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Becca has done it! Graduation Day, December 17, Becca graduates from USD with a degree in Business Management. Ceremony is at the Dakota Dome in Vermillion. I took this great picture of her before she went down to the floor to get in line. You look beautiful Becca!
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Becca's friend Kaylani's father was behind us and took this good picture of us in the dome.
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Becca told Bernie about the great dome dogs and he tried one. She was right. They are good.
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Becca lined us with the other graduates on the floor and the procession started.
President Abbott gave the opening.
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Speaker was Representative Kristi Noem.
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Hadley tried to be good but a girl can only be so good for so long.
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The graduates proceeded in for their diplomas.
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Becca receives hers from President Abbott.
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Walking back to her seat.
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Hadley checking out Travis.
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Becca is so happy because it is OVER!
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Another great picture.
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Travis and Becca.
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Hadley and Auntie B.
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Shalena Meyer, Rebecca Ideker and Kaylani Mercado - Graduates!
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Now off to party! The girls have rented the basement of the Eagles Club and their good friend Abby is tending bar. Shalena's Mom brought the cake from Winner, SD.
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The table is set with sandwiches, Hawaiian pork, chips and salads.
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A quick family picture before the guests arrive.
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Cake, punch and present table.
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Becca and Abby, with Travis.
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Becca and Abby were roommates Freshman year in the dorm and Junior and Senior year in a house and duplex.
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The party begins!
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Kay, Rick and Grandma Ideker come to celebrate.
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Hadley gets to eat too!
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Kaylani's parents gave the girls beautiful leis from Hawaii.
1 comment:
Congratulations Becca! You are amazing. I am so proud of you and all of your accomplishments. Can't wait to see what is in store for you and your future.
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