Ashley's brothers came to San Jose to join the Celebration

Ashley wore her Delta Zeta sash to Commencement, along with pearls from Grandma CeCe. We sat in the chairs behind the platform and had great seats to be able to see Ashley during the ceremony. President Kassing honored 8 students who had passed away during this academic year which was very sobering. The commencement speaker was great - spoke from his heart about what he had learned over the years since he graduated. I enjoyed hearing the Alma Mater sung by the man who has been leading the Alma Mater at SJSU for the last 60 years - he's retiring this year. And it was meaningful to have President Kassing conferring the degrees as we have a personal relationship with him.

 

After Commencement in the Stadium

 After Commencement there was time for hugs and congratulations and a few more tears. We are all so proud of Ashley.

Ashley and Jeff

Jason, Ashley and Shannon

David and Ashley

And it wouldn't have been a celebration without Ashley's favorite cake from Dick's Bakery.  We had a BBQ with the family before Jason and Shannon took Dave and Jeff to the Airport.  Then Ashley's friends began arriving for a BBQ and some fun times.  What a great day.