I never thought Danny's graduation would be so memorable...he still has two classes he is taking right now so I am not celebrating quite yet but graduation night was unforgettable...we were stuck in heavy traffic on the way there and ceremony's venue had to be changed due to the weather. We arrived on his beautiful campus and saw not the picture you see above, but the picture you see below!
As you may know, we were experiencing wild weather conditions here in Southern California. In fact, there was even a tornado near April and Wes' house. Check out the video someone got of the storm (obviously we're not used to these in SoCal):
It was actually hail on the ground and we walked through a fabulous thunderstorm. It was the first time Carter had heard thunder. Then, the graduation started late because the power went out. In the end, however, everything turned out stupendously and Daniel "walked" with his Masters of Arts in Educational Administration and his Tier I Administrative Services Credential (required to work as an administrator in CA public schools). He, along with most of his classmates, must finish coursework so he won't officially have his degree for another two months. Like I mentioned before, Danny received Administrative student of the year and his name was recognized in the program. We attended a dinner on Wed. night where he was given the award. I'll post pics when we get them from his mom. The dinner was wonderful, the people gracious and down to earth, and the food was delicious (Danny said we're paying interest on it since the program cost so much...).
An interesting side note: one of Danny's professors, Dr. Hunt, gifted John, Danny's dad, a Roman coin that is nearly two-thousand years old because he knew John is a history buff and wanted to thank him for raising such a wonderful son. Also, Danny and his dad had the chance to talk privately with the President of the University and his wife for a few minutes which was special.
Our parents and the kids were all there. We went to Panera afterward for dinner afterward...soup sounded so good because it was SO cold! Freezing weather and hail on a Thursday in late May made it a night to remember!
Danny with one of his classmates and good friend Alvin who also graduated with his MA but in counseling:
8 comments:
Congrats Dan! You aren't kidding about crazy weather. Holy cow! Maybe I should stop praying for natural disaster...just kidding:-)
CONGRATS!! Way to go! That's quite the accomplishment.
Congratulations Dan! That is a great accomplishment and you have worked hard to get it. What options open up to you now with your graduate degree? Any immediate plans after finishing your remaining coursework? You should post something about your career and let us know whats going on with it. Nice work my friend.
I'm bummed we missed it... but you know we had our lives to protect. :) also, i like your in depth entry about antonio, and italy.
Congrats - that's so cool (and freezing cold too).
Way to go Dan!
Sincerely,
Jay Caballero
UofR MA EdAdm '03
UofR Ed.D. Ed Justice '09
Welcome to la familia.
Congrads on finishing up the program
Brian Smith
Wow! You're the man Dan! Congrats on your achievements to both you and Sarah, because I know you could not have had it "all" with out her! You guys ROCK!
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