Graduation

Well, it has happened. On Friday June 10th, I graduated from Oregon State University. For some it was just the night of the 2005 OSU Civil Engineering Graduation Ceremony, however for me it was a night to remember. I was given the honor of representing the Civil Engineering Students as one of the evening's student speakers. Additionally I was chosen by the CCEE faculty as "Outstanding Civil Engineering Student of the Year." Did I already say it was a great night?

The rest of the night was filled with visiting with close family and friends. It was so great that a lot of my family was able to make it, it really meant a lot that so many of them made the trip. It was nice to have everyone there to help celebrate with me.

The next day I had my graduation party where my family had the opportunity to meet my close friends at OSU. It was nice to be able to introduce my family to all those people they had heard about in my stories. And it was a good time to say goodbye to so many good friends.


Me and my grandma Donna


Me with my "Aunt" Sig-Linda and my "cousin" Marie.


Me with my family...I owe so much to them all


Me with my two friends Chris Prahl (left) and Mikal Mitchel (right).
Don't I look cute? I had just returned from my last indoor soccer game
(yes, the game was friday night after graduation...and yes I already know I'm crazy)


My good friends Cynthia and Dave. I went to high school with Cynthia...it was so great to
have her at OSU these last few terms. They are getting marring this August! I can't wait!


Me and my big bro Scott


Me and my good friend Courtney Carter. Courtney is in NY and I'm so excited to be able to
hang out with her again this summer while I'm over there for my internship!