession song (they were amazing!) and turning my tassel from the right side to the left. The speakers said lots of great things including keeping your life balanced, setting goals, and continue your education.  I really liked it when they had all of the people stand who worked part-time or full-time while going to school. I think about 95% of the graduates stood up. That is amazing and that is what really sets WSU apart because so many students don't work and go to school and they complain. Sorry but I don't want to hear it. I'm proud of my Wildcats and their hard-workin' ways!

Next we headed to the brunch at the Union building where we ate lots of food because Weber State never gives you anything for free so we had to take advantage. We had a little time to kill before my ceremony so we wandered through the Apple Store and tempted ourselves with I-products....(there will be more on this in another post).

Finally, my ceremony was about to start. I met my fellow classmates (who have become dear friends) out on the lawn in front of the the Browning Center where we waited to go inside.

 

We amused ourselves with pictures and woes of finding jobs. Then, finally I got to walk across the stage with my classmates. We took our seats as we listened to two of our friends speak about changing the world. They did an excellent job. There theme was from a quote from Gandhi saying "The future depends on what we do in the present." I really enjoyed what each of them said and felt like they represented us well. Then, the big moment came when I finally got to give the card to the reader with my name on it, hear "Stephanie Anne Okelberry" and walk across a stage (that suddenly grew a mile) and hear my husband scream, ever so sweetly, "YA STEPH!". I hugged my professors who I have grown to love and then we left feeling bitter sweet.

 

I got to see my sister, nephews and niece, grandma, mom, dad, and my mother-in-law for a brief moment before we sprinted back to the Dee Events Center for Austin's ceremony. His dean spoke briefly about the medical profession and honored some professors. The longest part was all of the nurses who were graduating. Half of the graduates were getting there Associates of Nursing. It was very impressive. I gave Austin my signature Native-American yelp when they called his name. He walked graciously across the arena and hugged his professors. They have been really good to him the last couple of years and I feel like I know them a little too well too. I'll miss seeing all of the CLS/MLS dudes and dudettes. They were a swell bunch!

To celebrate, we went to Chili's with my parents, my grandma, and Austin's parents. Good food and good people.

Our day ended perfectly, with us laying on our freshly cut grass. Taking in the beauty of the sun setting and talking about our future hopes and dreams. It was a perfect day.