# Graduation
Positive News: Super Smart 9-Year-Old Receives High School Diploma and 'Wants to be an Astrophysicist'
A special 9-year-old boy from Bucks County is making history graduating with a diploma from Reach Cyber Charter School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His parent recognizes that their son has a high intellect and want to keep his mind challenged as he desires to become an astrophysicist one day. This boy is destined to do incredible things.
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office and UNG Public Safety Academy graduates inaugural class
(Forsyth County, GA) On Friday, January 20, 28 students who made up the inaugural class of the University of North Georgia/Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Advanced Public Safety Academy (PSA) became the first to graduate from the new program.
Positive Story: South Carolina Woman Overcomes Illnesses and Surgeries to Earn High School Diploma 22 Years Later, at 42
One incredible woman has had a lifetime of illnesses and surgeries, but despite the odds, she was not satisfied until she reached her goal of getting her high school diploma. Her story will encourage others never to give up, even when setbacks seem to stack the odds against them.
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This Is Water: A Lesson On Empathy
David Foster Wallace gave a commencement speech at Kenyon College in 2005, called 'This is Water' where he addressed the importance of awareness and perceptiveness of others. He believed that simple awareness and proper education can help people become well-adjusted to the world around them. He adopts a witty, personal, and significant tone in order to accomplish his lofty intent.
A Vietnam Veteran Missed His 1968 Graduation at the University of Tennessee Because of Draft & Walks 54 Years Later
A Navy veteran that was drafted in 1968 never had the chance to walk across the stage for his graduation, because he was drafted to go to Vietnam. His wife arranged this special moment to walk across the stage that was 54 years in the making.
Greer Graduates! - Hardin-Simmons University
HSU PT Puppy, Greer, walking the stage at the PT Ring Ceremony.Photo byHSU. On Dec. 15, 2022, Greer the Physical Therapy puppy walked the stage at the PT Ring and Pinning Ceremonies to celebrate graduating from her 14-month basic training program at HSU.
Young Adults Celebrate Graduation With Help From CareerSource
The CareerSource Pasco Hernando Youth Program celebrated participants who were able to attain their high school diplomas this past Thursday. Despite a myriad of setbacks, tragedies, and lack of support situations, these students were able to succeed. These young adults demonstrate the dedication and desire needed to be successful on their path towards adulthood.
New York State Forest Rangers Welcome 38 to Ranks
A shot of the baseball fields at Stiglmeier Park in Cheektowaga, New York.Photo byPhoto by J.M. Lesinski. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently congratulated the 38 newest graduates of the 23rd Basic School for New York State Forest Rangers at their official graduation ceremony. Following the ceremony, recruits were assigned their patrol areas and officially joined the ranks of Forest Rangers in New York state.
Louisiana Teacher Offers Up His Shoes To Student At Graduation Ceremony
Pair of shoes and a necktie lay side by sidePhoto byPexels on Pixabay. A high school senior in Louisiana was almost banned from walking in his graduation ceremony after he failed to meet the school’s shoe policy. Then a teacher stepped in to help.
94-Year-Old Grandmother Receives Her High School Diploma
graduation cap and tassel with diploma lie on a grassy fieldPhoto byOlichel on Pixabay.com. 94-year old Grace Lee McClure Smith is the oldest high school graduate in Madison County, Alabama. When she was just 16, young Grace dropped out of high school to marry her high school sweetheart, Calvin, who left to fight in WWII.
Man says his master's graduation is more valuable than step-daughter's high school graduation
What do to when a loved one’s achievement is belittled?. A person who compares their achievement with another’s is most likely to fail and have lower self-esteem, reduced motivation, and more.
NJDOC Welcomes Newest Class of State Correctional Police Officers
The newest class, class 252, has completed and graduated from the State Basic Course for Correctional Police Officers at the War Memorial in Trenton. The New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) today held a graduation ceremony for trainees who have completed the State Basic Course for Correctional Police Officers, Class 252, at the War Memorial in Trenton.
Retired nurse graduates at 84: "Keep learning, don't just sit in front of the TV"
Just one week after turning 84, Bet Sandison got her bachelor's degree. Her graduation had been in the works for over 60 years, but once she made up her mind to go through with it, nothing could stop the grandmother from learning to her heart's content.
University of La Verne Celebrates the Graduation of 2,400 Students During Spring Commencement Ceremonies
A graduate celebrates during the commencement ceremony for the University of La Verne's College of Arts and Sciences.Jeanine Hill. The University of La Verne class of 2022 took to the stage inside Ortmayer Stadium on the La Verne central campus for commencement ceremonies on May 27 and 28. More than 2,400 graduates celebrated their accomplishments together during four ceremonies across two days.
CCM Celebrates Class of 2022 with the College’s 53rd Commencement
After two years of holding virtual commencement ceremonies, CCM on Friday returned to the Mennen Arena to hold in-person graduation. The Fifty-Third Commencement ceremony for the CCM class of 2022 took place from 10 am to noon on Friday, May 20, 2022.
University of La Verne Cultural Graduation Celebrations Honor Student Accomplishments
Misty Levingston, associate director for multicultural affairs and Black student services, welcomes graduates.Jeanine Hill. More than 160 University of La Verne students from diverse cultures celebrated the completion of their degrees with friends and family on May 20-21 during three cultural graduation ceremonies in the Sports Science & Athletics Pavilion.
Times and locations for Thunderbird viewing during Air Force Academy graduation week
(Colorado Springs, CO) Graduation week is here, and that means the Thunderbirds are too! One of the highlights of the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation is the flyover by six F-16 Fighting Falcons.
Director of Obion County Schools Makes End of Year Statement 2022/Graduation Information
From the Office of Tim Watkins, Director of Schools. Obion County, TN, 5/20/2022. Tim Watkins, Director of Obion County Schools, has released a congratulatory statement today to all staff, students, and community members associated with the Obion County School System on the completion of another successful school year.
Little girl captures dad's graduation day: "It was just the two of them"
A father finished his studies at UCLA, and on the day he graduated, he had his biggest supporter right there, close to him. His little girl took photos so he could always remember his achievement and the way they got to share that unique moment together.