For the last year, I have been spending every third weekend at York Comprehensive High School taking graduate classes through Columbia College. While teaching full time, I have been taking 12 hours of classes a semester. I spent a lot of hours outside of class time working on all of my projects and communicating through e-mail with group members. I made a few really good friends throughout the year, ones who will always be important to me. I am going to miss seeing them all the time.
The York Cohort
Carol Claypool, Michelle Campbell, and I
In celebration of my graduation, Sarah got us all together for a cookout and pool party at the Yorkshire pool. Due to travel complications, Ben and Matt weren't able to come. But the rest of the Pinti clan were there. It was nice getting to see everyone and playing with the kids in the pool. Bryce and Nolan each took turns swimming with me.
Small mishap at the store smeared the icing
Sarah and I
Future parents-to-be, Sarah and Jim
Finally, the big day! Mom, Dad, Sarah, and I headed down to the Columbia College campus for the graduation ceremony. It was a very nice ceremony, small and intimate. My friend Carol and I enjoyed the festivities together.
Mom hooding me
All the hard work, stress, and lack of a social life have come to an end. It was definitely worth it!!
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