Graduation 2021

Covid canceled almost all the graduation ceremonies in 2020 ... people still graduated, they just didn't get all the pomp and circumstance that usually accompanies this accomplishment. In 2021, things were getting under control, and the graduation ceremonies, while altered from previous years (being held outside, limited attendance) were happening. And there were several graduates in the extended family!

Starting with Spencer (McKenna's hubby). Two years in BYU's MBA program.

That was the "blue" ... there were also two from the "U"

Courtney graduated from the University of Utah with a double major in religion and world history, double minor in Arabic and Mediterranean studies.  At first only two people would be allowed to attend, so she picked her mom (Kim) and her husband. But then they allowed a couple more so Anita (Seth’s Mom) and Integrity were able to go also. It was held outside in the stadium and it was quite a hot day.

Kate also graduated from the U ...

Kate graduated Summa Cum Laude in Psychology and Positive Psychology from the University of Utah. She spent her senior year studying Post-Traumatic Growth while being a TA for her favorite professor and proposed a Sustainable Campus Grant proposal that addressed plastic waste and period poverty on campus. (see Kate Graduates on the Blackham Blog). 

Alyssa has been pursuing her education at Western Governer's University and she graduated as well! She got her degree in education and plans on being an elementary school teacher. 

Now onto high school graduations ... there were three Westra grandkids getting their diploma.

Alicia came down to St. George and did a graduation photo shoot, and Wendy is always great about blogging all the Jensen Family activities, so you can see/read more about the graduation on the blog (Janelle Graduation, Seminary Graduation). 

... in a slightly different shade of green, Camden graduated from Hillcrest High.

Camden’s graduation was in the morning on Wednesday, May 26. Chris and Kim and and Cassandra and Wayne all went to support him. He graduated with honors, also graduated from Seminary, and got a paid internship with the Canyons School District doing IT work with the Canyons District field tech during the summer.

Scott and Amy's youngest Taylee also finished up her high school experience ...

The Corner Canyon graduation was held outside, but in the evening, so it was a little cool! 

There were fireworks afterward. 

McKenna posted these cute pictures on her Instagram ...

The oldest daughter and the youngest daughter.

Little Taylee wearing McKenna's cap after her graduation ...

and then McKenna recreating the idea, donning Taylee's!

See more about Mckenna's Cap&Gown in 2011. 

ConGRADulations to all the graduates!