The new year is filled with excitement — especially for those who recently celebrated the graduation of a son, daughter … or parent. We often think of May as graduation month and forget mid-year graduations in December. At a recent ceremony, students in San Antonio shared love and thankfulness for their families. “If it weren’t for my family, this degree would not be possible,” one student said. Heriberto Guerra, Chairman and CEO of Avanzar Interior Technologies thanked his family, especially his father, for setting him on the path to success. “It started at home. My foundation for learning began as my father taught me the art of negotiation,” he said.
Students were asked to stand if they were the first in their families to obtain a college degree. More than fifty percent of the students stood up, and one older woman whispered to her daughter, “Mija tu lo hiciste, ya tenemos un graudado/daughter. You did it. We now have a graduate.”
A college degree is a wonderful gift to receive, support, and celebrate. Happy New Year, and congratulations December 2009 graduates!
