Even though I don't work directly with Parkland's credit-earning students, I usually "walk" in the ceremony with my faculty colleagues, wearing our caps and gowns. And every time I do, I'm touched by the power of the event. Our community college graduates often are first-generation college students. The event center is packed to the rafters with families and friends (and lots of crying babies).
After the ceremony, a few of us, including the college president, will head over to a local bar and raise our glasses to another successful year.
This will be my last graduation at Parkland.
Here's to what's next.
Cheers.
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