Today is the day.
John Kropewnicki graduated with a Masters degree in Computer Science from Tuft’s University.
Graduation was in the open grassy court yard surrounded by interesting collegiate buildings. The band played Pomp and Circumstance along with many other songs while the graduates marched in. Meridith Vieria was the commencement speaker. She said we don’t know how we will get from A to B, but you always need to be ready to change your path when your gut feeling tells you to move on just as she did when she was quiting 60 minutes.
The ceremonies were followed by separate activities for the various disciplines. Engineering department had luncheon on the rolling back lawn. On the walk around campus before lunch, John took the opportunity to sit on the University President’s lawn next to three foot tall tulips for a quick picture.
In early afternoon we went to the math and computer science presentation of the diplomas. It was intimate and enlightening to hear about the focus of studies for these young achievers. There were technical descriptions that I could only hope to understand from for the titles, let alone understand what the in depth studies were about.
We had a graduation party in John’s driveway the evening before. Many of his friends from kick-ball, Rachel’s co-workers and her family joined in the celebration.
What a happy day for us all.