Tuesday, June 16, 2009

the end of a chapter.

Graduation (May 28th, 2009) marked the end of a chapter of my life, a day that many in my family looked forward to. here is a documentation of one of my “big days”.

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this was the beauty team, to whom i am very thankful: gina and aaron anderson.

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here was the stage for the day. my mom and maggie got there that day at a record breaking 6:00am.

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here is the “journalism” flag, as my peers and i followed anxiously behind.

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i was really nervous because my seat was on the complete other side of the bleachers from my family. i nervously tried to find them. daniel’s paparazzi lens was able to spot me.

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and i spotted them!

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it was my turn to walk up to the stage…

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stage presence, behind Deaka McClain.

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announcer: Katherine Patricia Shepard!

family: NOISEEE!

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shake hand one.

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shaking President Alexander’s hand.

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walking up near family.

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showing off my new possession: college diploma

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i was excited…

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so was Grandpa!

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so were my peers. CSULB Class of 2009!

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Here is my cheering crowd.

 

The day was very exciting for me. and it meant a lot to me that my family was there to support me. a day i will never forget.

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