Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” – Dr. Seuss The Vortex: When you enter the vortex to work on the achieving the "tassel”, the first course or two may seem easy, but the next three or five will get very difficult. This is because life will throw LIFE at you – broken car – medical issues – maybe for the first time you have independence and you party too much or underestimate the work. Christian Vargas of Carson City, who graduated Monday with a bachelor of applied science in construction management, said he was fascinated by computer-aided design in high school and would like to pursue framing in construction. Today you’re a step closer to your dream and will soon be reaping the fruits of your hard work. Way to go!

My wish for you is that this life becomes all that you want it to. Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small and that you never need to carry more than you can hold.” – Rascal FlattsWNC graduate Pamela DeWitt of Gardnerville shows off her cap before crossing the stage Monday morning. Networking at the university level is essential. Five to ten years down the line, there will always be a bond or relationship which can lead to joint business ventures or business opportunities. We must continuously find ways to overcome adversity and find ways to reinvent ourselves," Wan said.

man should know his own self and recognize that which leadeth unto loftiness or lowliness, glory or abasement, wealth or poverty. – Tablets of Baha’u’llah, pp. 34-35.Photos of my children are prohibited from use, unless you want to pay for their college...then let's chat! Graduation is an exciting time. It marks both an ending and a beginning; it’s warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.