Graduation 👩‍🎓

Valerie decided at the last minute to walk in her graduation. Apparently she felt a twinge of  loyalty to Pierce because she got a free cap and gown and didn’t want them to be disappointed if she didn’t show up. Due to all the construction and blocked traffic we barely made it on time. She at least decided she was going to be at the front of the line so lucky for us she was literally the 2nd person to receiver her Associates in Arts Degree!  She did amazing since she had to complete her Chemistry final earlier that morning. She past the class with flying colors. She found out around 1130 that she was good to walk;)! Congratulations Valerie on a job well done. She did it without any loans as well! As I looked out onto the sea of caps and gowns I was thinking that these kids just in that room probably represented a large number of student loans. College costs have skyrocketed and it is literally rediculous for this generation. She received no student loans and paid nearly $1600 per semester. Proud of her! Her current semester consisted of guitar, choir, and Chemistry. She had a beautiful Choir concert last week as well, and it was one of the best concert choirs I have ever been too. Far cry from FP. Mood lightening and a theme to boot!  Congratulations Valerie. All the growth you’ve shown in the past two years is incredible. Fly high healthy bird...and free of debt for another year!