

My only wish is that my mom was still here to see me walk across the stage. My parents are the reason I work hard and continue to climb higher. Without my dad's support, I truly do not believe I would have made it. This completes the first step of a long journey through academia-a path that has not always been easy. I could not have been as successful without his flexibility and support. I would like to thank my husband Adam for supporting my decision to return to school to get a good education. Thanks to my wife Rhonda, my children, TCC and all my study buddies. Wow! What can you say about all your dreams coming true? Tonight my son Zack will graduate here right beside me. But with the flexibility of TCC courses, amazing faculty, and the overwhelming support from my family and friends, I have not only achieved my goal here at TCC, but I now have the courage to set my sights higher! - Robyn Ashinhurst

With the challenges of being a single mother of a child with Autism, I wasn't sure if I would ever be able to go back to school. The love, advice and encouragement I have received from both of them is why I am here today. Today I am honored to be graduating in front of Jeanette Patterson, the most amazing grandmother who raised me, and my father James Handy whom I met only two years ago. My OTA degree is SO WORTH sticking it out! OT Rocks! - Janet Smith As I look back at the past three years, I am proud to know I have conquered. Thank you to all of my family, friends, instructors, and even complete strangers who have aided and encouraged me. I have learned a multitude of lessons throughout my time spent there. I am very excited to be graduating from TCC this year. Thanks to the instructors at the Southeastern Campus, I'm well prepared to continue studying biology and hopefully someday earn a PhD in microbiology and immunology! - Heather Jackson I'm here tonight as a testament to my husband John's love, encouragement and support. Tonight means a lot to my family and me! - Morgan Johnson

Thank you to my parents, my sister Lindsay, my friends, my professors, my classmates, and best of all Google. It feels amazing to be getting an associate in chemistry because I have worked so hard since I started here in the fall of 2009. Jennifer Kneafsey, and a special thank you to the Tulsa Achieves Program for making my education possible! - Cat Klarich I want to thank my family for all their love and support, for the wonderful professors at TCC that care about my success, especially Mrs. This day is truly a blessing and a time to reflect.
