Saturday, May 15, 2010 Commencement day Claremont McKenna College
Athena's graduation day
Literature honors, CUM LAUDESenior thesis: "Miles from Home: A Collection of Travel Stories"
It was a beautiful and clear southern California afternoon. All the tables and chairs were set up for a champagne and dessert reception following the ceremony.
A large tent provided a perfect venue for the ceremony.
The band played "Pomp and Circumstance" as the graduates marched in.
We arrived early to find the best seats.
Athena with her other Posse Foundation Scholarship friends.
A milestone day for us all.
Athena and her proud dad
Mat, Courtney and Athena (old room-mates), Nate and Stacy
Lots of good friends
Many hugs
lots of laughs
a chance for everyone to celebrate with family and friends
Athena with cousins J and Celina
Brent and Athena
Nice ice sculptures "Yay class of 2010"
The CMC mascot "Stag"
Party time!
End of a happy day!
Last celebratory champagne toast in a packed up dorm room. Mat and Athena say adieu to Claremont McKenna.
Lovely Claremont Village which is the college town...
Farewell for now dear Claremont... one chapter ends as another begins.
It was a beautiful and clear southern California afternoon. All the tables and chairs were set up for a champagne and dessert reception following the ceremony.
A large tent provided a perfect venue for the ceremony.
The band played "Pomp and Circumstance" as the graduates marched in.
We arrived early to find the best seats.
Athena with her other Posse Foundation Scholarship friends.
A milestone day for us all.
Athena and her proud dad
Mat, Courtney and Athena (old room-mates), Nate and Stacy
Lots of good friends
Many hugs
lots of laughs
a chance for everyone to celebrate with family and friends
Athena with cousins J and Celina
Brent and Athena
Nice ice sculptures "Yay class of 2010"
The CMC mascot "Stag"
Party time!
End of a happy day!
Last celebratory champagne toast in a packed up dorm room. Mat and Athena say adieu to Claremont McKenna.
Lovely Claremont Village which is the college town...
Farewell for now dear Claremont... one chapter ends as another begins.
